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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. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, full of priceless art treasures collected by the Popes. Insight has arranged special priority entry and 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 ceiling Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, to wonder at another of his works, the emotive ‘Pieta,’ and stand beneath the dome completed after his death. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus. Admire the beautifully preserved Arch of Constantine, and walk on the ancient pavement. Discover the history, the construction and the legends of the iconic Colosseum as you stroll around the exterior of this amazing structure. Later, perhaps continue your exploration of Rome to see the Pantheon, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and enjoy free time around Piazza Navona? (B) DAY 3 THE CHIANTI HILLS TO FLORENCE Drive to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. On arrival, you will be privy to the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork and see a gold demonstration. This evening, indulge in a delicious meal ata local restaurant. (B) (DW) NH Firenze/Hotel Adler Cavalieri, Florence. DAY 4 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 guided shopping tour, enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. Continue on foot to the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise have been recreated inall their glory. Visit Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and Hercules and Cacus along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. In the afternoon, perhaps visit medieval San Gimignano? (B) TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT See the iconic Colosseum with a Local Expert. (Photo by @vindiezel, Day 2, Rome) — Sry DAY 5 PISATO VENICE, THE QUEEN OF THE ADRIATIC Journey to the coastal town of Pisa and see the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles, as well as the baptistery and colonnaded bell tower behind the cathedral. Relax and enjoy the scenery as you cross the spectacular Apennine Mountains, through the Emilia-Romagna region - one of Europe's most intensely farmed and fertile plains. Continue through the marshes of the Venetian Lagoon before crossing the causeway into the floating city of Venice. As evening falls, day-trippers desert the city to return to the mainland. Appreciate the peace and tranquility of Venice from your centrally located hotel, ] ? t INSIGHT EXPERIENCE Enjoy fast-track entrance to the Vatican Museums. (Photo by @insightanna, Day 2, Vatican City) This evening, indulge in a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. (B) (DW) NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice. KEY &W Join/Leave Options fMUNESCO Heritage Site Ocentral Hotels + Nights @scenic Hotels + Nights @ Place Visited O Optional Place Visited EX Cruise CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE This trip operates both classic and small et eects nalso boo ger ANS MT pest ITALY INSIGHT EXPERIENCE Visit St. Peter's (O} Basilica as part of a fascinating guided exploration of the Vatican. (Photo by @insightanna, Day 2, Vatican City) VENICE (Days5&6) FLORENCE (ays364) Vesuvius National TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT Take a chance ROME & to toss a coin in The Trevi Fountain. (Photo THE VATICAN CITY by @Samuel_wayne93, Day 2, Rome) (ays 12,308. SORRENTO Sf orsen) Positano Pompeii Capri 85 < si < = oS 3 2 2} a
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