Tour arranged by Christian Tours & Netours
Day 1
FLIGHT TO ROME, ITALY:
We embark on an unforgettable
journey as we join our fellow travelers for our overnight
flight to Rome.
Day 2
ROME • SORRENTO:
Upon arrival we begin our journey
traveling south on the “Sun Highway,” past Naples to
Sorrento. With breathtaking views of the Bay of Naples, this
ancient city founded by the Romans is along the beautiful
Amalfi Coast. Dinner is included at our hotel in Sorrento for
the next two nights. (D)
Day 3
AMALFI COAST • POMPEII:
We are treated by a drive
along the world famous Amalfi Coast, considered Italy’s
most scenic stretch of coastline. So beautiful it is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. This afternoon we meet our local guide
for an archaeological journey through the ancient city of
Pompeii, amazingly preserved when it was covered in ashes
over 2000 years ago. We’ll visit houses, shops, temples, squares,
streets and also the “Lupanare” with its frescoes. We return
to our hotel for included dinner. (B, D)
Day 4
ROME • VATICAN • SISTINE CHAPEL • ST PETER’S
SQUARE:
Our journey takes us to Rome where we have
a guided tour through the Vatican Museums and Sistine
Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings
and “The Last Judgement.” Next, visit monumental St. Peter’s
Square and Basilica. We overnight in Rome the next two nights.
Dinner is included this evening. (B, D)
Day 5
CATACOMBS OF SANTA DOMITILLA • ROMAN FORUM
• COLOSSEUM • TREVI FOUNTAIN • PANTHEON •
PIAZZA NAVONA:
Today brings us to the Catacombs of
Santa Domitilla, one of the best preserved in Rome with over
10 miles of underground tunnels on four levels. Then off
to the Roman Forum, the biggest and most splendid of all,
whose markets, true forerunners of the modern commercial
centers, offered to the Roman citizen any goods to be found
at that time. From here we visit the Colosseum, the everlasting
symbol of the greatness of Rome and the stage for the
historical fights of the gladiators. After throwing coins into
the Trevi Fountain to assure a return to Rome we walk to the
Pantheon, one of the best preserved of all ancient Roman
buildings. We end the day at Piazza Navona where we see
the famous Fountain of the
Four Rivers by Bernini. We
return to the hotel for
included dinner. (B, D)
Day 6
ASSISI • BASILICA
OF SAN FRANCESCO
• FLORENCE:
We reach
the charming and historic
city of Assisi, perched atop
a hill dominated by the
Basilica of San Francesco
(St. Francis). Our tour finds
us in the heart of town
where we see the Piazza
del Commune and its
medieval buildings. Departing Assisi our
journey will take us through the cypress
groves and vineyards of the Tuscany
countryside towards Florence. We enjoy
a two night stay in Florence with dinners
included. (B, D)
Day 7
FLORENCE • PIAZZA DELLA SIGNORIA
• SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE:
Today we
discover why Florence is the cradle of the
Renaissance. We enjoy a visit to Piazza della
Signoria, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del
Fiore, and views of Giotto’s Bell Tower and
the Basilica of Santa Croce. Your guide will
help you decide on how to spend your free
time this afternoon, whether you view
Michelangelo’s David or any of the other
amazing sights that Florence has to offer. Be
sure to visit the heart of the city, “San Lorenzo
Market.” Here we’ll have an opportunity to
get a true taste of Italy’s gourmet flavor. (B, D)
Day 8
PISA • VENICE:
We visit the ancient maritime Republic
of Pisa. Here we discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the
Duomo Cathedral, and the famous Leaning Tower. Next cross
the Apennine Mountains enroute to Venice where 117 islands
are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 Bridges.
We check in our hotel for a two night stay. Dinner is included
this evening. (B, D)
Day 9
VENICE:
Touring Venice we see the magnificent Piazza
and Basilica of St. Mark’s. With its marvelous Byzantinestyle
architecture studded with colored marbles and glittering
gold mosaics, this is a sight to behold. We also visit Doge’s
Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. We’ll experience
a gondola ride, then have time to explore the city before
returning to our hotel. We have our final included dinner in
Italy tonight. (B, D)
Day 10
FLIGHT USA:
We board our return flight back home. (B)
