Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Includes meal(s): Dinner
Spend Your Day Your Way in Rome
Explore more of Rome with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.
Enjoy free time later this afternoon and evening to explore more of this charismatic city. * (B)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
The Tilted Tower Leave the hustle and bustle of Rome behind as you relax for a scenic drive past the olive groves and vineyards that extend over the rolling green hills of Umbria and Tuscany. En route to Florence, enjoy a stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and location of one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Fine Art in Firenze Florence is one of Italy’s most celebrated cities. Meet your local guide for a walk through the historic center, stopping to admire and learn more about the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” the sculptures of Signoria Square, and the Ponte Vecchio. This afternoon enjoy free time to explore more of Florence “La Bella.” (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
A visit to Florence reveals some of the finest artistic achievements ever created. The city's renowned Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Signoria captivate visitors with their spectacular collection of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, world-famous artworks, and historic monuments
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Italian Treasures This morning, drive to La Spezia, the starting point of your Cinque Terre adventure. [LF] Join a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to admire the dramatic scenery along the Cinque Terre coast. Arrive in Monterosso, one of the 5 villages, for some free time before boarding a train to continue your journey. Later, drive to Lake Maggiore. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Take a stunning cruise along the coast of Cinque Terre for an exquisite look at sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Island Beauties Relax on the peaceful shores of Lake Maggiore. Later this afternoon, [LF] board a private boat to cross the calm waters to Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy a guided visit to the English-style botanical gardens before sitting down for dinner at a local restaurant on the island. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Isola Madre is one of the starring beauties of the Borromean Islands and transports those who cross Lake Maggiore into a reverie of Baroque palazzos and perfect gardens. On the island, a showcase of exotic botanical beauty surrounds the 16th-century Palazzo Borromeo with magnificent magnolias, myrtles, wisteria, and citrus groves. Enjoy dinner at the island restaurant, combining good food and stunning views of the lake
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Swiss Views & A Scenic Cruise Depart Italy this morning and cross the border into Switzerland. Visit the lakefront city of Lugano. Enjoy free time to admire the buildings and browse the stores in the pedestrian center or to stroll along the lakeside promenade. Continue to Venice Island and take a private boat ride. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Discover the city of Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the lake’s northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Spend Your Day Your Way in Venice Enjoy a private boat ride. On disembarkation, walk to a historic vetreria (glass factory) to meet a local glassblower and learn how the world-famous Murano glass is created. Explore more of Venice with your choice of an included Globus Choice excursion.
An afternoon and evening at leisure to meander along the canals and through the typical Venetian “calli and campi.” (alleyways and squares.) (B)
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Medieval Marvels Enjoy a scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains to the stunning hilltop town of Assisi, an important center for both religion and art, and birthplace of St. Francis. Meet the Local Guide for a walking tour in the medieval center, which includes a visit to the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity and founded the Franciscan Order. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the Saint is buried
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Italian Vistas Watch the changing scenery as you drive south, from the lush green hills of Umbria and through drier mountainous areas, until you arrive at the dramatic Sorrentine coastline that hugs the Bay of Naples. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Join the ranks of holiday-goers on the sun-kissed cliffs of Sorrento, where literati like Byron, Goethe, Dickens, and Tolstoy soaked in the sun and took their inspiration from atop the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Here, in the town of lemons, you can give in to the sweet temptations of lemon gelato and limoncello to toast the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Coves, Cliffs & The Clear Blue Sea Relax on a jetfoil as you cross the Bay of Naples to the captivating island of Capri. Join your Local Guide for a funicular ride from the harbor to Capri village followed by a guided sightseeing tour. [LF] Visit the Augustus Gardens, and admire the incredible views of the iconic Faraglioni rocks. Then enjoy a granita (semi-frozen drink). Return to the mainland for free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
Nestled high above the sea on the island of Capri lie the exquisite Gardens of Augustus. This natural paradise promises 180-degree panoramic views and a kaleidoscope of botanical brilliance on the cliffs overlooking the island and the sapphire sea below. Later, toast the view with a refreshing granita for a frozen treat amid the sun-washed monuments and mesmerizing vistas
Includes meal(s): Breakfast
Time Standing Still in Pompeii This morning, together with a local guide, visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii. As you walk along the ancient streets, hear about day-to-day life under the Roman Empire and the events surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After some free time for lunch, return to Rome and join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii is a treasured glimpse into Roman life near the Bay of Naples. This once thriving and sophisticated Roman city was consumed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, with its residents and structures buried beneath inescapable ash and stone. See the preserved site of excavated ruins that reveal remarkable frescoes, artwork, and artifacts within its streets and dwellings of the people who perished here
Includes meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
