Day 1
FLIGHT TO ROME, ITALY:
We embark
on an unforgettable journey as we
join our fellow travelers for our overnight
flight to Rome.
Day 2
ROME • SORRENTO:
Upon arrival
we begin our journey traveling
south on the “Sun Highway,” past Naples
to Sorrento. With breathtaking views
of the Bay of Naples, this ancient city
founded by the Romans is along the
beautiful Amalfi Coast. Dinner is included
at our hotel in Sorrento for the next
two nights. (D)
Day 3
AMALFI COAST • POMPEII:
We are
treated by a drive along the world
famous Amalfi Coast, considered Italy's
most scenic stretch of coastline. So beautiful
it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This afternoon we meet our local guide
for an archaeological journey through
the ancient city of Pompeii, amazingly
preserved when it was covered in ashes
over 2000 years ago. We'll visit houses,
shops, temples, squares, streets and
also the “Lupanare” with its frescoes. We
return to our hotel for included dinner. (B, D)
Day 4
ROME • VATICAN • SISTINE CHAPEL
• ST PETER'S SQUARE:
Our journey
takes us to Rome where we have a
guided tour through the Vatican Museums
and Sistine Chapel, world famous for
Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and “The
Last Judgement.” Next, visit monumental
St. Peter's Square and Basilica. We
overnight in Rome the next two nights.
Dinner is included this evening. (B, D)
Day 5
CATACOMBS OF SANTA DOMITILLA
• ROMAN FORUM • COLOSSEUM
• TREVI FOUNTAIN • PANTHEON •
PIAZZA NAVONA:
Today brings us to the
Catacombs of Santa Domitilla, one of
the best preserved in Rome with over
10 miles of underground tunnels on
four levels. Then off to the Roman Forum,
the biggest and most splendid of all,
whose markets, true forerunners of the
modern commercial centers, offered to
the Roman citizen any goods to be found
at that time. From here we visit the
Colosseum, the everlasting symbol of
the greatness of Rome and the stage
for the historical fights of the gladiators.
After throwing coins into the Trevi Fountain
to assure a return to Rome we walk to
the Pantheon, one of the best preserved
of all ancient Roman buildings. We end
the day at Piazza Navona where we see
the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers
by Bernini. We return to the hotel for
included dinner. (B, D)
Day 6
ASSISI • BASILICA OF SAN
FRANCESCO • FLORENCE:
We
reach the charming and historic city of
Assisi, perched atop a hill dominated by
the Basilica of San Francesco (St. Francis).
Our tour finds us in the heart of town
where we see the Piazza del Commune
and its medieval buildings. Departing
Assisi our journey will take us through
the cypress groves and vineyards of the
Tuscany countryside towards Florence.
We enjoy a two night stay in Florence
with dinners included. (B, D)
Day 7
FLORENCE • PIAZZA DELLA
SIGNORIA • SANTA MARIA DEL
FIORE:
Today we discover why Florence
is the cradle of the Renaissance. We
enjoy a visit to Piazza della Signoria, the
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and
views of Giotto's Bell Tower and the
Basilica of Santa Croce. Your guide will
help you decide on how to spend your
free time this afternoon, whether you
view Michelangelo's David or any of the
other amazing sights that Florence has
to offer. Be sure to visit the heart of the
city, “San Lorenzo Market.” Here we'll
have an opportunity to get a true taste
of Italy's gourmet flavor. (B, D)
Day 8
PISA • VENICE:
We visit the ancient
maritime Republic of Pisa. Here
we discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the
Duomo Cathedral, and the famous
Leaning Tower. Next cross the Apennine
Mountains en-route to Venice where 117
islands are connected by a latticework
of 150 canals and 400 Bridges. We
check in our hotel for a two night stay.
Dinner is included this evening. (B, D)
Day 9
VENICE:
Touring Venice we see the
magnificent Piazza and Basilica of
St. Mark's. With its marvelous Byzantinestyle
architecture studded with colored
marbles and glittering gold mosaics, this
is a sight to behold. We also visit Doge's
Palace and the legendary Bridge of
Sighs. We'll experience a gondola ride,
then have time to explore the city before
returning to our hotel. We have our final
included dinner in Italy tonight. (B, D)
Day 10
FLIGHT USA:
We board our return
flight back home (B)
Tour arranged by
Christian Tours
