Day 1 - Depart from the USA
Board your overnight transatlantic flight (cost not included in land only price).
Day 2 - Arrive in Rome, Italy
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Your day is free to begin exploring.
Aran Park Hotel Rome
Day 3 - Rome Sightseeing & at Leisure
Sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with a visit to awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Then cross the Tiber River to take in views of the Forum and the iconic Colosseum. The afternoon is at leisure. (Breakfast)
Aran Park Hotel Rome
Day 4 - Rome / Bay of Naples
Travel past the Abbey of Monte Cassino and on to the Bay of Naples. The afternoon is free. Maybe take an optional trip to Pompeii. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Stabia
Day 5 - Sorrento Excursion
Drive to Sorrento to visit an inlaid wood workshop. Then there is free time to enjoy the splendid scenery, shop or perhaps take an optional excursion to the enchanting Isle of Capri. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Stabia
Day 6 - Bay of Naples / Assisi
North to Umbria and mystical Assisi. An orientation tour includes the Basilica of St. Francis, renowned for its fresco paintings. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Hotel Frate Sole
Day 7 - Assisi / Venice
Make a scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains and descend to the Venetian plain. From here, continue to magical Venice. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Il Burchiello in Oriago
Day 8 - Venice Orientation & at Leisure
Savor the sights and sounds on a canal cruise to St. Mark's Square. Enjoy views of the Bridge of Sighs, the Doge's Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark. After a demonstration of Murano glassblowing, your time is free. (Breakfast)
Il Burchiello in Oriago
Day 9 - Venice / Lugano / Italian Lakes
Head inland to Shakespeare's Verona. Stop to admire the Roman Arena and see Juliet's balcony. Then on via Milan into Switzerland and the pretty resort of Lugano. Finally, travel to the glorious Italian Lake District. (Breakfast)
Capolago
Day 10 - Italian Lakes at Leisure
A full day to relax and enjoy the scenery and the fresh mountain air. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Capolago
Day 11 - Italian Lakes / Pisa / Florence
Travel to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Then drive to Florence, where your evening is free. (Breakfast)
First Hotel Calenzano
Day 12 - Florence Sightseeing & at Leisure
On a morning walking tour, see the marble Cathedral, Signoria Square, and the Baptistery. Afterwards your time is free. (Breakfast)
First Hotel Calenzano
Day 13 - Florence / Siena / Rome
Drive to medieval Siena, famous for its Palio Horse Race. Then travel back to Rome for a free night in the Italian capital. (Breakfast)
Aran Park Hotel Rome
Day 14 - Depart Rome
You will be transferred to the airport (conditions apply), where your vacation ends. (Breakfast)
