Italy – April 2027

Our journey begins at a New York Airport (TBD)... traveling beyond the pond to the breathtaking country of Italy. We'll leave Sunday, April 11, 2027, on our overnight flight.

Arriving the next day at Rome Fiumicino Airport we will collect our luggage and board our private coach and travel to the Hotel Residenza in Farnese, located in the heart of Rome. Upon arriving at the hotel, our luggage will be stored until our rooms are ready. Following lunch, we’ll walk to the Trevi Fountain, an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy. The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. Following the fountain we’ll visit the Spanish Steps, a historic 135-step Baroque staircase in Rome connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, a major cultural and tourist landmark. After our visit to the Steps the remainder of the day is yours.

Following breakfast at our hotel we will follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans—and soak up more than 2,000 years of Roman history.  We’ll step back in time visiting the Colosseum, a nearly 2,000-year-old amphitheater that’s both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. Next, we’ll walk along the ancient Sacred Way that runs along the foot of Palatine Hill, where it is said Rome was founded. Leading you directly into the heart of the Roman Forum, we’ll pass through the Arch of Titus as we enter the Forum. The Arch of Titus is a first-century honorific arch that marked triumphal processions into the city center.

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Following breakfast at the hotel we will meet our guide for our short walk to the walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state – Vatican City.

When inside the Vatican we’ll visit the Sistine Chapel, where you have enough time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.

Then your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. As you step into the basilica, you'll be awestruck by the grandeur of its immense, ornately decorated interiors.

Following our tour of the Vatican City we will return to our hotel, the remainder of the day is yours.

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Today is your free day to explore Rome as you wish. Spend your day taking in the museums, embark on a food and wine tasting tour, or descend into the depths of Rome’s ancient catacombs.  There is no shortage or wrong way to enjoy your last full day in this ancient city.

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Following breakfast we will board our coach and travel through the scenic countryside of Tuscany to Florence—Tuscany’s capital and the world’s greatest treasure trove of Renaissance art and architecture.  

Enroute we’ll stop in Montepulutiano, a medieval and renaissance hill town in southern Tuscany, known for its wine experiences. During our visit we will have time to explore its picturesque streets, lined with shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking to enjoy stunning landscapes, Montepulciano has something for everyone. Following some free time, we’ll regroup for a Wine Tasting experience of our own.

Today we finish our journey in Florence where we’ll check into our next hotel, Hotel Roma Florence, centrally located in the Piazza Santa Maria Novella.

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Following breakfast we will go on a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights where we’ll learn about the stories and facts that bring the city to life. Sights we will see include Duomo and Michelangelo's David, Ponte Vecchio, Florence Cathedral, Battistero, Leather Market & Porcellino. (note that some of these sites can only be viewed from the outside). Following the walking tour the remainder of the afternoon is yours to continue exploring this fascinating city.

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Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Florence on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs, uncover the secrets of the Renaissance while exploring Florence's bustling piazzas, from the Duomo to the Uffizi or join us for an optional pasta making class.

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Following breakfast we’ll say goodbye to Florence and travel to Spoleto. We’ll first stop in San Gimignano, where ancient stone walls and towering medieval skyscrapers define the skyline. This UNESCO World Heritage site, often called the 'Manhattan of the Middle Ages,' is a must-visit in Tuscany.

Following San Gimignano we’ll stop at a winery for a Wine Tasting (tbd) before reaching our final destination for this day – Spoleto & Hotel dei Duchi.

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Inhabited since Neolithic times, Spoleto has no shortage of history and ancient treasures hidden throughout its labyrinth of medieval alleys. Following breakfast we’ll explore this ancient village, seeing the Teatro Romano, Spoleto Cathedral, & the Spoleto Fortress. Following our morning walking tour the remainder of the day is yours.

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Following breakfast we bid farewell to Italy as we transfer by coach to Rome Fiumicino Airport for our return flight to the United States.

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