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.