Rome: The City Stay

• Day 1: Fly overnight to Italy

• Day 2: Rome

  Meet your Tour Director at the airport

• Day 3: Rome

  Take a guided tour of Rome

  With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Roman Forum
  • Colosseum

  Take a self-guided walking tour of Rome

  You will see:

  • Trevi Fountain
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona
  • Spanish Steps

  Enjoy a pizza dinner

• Day 4: Rome

  Take a guided tour of Vatican City

  With your expert local guide you will visit:

  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter’s Basilica

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  Roman Catacombs

  Explore the mysterious world buried beneath Rome since the 2nd century. Christian burial grounds and priceless relics abound, and the art that lines the walls is world-class. Afterward, journey down the ancient Appian Way to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Note: Sturdy walking shoes are recommended. This excursion is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic.

• Day 5: Rome

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  Pompeii

  Gain unparalleled insight into the lives of the ancient Roman elite on this excursion. Buried in volcanic ash in 79 A.D., the former resort town of Pompeii is now fully excavated and, uniquely preserved as it was, one of the world’s richest archaeological sites. After a guided tour, enjoy an included lunch and free time before returning to Rome for dinner. Note: Comfortable shoes are recommended.

• Day 6: Rome

  Take a guided tour of Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence on the shores of Lake Albano. Learn about its rich history as you explore:

  • The Papal Palace
  • The Barberini Gardens

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  Rome cooking class

  Discover why food plays such an integral role in Italy’s culture as you dive into this hands-on cooking class. With a local Italian chef as your guide, participate in making several classic Italian recipes. Upon completion, sit down at the table and enjoy the tasty fruits of your labor. 

• Day 7: Depart for home

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• Day 7: Rome • Siena • Florence

  Travel via Siena to Florence

  Explore Siena on your own

• Day 8: Florence

  Take a guided tour of Florence

  With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
  • Basilica of Santa Croce
  • Gates of Paradise

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  Pisa

  Journey to Pisa on this half-day excursion. Enjoy a guided tour of the city’s Field of Miracles, where you can snap a picture of the 12th-century Leaning Tower, aslant ever since the third floor was built. This is where Galileo was said to have developed his laws of gravity. Also visit the adjacent cathedral and baptistery, which contain exquisite marble pulpits carved in the Gothic style.

• Day 9: Florence • Rome

  Explore Florence on your own

  Travel to Rome

• Day 10: Depart for home