Day 2

Rome (City Tour) - Vatican City

Arrive in Rome, a city with unique blend of history, architecture and world famous monuments. The afternoon tour includes the Roma Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, a panoramic view of the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, etc. (D)

Day 3

Rome - Rompei Ruins - Napoli (City Tour)

Coach south to Pompei to enjoy a guided walking tour of excavations of the Roman town and its inhabitants, literally petrified by the eruption of Versuvius in AD79. Later on, proceed to Napoli, a lovely seashore resort. On arrival, there will be a brief city orientation on the city wall, Arch of Triumph and People’s square. (B/D)

Day 4

Napoli - Bagnoregio - Assisi (City Tour)

Head north for Bagnoregio accessible only by bridges, and also known as “Sky City?once animated by a cartoon novelist. Afterwards proceed to Assisi, known as “Pink City?to start a walking tour at the Bascilica of St. Francis, famous for its fresco painting depicting of the life of this much-loved saint, and to view the tomb of St. Francis. (B/D)

Day 5

Assisi - Chianti - Florence (City Tour) - Lucca

Morning all will head for Italy’s best well-known vineyards by coach, where all will have the unique opportunity to enjoy famous grape wine served with cheese, dry aged meat and a variety of olive oil. Leaving the vineyards, all will continue the journey to Florence, the cradle of Renaissance. The multi colored Santa Maria of the Flower Cathedral, Signoria Squares, etc. are all included in the city walking tour. Ample time will be available for all to have a panoramic view from Michaelangelo Square. Later, proceeds to Lucca for overnight. (B/D)

Day 6

Lucca - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Bologna

Morning coach to Cinque Terre, a dream holiday resort for urban Italians, with an enroute stop at Pisa for photo taking of the famed leaning tower. Riding on a train, all will pass through natural fishing villages with stop-overs at various locations on the way for all to enjoy the exhilarating air as well as breath-taking scenery where indigenous villagers reside. Overnight at Bologna. (B/D)

Day 7

Bologna - Venice (City Tour) - Verona

Coach to Venice. On board a water taxi to St. Mark’s Square, all will have a spectacular view of the Bridge of Signs, the Basilica, etc., and will enjoy a demonstration in a glass blowing factory. In late afternoon, a memorable visit to Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. A brief stop for all to admire the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony. (B/D)