Tour Code: WT-Rome 03    13 Days Tour in Italy to Rome, Florence, Milan, Sirmione, Verona, Venice, Ravenna, Perugia, Sorrento and Rome

Departure: Daily

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

Day 02 - Rome 
Included sightseeing with local guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum.

Day 03 - Rome/Florence
This morning vistas of undulating hills, austere rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Reach Florence in time to enjoy the included walking tour with a local guide, featuring most of the city highlights. You will see the Piazza Santa Croce; the beautiful Piazza Signoria; the Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; the Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, the Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry known as the "Gate to Paradise".

Day 04 - Florence
An easy drive this morning to see more of the Tuscan countryside on the way to Pisa. Stop for a visit and see the Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower. Return to Florence for the afternoon. End the day by joining the optional Tuscan dinner in a typical restaurant.

Day 05 - Florence/Milan/Lake Maggiore
This morning leave hilly Tuscany to travel north into the plains of Lombardy crossing the great River Po with new and quite different scenery as you approach Milan for a stop to see its great Duomo. Overnight in Baveno on the Lake Maggiore area.

Day 06 - Lake Maggiore
Time to relax and get to know the area. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy's largest lakes and is located on the very edge of Alpine Switzerland. In fact on clear days you can see the peaks of the Swiss Alps. Take advantage of the included excursion to visit Lugano and its lake in Switzerland.

Day 07 - Lake Maggiore/Sirmione/Verona/Venice
This morning journey eastwards for a first stop in Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda. Next Verona for another stop to see Romeo and Juliet's balcony before the relatively short drive to the Venice area.

Day 08 - Venice
It's really more like a marvelous film set than a real live city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces and little quiet piazzas. The included tour starts with a boat ride and is followed by a visit to St. Mark's Basilica and a chance to watch Venetian glass blowers fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.

Day 09 - Venice/Ravenna/Perugia
An interesting drive southwards right across the Po Delta to Ravenna. In the afternoon, journey to Assisi enclosed by ramparts and little changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis - see the Church of St. Clara, founder of the Order of Poor Clares, the medieval castle, and cathedral. Overnight in beautiful nearby Perugia, capital of Umbria.

Day 10 - Perugia/Sorrento
Bypass Orvieto, then drive south on the excellent autostrada to Pompeii. Time stopped for the rich, aristocratic town of Pompeii with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. On the included visit you can see the luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. Next Sorrento - clinging to a cliff high above the waters of the Bay of Naples. Wander the winding streets lined with shops and stalls, and sit with a glass of wine absorbing the easygoing life of this charming resort. 

Day 11 - Sorrento
This legendary island is surrounded by rocky coastline where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and smart restaurants is a mecca for the jet set. Optional excursions are available to see more of the island. Join Tiberius, Emma Hamilton, and Axel Munthe, who all fell in love with this exquisite spot.

Day 12 - Sorrento/Rome
A comfortable drive northwards this morning for arrival in Rome well in time to enjoy most of the afternoon and evening.

Day 13 - Exit Rome
Tour ends after breakfast and see you off.