DAY 1: NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE. Depart North America aboard our trans-Atlantic jet abroad. Dinner and breakfast are served aloft.  DAY 2: ZURICH. Upon arrival at Zurich Airport we are met by our tour escort and motor coach. Our afternoon orientation tour of Zurich, Switzerland largest city and one of the world’s most important financial centers, will show us the Grossmunster - Zwingli’s Great Church and the Wasserkirche. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 DAY 3: ZURICH / GENEVA. After breakfast we drive this morning past turquoise lakes and needle-like summit peaks to Geneva, where we will see the blossoming flower clock, the 500 foot high Jet d'Eau Fountain as well as pay a visit to the World Council of Churches headquarters, St. Pierre's Cathedral and the Reformation Monument. Also visit the Temple de L’auditoire and the Cemetery des Rois. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
 DAY 4: GENEVA / LAUSANNE / MONTREUX / GENEVA. After breakfast we drive to Lausanne for some time at leisure to explore this city. Then on to Monteux to visit the Chillon Castle. Return to Geneva for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5: GENEVA / VENICE (MESTRE). After an early breakfast we leave Geneva for Venice, Italy. On the way through the Italian countryside we will stop for a rest and refreshments (on your own) and arrive in Mestre late afternoon. Dinner at our hotel and overnight.  DAY 6: VENICE. After a good breakfast we will have a half day tour of Venice, including St. Mark's Cathedral, Dogges Palace and the Academy of Fine Arts. The rest of the day is at leisure for activities of your own in Venice. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Venice.
DAY 7: VENICE (MESTRE) / PISA / MONTECATINI TERME. Drive across serene countryside to Pisa to see the leaning Tower. Then continue to Montecatini Terme for dinner and overnight.  DAY 8: MONTECATINI TERME (FLORENCE). Today we visit Florence - the city considered to be the cultural heart of Italy and former stronghold of the Medici family. Visit the Piazza della Signoria, where the Neptune Fountain stands. Then we visit the Florence Cathedral, the Baptistery with it's "Gates of Paradise" doors, and the Medici Chapels. Afternoon is at leisure for an optional visit to the Academia that houses the Michelangelo's original statue of David. Return to Montecatini for dinner and overnight.
DAY 9: MONTECATINI / ASSISI / ROME. Morning sightseeing begins with a drive to the mystic province of Umbria and its capital city of Assisi, town of St. Francis. Our afternoon walking tour includes Santa Maria degli Angeli with the "thornless rose bush", the Basilica of St. Francis and the Church of St. Clare. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight at our hotel.  DAY 10: ROME. After breakfast our tour highlights include City Hall, the Trevi Fountain, the Coliseum, St. Peter in chains, Appian Way, Palazzo Venezia, Arch of Constantine, and the Catacombs. This afternoon is at leisure for options of your own, such as The Vatican City including the Vatican Museum and Gallery, Raphael's Rooms, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Dinner and overnight at our hotel.
DAY 11: ROME / NORTH AMERICA. This morning we transfer to Rome Airport for our return flight to the United States – the end of a most memorable journey. | 
