Globus Italian Treasures(LK)
11 days from Rome to Rome
“Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Who can resist uttering these words in medieval Verona, the romantic setting for Shakespeare’s tragic love story? But thoughts will soon shift to Roman ruins, medieval towns, floating cities and gastronomic delights. All of these treasures and more are right here on this sparkling tour of Italy. Filled with the country’s famous jewels and hidden gems, this dazzling tour leads you from
Rome to
Venice and back again, with time in the sultry Italian Riviera, vineyard-dotted Tuscany, and neighboring picturesque Umbria, Tuscany’s “gentler sister.” Savor a boat ride along the dramatic Cinque Terre coastline with its pastel-colored fishing villages, stroll through the serene streets of Assisi, and sip Chianti in a Tuscan cantina. Michelangelo’s David, the
Leaning Tower of
Pisa, and the perfectly preserved medieval town of San Gimignano are more reasons this tour of
Italy truly shines.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY |
| | Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) |
| Day 2 | ROME. |
| | ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 3 | ROME–LUCCA |
| | LUCCA Orientation walk and free time. (B) 258 mi / 415 km |
| Day 4 | LUCCA. EXCURSION TO CINQUE TERRE & PISA |
| | Scenic drive en route to La Spezia.CINQUE TERRE [LF] Guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso. Free time before returning by train to La Spezia.PISA See the Leaning Tower en route back to Lucca. (B,D) 217 mi / 350 km |
| Day 5 | LUCCA–SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–VERRAZZANO CASTLE–FLORENCE |
| | SIENA Orientation walk includes Piazza del Campo.SAN GIMIGNANO Orientation walk with free time for lunch.VERRAZZANO [LF] Wine tasting with local specialties. (B) 186 mi / 300 km |
| Day 6 | FLORENCE |
| | FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Florence with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 7 | FLORENCE–VERONA–VENICE ISLAND |
| | VERONA Orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire the Arena. Free time for lunch before continuing to Venice.VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride. (B) 242 mi / 390 km |
| Day 8 | VENICE ISLAND |
| | VENICE ISLAND Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 9 | VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI |
| | Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi.ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (B,D) 267 mi / 430 km |
| Day 10 | ASSISI–ORVIETO–ROME |
| | ORVIETO [LF] Local pastries tasting at renowned Caffè Montanucci, a historic Pasticceria. Orientation walk includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel.ROME Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D) 174 mi / 280 km |
| Day 11 | ROME. |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners