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<p class="itin-odd"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Italy</span></strong><br />Depart to Italy</p>
<p class="itin-even"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Venice</span></strong><br />Arrive in glorious Venice with its astonishing treasures, and transfer independently to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, in this city built on over a hundred small islands and connected by 400 bridges<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Venice</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 3, Thursday - Full Day in Venice</span></strong><br />Today, spend time at leisure, or join the <i>optional</i> Walking tour of Venice. Begin with an orientation of St. Mark's Square, considered the historical heart of the city, where you will learn about the Square's main monuments including the Golden Basilica of San Marco, Ducal Palace, the Bell and Clock Towers, and the Procuratie buildings. Continue on to the corner of Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theater. Then, return to St. Mark's Square through the Mercerie, a series of interconnecting streets that connect Ponte di Rialto and St. Mark's Square. The remainder of the day is at leisure, or you may choose the <i>optional</i> Gondola ride<br /><b>Optional:</b> Walking Tour of Venice (PM)<br /><b>Optional:</b> Gondola Ride (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Venice<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-even"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 4, Friday - Travel to Florence by Rail</span></strong><br />Travel to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, by high-speed rail. Arrive, and transfer independently to your hotel with time at leisure<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Florence<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 5, Saturday - Full Day in Florence</span></strong><br />Spend the day exploring Florence on your own, or join the <i>optional</i> tour of the Accademia Gallery, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Stand in awe of this glorious work of art. In the afternoon perhaps, participate in the <i>optional</i> half day Chianti tour. Journey to Chianti region that is famous for is quaint villages, rolling hills, and vineyards. Tour two wineries and enjoy wine tastings, expertly paired with light Tuscan delicacies<br /><b>Optional: </b>Accademia Gallery (AM)<br /><b>Optional: </b>Half Day Chianti Tour (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Florence<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-even"><span class="itinhead">DAY 6, Sunday - Travel to Rome by Rail</span><br />Today, travel via high-speed rail to Rome, the astonishing city built on seven hills. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the ancient Roman architecture, or dive into the sumptuous culinary delights which abound citywide<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Rome<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 7, Monday - Full Day in Rome</span></strong><br />Today is free to discover the delights that Rome has to offer. Perhaps, choose to join the <i>optional</i> Ancient Rome tour to visit the fabled Colosseum, and the legendary Roman Forum. Gain special access to the Colosseum, the giant amphitheater used for gladiatorial games, and public spectacles. It's the largest building ever built in the Roman Empire. Walk along the pavement of the original Roman grid, which crosses the ruins of the Roman Forum. Admire views of the Temple of Vesta, Basilica Julia, and Arch of Constantine<br /><b>Optional: </b>Ancient Rome (PM)<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Rome<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-even"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 8, Tuesday - Full Day in Rome</span></strong><br />Spend the day exploring "The Eternal City" at leisure. Perhaps, visit the Pantheon, a magnificent ancient temple, the world's best-preserved ancient monument, that was later converted into a church, and view Raphael's tomb. From here, take a stroll to the nearby beautiful Piazza Navona, to get a glimpse of the famous fountains by Bernini. Perhaps, participate in the <i>optional</i> tour to Pompeii. Depart Rome this morning and drive along the Sun Route to Pompeii, passing by the bay of Naples and majestic Mt. Vesuvius. After lunch, visit Pompeii, the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. Return to Rome in early evening<br /><b>Optional: </b>Pompeii and its ruins with lunch from Rome<br /><b>Overnight:</b> Rome<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
<p class="itin-odd"><strong><span class="itinhead">DAY 9, Wednesday - Depart Italy</span></strong><br />Transfer independently to the airport for your departure flight<br /><b>Meals:</b> Breakfast</p>
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