Overview
An unforgettable journey trough centuries of architectural marvels, from Rome to Venice and via the region of Umbria, Apennine and Tuscany.
Itinerary
Touring: Rome - Venice - Nova Gorica
- Florence - Rome
Day 1: board your flight
to Europe
Day 2: arrive Rome
You will be met and
transferred to your hotel. After check-in the rest
of the day is at your leisure. Perhaps relax over a
cappuccino at a café on the Via Veneto or explore
the elegant shops along the Via Condotti. This
afternoon, enjoy a welcome drink with your Tour
Director and meet your fellow travelers. (D,O)
Day 3: Rome
Breakfast. The highlight of
the day is our visit to the Sistine Chapel where we
admire the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Then we
are taken into St. Peter's Basilica to see the
famous Pieta – among other great works. From here we
cross the Tiber to ancient Rome stopping at the
Forum to admire the mighty Colosseum. Then our local
guide takes you to the Trevi Fountain where you have
the chance to throw in a coin to ensure our safe
return to the »Eternal City«. After city tour lunch
in a local »trattoria«. Afternoon at your leisure.
In the evening, dinner in a typical Roman restaurant
with wine and music, followed by an illuminated tour
of Rome by night. (B,L,D,O)
Day 4: Rome – Venice
Breakfast. We drive
through the Umbria Region, into the Apennine
Mountains. Past hilltop villages, we reach the
gastronomic heart of Italy – the Emilia Romagna.
Then past Bologna and along the Veneto Plain to
magical Venice. Stop in Bologna for short
sightseeing featuring main city attractions and
lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival to Venice
dinner at the hotel and overnight. (B,L,D,O)
Day 5: Venice - Nova Gorica
Slovenia. Breakfast. Our morning walking tour is
highlighted by visits to the Golden Basilica of San
Marco, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark’s Square and
the Piombi Prison. After a visit to a traditional
glass-blowing factory, we enjoy seafood lunch in a
local restaurant. After the lunch break we depart
for Nova Gorica, Slovenia. Dinner at the hotel.
Gaming and entertainment evening at the Perla
Casino, spectacular Arena hall and Discotheque.
Overnight. (B,L,D,O)
Day 6: Nova Gorica
Breakfast. Half-day
trip to Goriska Brda; visit to winegrowing area
including wine tasting of local top wines. Lunch in
one of the typical local restaurants. Dinner at the
hotel. Gaming and entertainment evening at the Perla
Casino, spectacular Arena hall and Discotheque.
Overnight. (B,L,D,O)
Day 7: Nova Gorica – Florence
After
breakfast we depart across the Veneto Plains towards
Renaissance Florence. Afternoon sightseeing tour on
foot with stops at the Duomo, Baptistry, Piazza
Signoria and Santa Croce Basilica. Lunch at a local
restaurant. Then there's time to shop for quality
leather and gold jewelry in the area around Santa
Croce, or browse in the elegant boutiques. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel. (B,L,D,O)
Day 8: Florence – Rome
Breakfast. Today
we enjoy a pleasant journey back to the Italian
capital, with an early afternoon arrival in Rome.
Lunch at a local restaurant en route. Upon arrival
perhaps take an excursion to the ancient Sabine town
of Tivoli or visit the beautiful fountains and
gardens of the Villa d'Este. Farewell dinner and
overnight. (B,L,D,O)
Day 9: departing Rome
Breakfast. Farewell
to Italy and 'buon viaggio’ on transfer to Rome
airport. (B)
B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight;
L=Lunch