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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 ROME WITH VATICAN DINNER Enjoy the best of the city's highlights with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and see the Colosseum and Circus Maximus In the afternoon, gain fast-tracked priority entry into the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection and observe the stunning Museo Gregoriano Profano before entering the Sistine Chapel Dine in the Vatican's Cortile del Giardino Quadrato and enjoy incredible views of the cupola of St. Peter's during a private Highlight Dinner. (B) (DW) DAY 3 RENAISSANCE FLORENCE 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. See the cathedral, campanile and baptistery, adorned with the Gates of Paradise. Wander the open-air gallery of Piazza della Signoria before enjoying time at leisure. Continue to your elegant hotel in the picturesque town of Radda in Chianti. (B) (DW) illasanpaolo, San Gimignano. DAY 4 THE FLAVOURS OF SAN GIMIGNANO. Relaxed Start. Journey across the rich Tuscan countryside to the hilltop village of San Gimignano. famous for its medieval towers. Spend time exploring the maze of alleyways and admire scenic views across the valley. Meet world champion gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli, for a taste of his finest frozen treats. KEY $f Join/Leave Options fUNESCO Heritage Site O central Hotels + Nights @scenic Hotels + Nights LAKE MAGGIORE (O27) @Place Visited cruise CHOOSE YOUR GROUP SIZE ates both classic and small et eects Stop ata local winery to sample robust Tuscan wines. (B) CDH Hotel Radda, Tuscany. DAY 5 Pisa AND LUCCA Drive through the Chianti hills and head to Lucca, Taste the lavish loaves of buccellato, Lucca's sweet raisin anise bread. Continue to Pisa to see the incredible Leaning ‘Tower and the splendid cathedral and baptistery. Enjoy leisure time to explore. Relax as you journey along the coast to the resort of Santa Margherita Ligure. (B) (DW) Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure. DAY 6 THE CINQUE TERRE AND PORTOFINO Head for the port of La Spezia for a highlight of your travels and one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes, the Cinque Terre. With a Local Expert. appreciate the views as you approach one of the picturesque fishing villages by boat. For lunch, enjoy a delicious Sea-to-Table dining experience. Next, cruise along the rugged Ligurian coast to the elegant seaside village of Portofino, the epitome of la dolce vita (should weather permit). Enjoy leisure time to admire the coloured houses, browse the boutiques or simply stay a while in the cafe bars on the piazzetta, watching the yachts moored in the harbour. (B) (LW) DAY 7 LAKE MAGGIORE Relaxed Start. Head north to the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favourite retreat of the rich and famous where Alpine scenery combines with lush vegetation. Relax and enjoy an afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake. (B) Hotel Simplon, Baveno. DAY 8 corTINA D‘AMPEZZO Travel through the stunning northern Italian countryside to one of the world’s most breathtaking wine regions. Protected by the Alps to the north, and caressed by the warm breezes from the Adriatic, the vineyards around Conegliano Veneto produce Italy's most prized sparkling wine. Stop at Carmina where great care is taken to ensure these hand-picked grapes produce the world's CORTINA, DIAMPEZZO (Oays869) VENICE ays 0,116 12) Gimignano. Umbria ROME & THE VATICAN CITY (ays 162), finest prosecco. See how production differs from its more famous French counterpart, champagne. Be tempted with a taste of the crisp and aromatic flavours and learn how to make the perfect bellini. Continue through the Dolomites, to the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo. (B) (DW) Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo. DAY 9 EXPERIENCE THE DOLOMITES Relaxed Start. The whole day is free for youto explore the colourful peaks and sheer valleys of the Dolomites. There are a number of walking tracks to explore, or perhaps take a thrilling Optional Experience to the summit of one of the peaks for breathtaking panoramic views? (B) DAY 10 VENICE, QUEEN OF THE ADRIATIC Relaxed Start. Descend through the mountains to the romantic city of Venice. Apprivate boat glides you past canals lined with ornate palaces to St Mark's Square. See the basilica, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, before checking into your luxurious hotel, With the afternoon at leisure, why not cruise the Venetian Lagoon to the island of Burano? (B) Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione. DAY 11 VENICE AT LEISURE Relaxed Start. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional arts centre, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Then there is free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this incredible city at your own pace Later, on your romantic gondola serenade, glide along the atmospheric canals while musicians set the mood with traditional songs. This evening, stroll past the famous Opera House to La Fenice restaurant for a magical Celebration Dinner. Indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce. (B) (DW) DAY 12 arriveDERC! VENICE Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30. (B) = TOP RATED HIGHLIGHT See the mighty Colosseum. (Photo by @nsightsharon, Day 2, Rome) Matis 95 < si < = oS 3 2 2} a
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