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8 Day Escorted Tour

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, capital of Italy, and the Eternal City! The rest of the day is free to relax or explore on your own. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow . Afterwards, maybe enjoy an evening illuminations tour of the city or join the evening throng in cosmopolitan Piazza Navona with its piece of Bernini’s magnificent fountain. 
Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace (F) 

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour of the Eternal City with a local guide includes Michelangelo’s magnificent depiction of the Creation on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, as well as St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Our visit of the Basilica – built at the place where St. Peter is said to have died – will include Michelangelo’s moving statue of the ‘Pietà’, as well as the colonnades around St. Peter’s Square guarded by the colourfully attired Swiss Guards. Then we cross the River Tiber to reach Ancient Rome but first pause in Piazza Venezia where we may take pictures of the ‘Wedding Cake’ or monument to Victor Emmanuel, the first king of a unified Italy. We will also see the 15th century Palazzo Venezia as well as the Campidoglio. We continue along the Via Sacra to the Roman Forum and we visit the breathtaking Colosseum, the most famous monument of Ancient Rome. Originally known as Flavian’s Amphitheatre, it was started by the Emperor Vespasian between 70 and 76 AD – and today is still standing! Finally we see the Roman’s chariot racing stadium – the Circus Maximus overlooked by the Palatine Hill. Later maybe visit the Catacombs and Pantheon or relax, sip a cappucino and watch the world go by in a sidewalk café on the famous Via Veneto. This evening, why not try one of the many trattorias for dinner, and don’t forget to throw a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain to ensure your speedy return. (Buffet Breakfast)

  Day 4 - Rome – Florence sightseeing (2 nights)
We drive through the Lazio region, following the upper valley of the Tiber, before driving through peaceful Umbria. We continue into the lush green hills of Tuscany where we join the valley of the river Arno and soon arrive in Renaissance Florence. On arrival our guided sightseeing tour of this beautiful city on foot includes the Cathedral, the Baptistery with its magnificent bronze doors, the Signoria Square with its Renaissance sculptures and the fine marble architecture of the Santa Croce Basilica, which we visit to see the resting place of Michelangelo and many other great artists, scientists and politicians. (Buffet Breakfast) 
Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (F) 

Day 5 - Florence at leisure
Today is at leisure to maybe shop for fine leather goods and 18-carat gold designer jewellery, visit some of the magnificent museums and galleries or take an excursion to San Gimignano, famous for its tall medieval towers. Tonight, we enjoy a 'Be My Guest' authentic Tuscan dinner of local produce in a restaurant with stunning views over the vineyards of the Chianti hills. (Buffet Breakfast / 'Be My Guest' Dinner) 

Day 6 - Florence – Venice
Today it's a short drive to magical Venice where we enjoy a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Later we visit a traditional glass-blowing factory and learn about this unique craft. This evening, before dinner at our hotel, a romantic gondola serenade as you glide through the narrow canals of this Byzantine masterpiece, would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Hotel: B4 Venezia Mestre (F) 

Day 7 - Venice – Siena – Rome
Our morning drive takes us across the fertile Po valley to the area of Bologna, where we join the Autostrada del Sole for the beautiful journey over the Apennine Mountains through Emilia Romagna and past the Chianti vineyards to Siena, famous for its Palio horse race in the Piazza del Campo. Set on three hills, Siena is reputedly the best-preserved walled city in the Tuscany region, with its medieval . There's time to enjoy a drink on the main square or maybe visit the stunning marble Cathedral which was begun in the 12th century in the Romanesque style but was transformed in the 13th century into one of the finest examples of the Italian Gothic. Then back to Rome where tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) 
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo (F) 

Day 8 - Rome – USA
Today, it's 'Arrivederci Roma' as your tour comes to an end. Airport transfers are available. (Buffet Breakfast)

Italy is yours to devour, with guided tours of the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican and the Colosseum in Rome , the Santa Croce Basilica in Florence and the medieval Tuscan city of Siena . After all that sightseeing, take a relaxing canal cruise along the beautiful backwaters of Venice for a real taste of Italian romance. 

Highlights :

• Rome
• Florence
• Venice
• Siena

• Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome.
• 6 hot buffet breakfasts.
• 1 three-course dinner.
• 'Be My Guest' dinner in Florence.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.

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