DAY 01

ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app1. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions2. Meals = no meals3. Hotel American Palace Eur or similar4.

DAY 02

ROME

The "Eternal City" is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique5! Start the included introduction to Rome's landmarks from St. Peter's Square with a Local Guide, arranged by RENGHA HOLIDAYS AND TOURISM6. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths7. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire8. Meals: Breakfast9. Hotel American Palace Eur or similar10.

DAY 03

ROME-PISA-MONTECATINI

Vistas of rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany11. Stop in Pisa and take a mini-train ride to the Square of Miracles with the amazing Leaning Tower12. Arrive in Montecatini13. Today's Distance: $\approx 273$ mi/440 km14. Meals: Breakfast15. Hotel Ambasciatori Palace or similar16.

DAY 04

MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE

Today, enjoy an included excursion to Florence17. Your Local Guide will show you the city highlights on the walking tour, including Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Loggia dei Lanzi18. Marvel at the Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Doors of the Baptistry19. Today's Distance: 81 mi/130 km20. Meals: Breakfast and dinner21. Hotel Ambasciatori Palace or similar22.

DAY 05

MONTECATINI-LA SPEZIA-CINQUE TERRE-GENOA

Reach La Spezia and hop aboard a train that travels by the Cinque Terre villages23. Enjoy spectacular views from the train, plus a stop with free time to discover one of the villages24. Later, re-join the coach and head towards Genoa, birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus25. Today's Distance by coach: $\approx 149$ mi/240 km26. Meals: Breakfast27. Hotel Starhotels President or similar28.

DAY 06

GENOA-MILAN- Lake Maggiore

Today's included guided tour, courtesy of RENGHA HOLIDAYS AND TOURISM, is an excellent introduction to Genoa29. Next, head north into the plains of Lombardy, and stop in Milan, where fashion, history, and culture converge30. Then, continue to Lake Maggiore31. Today's Distance: $186$ mi/300 km32. Meals: Breakfast33. Hotel Simplon or similar34.

DAY 07

LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO LUGANO, SWITZERLAND

Enjoy Lake Maggiore, one of Italy's largest lakes35. Take advantage of the included excursion to visit Lugano in the Italian-speaking Swiss Canton Ticino36. Today's Distance: 56 mi/90 km37. Meals: Breakfast38. Hotel Simplon or similar39. Day 8: LAKE MAGGIORE-VERONA-VENICE AREA Travel across the fertile Po River plain40. Stop in the romantic city of Verona for some time at leisure to admire the Roman Arena41. Continue to the Venice area42. Today's Distance: 242 mi/390 km43. Meals: Breakfast44. Hotel Poppi or similar45.

DAY 08

VENICE

The included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark's Square46. This is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers fashion their delicate objects47. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner48. Hotel Poppi or similar49

DAY 09
 

VENICE AREA-ASSISI AREA

Enjoy an interesting drive southward right across the Po Delta, through the Emilia-Romagna region to Assisi50. See the Basilica of St. Francis with its famous frescoes by Giotto, with history brought to life by a Local Guide51. Today's Distance: $\approx 261$ mi/420 km52. Meals: Breakfast and dinner53. Hotel City Hotel and Suites or similar54.

DAY 10
 

ASSISI AREA-POMPEII-SORRENTO COAST

Travel to Pompeii, where time stopped with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD55. On the included guided visit of the archaeological site, see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theatre, and forum56. Carry on to Sorrento, set on a plateau above the waters of the Bay of Naples57. Today's Distance: 258 mi/415 km58. Meals: Breakfast59. Hotel Grand Hotel Moon Valley or similar60.

DAY 11

SORRENTO COAST. BOAT TRIP TO CAPRI

Enjoy a day trip to the legendary island of Capri, surrounded by a rocky coastline61. The town with its "piazzetta," maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and inviting restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set62. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner63. Hotel Grand Hotel Moon Valley or similar64.

DAY 12

SORRENTO COAST-ROME

Today, enjoy time at leisure or step into a picture-perfect postcard with an optional excursion to Positano to be amazed at the Amalfi Coast65. Return to Rome66. Today's Distance: $\approx 168$ mi/270 km67. Meals: Breakfast68. Hotel Grand Fleming Hotel or similar69.

DAY 13

ROME

Your vacation, organized by RENGHA HOLIDAYS AND TOURISM, ends with breakfast this morning70. Meals: Breakfast71.

 

Inclusion & Exclusion

• Accommodation
• Guide
• Meals
• Transport
• Additional Services
• Flights
• Insurance
• Optional