- Flight to Venice Relax and enjoy your scheduled flight from North America.
9 Days
Day 1
Depart from North America
Depart from North Ameri...
Day 2
Arrive in Venice
Arrive in Venice
Day 3
Venice
LEAP Behind the Carnival Mask
Venice
LEAP Behind the Carniva...
Day 4
Padua-Bologna
Padua-Bologna
Day 5
Florence
LEAP Cucina Fiorentina
Florence
LEAP Cucina Fiorentina
Day 6
Siena and San Gimignano
Siena and San Gimignano
Day 7
Rome
LEAP Patron of the Renaissance
Rome
LEAP Patron of the Rena...
Day 8
Vatican Sightseeing
Vatican Sightseeing
Day 9
Return Home OR Extend your Stay
Return Home OR Extend y...
Destinations Visited
VenicePaduaFlorenceRomeBologna
Highlights
Grand CanalView of BolognaPonte VecchioSan GimignanoTrajan's ColumnHadrian's VillaAltare della Patria
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Your Adventure, Day by Day
- Welcome to Italy! Buongiorno! Transfer to the city of Padua.
- Explore Venice with a local guide Discover the real beauty of this city as a local guide brings you on a full day excursion to St. Mark's Square, the Grand Canal, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.
- Visit St. Mark's Campanile Afterwards, ascend the bell tower at St. Mark's Campanile and enjoy breathtaking views over the city of Venice.
- LEAP Behind the Carnival Mask
- Explore Padua Admire the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua.
- Visit Bologna Pause in Bologna en route to Florence.
- Continue to Florence
- See Florence with a local guide Join a local guide for a tour of the Duomo, Ghiberti's Baptistery doors, the Church of Santa Croce, and Michelangelo's David in the Accademia.
- Add on: Uffizi Gallery Opt to spend the afternoon exploring the famous Uffizi Gallery, one of the most popular attractions in Florence. With works dating back to the 16th century from artists such as da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli, there are plenty of beautiful artworks to observe and discover.
- LEAP Cucina Fiorentina
- Visit Siena Visit Siena, a town of 17 medieval neighborhoods, each with its own church and symbol.
- Explore San Gimignano Explore San Gimignano, famous for its 14 fortified Medieval towers.
- Enjoy a Tuscan farm lunch in place of dinner today A Tuscan farm lunch is included in place of dinner.
- Travel to Rome
- LEAP Patron of the Renaissance
- Discover Rome with a local guid Recapture the past of the "Eternal City" with a local guide at the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and Trajan's Column. Explore the Roman Forum.
- Explore Rome some more with your Tour Director Later, visit the Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain with your Tour Director.
- See Vatican City with a local guide Discover the artistic legacy of Catholicism at the Vatican. Marvel at the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel before moving up the broad steps of the world's largest Christian church, St. Peter's Basilica.
- Add on: Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli - farewell dinner There will be an optional evening excursion to Hadrian's Villa and Tivoli, including a farewell dinner in the hills outside Rome.
- Flight to the US Our rewarding and enjoyable tour comes to an end as our Tour Director accompanies us to the airport on our final day. Or, opt to stay longer in Rome.
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