This 14-day tour begins in Rome, a city filled with classical monuments dating back to the Roman period. Then continue to Assisi to see the frescoes by Giotto in the Basilica of Saint Francis, and Siena to see the ancient walls and piazzas of this medieval city. Then on to Florence, the center of the Renaissance period, visit the sanctuary of Saint Anthony in Padua, and continue to Venice, the city of canals. Travel toVerona, the home of Romeo and Juliet, Lake Como with the spectacular Alps as its backdrop, Milan, the center of Italian fashion, Bologna, the city famous among the Italians for its fine cuisine, the Republic of San Marino, the world’s smallest independent Republic. Continue to Perugia, the heart of the Umbrian region, Rome for an overnight, Naples, where pizza was first made, Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried by a volcanic eruption. Then on to Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, and finally the isle of Capri. 

• Roundtrip economy class air travel from selected city
• Transfer by private car in Rome from airport/hotel/airport
• 12 nights accommodations at 4-star first class hotels
  Rome: Polo;
  Florence: Adriatico;
  Venice: Principe;
  Como: Grand Hotel;
  San Marino: Titano;
  Sorrento: Vesuvio, Bristol. (Or similar)
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily (hotel’s choice)
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily (hotel's choice)
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Ground transportation by deluxe motor coach
• Sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary
• Local guides and entrance fees

Day 1 - Saturday – USA-ROME
Depart from USA by scheduled service. Dinner and beverages will be served on board.

Day 2 - Sunday – ROME
Arrival at Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci airport where you’ll be met and transferred by private car to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening are at leisure to discover why we call Rome the Eternal City.

Day 3 - Monday – ROME
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning sightseeing tour of Rome. Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona built on the ruins of the Circus of Domitian, Trevi Fountain, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Veneto, Via Nazionale, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia with the memorial to King Victor Emanuel II and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Afternoon is at leisure and overnight in Rome.

Day 4 – Tuesday – ROME/ASSISI/SIENA/FLORENCE
Depart from the hotel by deluxe motorcoach to Assisi, the splendid and mystic town famous for its beautiful Basilica of Saint Francis. In the afternoon continue to Siena, this monumental and Medieval city encircled by its ancient walls and famous for its splendid square “Piazza del Campo”. Every year the famous “Palio” takes place in Siena. Proceed to Florence. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Florence.

Day 5 - Wednesday – FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning sightseeing including the marvelous Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, the Academy of Fine Arts Gallery with the “David” by Michelangelo and the Church of Santa Croce. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 6 - Thursday – FLORENCE/PADUA/VENICE
Following breakfast at the hotel, departure to Padua to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, guarded by Donatello's “Gattamelata”. Continue to Venice, the city of gondolas, where you will enjoy a guided walking tour including such highlights as the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square and the Basilica of St. Mark. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Venice.

Day 7 - Friday – VENICE
Breakfast in hotel. Full day at leisure for optional tour to the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by motorlaunch or for shopping. Dinner and overnight in Venice.

Day 8 - Saturday – VENICE/VERONA/LAKE COMO
This morning after breakfast departure for Verona, the romantic town of Romeo and Juliet with its famous balcony and the monumental Roman amphitheater called Arena. Continue to Como where you will enjoy the scenery of Italy’s most beautiful lake. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Como.

Day 9 - Sunday – COMO/MILAN/SAN MARINO
Following breakfast at the hotel, departure to Milan for a sightseeing tour of the city. Continue to Bologna, home of the oldest European University, and known worldwide for its culinary tradition and gastronomic specialties. Continue to San Marino, the world’s smallest independent Republic. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in San Marino.

Day 10 - Monday – SAN MARINO/PERUGIA/ROME
After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Perugia, a charming town with its medieval city streets. Visit the Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori. Continue to Rome. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.

Day 11 – Tuesday – ROME/NAPLES/POMPEII/SORRENTO
Today start your second part of the tour with departure from Rome by deluxe motorcoach south to Naples along the “Highway of the Sun”. After passing the Abbey of Montecassino, founded in 529, completely destroyed during World War II and faithfully reconstructed, proceed to Naples for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Continue to Pompeii where, after lunch in a local restaurant, you visit the excavation of this Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Continue South to Sorrento for dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 12 – Wednesday – SORRENTO
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento to shop or relax along the Amalfi Coast. Dinner and overnight is at your hotel.

Day 13 – Thursday – SORRENTO/CAPRI/ROME
After breakfast transfer to the port of Sorrento to board the ferry boat to Capri. Visit of the island. Lunch. In the afternoon return to Sorrento and departure to Rome. Overnight at your hotel in Rome.

Day 14 - Friday – ROME/U.S.A.
This morning after breakfast transfer by private car to Rome Airport in time to board your flight back home.

• Price per person in double occupancy.
• Holidays and special events may affect rates.
• Other USA gateway prices available.

Departure Dates:
July 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3

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