ITALIA BELLA: ROME TO VENICE ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Arrive Rome, capital of the Ancient World
Tour begins: 2:30 PM, Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi. A
transfer is included from Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino
to the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi. Your adventures in Italia
Bella begin with a walking tour of the center of Rome including
the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi
Fountain, where you can make a wish to “ensure” a return trip to
the Eternal City; after your tour, enjoy a real treat – tartufo
(ice cream truffles). Gather with your fellow explorers tonight
for a festive welcome reception followed by dinner at your hotel
overlooking the beautiful Borghese Gardens. Meals D
Day 2 – See the sights of Imperial Rome
Step back in time as you discover antiquities of the Roman
Empire in Rome, the capital of Italy and the most influential
city in the ancient world. Take a fascinating journey through
history on a city tour today; visit the massive Colosseum, where
you’ll have your picture taken with Roman Centurions, and the
ruins of the Forum, the heart of Imperial Rome. Spend the rest
of the day exploring Rome as you please. Meals B
Day 3 – Explore Vatican City & Eurostar to Florence
The world’s smallest independent nation – Vatican City – is
yours to explore with a local expert today. Tour St. Peter’s
Basilica and view some of the great art in the Vatican Museums,
displayed in palaces that were originally built for wealthy
popes during the Renaissance. See the frescoed ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel; the artist Michelangelo, who considered himself
a sculptor rather than a painter, spent four years painting this
masterpiece on his back. Travel first-class aboard the
high-speed Eurostar train to Florence for a three-night stay.
Meals BLD
Day 4 – Discover Florence’s art & Pisa’s Leaning Tower
Admire the treasures of Florence today, Tuscany’s city of
art and the birthplace of the Renaissance. An art history
professor will tell you what you should look for on a guided
walking tour that includes a visit to the Galleria
dell’Accademia, established in 1563 as the first art school in
Europe, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s famous statue of David.
After lunch, set off for Pisa, a city whose impressive navy and
great success in foreign trade during the Middle Ages led to
vast wealth, reflected in the historic buildings you’ll visit
today. Tour the magnificent Duomo (cathedral), dating back over
a thousand years; the graceful 12th-century Baptistry; and the
famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, completed in 1350, whose
celebrated tilt has been reduced to about 13 feet by modern
engineers. Spend a free evening in Florence. Meals B
Day 5 – Visit the Uffizi and learn how to make pizza
See some of the greatest art of the Renaissance – including
Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus and Michelangelo’s painting of
The Holy Family – during a visit to Florence’s Uffizi Gallery.
Accumulated over the centuries by the Medici family, part of
this collection has been on display here since the 1580s, making
the Uffizi the world’s oldest art gallery. Switch gears this
evening when you learn the secrets of pizza-making firsthand,
with a hands-on demonstration at a local restaurant! Meals BD
Day 6 – Take the Eurostar to Venice, city of canals
Board a sleek Eurostar train once again for another
first-class, high-speed rail trip, this time to Venice. A
private boat will be waiting to take you to the heart of the
city for a buffet lunch and a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square;
see the Doges’ Palace, perhaps the most beautiful Renaissance
palace in Italy, and an eloquent example of Venetian Gothic
architecture. Enjoy a relaxing and memorable ride aboard one of
the city’s famed gondolas, serenaded as you glide along! Meals
BL
Day 7 – Experience remarkable Venice as you wish
Spend the whole day exploring this city of canals with your
family as you wish today, seeing the sights you’ve read about,
perhaps sampling some gelato – served warmer and often creamier
than traditional ice cream. If you climb to the top of St.
Mark’s Bell Tower, you’re certain to take home great photos!
Join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight as we say
arrivederci to our adventure in Italia Bella. Meals BD
Day 8 – Journey home
Tour ends: Venice, Italy. Fly home anytime. A transfer is
included from The Westin Excelsior, Venice Lido Resort to
Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Allow a minimum of 2 1⁄2 hours for
flight check-in. Meals B
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