Tour Code: WT-Rome 01    8 Days Tour in Italy to Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence, Assisi and Rome

Departure: Daily

Day 01 - Entry Rome
Upon arrival in Rome Fiumicino Airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. The rest day is at leisure.

Day 02 - Rome
This morning guided sightseeing tour features St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican as well as views of the Forum and Colosseum. Later, there's time at leisure to perhaps relax with a cappuccino at a sidewalk cafe, go shopping or take an optional excursion to Tivoli.

Day 03 - Rome/Venice
Today's journey takes us through the Latium and into the beautiful Tuscan hills. From here we climb the Apennine Mountains, and continue via Bologna across the Venetian plains to magical Venice.

Day 04 - Venice
We marvel at the sights and sounds if this city on our cruise by vaporetto to St. Mark's Square. We'll see the Bridge of Sighs, Doges' Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark, before we watch a demonstration of Murano glass- blowing. Then free time to perhaps take a trip out into the Lagoon and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch and later maybe experience a relaxing gondola serenade!

Day 05 - Venice/Verona/Florence
Today we're off to Shakespear's Verona to see Juliet's balcony and the Roman arena. Here there's time to explore before we drive via Mantova and Modena into the region of Emilia Romagna. From here we travel into Tuscany, en route at Renaissance Florence for the next two nights.

Day 06 - Florence
After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour on foot shows us the Baptistry, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Piazza Signoria and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Then enjoy a demonstration of fine leatherwork, before free time to perhaps explore further or shop for leather and gold.

Day 07 - Florence/Assisi/Rome
Today we travel past Chianti vineyards and into the Umbria. Then we make our way into the Apennine Hills past Perugia to reach Assisi - home of St. Francis. Here we visit the Basilica and see the tomb of the much-loved saint, as well as the Giotto frescoes, plus a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels. Next, it's back to Rome, the 'Eternal City'. This evening, don't forget to throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain to ensure a safe return one day.

Day 08 - Exit Rome
Tour ends after breakfast and see you off.