Day 1, Thu. BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.

Day 2, Fri. ARRIVAL IN Rome, ITALY. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight meet your tour director and fellow travelers and enjoy a welcome drink.

Day 3, Sat. ROME. The "Eternal City" is steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a local guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Time too for your own exploring, shopping or just relaxing at a sidewalk café. (B)

Day 4, Sun. ROME-PISA-MONTECATINI. Journey northward for a stop in Pisa to visit the famous square of Miracles with the Leaning Tower. Then continue to Montecatini, in the heart of Tuscany, where you'll spend the next four nights. It's ideally located to explore the best of Tuscany. (B,D)

Day 5, Mon. MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the city known as the cradle of the Renaissance. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center,
or wander at leisure and admire Florence's timeless beauty. The included walking tour with a local guide will introduce you to the city's highlights. (B,D)

Day 6, Tue. MONTECATINI. A day of leisure or an opportunity to join an included excursion to visit Siena and San Gimignano. Siena, without a doubt, is Tuscany's most beloved and inviting city. A walk through its narrow streets, lined with medieval palaces, into the Piazza del Campo, which is shaped like a fan, is truly a memorable experience.
San Gimignano, a hilltop town with more towers than churches, is uniquely situated among vineyards, olive groves, and the delightful Tuscan countryside. (B,D)

Day 7, Wed. MONTECATINI. A day to do as you please or join an optional half-day excursion to two of Tuscany's best-known cities. First to Lucca, renowned for its narrow streets, quaint shops and magnificent palaces and churches. Next to Vinci, the birthplace of that true Renaissance man Leonardo. (B,D)

Day 8, Thu. MONTECATINI-ASSISI-ROME. Travel south today for a first stop in the walled city of Assisi, home of the mystical St. Francis. Marvel at the remarkable treasures of the magnificent Basilica. Leave this peaceful old town to head across the Apennines to Rome. Celebrate your last evening in Rome by joining the optional farewell dinner. (B)
Day 9, Fri. YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B)