DAY 3: Venice,
ITALY
Stroll through the Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco and St. Mark's
Basilica. The afternoon is at leisure before this evening's romantic
gondola ride and a musical serenade.
►For Venice hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 4: Venice,
ITALY
Travel by private boat this morning across the lagoon to Murano,
famous for its glass works, and Burano, known for its lace shops.
Your afternoon is at leisure to visit the Church of Santa Maria
Gloriosa dei Frari.
►For Venice hotel suggestions, see above
DAY 6: Florence,
ITALY
Discover the wonders of Florence, including the Duomo, the Galleria
dell'Accademia that houses Michelangelo's David, the Bargello Museum
and the Church of Santa Croce. The afternoon is at leisure to
explore on your own.
►For Florence hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 7: Florence,
ITALY
Visit the Uffizi Gallery, home to timeless works by da Vinci, Michelangelo, Titian, Raphael and other masters of the Renaissance. View the remarkable exterior of the Palazzo Vecchio before walking through the Piazza Signoria with its loggia of statues. The balance of the day is at leisure.
►For Florence hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 9: Rome,
ITALY
Sample some of Rome's lengthy history when you visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, Arch of Constantine and the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli. Drive along the famous Via Veneto, past the Aurelian Walls, Piazza Barberini and the Trevi Fountain.
►For Rome hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 10: Rome,
ITALY
A visit to the Vatican includes the Sistine Chapel, painted by Michelangelo from 1508 to 1512 and considered to be one of the most renowned artworks of the High Renaissance period. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, built on the site where Peter the Apostle, thought to be the first pope, was crucified and buried. The balance of the day is at leisure.
►For Rome hotel suggestions, see above.
DAY 11: Rome,
ITALY / Depart for Home
Transfer to the airport to board your homebound flight.
DAYS 1-2: Depart for Venice, ITALY