Escorted Eternal Cities, Italy in 9 Days, 7 Nights
- Mary-Gail Durst
- Aug 20
- 2 min read
Enjoy this classic escorted tour in Italy! Discover Rome and enjoy an included Colosseum tour, hilltop town Assisi, fascinating Orvieto, Florence and the Renaissance, historic Bologna, ancient Padova and the stunning canals in Venice.
Immerse yourself in Italian history, culture and gastronomy. Land in Rome and admire one of the most romantic cities in the world. Head to Florence to discover its hidden treasures and Renaissance heritage, via the quaint medieval towns of Assisi and Orvieto. Next, explore ancient Bologna and artistic Padova. Finally, uncover Venice, known for its stunning canals, built across 100 small islands.
Trip Highlights
Assisi
Bologna
Florence
Orvieto
Padua
Rome
Venice
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Some meals
Excursions Included:
-Enroute to Florence, make a brief stop to Orvieto to get to know this charming town
-Explore Assisi. Explore this quaint town in the region of Umbria, known as the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare, considered an important Christian pilgrimage site surrounded by incredible landscape, green fields and olive groves.
-Take a guided walking tour of Florence and discover the hidden secrets of the Tuscan capital. Start discovering the up-market Piazza Repubblica, before heading to Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, a building within which a local market takes place.
-Explore the beautiful and well-known Ponte Vecchio, the most iconic bridge in the city and one of its main symbols, then walk through the Piazza della Signoria, the heart of Medieval Florence with the imposing Palazzo Vecchio.
End the tour admiring Piazza San Giovanni, home to the impressive Florence Cathedral, with its iconic Brunelleschi cupola and the famous Giotto Belltower.
Optional Excursions:
-Explore the treasures held within the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! Visit Pio Clementino Hall, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery and the incredible Sistine Chapel, among other sights. Also discover St. Peter's Square.
-Baroque Rome by night and dinner. A night tour of Rome, with the splendid illuminated squares and away from the bustle of the day. The tour will end with a typical Roman dinner.
-The Uffizi Gallery, designed in the mid-sixteenth century by Giorgio Vasari, consists of 90 museum rooms that host the most important and famous paintings in the history of art: works by Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, in addition to numerous paintings by Flemish and Dutch painters exhibited in chronological order. A visit to this museum is a real journey through time by means of art.
-Optional Half-Day Tour to Pisa & The Leaning Tower: No trip to Italy is complete without a photo at the iconic leaning tower, so don't miss your chance to take a day trip to Pisa! Enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli and its monuments before spending time at the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa, learning all about the history of this University city along the way.
What would you like to see in Italy? Contact Mary-Gail Durst and together we can plan your dream vacation to Italy!
Mary-Gail Durst
780-289-2385
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