8 days Italian Vista (2022)
What mesmerizing views will you see on our Italian Vista vacation? Explore hidden cobblestone streets, watch the world go by from a sidewalk cafe, sail across beautiful blue waters and delight at the local specialties. If you’ve envisioned it, you’ll see it, hear it, experience it, and taste it on this scenic and scintillating tour of Italy-from the historic Colosseum of Rome to the song-filled canals of Venice, the quiet back alleys of Assisi to the bold storefronts of Milan, and the sweet views of Lake Como to the bittersweet Aperol liqueur of Padua. Colorful doorways and locals welcome you in each ancient city, medieval village, and indulgent resort, sharing with youth stories behind the architecture, the tales behind the sculptures, the meaning behind the brushstrokes, and if you’re lucky, the secret ingredients on your plate!
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. (D) |
| 2 | ROME | ROME Guided Sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to see Michelangelo’s Piet and visit the Colosseum. Free time this late afternoon and evening. (B) |
| 3 | ROME–ORVIETO–ASSISI | ORVIETO Free time in Piazza del Duomo. ASSISI Visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Assisi with an excursion to Spello, followed by dinner. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| 4 | ASSISI–FLORENCE–PADUA | FLORENCE Guided walking tour includes sights of the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” and the sculptures of Signoria Square. PADUA Orientation drive, followed by an [LF] Italian aperitivo (pre-dinner cocktail) at Café Pedrocchi. (B) |
| 5 | PADUA EXCURSION TO VENICE | VENICE Private boat ride and guided walking tour, includes a visit to St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and a glassblower demonstration. (B) |
| 6 | PADUA–VERONA–MILAN | VERONA Walk to Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra to admire the Arena. MILAN Orientation walk includes stops at La Scala Opera House, the Galleria, and the Duomo. Free time for dinner. (B) |
| 7 | MILAN. EXCURSION TO LAKE COMO | LAKE COMO [LF] Private boat ride to Bellagio. MILANO Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| 8 | MILAN | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |