Italy (Italian Mosaic) - 2022
Italy Tour (Italian Mosaic) - Globus Tours April 26, 2022 - May 8, 2022
DAY 1 - ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
DAY 2 – ROME (Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and see the Basilica Colosseum and see the Roman Forum)
DAY 3 - ROME–PISA–FLORENCE (Leaning Tower en route to Florence)
DAY 4 - FLORENCE ( Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower,
the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio)
DAY5– FLORENCE, CINQUE TERRE, LAKE MAGGIORE (Guided boat ride (weather permitting)
DAY 6 - LAKE MAGGIORE EXCURSION TO ISOLA BELLA AND ISOLA MADRE
DAY7 - LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND, ITALY
DAY8 - VENICE ISLAND (St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs)
DAY 9 - VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI (St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica)
DAY 10 - ASSISI–SORRENTO (Scenic drive to Sorrento)
DAY 11 – SORRENTO EXCURSION TO CAPRI (jetfoil ride between Sorrento and Capri.)
DAY 12 - SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME (POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations)
DAY 13 - ROME (vacation ends with breakfast this morning)
Rome - Day 1
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DAY 1, TUESDAY APRIL 26, 2022 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY - Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner) Hotel - Hotel Donna Laura Palace
Rome - Day 2
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DAY 2, WEDNESDAY APRIL 27, 2022 ROME - Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and see the Basilica. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time this late afternoon and evening. (Breakfast) Hotel - Hotel Donna Laura Palace
Pisa, Florence - Day 3
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DAY 3, THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2022 FLORENCE - PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (Breakfast) 298 mi / 480 km FLORENCE - Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Free time to explore. (Breakfast) Hotel - NH Firenze
Florence - Day 4
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DAY 4, FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2022 FLORENCE - Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Free time to explore. (Breakfast) Hotel - NH Firenze
Florence Cinque, Terre Lake Maggiore - Day 5
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DAY 5, SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2022 FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE Scenic drive en route to La Spezia. CINQUE TERRE Guided boat ride (weather permitting). Free time before a train trip to Sestri Levante. (Breakfast, Dinner) 298 mi / 490 km Hotel - Grand Hotel Bristol
Lake Maggiore. Excursion to Iso Bella and Isola Madre - Day 6
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DAY 6, SUNDAY MAY 1, 2022 LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO ISOLA BELLA AND ISOLA MADRE - LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride with an exclusive early guided visit to Isola Bella Palace followed by refreshments and a visit to the Botanical Garden on Isola Madre. (Breakfast) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME on Lake Maggiore with an excursion to Isola dei Pescatori by private boat for dinner. Hotel - Grand Hotel Bristol
Lake Maggiore, Switzerland Venice Island - Day 7
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DAY 7, MONDAY MAY 2, 2022 LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND, ITALY - LUGANO Orientation and free time for lunch. VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride. (Breakfast) 295 mi / 475 km Hotel - Indigo Venice Sant'Elena
Venice Island - Day 8
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DAY 8, TUESDAY MAY 3, 2022 VENICE ISLAND - VENICE ISLAND Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast) Hotel - Indigo Venice Sant'Elena
Venice Island-Assisi - Day 9
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DAY 9, WEDNESDAY MAY 4, 2022 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI - ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (Breakfast, Dinner) 261 mi / 420 km Hotel - Cenacolo
Assisi-Sorrento - Day 10
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DAY 10, THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022 ASSISI–SORRENTO - Scenic drive to Sorrento. (Breakfast) 267 mi / 430 km Hotel - Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Sorrento Excursion to Capri - Day 11
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DAY 11, FRIDAY MAY 6, 2022 SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI - Return jetfoil ride between Sorrento and Capri. CAPRI Funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing that includes the Augustus Gardens and a granita (semi-frozen drink) tasting. Free time for lunch. SORRENTO Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast) Hotel - Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Sorrento Pompeii Rome - Day 12
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DAY 12, SATURDAY MAY 7, 2022 SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME - POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations. Free time for lunch. ROME Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner) 193 mi / 310 km Hotel - Villa Pamphili Roma