Day 1, Thu. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
Day 2, Fri. ARRIVAL IN ROME, ITALY. Check into your hotel. The rest
of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight
meet your tour director and fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome
drink.
Day 3, Sat. ROME. The "Eternal City" is steeped in history,
vibrantly alive, exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing
with a local guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit
to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Time too for your own
exploring, shopping or just relaxing at a sidewalk café.
(B)
Day 4, Sun. ROME-PISA-MONTECATINI. Journey northward for a stop
in Pisa to visit the famous square of Miracles with the Leaning
Tower. Then continue to Montecatini, in the heart of Tuscany, where
you'll spend the next four nights. It's ideally located to explore
the best of Tuscany. (B,D)
Day 5, Mon. MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE. Enjoy a full-day
excursion to the city known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Traffic
is banned in part of the historic center,
or wander at leisure and admire Florence's timeless beauty. The
included walking tour with a local guide will introduce you to the
city's highlights. (B,D)
Day 6, Tue. MONTECATINI. A day of leisure or an opportunity to join
an included excursion to visit Siena and San Gimignano. Siena, without
a doubt, is Tuscany's most beloved and inviting city. A walk through
its narrow streets, lined with medieval palaces, into the Piazza
del Campo, which is shaped like a fan, is truly a memorable experience.
San Gimignano, a hilltop town with more towers than churches, is
uniquely situated among vineyards, olive groves, and the delightful
Tuscan countryside. (B,D)
Day 7, Wed. MONTECATINI. A day to do as you please or join an optional
half-day excursion to two of Tuscany's best-known cities. First
to Lucca, renowned for its narrow streets, quaint shops and magnificent
palaces and churches. Next to Vinci, the birthplace of that true
Renaissance man Leonardo. (B,D)
Day 8, Thu. MONTECATINI-ASSISI-ROME. Travel south today for a first
stop in the walled city of Assisi, home of the mystical St. Francis.
Marvel at the remarkable treasures of the magnificent Basilica.
Leave this peaceful old town to head across the Apennines to Rome.
Celebrate your last evening in Rome by joining the optional farewell
dinner. (B)
Day 9, Fri. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)
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