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Day 1
DEPART CANADA
Overnight flight to Rome.
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Day 2
ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Spend the rest of your day relaxing or take a leisurely stroll around the city. Join your companions and your Travel Director later for a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy an orientation drive to see St. Peter's Basilica and other sights - a great introduction to this beautiful city.(Welcome Reception)
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Day 3
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit St. Peter's Basilica with your expert Local Guide, one of the most important Christian churches in the world. Across the Tiber, view the Forum, centre of daily life in ancient Rome, and the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. Later visit inside the mighty Colosseum. Then spend free time this afternoon seeing the sights of your choice. This evening, why not discover the city's culinary delights?(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 4
ROME - MONTE CASSINO - SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Sistine Chapel this morning to see Michelangelo's famous frescoed ceiling. Then travel south to the Commonwealth Cemetery in Monte Cassino which lies below the famous Abbey that was the site of a fierce battle in May 1944. Continue south through the fertile Campania region to the Bay of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, and along the coast to Sorrento. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 5
ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION
Witness the Local Speciality art of inlaid wood-working, for which Sorrento is famous. Later, embark on an included excursion by ferry to the Isle of Capri. See the local gardens and other sights during an orientation walk of Capri town with a Local Guide. Spend time exploring this lovely island on your own. Perhaps consider visiting the villa of the Swedish doctor, Axel Munthe. Join your companions this evening in Sorrento for a delicious Be My Guest dinner at a picturesque lemon farm.(Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)
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Day 6
SORRENTO - POMPEII - ASSISI
This morning, your expert Local Guide tells you all about the devastation caused by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 during your included walking tour of Pompeii. Assisi is your next destination. This mystical town is perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio overlooking the peaceful Umbrian landscape. Under the protection of St. Francis this city is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. Your Local Guide takes you on a walking tour, which includes a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for its frescoes depicting the life of this much-loved saint. Spend time afterwards exploring on your own and shopping for souvenirs. Dine at your hotel this evening.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 7
ASSISI - CLASSE - VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Driving north from Assisi, cross the Apennines to the Adriatic Coast and the town of Classe, famous for ancient mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris. View the Romanesque Basilica of Pomposa en-route to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, where you stay for two nights.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 8
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square is magical! View the Bridge of Sighs, the beautiful Doge's Palace and the Basilica. Watch a Local Speciality demonstration of the ancient art of glass-blowing at a traditional workshop. Spend free time seeing the sights of your choice. You might like to cruise across the lagoon to the Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 9
VENICE - VERONA - MILAN - ITALIAN LAKES (2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Verona, the home of Shakespeare's starcrossed lovers, to admire the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. Cross the plains of Lombardy to the fashionable city of Milan for a walking tour with an expert Local Guide. See the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the famous Galleria. Then travel to your hotel in the scenic Italian Lake District. Dine tonight at your hotel.(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
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Day 10
FULL FREE DAY TO RELAX IN THE ITALIAN LAKES
Discover the beautiful Italian Lakes with a completely free day or consider an excursion with your Travel Director.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 11
LAKE MAGGIORE - PISA - FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)
Travel through Lombardy and pass by Genoa to Pisa. View the extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Tonight, you might like to sample some local Tuscan cuisine.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 12
FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide brings the city's rich history to life during your walking tour. See the Cathedral and Signoria Square and view Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time exploring or shop for high quality leather and gold.(Buffet Breakfast)
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Day 13
FLORENCE - SIENA - ROME
Set in scenic Tuscan countryside, visit the medieval town of Siena, famous for its exciting Palio horse race. This evening in Rome, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner.(Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
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Day 14
ROME - CANADA
Say 'arrivederci Roma' at the end of your memorable vacation in Italy.(Buffet Breakfast)
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