Gladiators Gondolas and Gold 2012

Dining Highlights
Kick-off Party including a light supper and welcome drinks with your Travel Director in Rome (KP)9 hot buffet breakfasts (BB)1 authentic Italian pizza dinner1 three-course dinner (D)Be My Guest Dinner with drinks in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Florence (BG)Farewell Dinner with drinks in Venice (FD)

First Class Travel Highlights
A qualified Local Guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Day 1: DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2: ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Italy! After check-in, take a wander through the city's ancient streets and soak up the amazing atmosphere. This afternoon, meet with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Kick-off Party.(Kick-off Party)

Day 3: ROME SIGHTSEEING
Your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour, starting with a guided visit of the Vatican Museums featuring Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in the world. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, tour the Colosseum, former site of gladiatorial combat, and see the Forum. This evening, learn how to make authentic Italian pizza and eat it too. Delicious!(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4: ROME - VISIT A GLADIATOR SCHOOL
This morning experience life as a Roman gladiator. After a short introduction to Roman history you will learn the basics of gladiatorial sword fighting - an experience to remember forever. This afternoon explore the city on your own. Rome's rich history is apparent everywhere you look and there is so much to see and do! Perhaps take a trip to the ancient Catacombs, relax in the Villa Borghese or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 5: ROME - ASSISI - FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS)
Discover Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, nestled on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Visit St. Francis’ Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, where the saint founded the Order of Franciscans. Arrive later in the spectacular city of Florence.(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
See the sights of Florence during your walking tour with an expert Local Guide, including the magnificent Cathedral and the famous Baptistery. Marvel at Michelangelo's statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Afterwards, your Travel Director will take you to indulge in refreshing gelato in the city where it was invented!(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7: FLORENCE - EXCURSION TO PISA
View one of the most famous sights in the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the ‘Field of Miracles’! Tonight, join your companions for a special Be My Guest dinner at a typical Tuscan restaurant with beautiful views across olive groves and vineyards.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

Day 8: FLORENCE - BOLOGNA - VENICE (3 NIGHTS)
Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains and stop in Bologna – the home of 'spaghetti Bolognese' – for a wonderful sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Arrive later this afternoon in the magical Byzantine city of Venice – Queen of the Adriatic.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 9: VENICE - CANAL CRUISE AND ORIENTATION
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square with superb commentary from your experienced Local Guide. View the Bridge of Sighs, where condemned prisoners caught their last glimpse of the city, view the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Marks Basilica and the Campanile. Watch a glass-blowing demonstration and learn about the Venetian tradition of Carnival masks with the chance to make your own! Later, perhaps take a ride on a gondola – it's a great way to see the city in all its glory!(Buffet Breakfast)

Day 10: SECRET VENICE WALKING TOUR & VISIT TO THE MARKET
Glide along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge. Visit and explore the ancient fish market and see the hidden parts of Venice during your walking tour with your expert Local Guide.This evening, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Day 11: VENICE – USA
Say 'ciao Italia' at the end of your successful Italian adventure as you prepare to return home with fantastic memories of your holiday. Airport tansfers are available. Conditions apply.(Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
Rome Guided visit of the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. See the Roman Forum. Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Roman Gladiator school. Pizza making experience.Assisi Guided visit of St. Francis’ Basilica. Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.Florence Guided walking tour of the city. Guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo’s David. Gelato tasting.Pisa See the Leaning Tower in the ‘Square of Miracles’.Bologna Expert guided tour includes the 'Kissing Towers’.Venice Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of ‘Secret Venice’ to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop. Venetian mask painting.Headsets For all guided visits and included sightseeing.

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