Jewels of Italy

After breakfast, we recommend you to explore the city as Rome has much more to offer you. Visit to the Vatican City. Inside are the Vatican palace and gardens, St. Peter’s Basilica, and St. Peter’s Square. Visit the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica and view Michelangelo’s statue, the Pietà. Don’t miss the opportunity to join an Optional Experience to visit inside the famous Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. View the mighty Colosseum and see the ancient sites of Rome. Afterwards enjoy free time to take in the sights or join an Optional Experience to explore the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Shop in smart boutiques on the Via Ottaviano or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain.
Overnight stay in Rome.

This morning after having scrumptious breakfast in the hotel, leave Rome and head north towards Central Italy. Travel through picturesque scenery in Umbria and Tuscany before arriving in the town of Pisa. Visit the Square of Miracles featuring the Leaning Tower, Cathedral and Baptistery. There is time to shop for souvenirs and take pictures. Later arrive at your hotel near Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Overnight stay in Florence.

There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy to equal that of Florence. Breakfast is flowed by a superb commentary of the city’s history by your local specialist during your walking tour, which includes views of the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the impressive Giotto’s Bell Tower and a visit to Piazza della Signoria. Experience a demonstration of fine leatherwork with time to explore on your own. Shop for high-quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery for which Florence is renowned and don’t forget to try the gelato. Overnight stay in Florence.

After breakfast at the hotel, continue your journey across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held regularly each year and see Juliet’s Balcony. Hear the story of the play which begins with a street brawl between Montague and Capulet servants who, like their masters, are sworn enemies. Head east to the magical, romantic city of Venice. Overnight stay in Venice.

After breakfast, starts your day with a cruise. Admire the Bridge of Sighs, the ornate Doge’s Palace and the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Watch the Venetian craftsmen at work creating local specialties at a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island. Spend free time afterwards exploring this fascinating city or perhaps take a cruise across the lagoon to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal. Burano is an island in the Venetian lagoon known for its brightly coloured houses. Overnight stay in Venice.

This morning say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, Transfer to Venice Marco Polo Airport for your flight home.