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Day 1 |
Departure from the USA bound for
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Day 2 |
Rome
We are met by our European Institute Tour Director and
accompanied to our centrally located hotel, before we
begin exploring this incredible city.
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Day 3 |
Rome
This morning we have an in depth city sightseeing tour
with our local guide, including entrances to the
Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and the
Coliseum.
We also visit Saint Peter's Basilica and the
Pantheon.
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Day 4 |
Pompeii Area
Today we head south from Rome towards the capital of
Campania, Naples. Here we visit the Naples
Archaeological Museum to see the beautiful
frescoes and mosaics, which were removed from
Pompeii when the site was discovered.
After lunch we head to Pompeii to visit the
remains of the buried city with a local guide.
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Day 5 |
Assisi
We head for the Isle of Capri this morning to
discover the treasures of this incredible site. There is
time, if you wish, to visit the Blue Grotto
(weather permitting) and also to visit the gardens of
Caesar Augustus.
After lunch we return to
the mainland and transfer to our hotel in Assisi.
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Day 6 |
Florence Area This morning
we visit the wonderfully restored Basilica of Saint
Francis with its awe-inspiring frescoes by Giotto.
We then continue north to a Spa resort in the
Florence area where we spend the next three nights.
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Day 7 |
Florence Area This morning
we discover the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence.
With our Local guide we learn about the philosophy
behind Michelangelo's David at the Accademia
Museum and also see the Duomo, Signoria Square
and Santa Croce.
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Day 8 |
Florence
Area
Siena is the
first stop on our itinerary this morning where we see
the famous Palio Square, Piazza dell Campo
and the magnificent cathedral. Next stop is San
Gimignano, considered by many to be the most
beautiful town in Tuscany.
Our last stop of the day
is Pisa and the square of miracles. Here we see
the leaning tower, which was recently opened to the
public.
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Day 9 |
Rome
Back south
once more to the capital for those last minute presents.
This evening we have our farewell dinner at a
restaurant where we eat like kings and queens but also
experience the power of Italian Opera.
Professional opera singers sing many famous songs and
arias to us.
The perfect way to end
our European Institute Vacation.
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Day 10 |
Return to the USA. |
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