Italian Vistas

br />This 13 day trip has everything you've always wanted in a trip to Italy. Enjoy multiple night stays in Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi coast and Stresa in the Lakes District. Discover the treasures of Classical and Christian Rome. Walk in the footsteps on the ancients in Pompeii. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence's Academy Gallery, including Michelangelo's David. Visit Lugano, Switzerland, and cruise to Isola Bella, one of the scenic Borromean Islands.

Day 1: Overnight Flight
Ciao, Italy!

Day 2: Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
Arrive in Rome and join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.

Day 3: Rome - Classical Rome City Tour
A locally guided tour of Classical Rome features such sights as the Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. The catacombs, burial place of early Christians, the mythic Pantheon and Piazza Navona are also featured.

Day 4: Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures independently. Your tour manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, will be on your personal sightseeing list.

Day 5: Rome - Naples - Isle of Capri - Vietri-sul-Mare
After a short lesson on the local language, journey south toward the brilliant Bay of Naples where charming villages are built into hillsides above a sparkling blue sea. A short boat ride* brings you to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Explore this island paradise of chic boutiques and outdoor cafes. End your day on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.

Day 6: Vietri-sul-Mare - Pompeii - Sorrento - Vietri-sul-Mare
Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins of Pompeii. A local guide provides an in-depth view of this remarkably preserved archeological site. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for a demonstration of the art of inlaid wood making by a local artisan. Take some time to explore independently before returning to Vietri-sul-Mare.

Day 7: Vietri-sul-Mare - Florence
Today Tuscany unfolds with its vista of vineyards and olive groves. Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance” awaits, offering Italy's best art and architecture. Visit the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David.

Day 8: Florence
Learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making at a family-owned leather shop. A locally guided tour highlights the Piazza Del Duomo, with its Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. You also view the Palazzo Vecchio and the Baptistery of St. John. End your day with an informative explanation of Florentine gold and its fascinating techniques at a local gold shop.

Day 9: Florence - Pisa - Venice
Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo (Cathedral) and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Day 10: Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Embark on a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. Return to St. Mark’s Square where a local expert takes you on a walking tour of the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore independently.

Day 11: Venice - Verona - Stresa
Depart Venice for Verona to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lago Maggiore.

Day 12: Stresa - Locarno, Switzerland - Isola dei Pescatori, Italy - Stresa
Cross into Switzerland and the picturesque lakeside resort of Locarno for magnificent views, excellent shopping and charming cafes. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner while surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Day 13: Stresa - Tour Ends

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/16/2012 - 6/28/2012	$3,199
6/30/2012 - 7/12/2012	$3,099
7/23/2012 - 8/4/2012	$3,099
9/8/2012 - 9/20/2012	$3,399
9/15/2012 - 9/27/2012	$3,299
9/24/2012 - 10/6/2012	$3,349
9/29/2012 - 10/11/2012	$3,299
10/6/2012 - 10/18/2012	$3,199
10/15/2012 - 10/27/2012	$3,199
10/22/2012 - 11/3/2012	$3,199
10/27/2012 - 11/8/2012	$3,099
10/29/2012 - 11/10/2012	$3,099
11/3/2012 - 11/15/2012	$2,899
11/5/2012 - 11/17/2012	$2,899
2/25/2013 - 3/9/2013	$2,799
3/4/2013 - 3/16/2013	$2,899
3/11/2013 - 3/23/2013	$2,899
4/1/2013 - 4/13/2013	$3,099
4/6/2013 - 4/18/2013	$3,099
4/8/2013 - 4/20/2013	$3,099
4/13/2013 - 4/25/2013	$3,099
4/15/2013 - 4/27/2013	$3,099
4/20/2013 - 5/2/2013	$3,199
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
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