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Upon arrival at Roma's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Aiport meet Tour Director and transfer to hotel by private coach; afet check- in, tome to relax before meeting up with  Tour Director and travelling  companions for a welcome drink; welcome dinner in hotel. 

It is said of Roma that is not so much a city withmuseums as a city within a museum. Guided tour of the city begins with Roma's ancient past. Visit the Roman Forum, Rome's emblem, the magnificiente Coliseum, and th Pantheon, an almost perfectoly preserved Roman Temple. In the afternoon discover Rome's Renaissance and Baroque heritage, taking in the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona anche the elaborate Trevi Fountain. Return to the hotel.  

In the morning visit the Vatican City, the heart of the Catholic faith. Enjoy a guided tour iof the Vatican Museums, the exquisitelty frescoed Sistine Chapel and basilica of St. Peter; the world's largest church. Free afternoon  for shopping and addittional cultural visits. Dinner is at a local Trattoria in Trastever, one of the most famous districts of the city. 

Departure for San Gimignano, a little town situated in the Tuscan hills. It is famous worldwide for its medieval towers and panoramic views of the Chianti area. Visit a wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting. After San Gimignano continue for on to Siena, well known for its "Palio" horse race, which takes place twice a year. Enjoy a city tour before transfer to hotel in Montecatini. 

In Florence admire the artistic treasures of the world's oldest gallery on a guided tour of the Uffizi. Commissioned  by the distinguished Medici family, the gallery contains a vast collection of priceless Renaissance pieces including works by Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael . The rest of the day is at leisure in Florence. 

Departure for Pisa. Time to admire the famous "Piazza dei Miracoli" and the leaning tower before continuing on to Venice. Enjoy a guided tour of the monumental heart of the city taking in the Rialto Bridge which spans the snaking Grand Canal and then head to St. Mark's Square. View the towering Campanile and visit the Basilica of St. Mark.   

Experience  several of the different facets of Venice. Embark on a boat journey to some of the Venetian Lagoon's remarkable islands.  First stop in Murano, home of the world-famous blown glass, where there is the opportunity to visit the small family-run workshops and witness art in creation. Burano, next stop, is famous for the beauty and complexity of the lacework that their craftsmen have created for centuries. Burano is also known for the brightly and vividly painted houses that line this tiny island's streets. The final island on tour is the delightfully peaceful  Torcello, a silent haven of repose in the otherwise active Venetian Lagoon. Once the orignal Venetian colony, it is now virtually deserted. Here find Venice's oldest cathedral and the throne that Attila the Hun used when he conquered the city-state over thousand years ago. Rest of the day at leisure. Return in hotel.   

Extend stay in Italy or transfer to departure airport.