Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona, Florence, Venice, Lake Como
Embark on a captivating journey that takes you from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Discover the rolling hills of the scenic Tuscan and Umbrian countryside. Explore medieval hill towns and visit Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Spend time at a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a chef-led cooking class with lunch. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence. See glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island. Linger in iconic Venice for 2 nights. Journey to the shores of glamorous Lake Como. Encounter a land rich in history, culture, art and romance.
On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
Services of a tour manager
All on-tour transportation and related fees
Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
Round trip home to sedan airport service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)
8 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners
Itinerary
Engaging Experiences These special places and experiences are considered tour highlights. Look for them in the daily itineraries.
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight.
Enjoy a special welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.
Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome
Dinner
Included
Begin in Rome, the "Eternal City." This evening, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties. Today dinner will be included.
Step to the front of the line to see Michelangelo's famous statue of David. Set out on a locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome
Breakfast
Included
On a locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums* explore the Papal palace housing priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt along with works by great Renaissance masters such as Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio. In the Sistine Chapel, marvel at Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling and brilliant Last Judgement. Next, wander through the towering columns of St. Peter's Basilica, a daring feat of human artistry and engineering. Admire the baroque spirals of Bernini's altar canopy and gaze up at Michelangelo's dome – still the tallest in the world. Later this afternoon, take in views of the River Tiber, the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum during a panoramic drive back to your hotel. The evening is yours. Perhaps you'll join an optional dinner in a popular restaurant, indulging in a hearty meal accompanied by wine and local entertainment. Today breakfast will be included.
Behold medieval Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis.
Sangallo Palace Hotel, Perugia
Breakfast
Included
Ease your way into the local culture as your Tour Manager shares a few key Italian phrases. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take in the old-world atmosphere on a guided walking tour of the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you're off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. With free time to explore, consider wandering along the Piazza IV Novembre or visiting medieval palaces and elegant cathedrals. Today breakfast will be included.
Enjoy a scenic journey through Tuscany's graceful, low-lying hills. Explore Cortona, the postcard-worthy village that serves as the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun.
Hotel Albani, Florence
Breakfast
Included
Head through Tuscany's graceful low-lying hills to the Etruscan city of Cortona. Perched on the side of a hill, take in the ornate facades and medieval architecture. Peek at the adjacent Lake Trasimeno, situated off in the distance. You might recognize the city as the charming setting for the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun. End your day in Florence – the "Cradle of the Renaissance" – and visit the world-famous Academy Gallery* to see Michelangelo's David. Today breakfast will be included.
Hotel Albani, Florence
Breakfast
Included
This morning, experience Florence's cultural treasures on a walking tour, passing by the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you'll join an after-hours tour of the 14th-century Certosa monastery, followed by dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment. Today breakfast will be included.
Visit a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region and enjoy a chef-led cooking class with lunch.
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice
Breakfast,
Lunch,
Dinner
Included
Start your day with a visit to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. In the shadow of its 12th-century castle, learn about Tuscan wines and enjoy a chef-led cooking class. Next, sit back and savor regional delicacies during a delicious lunch. This afternoon, journey through central Italy, crossing the Apennine Mountains toward the Po River Valley. Enchanting Venice awaits with 117 tiny islands and its latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Today breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included.
Enjoy a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration.
Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice
Breakfast
Included
See Venice from the water and take a boat** to Murano Island. At a glass-blowing demonstration, discover the secrets of this ancient art up-close and marvel at the one-of-a-kind designs. Make your way to the historic center of Venice and see the Castello district with a local expert. End in St. Mark's Square, taking in the basilica and the opulent façade of the Doge's Palace. The remainder of the day is yours. Consider an optional tour featuring Venice's most famous pastime – a serenaded gondola ride. Today breakfast will be included.
**On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.
Hotel Barchetta Excelsior, Como
Breakfast,
Dinner
Included
This morning, you'll be whisked across the plains of northern Italy to the shores of glamorous Lake Como. During a ferry ride to alluring Bellagio, admire the endless succession of historic villas, lush gardens, and colorful villages reflected in the lake's blue waters. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore Bellagio's charms before sailing back to Como where you check into your hotel in the late afternoon. This evening, celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip with a farewell dinner at your hotel. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Breakfast
Included
Your journey comes to a close in Como this morning. Today breakfast will be included.
Itinerary featured is for June 2024 - May 2025 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
Pricing is per person,
double occupancy,
land only, based on July 24, 2024 travel date.
Single supplement from $800.
Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability. Airfare to the destination is not included, on-tour flights, when applicable are included..
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