TREASURES OF ITALY

Day 1, Rome airport – Rome
Arrival in Rome. Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2, Rome
Guided city tour, including entrance to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel; visit to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Optional walking tour: the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and other sites of medieval Rome. Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3, Rome – Florence
Guided visit to the magnificent Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine and entrance to the Roman Forum. Then, drive through Umbria, Tuscany and its hill-clad vineyards, which house the famous Chianti wine, to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4, Florence
Walking guided tour: visit the Academy of fine Arts, the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Optional excursion to the picturesque town of San Gimignano. Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5, Florence – Venice
Transfer to romantic Venice. Reach the core of the city by private boat. Walking guided tour: St. Mark’s Square and the byzantine Basilica, lavish Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of sighs. Watch also a skilled Glassblower fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 , Venice
Walking through the narrow streets, discover Rialto Bridge and enjoy a farewell drink at a Café while musicians entertain you. Later, optional cruise to the charming island of Burano, followed by a delicious meal of local specialties. Transfer to the Hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7, Venice – Venice airport
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.