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Day 1
DEPART CANADA
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2
ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your journey or perhaps take a stroll through this historic city. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers later for a Welcome Reception. Then, an evening orientation drive will take you to admire and view the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica - a perfect start to your Italian Discovery!
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Marvel at Michelangelo's beautiful frescoed ceiling during your visit of the Sistine Chapel with an expert Local Guide. Visit St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, one of the most famous Christian sites in the world. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, admire the Forum. Visit the Colosseum and see the remains of the Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held. Spend free time shopping, seeing museums or relaxing at a pavement café! Tonight you might like to dine at a typical Roman trattoria.
Day 4
ROME - FLORENCE
Drive north through picturesque scenery to the Renaissance city of Florence in Tuscany. View the city in all its glory from Piazzale Michelangelo. Your expert Local Guide reveals Florence's rich cultural heritage during your walking tour. See Piazza Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. See the marble Duomo and the famous Baptistery, renowned for its bronze doors with relief sculptures. View the ancient Ponte Vecchio, one of the most famous landmarks in Florence. Afterwards, explore on your own or shop for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery. Tonight, enjoy an authentic and memorable Be My Guest dinner of delicious local specialities.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
FLORENCE - PISA - TURIN
A short journey brings you to Pisa and the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. There's time for photos before you continue past the marble quarries of Carrara and the towns of Portofino, Rapallo and Genoa. In Turin, see the Antonelliana building and the Piazza San Carlo during your orientation tour.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 6
TURIN - LAKE MAGGIORE - MILAN
From Turin via Lake Maggiore - the most westerly of the three large pre-alpine Italian lakes - you arrive in Milan. Your expert Local Guide takes you on a tour of the city's spectacular sights including the Galleria, the Gothic Cathedral and the renowned opera house La Scala.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
MILAN - PAVIA - VERONA - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Cistercian Abbey of Pavia, an important architectural monument. Later, stop in Verona, where Shakespeare based his most famous play, to see Juliet's balcony and the 2,000 year old Roman arena, still in use today. Continue across the Veneto plains to the magical city of Venice.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 8
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
View the Doge's Palace and the Byzantine Basilica on your cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square. Watch a Local Speciality glass-blowing demonstration at one of the oldest Murano workshops onthe island. Spend free time afterwards as you wish. Relax in a café, shop for souvenirs or take an optional excursion to one of the islands in the lagoon!
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Day 9
VENICE - FERRARA - BOLOGNA
Visit Ferrara, a city of artistic importance during the Renaissance. Later, in Bologna - famous for its university, architecture, fine sausages and hams - your expert Local Guide shows you the sights including Neptune's fountain, the Kissing Towers and Piazza Maggiore. Don't forget to sample the excellent local cuisine!
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 10
BOLOGNA - ASSISI - ROME
Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Enjoy a walking tour of St. Francis' hometown with an expert Local Guide. See where he founded the Franciscan Order in 1208. Visit the magnificent Basilica and see the tomb of St. Francis. See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels which stands on the site of his death. Then travel south towards Rome, passing the scenic hilltop town of Orte. Tonight, join your companions and Travel Director for a Farewell Dinner with wine.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 11
ROME - CANADA
Say 'arrivederci' to your newfound friends at the end of your memorable Italian vacation. Airport transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino. Conditions apply.