Italian Espresso
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Highlights
- See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
- Watch how the locals make Italian style pizza
- Special access Rome sightseeing coach tour
- Locally guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica & the art of the Vatican Museums
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
- Learn about Florence's leather craft with a demonstration
- Discover the Secrets of Michelangelo's Florence – see where his David was gifted to the Florentines, Ponte Vecchio, the Medici Palace & much more on our locally guided walking tour of Florence
- Guided tour of a 16th century Tuscan winery while enjoying local Chianti & antipasto
- See the towers & town square in San Gimignano
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Check-in to your hotel, drop off your stuff, meet your Trip Manager and travel buddies at 4:00pm and head out into the streets of Italy to get a sneak peek at vibrant Rome. Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Get into the thriving ...
This morning, make the most of our Local Guide’s inside knowledge and uncover the remains of an ancient empire with a fantastic optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then check-out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City. T...
Cruise through rural Umbria and terraced vineyards to breathtaking Renaissance Florence. Jump start your time here uncovering this open-air museum. Our Local Guide gives you the inside track as the group learns about Florence’s cultural beginnings and explores street...
The scene-stealing Duomo Cathedral rises above the city centre, which serves up frescoes, markets and priceless art. With a free day, you’ve got plenty of time to get a feel for Florence. Take a look into a skillful demonstration of Florentine leather making with th...
Today, we get out into the fantastic Tuscan countryside, known for its iconic cypress trees and delicious olive oil. Spend the morning in San Gimignano, the stunning hill-top town that is often dubbed “Medieval Manhattan”. Dotted with ancient towers, San Gimignano ...
This morning, we stop by Pisa and get up close to the famous Leaning Tower! Then onwards to Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Get Romantic in the city that was the setting for the most famous love story of all time - Rome and Juliet. Check out the main shopping street and the Roman arena. Dinner will be included before heading on to Venice.
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Known as the “floating city”, Venice is packed with character, crammed with hidden lanes and linked by a network of canals. The group travels on our private boat through the waters of the lagoon to visit the city’s historical heart. The limestone Bridge of Sighs, the...
The trip ends after breakfast in Venice and it’s time to say "arrivederci" to your new friends. Or if you prefer, catch a free transfer back to Rome where your trip ends when you arrive.
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- 7 continental breakfasts
- 2 Regional Dinners: pizza making experience & local trattoria dining
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