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DAY 1 WELCOME TO THE ETERNAL CITY OF ROME Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Transfers depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your hotel at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director at 17:30, and get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (DW) Veneto Palace Hotel, Rome. DAY 2 VATICAN AND ROME WITH ALOCAL Today is devoted to The Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums. With Insight's special priority entry, gain behind-the-scenes access to the Bramante Staircase, a marvel of Renaissance architecture, normally off-limits to visitors. Visit the Sistine Chapel, where the Popes are elected, to admire Michelangelo's famous ceiling. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, to admire another of his works. and stand beneath the dome completed after his death. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy views of ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus and the legendary Colosseum. (B) DAY 3 CASTEL GANDOLFO Venture to Castel Gandolfo to explore the artistic treasure of the Villa Barberini Gardens. Ride an electric train along the pathways to marvel at the intricately designed mosaic flower beds and fountains Continue to the resort town of Sorrento. (B) Majestic Palace Hotel, Sorrento. DAY 4 capri, THE ISLE OF DREAMS With your Local Expert, cruise to the Isle of Capri and ascend to Capri town by one of the island's iconic open-top taxis. Explore the narrow alleyways and descend to the port by funicular railway for the return to Sorrento. (B) KEY 3 Join/Leave Options fUNESCO : Heritage Site an Of @ central Hotels + Nights Lucca @)scenic Hotels + Nights @Place Visited Optional Place Visited Ercruise CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operates both classic and small et eects Notte ur eel ger ANS MT pest DAY 5 THE PICTURESQUE AMALFI COAST Board minibuses and travel along the Amalfi Coast to Positano, famous for its terraced houses. (B) DAY 6 POMPEII AND ORVIETO Journey to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and explore with your Local Expert. Savour the distinctly medieval ambiance of Orvieto during your orientation. In the evening, enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of Orvieto Classico wine. (B) (DW) Aquila Bianca Hotel, Orvieto. DAY 7 Assisi AND ON TO PERUGIA Relaxed Start. On arrival in Assisi, see the church of St. Mary of the Angels and visit the huge Basilica of St. Francis. A Local Expert walks with you down the Via San Francesco. Continue to Perugia for a guided exploration through the Old Town. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you visit an artisanal workshop and meet Marta, a recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. (B) Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia. DAY 8 PERUGIA, THE JEWEL OF UMBRIA Relaxed Start. The entire day is at leisure for you to explore this gem of a town on your own. (B) DAY 9 SIENA AND RADDAIN CHIANTI Relaxed Start. Explore Siena with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the medieval Cathedral. Alternatively, sample panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert, Enjoy a delicious exploration of Tuscany's red wines, discovering their robust flavours and absorbing history. (B) (DW) CDH Hotel Radda, Tuscany. DAY 10 RENAISSANCE FLORENCE, Walk through Renaissance Florence with a Local Expert to see the marble-clad cathedral, bell tower and Gates of Paradise on the baptistery. ENICE (pays 14,15 616) £°r'SP? PERUGIA AO oon7e9 f2 sorrento ee (Days 3,465) iso ‘mance Isle of Capri See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods In the afternoon, return to the tranquil surroundings of your hotel. (B) DAY 11 SANGIMIGNANO AND ON TO Lucca Relaxed Start. Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Enjoy a tasting with award-winning, master gelato maker, Sergio Dondoli Continue to Lucca, a city perfectly preserved within encircling medieval ramparts. Taste the lavish loaves of buccellato, Lucca's sweet raisin anise bread. Later, perhaps explore Pisa? (B) (DW) Hotel Villa La Principessa, Lucca. DAY 12 EXPLORING THE CINQUE TERRE Get ready to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cinque Terre. Join a Local Expert in one of the picturesque fishing villages, before cruising along the rugged coastline. (B) DAY 13 MODENA AND ONTO PARMA Modena is famed the world over for its artisan balsamic vinegar. Visit a local producer to understand what makes this vinegar as expensive as top-rated wine, and enjoy a tasting. Journey onward to Parma, where you'll meet Paolo and learn about the process of making Parmigiano- Reggiano Taste samples of the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano, accompanied by a glass of wine. (B) Starhotels Du Parc, Parma. DAY 14 onTO VENICE Continue to Venice where you will be serenaded through the atmospheric canals as you glide by gondola, past water-lapped doorways and rococo palaces. (B) Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. DAY 15 THE MAGIC OF LA SERENISSIMA. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during avisit to a traditional arts centre, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Visit St. Mark's Square to admire St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Cruise the Venetian Lagoon to Burano and sit down to.a sumptuous Celebration Dinner with wine, sampling the local specialties. (B) (DW) DAY 16 arriVvEDERC! VENICE Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30. (B) Rei Tun Cog ae full details of this Matis < si < = oS 3 2 2} a
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