What do you want from your Italian vacation—amazing architecture, sumptuous food, delicious wine, breathtaking art, historical treasures, or scenic beauty? Whatever it is, this Italy vacation offers it to you! You’ve seen photos of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Square—now’s your chance to stand in this square, where people gather to hear the pope. You’ve heard about gladiator contests in ancient Rome—now’s your chance to see the Colosseum, where the contests took place. You know the story of Romeo & Juliet—now’s your chance to see Juliet’s Balcony in Verona. You’ve seen photos of Venice’s gondolas—now’s your chance to experience a romantic ride in one of them. You’ve seen photos of the Leaning Tower of Pisa—now’s your chance to see it. Did you know the tower was constructed in three stages over the course of 177 years, starting in 1173? In 1178, it was already obvious the tower leaned, but construction continued.

These are just a few of the many highlights offered on this tour through Italy’s great cities. You’ll also have leisure time to enjoy Italy’s most popular cities—Rome, Florence, and Venice—at your own pace. It’s the trip of a lifetime!

• Day 1 - Arrive in Rome, Italy
• Day 2 - Rome
• Day 3 - Rome, Pisa & Florence
• Day 4 - Florence
• Day 5 - Florence, Verona & Venice
• Day 6 - Venice
• Day 7 - Venice, Ferrara & Rome
• Day 8 - Rome

What's Included:

• Superior hotels
• Headsets throughout the tour
• Rome: Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Roman Forum
• Pisa: Take pictures of the Leaning Tower
• Florence: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square
• Verona: Walking tour including Juliet’s Balcony and the Arena
• Venice: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
• Ferrara: Walk along Este Castle to the cathedral