The Three Italian Pearls
 8
Days / 7 Nights
Day 1
Arrival in Venice Area. Diner and overnight Stay.
Day 2: Venice
In the morning walking tour to view the Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge's Palace
and the Bridge of Sighs. Also featured is a visit to see traditional Venetian
glass blowers at work. Afternoon time et leisure.
Day 3: The Venetian Lagoon
We begin this morning by cruising through the placid Venetian Lagoon to the
Island of Torcello, known as the "cradle" of Venetian civilization,
where we visit the Byzantine Cathedral that harbors the unique mosaic "The
Universal Judgement". Later, we visit the typical fisherman's Island of
Burano, famous for its lace linens and colorful houses. In the afternoon visit
Padua, The St Antony’s Basilica, Palazzo della Ragione, Piazza delle Erbe.
Concert Performance
Day 4: Venice - Pisa - Florence
Departure to Pisa this morning to view the famous Leaning Tower before driving
through the vineyards of Tuscany to the home of the Renaissance, Florence.
Day 5: Florence - Rome
Signoria Square, Santa Croce Basilica, the Cathedral, Piazzale Michelangelo
and the Academy of Fine Arts' Statue of David are all included visits on your
morning sightseeing tour of this historic city. In the afternoon departure to
the "Eternal City", Rome.
Day 6: Rome
Enjoy an included sightseeing tour to view the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus
with inside visits to St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the famous
Colosseum. Concert Performance
Day 7: Rome
Enjoy an included sightseeing tour to view Piazza del Popolo, Via del babbuino,
Via Margutta, Piazza di Spagna, Fountain of Trevi. Afternoon time at leisure.
Day 8: Rome
Breakfast and departure.
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