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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) Hotel Romanico Palace, Rome. DAY 2 VATICAN CITY AND ROME WITHA LOCAL The day is devoted to the Eternal City. Joina 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 Popes are elected, to admire Michelangelo's famous celling, Continue to St. Peter's Bastlica, to wonder at another of his works and stand beneath the dome completed after his death. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus and the legendary Colosseum, site of memorable battles anda legacy to the courage of gladiators. (B) DAY 3 ANCIENT POMPEII & SORRENTO Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii. Walk with a Local Expert through cobbled streets to learn about Roman life in the first century before enjoying a refreshing lemon granita Continue to your hotel in Sorrento. The afternoon is yours to explore as you wish, or perhaps join an Optional Experience to Positano? (B) Hotel Isabella, Sorrento. DAY 4 THE ISLE OF DREAMS Board your jetfoil to the Isle of Capri. Enjoy a scenic drive by open-top taxi past orange and lemon groves to your hotel. sit Capri town with its whitewashed houses, winding alleyways and small cafes. A Local Expert escorts you to the lush Gardens of Augustus for views of the Faraglioni rocks. As twilight descends and the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, the island is yours to gather with locals in the piazzetta or relax with a glass of wine. (B) Hotel Regina Cristina, Capri. DAY 5 THE AUTOSTRADA DEL SOLE TO FLORENCE Descend to the port by private open-top taxis and take the jetfoil across the bay to Naples. Follow the Autostrada del Sole and continue through Umbria and idyllic Tuscan landscapes to Florence. (B) (DW) NH Firenze, Florence. DAY 6 FLORENCE, BIRTHPLACE OF THE RENAISSANCE Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo's David, Alternatively, wander through the market stalls on a shopping tour, enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. Continue to the multi-coloured marble cathedral to admire Giotto's bell tower and Gates of Paradise. Visit Piazza della Signoria and explore the area around Santa Croce Basilica. After a demonstration of leatherwork, there's free time to shop or explore Florence on your own In the evening, why not sample fine Florentine cuisine of tasty starters and typical Tuscan dishes accompanied by Chianti wine? (B) DAY 7 CINQUE TERRE AND PORTOFINO TO SANTA MARGHERITA The famous Italian Riviera and Cinque Terre are a highlight of your journey. With a Local Expert, approach one of the fishing villages by boat and spend some time exploring the medieval quarter or the popular sandy beach before continuing to the village of Portofino, to admire the colourful houses. (B) (DW) Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure. ‘ KEY $f Join/Leave Options fUNESCO Heritage Site LAKE MAGGIORE (Daya) Central (ays, 1063 Hotels + Nights ‘SANTA MARGHERITA\ Sea LIGURE ‘cenic (oy) Hotels + Nights fa FLORENCE @Place Visited Portofino fy (o9ys566) OOptional Place Visited Excruise CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE Cingue Terre Positano DAY 8 LAKE MAGGIORE Journey to the beautiful Italian Lake District, where alpine scenery combines with lush subtropical vegetation. Enjoy time at leisure or perhaps cruise to the Borromean Islands? Choose from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening. (B) (DW) Hotel Simplon, Baveno. DAY 9 TO VENICE WITH WINE ALONG THE way Follow the southern fringes of the Alps to the vineyards by the shores of Lake Iseo. Here, winemaking traditions run deep. Taste the delicious vintages produced with a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to the unique city of Venice and step back in time to the 16th century. (B) Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice. DAY 10 VENICE AND THE MAGIC OF LA SERENISSIMA Your private boat takes you past historic churches and 13th century palaces to St. Mark's Square. The first sight is the pink marble of the Doge's Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape. Turn the corner, and the gilded facade of St. Mark's Basilica comes into view. Afterwards, board traditional gondola for a serenade along the romantic canals. Joina MAKE TRAVEL MATTER? Experience during a visit to a traditional arts centre, See how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Cruise the Venetian lagoon to Burano and sit down toa sumptuous Celebration Dinner with wine, sampling the local specialties. (B) (DW) DAY 11 arriveDERC! VENICE Alas, you must bid farewell to this enchanting city. Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30. (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT See the picturesque fishing village of Burano (Photo by @skinnylynny, Day 10, Burano) Matis 93 < si < = oS 3 2 2} a
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