Italy

January 8, 2016

Day 1 – Journey to Europe

  • Board your overnight flight and arrive in Rome the next morning.

Day 2 – The Eternal City

  • The Colosseum
  • The Arch of Constantine
  • The Arch of Titus
  • The ancient Roman Forum
  • Mammertine Prison
  • Trevi Fountain

Day 3 – Stato della Città del Vaticano

  • Vatican City
  • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Vatican Museum
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Spanish Steps
  • The Pantheon
  • Piazza Navonna.

Day 4 – Travel to Florence

  • Travel through the beautiful Italian countryside to Florence.
  • Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise
  • “The Duomo”
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Additional free time in historic Florence

Day 5 – The Renaissance

  • The Galleria dell’Accademia
  • Michelango’s David
  • Optional climb up the Duomo tower for an impressive view of Florence
  • The Uffizi Museum
  • Additional free time in historic Florence

Day 6 – Travel to Venice

  • Depart from Florence and travel through the Italian countryside to Venice
  • St. Mark’s Square
  • Other important historical and cultural sites

Day 7 – Experience and Culture

  • Morning free time and shopping time around Venice.
  • The Basilica of St. Marks
  • Doge’s Palace
  • Evening gondola ride through the canals

Day 8 – Travel back to Rome

  • Travel through the Italian countryside as you make your way back to Rome
  • Last chance shopping
  • Additional sightseeing

Day 9 – Travel back to home

  • After eight unforgettable days, depart for home.