1st day - Rome
Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to hotel in Rome. Accommodation and free lunch.
In the afternoon half day visit with local guide of the Coliseum , the Forum and the Capitol Hill.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.

2nd day - Rome
After breakfast Full day visit with local guide of the Vatican Museum , St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of St. Mary Major’s Basilica, St. John’s in Lateran Basilica and Holy Stairs. Back to hotel for rest. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

3rd day - Rome / Montecassino / Pompeii / Sorrento ( 295 kms)
After breakfast departure to Montecassino for the visit of the Abbey founded by Benedict between 525 and 529. Then continue to Pompei and time for free lunch.
Visit with local guide of the Roman Excavations. In the evening you’ll reach Sorrento from where you can admire the Gulf of Naples. Accommodation and dinner at hotel.

4th day - Sorrento / Capri / Sorrento
After breakfast transfer to the harbour and you will reach the Isle of Capri by ferry boat. Half day
guided tour of the Island with local guide. Blue Grotto, Anacapri with Axel Munthe’s villa, Capri and the Piazzetta. Free time for shopping and back to Sorrento by ferry- boat.
Dinner at a local restaurant on the bay of Sorrento. Overnight.

5th day - Sorrento / Assisi ( 423 kms)
After breakfast departure for the visit of Naples. Continue to Assisi accommodation and lunch.
In the afternoon half day visit with local guide of St. Francis and St. Claire Basilica.
Dinner and overnight at hotel .

6th day - Assisi / Ravenna / Venice ( 430 kms)
After breakfast departure to Ravenna. Visit with local guide of San Vitale’s Basilica, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, the Tomb of Dante, and St. Apollinare Nuovo Basilica. Free time for lunch and continue to Venice. Accommodation at hotel and dinner.

7th day - Venice
After breakfast you will reach St, Mark Square by private motor launch. Half day visit with local guide of St. Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Free time for the visit of Murano, Burano and Torcello islands of the lagoon. Back to hotel, dinner and overnight.

8th day - Venice / Vicenza / Verona (130 kms)
After breakfast departure to Vicenza. Visit of the golden city with local guide : Teatro Olimpico, one of the best Palladio’s masterpieces, the Basilica Palladiana , Piazza dei Signori and Corso Andrea Palladio, the main street.
Free time for lunch and continue to Verona. Half day with local guide for the visit of the Arena, the Juliet’s house ,Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and the Scaligeri tombs in the Scaligeri Palace. Accommodation at hotel, dinner and overnight.

9th day - Verona / Bergamo / Stresa (250 kms)
After breakfast departure to Bergamo. Visit with local guide of the “Upper town” the Piazza Vecchia, the Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore. Continue to Stresa, accommodation at hotel and free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of the Borromeo Islands linked by the ferry-boats to Stresa. The Isola Bella , Isola Madre. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

10th day - Stresa / Florence ( 410 kms)
After breakfast departure to Florence. Accommodation at hotel and time free for lunch. In the afternoon half day tour with local guide of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Basilica.
Dinner at hotel and overnight.

11th day - Florence / Pisa / Florence (204 kms)
After breakfast departure for the visit with local guide of Pisa with the famous Leaning Tower ( outside), Baptistery, Cathedral (inside visit) and the Campo Santo (inside visit) cemetery. Free time for lunch and back to Florence.
Free time for shopping in the centre. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

12th day - Florence / San Gimignano / Siena / Rome (324 kms)
After breakfast departure for the visit of St. Gimignano, small medieval village with its 13 towers. Continue to Siena
and visit with local guide of San Domenico, the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, the place where the Palio is played. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon departure to Rome and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

13th day - Rome
Breakfast and time at leisure for personal activity.
In the afternoon visit with local guide of the Squares of Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Farewell dinner at a restaurant close to Piazza Navona . Overnight

14th day - Rome
After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for departure.

1st day - Rome
Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transfer to hotel in Rome. Accommodation and free lunch.
In the afternoon half day visit with local guide of the Coliseum , the Forum and the Capitol Hill.
Dinner and overnight at hotel

2nd day - Rome
After breakfast Full day visit with local guide of the Vatican Museum , St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of St. Mary Major’s Basilica, St. John’s in Lateran Basilica and Holy Stairs. Back to hotel for rest. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

3rd day - Rome / Napoli / Capri / Sorrento (240 km)
After breakfast departure to reach Molo Beverello in Naples. You will reach Capri island by ferry boat.
Half day guided tour of the Island with local guide. Blue Grotto, Anacapri with Axel Munthe’s villa, Capri and the Piazzetta. Free time for shopping and back to Sorrento by ferry- boat.
Dinner at a local restaurant on the bay of Sorrento. Overnight

4th day - Sorrento / Pompei / Assisi (430 kms)
After breakfast departure to Pompei. Half day with local guide for the visit of the Roman Ancient Excavations. Free lunch. Continue to Assisi and accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight.

5th day - Assisi / Siena (130 kms)
After breakfast half day visit with local of St. Francis and St. Claire Basilica. Lunch at hotel and continue to Siena. Arrival and visit with local guide of San Domenico, the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, the place where the Palio is played. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

6th day - Siena / Florence (100 kms)
After breakfast departure to Florence. Arrival and half day tour with local guide of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce Basilica. Accommodation, dinner at hotel and overnight.

7th day - Florence / Verone / Venice (395 kms)
After breakfast departure to Verona. Arrival and half day tour with local guide for the visit of the Arena, the Juliet’s house ,Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and the Scaligeri tombs in the Scaligeri Palace. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon continue to Venice and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

8th day - Venice
After breakfast you will reach St, Mark Square by private motor launch. Half day visit with local guide of St. Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. In the afternoon visit of Murano, Burano and Torcello islands of the lagoon. Farewell dinner in a typical locanda and back to hotel for overnight.

9th day - Venice
After breakfast transfer to Marco Polo Venice Airport for departure.

1st day - Milan / Verona / Venice (320kms)
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport and transfer to Verona. Half day with local guide for the visit of the Arena, the Juliet’s
house ,Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and the Scaligeri tombs in the Scaligeri Palace. Continue to Venice.
Arrival and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Venice
After breakfast you will reach St, Mark Square by private motor launch. Half day visit with local guide of St. Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Free time for the visit of Murano, Burano and Torcello islands of the lagoon. Back to hotel, dinner and overnight.

3rd day - Venice / Ferrara / Florence (288kms)
After breakfast departure to Ferrara. Visit with local guide of the historic centre inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a shining example of a Renaissance city and the Estense Castle. Free time for lunch.
Continue to Florence. Arrival and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

4th day - Florence
After breakfast half day tour with local guide for the visit of the Cathedral, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria,
Santa Croce Basilica. Lunch free. Afternoon free for the visit of Uffizi Gallery. Dinner at a local restaurant of the centre and overnight.

5th day - Florence / Siena / Assisi (198kms)
After breakfast departure to Siena. Half day visit with local guide of San Domenico, the Duomo and Piazza del Campo, the place where the Palio is played. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon continue to Assisi and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

6th day - Assisi / Rome (196kms)
After breakfast half day visit with local guide of St. Francis and St. Claire Basilica. Lunch at hotel.
In the afternoon departure to Rome and accommodation at hotel. Dinner at hotel.
Rome by night with local guide for the visit of the Squares of Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Overnight

7th day - Rome
After breakfast Full day visit with local guide of the Vatican Museum , St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square. Free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of the Coliseum , the Forum and the Capitol Hill . Back to hotel for rest. Farewell dinner at a restaurant in Trastevere area . Overnight

8th day - Rome
After breakfast transfer to Rome Fiumicino airport for departure.

Rome
Arrival at Rome Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation and lunch.
In the afternoon visit with local guide of the Squares of Rome, starting from Trevi fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, crossing the Galleria Colonna recently restored and opened to the public. Visit then Piazza Colonna, taking its name from the Column in honour of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. And then Piazza Montecitorio, with the 17th century old tribunal is now the seat of Italian Parliament, Piazza Sant’Ignazio, beautiful rococo square and the Jesuit renaissance church with the illusionist dome by Andrea Pozzo. We’ll enter Pantheon with its huge Ancient Roman dome and the grave of the great Italian artist Raphael, the church of St. Louis of France, with the famous canvases by Caravaggio, the eclectic dome of Saint Ivo alla Sapienza by Borromini. Our tour finish off with Piazza Navona and its famous fountain of the Four Rivers designed by Bernini for the Pope Innocent X Pamphilj. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and back to hotel for overnight.

Rome
After breakfast visit with local guide of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
We enter the Pinecone Courtyard, crossing the collection of Greek and roman sculpture, admiring the famous statue of Apollus, the Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso, the statues of animals, the Coffins of St. Helen and St. Constance, the Galleries of Tapestries and the frescoed Maps of all Italy painted in 1585. The Rooms painted by Raphael and his pupils, ending with the amazing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Afterward the tour will lead you inside the highest temple of Christendom: St. Peter’s Basilica. More than a simple church the Basilica, originally build by Emperor Constantine over the tomb of the very first pope, the apostle Peter, was designed by the best Italian architects. Its building took more than 150 years, and under a certain point of view is still a “work in progress”. The Pietà by Michelangelo, the Jubilee Gate, Bernini’s main staircase enlightened by eternal lamps leading to the tomb of Saint Peter designed by Carlo Maderno, the tombs of the Popes made by Bernini, Della Porta, Canova and many others, Michelangelo’s amazing dome and more masterpieces will over helm you. Quick view of Saint Angel Castle outside , and the secret passage (Passetto) connecting with the papal apartment, will give you the complete picture of the headquarter of Roman Catholic Church.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon visit of Santa Maria Maggiore’s Basilica , the last of the fourth Papal Basilicas that was founded in 5th century A.D., after the miracle of the snow in August. After visiting St. Mary Major Basilica, the guide will lead you to Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano : the oldest Papal Basilica, once called by Pope John Paul II “the mother of all the churches in the entire Christianity”, was built over the Headquarter of the Imperial Knights called “equites singulares” under the Emperor Constantine. It was the papal seat until the 15th century, when Pope Martin V moved to the Vatican. We’ll visit the Basilica inside with its 1700 century of history, the baroque decoration made by Borromini the beautiful Romanesque cloister, the Baptistery ending with the Holy Staircase, that was rebuilt in front of the basilica in the 4th century AD after being taken by St. Helena in Jerusalem and being found Pilatus’ House entrance on which Jesus himself stood in front of his people before the crucifixion. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Rome
After breakfast visit with local guide of the archaeological heart of the eternal city will starting from the Amphiteatrum Flavium , better known as the Coliseum, in which thousands of cruel fights between beasts and slaves took place. Inside visit. Then you will admire the majesty of the triumphal Arch of the Emperor Constantine. Nearby this arch, the Roman Forum is a journey into ancient roman history: from the early Seven Kings to the Late Empire every man who ruled Rome left a reminder of himself in Rome main public square. In the end you’ll enjoy the breathtaking view from Capitoline Hill, the main of the seven hills of Rome, where Michelangelo designed in the Renaissance a monumental square built upon the ancient roman ruins. You can admire the view of Rome from the top of the Vittoriano.
Free time for lunch and afternoon at disposal for personal activities.
Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Rome / Tivoli
After breakfast departure for the visit that will lead you through the Roman countryside to Tivoli, built on the slopes of the Sabine Hills.
Visit with local guide of Villa d'Este, one of the most enchanting of the late Renaissance, home of Lucretia Borgia's son, famous for its gardens, marvellous fountains, waterfalls and centenary trees. Then at short walking distance, from the historical centre, just passing the Gregorian Bridge, rebuilt like the original after the bombing of 1944 and erected by Gregory XVI in 1826, we find “Villa Gregoriana” Park on its left. Under a dense forest of gigantic and dark trees, near sombre and massive vestiges of ancient constructions, on the edge of frightening depths, inside hard rocks and steep crags, in the middle of green, small clearings gloriously lit by the sun, myrtles lanes, craggy paths, steep alleys, eroded flights of steps and small tunnels, wind and find their way, leading the visitor to the discovery of the most varied and unexpected visions. In the upper paths, there is a number of ancient memorial tablets, found during the excavations to create the two Gregorian underground passages, as well as some archaeological finds like columns and parts of statues from the near necropolis, once located in the little public garden overlooking the circular flower bed in front of Villa Gregoriana. Today, the number of such memorial tablets ,are now very few because they have been stolen or removed to other destinations. We arrive to the end of the underground passages, where the river hurls down to form the great fall, 120 mts. high.
Time at leisure for lunch and in the afternoon visit of Adrian's Villa, the largest and most luxurious country residence of all times with its gorgeous array of imperial palaces, thermal baths, temples, theatres and pools. Back to hotel in Rome for dinner and overnight.

Rome / Cerveteri / Tarquinia / Viterbo
After breakfast departure to Cerveteri, located 30 minutes north of Rome. Visit with local guide of the site known as the most powerful of Etruscan city-estate , the necropolis La Banditaccia .The particularity of this necropolis, is that the project followed by the Etruscans had the intention to recreate the structure of "urban" city of the living: the tombs are located along the main street of the Underworld. Continue to Tarquinia and Visit of the Etruscan’s museum, housed in a gothic – renaissance palace, in the centre of the village. The museum is certainly the most important Etruscan museum in Italy where you can see the sarcophagi of the Etruscan families , Greek vases found in Etruscan tombs, mirrors, coins and sculptures of great interest including the wonderful winged horses. Stop for lunch and in the afternoon visit of the the necropolis of the Monterozzi just outside the modern town of the city of Tarquinia which represents only a part from the extensive area for the burial of the dead past. Incredibly well-preserved polychrome frescoes represent an irreplaceable testimony of the funeral and conceptions of the everyday life of this civilization. Continue to Viterbo and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Viterbo / Villa Lante
After breakfast visit with local guide of Viterbo. The city became one of the most flourishing cities of Italian medieval. Head of the Popes in the second half of the thirteenth century today, preserves evidence of its rich past. Starting from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, where the elegant terrace overlooking the Palace of the Popes, which was the first conclave in the forms still in place today, and the house of Valentino Pagnotta, graceful example of transition between the Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture. The walk continues with a visit to the beautiful fountains and a zone of the typical medieval quarter of San Pellegrino. Stop for lunch and in the afternoon visit the splendid Villa Lante, built originally as the seat of the Bishop of Viterbo Cardinal Riario and built into castles. Villa Lante garden is an enchanted place, wanted by a powerful cardinal in the name of the primacy of man over nature.Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Viterbo / Civita Bagnoregio / Bomarzo / Viterbo
After breakfast departure to Civita di Bagnoregio, an example of wonder unique. Combined with the world only by a long, narrow bridge, the "dying city", has long been so named because of the slow rock walls fallen, enclosing a tuft of medieval houses and a population of very few families. Resting gently on a hill, the town overlooks the absolutely immense valley below, giving the tourists a wonderful and unforgettable scenery. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon continue to Bomarzo, the park of Monsters devised by the architect Pirro Ligorio (he completed the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Rome after the death of Michelangelo and built Villa d'Este in Tivoli) on commission of Prince Pier Francesco Orsini, only to vent the heart broken at the death of his wife Giulia Farnese. A visit to the park will unfold in a series of stages ranging between mythology and fantasy. Back to Viterbo for dinner and overnight.

Viterbo / Caprarola / Sutri / Rome
After breakfast departure to Caprarola. Visit with local guide of Palazzo Farnese, one of the many residences built by the Farnese family in their domains. The design for a defensive fortress was initially entrusted to Antonio da Sangallo the Younger by Cardinal Alessandro Farnese il Vecchio. Inside the palatial worked the best painters and architects of the period including Taddeo Zuccari and Annibal Caro,Panvinio Onofrio and Fulvio Orsini. Attached to the villa are the "Farnese Gardens" a splendid example of late Renaissance garden. Lunch in a local restaurant and continue to Sutri for the visit of the amphitheatre . It was entirely sculptured from the tufaceous rock of the hill with a north-south orientation and a major axis of 49m and a minor one of 40m. It was built with Etruscan techniques and not far from it, there is an Etruscan tomb, that was transformed in Mitreo in the III century A.D. and then became a suggestive Christian hypogeum church dedicated to the Madonna del Parto. Farewell dinner in a local restaurant in the historic centre of the village. Transfer to Rome, Accommodation and overnight.

Rome
After breakfast departure to Rome Leonardo Da Vinci Airport for departure

Rome
Arrival at Rome Leonardo Da Vinci Airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation and lunch.
In the afternoon visit with local guide of the Squares of Rome, starting from Trevi fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, crossing the Galleria Colonna recently restored and opened to the public.Visit then Piazza Colonna, taking its name from the Column in honour of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. And then Piazza Montecitorio, with the 17th century old tribunal is now the seat of Italian Parliament, Piazza Sant’Ignazio, beautiful rococo square and the Jesuit renaissance church with the illusionist dome by Andrea Pozzo. We’ll enter Pantheon with its huge Ancient Roman dome and the grave of the great Italian artist Raphael, the church of St. Louis of France, with the famous canvases by Caravaggio, the eclectic dome of Saint Ivo alla Sapienza by Borromini. Our tour finish off with Piazza Navona and its famous fountain of the Four Rivers designed by Bernini for the Pope Innocent X Pamphilj. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant and back to hotel for overnight

Rome
After breakfast visit with local guide of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
We enter the Pinecone Courtyard, crossing the collection of Greek and roman sculpture, admiring the famous statue of Apollus, the Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso, the statues of animals, the Coffins of St. Helen and St. Constance, the Galleries of Tapestries and the frescoed Maps of all Italy painted in 1585. The Rooms painted by Raphael and his pupils, ending with the amazing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Afterward the tour will lead you inside the highest temple of Christendom: St. Peter’s Basilica. More than a simple church the Basilica, originally build by Emperor Constantine over the tomb of the very first pope, the apostle Peter, was designed by the best Italian architects. Its building took more than 150 years, and under a certain point of view is still a “work in progress”. The Pietà by Michelangelo, the Jubilee Gate, Bernini’s main staircase enlightened by eternal lamps leading to the tomb of Saint Peter designed by Carlo Maderno, the tombs of the Popes made by Bernini, Della Porta, Canova and many others, Michelangelo’s amazing dome and more masterpieces will over helm you. Quick view of Saint Angel Castle outside , and the secret passage (Passetto) connecting with the papal apartment, will give you the complete picture of the headquarter of Roman Catholic Church.
Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon visit of Santa Maria Maggiore’s Basilica , the last of the fourth Papal Basilicas that was founded in 5th century A.D., after the miracle of the snow in August. After visiting St. Mary Major Basilica, the guide will lead you to Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano : the oldest Papal Basilica, once called by Pope John Paul II “the mother of all the churches in the entire Christianity”, was built over the Headquarter of the Imperial Knights called “equites singulares” under the Emperor Constantine. It was the papal seat until the 15th century, when Pope Martin V moved to the Vatican. We’ll visit the Basilica inside with its 1700 century of history, the baroque decoration made by Borromini the beautiful Romanesque cloister, the Baptistery ending with the Holy Staircase, that was rebuilt in front of the basilica in the 4th century AD after being taken by St. Helena in Jerusalem and being found Pilatus’ House entrance on which Jesus himself stood in front of his people before the crucifixion. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Rome
After breakfast visit with local guide of the archaeological heart of the eternal city will starting from the Amphiteatrum Flavium , better known as the Coliseum, in which thousands of cruel fights between beasts and slaves took place. Inside visit. Then you will admire the majesty of the triumphal Arch of the Emperor Constantine. Nearby this arch, the Roman Forum is a journey into ancient roman history: from the early Seven Kings to the Late Empire every man who ruled Rome left a reminder of himself in Rome main public square. In the end you’ll enjoy the breathtaking view from Capitoline Hill, the main of the seven hills of Rome, where Michelangelo designed in the Renaissance a monumental square built upon the ancient roman ruins. You can admire the view of Rome from the top of the Vittoriano.
Free time for lunch and afternoon at disposal for personal activities.
Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Rome Ostia & Roman Castles
After breakfast visit with local guide of the Ancient Ostia only at 30 kilometres from the capital.
This is an extraordinary archaeological site as important as exciting Pompei. The excavations of Ancient Ostia will show the city harbour, founded by ancient Romans, at the mouth of the Tiber and which later was hidden by floods and oblivion up to our days. By walking through the ancient roads you will plunge.
Into the past everyday’s live of a refined and dynamic city , where the cult of art and pleasure was sovereign. You will admire the majestic public buildings, like Temples, theatres, basilicas as well as the private houses, shops and workshops. Particularly attractive are famous mosaics of the 12thermal baths and of the various harbour offices. Lunch at restaurant close to the Ancient Ostia.
In the afternoon visit of the Roman countryside called Roma Castles. This pleasant trip to discover the surroundings of Rome with the old medieval towns and its volcanic lakes, will give you the opportunity to relax for few hours outside the city traffic. Along the Caracalla Baths and the Appian Way we reach Castelgandolfo , summer residence of the Pope, overlooking one of the deepest volcanic lakes. We continue to Albano former Albalonga where Rome founders came from. Then arrival at Ariccia and visit of the Palazzo Chigi, an architectural complex redesigned by Bernini in cooperation with C. Fontana. In the palace was set almost entirely the movie “the Leopard “ by Luchino Visconti. Dinner in a typical trattoria called Fraschetta with local products .
Back to Rome for overnight.

Rome / Ninfa / Valvisciolo / Sermoneta / Fossanova / Sabaudia
After breakfast departure with escort for the southern part of Lazio region. Stop for the visit of Ninfa Gardens. The garden has a hexagonal shape, with the presence of numerous plants of all types and from all over the world: Japanese maple, bamboo, fir of Canada that are integrated among the ruins of the city. The oasis includes the garden, the lake and the source of the river Ninfa. It hosts numerous animals and types of birds. The Garden is not open all days. After the visit with local guide , continue to Valvisciolo Abbey(XII sec.) The Abbey is one of the first examples of Gothic-Cistercian abbey in Italy, built in local limestone. From Valvisciolo, after about 6 km, you reach SERMONETA set on a hill at 257 mts high, is one of the best preserved examples of medieval villages of Lazio.
The historic core is surrounded by walls to open doors or five doors, and is dominated by its massive Castello Caetani with the male, 42 meters high, a drawbridge that enters on military housing military secret stables, walking patrol. Also interesting to visit the country in the fifteenth century that houses the town, some house-towers, scenic Belvedere, the Loggia dei Mercanti, the Cathedral or Collegiate dell'Assunta (XIII sec.) Stop for lunch in a typical restaurant with local dishes.
After the visit continue to Priverno and at a few kilometers from there, lies the Fossanova Abbey first masterful example of Gothic-Cistercian architecture in Italy, consecrated by Innocent III in 1208, with the central nave and two aisles children, and a beautiful rose window. They are part of the complex, the Guesthouse, where he died S. Thomas Aquinas (1274), the cloister, the Refectory, the former convent. The Village also includes the former medieval stables, now house the Medieval Museum.
Continue to Sabaudia and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Sabaudia / Ponza / Sabaudia
After breakfast escorted tour Ponza Island. You will reach Anzio and transferred by ferry boat to Ponza Island. After 90 minutes you will reach the harbour of Ponza. The economy is mainly based on tourism and fisheries, agricultural production, especially lentils, as well as that of wine, white and fragrant. Along Carlo Pisacane main street, overlooking the harbor, you will reach St. Antonio area, from there we will take a local coach to reach the opposite side of the Island where the small fisherman’s village Le Forna is located. The view of the panorama and Palmarola island is granted. Lunch at a local restaurant and time at leisure free for sunbath or snorkelling at a natural swimming pool called “ Le Piscine”. Another popular beach is called "Chiaia di Luna, accessible only by sea or through a tunnel to the Roman era. Currently, the beach was a closed by the municipality, because there have been landslides and falling boulders. In ancient times in this beach was located a port Greek, still in their neighborhood is not uncommon to find remains of ancient buildings and fragments of amphora.
Another beach is Frontone easily accessible from the port through extensive liaison guaranteed. Don’t miss a stroll among the white streets of the centre full of shops and boutiques. Back to Anzio by ferry- boat. Transfer at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Sabaudia / San Felice Circeo / Terracina / Sperlonga / Sabaudia
After breakfast departure with escort for the visit of San Felice Circeo a city of ancient origins and famous seaside resort, linked to the myth of the wandering of Ulysses who landed here attracted by the sorceress Circe. An arched doorway gives access to the old town, with the Tower of the Templar. The old town is full of narrow streets with shops, bars, boutiques. Continue to Terracina, founded by Volsci, who were here from the VI to the IV century b.C., and from them, the city received the name of Anxur, in the name of their patron god. Visit of the most important monument, the Temple of Jupiter Anxur, erected in the IV century a. C. ,where an ancient god was venerated. This god was identified later on by the Romans with Jupiter Child (Anxurus). Standing on top of Mount St. Angel, at 227 meters, overlooking the city, the temple is the only building of 12 arches, which on a front of 60 m. claimed the sacred building, now disappeared. From here there is an exceptional panorama: on the Pontine Iskands and Circeo. Continue to Sperlonga and stop for lunch in local restaurant.
Sperlonga is an important archaeological centre. Many searches were conducted in 1955 in the area where the tradition locates the villa of Tiberius. Many fragments of sculptures have been found in some marine caves, including Scilla which attacks the ship of Ulysses and Polyphemus. The Tiberio’s grotto , where the Roman emperor Tiberius loved to spend long time, was full of masterpieces. Back to Sabaudia for dinner and overnight.

Sabaudia / Casamari Abbey / Certosa di Trisulti / Rome
After breakfast departure with escort for the visit of the Casamari’s Abbey, located in the territory of Veroli, built in 1035 by four priests, who formed a religious community under the rule of St. Benedict. The Abbey, situated in the valley of the River Amaseno, is almost completely hidden by the thick vegetation at the bottom of the valley, which was reclaimed by the monks themselves. A large portal leads into the courtyard, lined by trees and on a slight incline. At the end of the courtyard a staircase leads to the church and the entrance to the monastery. Visit of the Church with its three naves and rectangular apse, dedicated to the Lady of Assumption and consecrated by Pope Honorius III in 1217, the Cloister (to the right according to Cistercian rules), the Chapter House, the Refectory, the fields and the workshops. Inside there is also a well-stocked Library and a Museum Gallery, which houses archaeological finds and several canvases from the 1500s.
Free time for lunch and continue to Collepardo for the visit of the Carthusian Monastery of Trisulti. The buildings can be accessed via a door decorated with a low-relief depicting St. Bartholomew, protector of the Carthusians. In the main square of the monastery are the medieval facade of the Palace of Innocence III, which today houses an important Library. The church is dedicated to St. Bartholomew and houses frescoes and paintings by Filippo Balbi.
The tour continues with a visit to the Cloister and the Chapter House but above all the ancient pharmacy, today a museum, to which this place owes much of its fame and still houses glass cabinets and glass bottles used by the monks to preserve the herbs and spices they collected from the surrounding hills and used to extract the essences and aromas still produced in the monastery today. At the end of the visit transfer to Rome for accommodation at hotel. Farewell dinner at a typical restaurant in Trastevere area and overnight.

Rome
After breakfast departure to Rome Leonardo Da Vinci Airport for departure.

1st day - Florence
Arrival at Florence Peretola Airport , transfer and accommodation at hotel.
In the afternoon visit with local guide or The Uffizi Gallery, one of the most complete Italian painting gallery. It was the private collection of the Medici Family, who were as interested in money as in art. Several hundred works were bought, confiscated and commissioned in over 200 years of their political regency. The tour starts with the rooms dedicated to medieval painting (Giotto's Maestà and the works of Cimabue and Duccio). From there we visit the most famous paintings of Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo's only accomplished painting, the Tondo Doni. At the end a visit to the rooms dedicated to Raffael, Tiziano, Tintoretto and Veronese. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

2nd day - Florence
After breakfast you will start your tour of Florence with local guide. You will reach the Accademia Gallery where you can admire Michelangelo's David. Everything in the fascinating story of its creation contributes to its lasting fame: the fact that the work was begun by another artist, the low quality of the marble block and Michelangelo's genius, which finally transformed it into the figure of a man with classical shape and an anatomically perfect body. Finished in 1504, the statue was exposed for 250 years on the Piazza della Signoria, right opposite of the Palazzo Vecchio. Proceed for the visit of the Duomo and its Giotto’s bell tower that was begun by Giotto in 1334, carried on after his death by Andrea Pisano, and finished in 1359 by Francesco Talenti; the Baptistery of Saint John, for centuries thought to be a pagan temple "converted" to Christian use. Dante calls it his "lovely Saint John's". And from the 14th to the 16th century, the exterior sculptural decoration for which the Baptistery is famous was put in place: three sets of bronze doors and the bronze and marble statuary above them. These works illustrate Bible stories which the believer is invited to ponder if he would live his faith to the full. Free time for light lunch and in the afternoon visit of Piazza della Signoria and admire the marvellous Palazzo Vecchio (external visit) and the beautiful Loggia del Lanzi. Continue to Ponte Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica. The architect Arnolfo di Cambio begun the construction in year 1294 and became one of the masterpieces of the Italian gothic style. Cimabue , Brunelleschi, Giotto and Donatello worked in this basilica. Dinner at a restaurant of the centre. Overnight.

3rd day - Florence / Pisa / Lucca / Florence
After breakfast visit of Pisa with local guide. You will discover Pisa's most important monuments and squares: our walking tour starts with a visit to the world famous Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) with many medieval masterpieces: Leaning Tower, Baptistery, Cathedral (inside visit) and the Campo Santo (inside visit) cemetery. Passing medieval Tower houses we head for Piazza Dante with Pisa's State University where Galileo Galilei taught and finishes at Piazza dei Cavalieri, the central civic square of medieval Pisa with Italy's academic showpiece, the Scuola Normale Superiore. In the afternoon visit of Lucca with local guide . The tour starts with the visit of San Frediano church with its magnificent thirteenth-century mosaic representing Christ in Majesty and an amazing facade. Next, visit the nearby Piazza del Anfiteatro, the most beautiful square of Lucca. Passing by the elegant shops of Via Filungo and through small, typically medieval streets we reach the Duomo which houses the famous Volto Santo and a splendid marble sarcophagi, a masterpiece of Jacopo della Quercia. Passing Piazza Napoleone you will reach piazza San Michele, the central civic square of Lucca since Roman times. Back to Florence for dinner and overnight.

4th day - Florence / San Gimignano / Greve in Chianti / Radda in Chianti / Siena
Breakfast and departure for the visit of the Tuscan countryside. Full day with touring guide, dedicated to the visit of the Chianti Classico area. In the morning visit of S.Gimignano, small medieval village with its 13 towers, where is possible to taste the “Nobile di Montepulciano”.Continue to Greve in Chianti, for a lunch in a castle with the roast suckling pig “ Maialino Chiantigiano” and to visit the wine cellar with wine and olive oil tasting: Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Super Tuscan Le Marangone, Vin Santo and Grappa. In the afternoon visit of Radda in Chianti located in the heart of the Chianti hills. The fortified part of Radda encompasses within its walls the intact medieval village, including the Podestà Palace built in '400 with its fifth century fresco belonging to the Fiorentine school. Famous even abroad with top-quality wine and olive oil production. Departure to Siena. Accommodation at hotel, dinner and overnight.

5th day - Siena
After breakfast half day visit of the city with local guide. This city has managed to preserve its medieval character completely. Your guided tour starts with a visit to San Domenico, a church much frequented for its venerated relics of Saint Catherine, patron saint of Italy and Europe. Then we head for the magnificent palace of Monte dei Paschi bank, founded in 1472 - the oldest bank in Europe. From there we reach nearby Piazza del Campo, the unrivalled centre of vivid city life. Here is the place where the Palio is played , Siena's breathtaking bareback horse race. With a stop at the Chigi-Saracini Palace you finally reach the Duomo with its marble pavement made with a startling sequence of 56 marble. Free time for personal activities. Dinner at restaurant facing the famous fan-shaped Piazza del Campo where you will taste “ Pici al ragout di cinghiale” , home-made pasta with boar sauce and the cakes Panforte, Pan Pepato and the Cantucci with Vin Santo.Wine tasting in Siena with the oenologist: Vernaccia San Giminiano, Chianti Colline Senesi, Chianti Classico.Overnight at hotel.

6th day - Siena / Montalcino / Pienza / Montepulciano / Siena
Breakfast and full day visit with touring guide dedicated to the Brunello di Montalcino area. Visit of a wine farmhouse, famous for the “Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino”. Short visit of Bagno Vignoni, where the main square is made by a thermal water basin closed on three sides by the town’s walls and the water flows at 52°. Then visit with local guide of Pienza famous for the “Ewe’s Cheese”, the Cattedrale dell’Assunta and Piazza Pio II. Continue to Montepulciano for the visit of a wine cellar and dinner including a wine tasting of “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano”. Back to hotel in Siena and overnight.

7th day - Siena / Arezzo / Cortona / Siena
After breakfast departure for the visit of Arezzo.St. Francesco’s church a Tuscan Gothic church, late XIII century, houses the famous fresco cycle of The Legend Of the True Cross by Piero della Francesca , that describes Jesus Way of the Cross. Painted in the 15th century for a local merchant family is only one of Piero della Francesca’s masterpieces that you can see in the area between Arezzo, Monterchi and San Sepolcro, his birthplace. Continue to Cortona positioned high over an unrivalled panorama which stretches as far as the Sienese mountains and Lake Trasimeno. A town of Etruscan origin which grew rapidly during the Medieval and Renaissance periods and left behind some important reminders of its past that are still perfectly conserved. Presumably the medieval city sprung up inside the Etruscan walls and was subsequently enlarged with the addition of some splendid Renaissance buildings. Dinner at a local restaurant and back to Siena. Overnight.

8th day - Siena / Florence
After breakfast departure to Florence Peretola Airport for departure.

1st day - Venezia
Arrival at Venice Marco Polo Airport and transfer to hotel. Accommodation and free time for lunch.
In the afternoon you will start the visit of Palazzo Ducale (inside) The Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the ancient courts of the Republic, was built between the'300 and'400 Gothic "bloom" and the decorations of the rooms date from institutional and celebrate'500 end the myth of Venice, whose glory was allegorically represented by Veronese in the ceiling of the hall of the Higher Council. Then visit of St. Mark’s Basilica called golden for its mosaics glass tiles covered with gold leaf, was the private chapel of the Doge, strange combination of East-Christian art and ornamentation of Muslim origin, Byzantine and Gothic. You will admire the Tower from the square. Back to hotel for dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Venezia
After breakfast full day visit with local guide.The journey will start in the most extended of Venice, Castello, where once resided some of the most important foreign community; we will pass on the little school of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, where there is a series of canvases devoted to the saints protectors of Dalmatian powered by Carpaccio, famous as the "Vision of St. Augustine." This small room is a precious testimony of the Italian Renaissance, recreated in an internal Venetian by Carpaccio. Continue towards the Arsenal ,after a maze of narrow streets, will arrive in Campo San Zanipolo, once defined as "the field of wonders," to admire the façade of the Scuola di San Marco, the equestrian statue of the mercenary Bartolomeo Colleoni del Verrocchio, the teacher of Leonardo da Vinci and the Gothic church of the Dominicans, pantheon of the Doges. Free time for quick lunch. In the afternoon tour of Murano, Burano , Torcello islands by private boat. Murano is the biggest Island famous for its glassworks. Here, in 1291 all the glassblowers, were moved for security reasons. We may enter into a furnace and assisting the creation of an object and continue our discovery of this art in the Museum of Ancient Glass. Further north, Burano, the island of lace, once a fishing village, with small colorful houses that one cannot avoid photographing. At the end the boat will leave to Torcello that is the smaller of the three Islands . Now, only 13 people are living there but, on the X century it was a big centre with 40.000 habitants, 12 churches and convents. It was also the richest and most powerful island on the lagoon. Here stands the oldest cathedral of the lagoon, the Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta. Dinner at a famous locanda and back to Venice for overnight.

3rd day - Venezia / Padua / Vicenza
After breakfast departure for Padua. Visit of the the basilica of St. Anthony which is a constant destination for pilgrims and visitors from around the world. The artistic and cultural heritage of the city is large and of considerable historical interest, as always Padua was an important step for many scholars and artist: Giotto with Scrovegni Chapel, Mantegna later with the church of the Scrovegni, Galileo, with its observations to the telescope tower Bridge Mill in via Dante. Free time for lunch.
In the afternoon arrival in Vicenza visit of the golden city with local guide : Teatro Olimpico, one of the best Palladio’s masterpieces, the Basilica Palladiana , Piazza dei Signori and Corso Andrea Palladio, the main street. Accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

4th day - Vicenza
After breakfast departure for the visit of Villa La Rotonda. In the villa designed for the prelate, Palladio introduces, thus, formal elements assigned to suggest a significance of sacredness. Palladio probably was inspired by the roman Pantheon, then named "Rotonda", resuming the classical theme of the "sacred space" that comes from the contamination between the different formal models of the circle and of the quadrate, of the cube and of the sphere. Continue for the visit of a famous wine Factory , located on the way to Bassano del Grappa .Wine tasting.
In the afternoon visit of Villa Valmarana ai Nani where you can admire frescos from Giovanbattista and Giandomenico Tiepolo. Dinner at the villa and back to hotel for overnight.

5th day - Verona
After breakfast departure for the visit of Verona. Half day with local guide for the visit of the Arena, a Roman amphitheatre completed in the year 30 A.C., where gladiators fought against each other or wild animals; it can held around 30.000 spectators; the Juliet’s house the heroine of the Shakespeare play set in Verona. You can see the balcony , the inside with 16/17th century frescoes and painting relating to the story of Romeo and Juliet and the bronze statue of Juliet which stands in the courtyard; Piazza delle Erbe, centre of the city with its colourful market, the fountain with the roman statue known as Madonna Verona and the nearby Baroque Palazzo Maffei; not far Piazza dei Signori and the Scaligeri tombs in the Scaligeri Palace, that once was the Tribunal, on the far side is the Palazzo del Governo also built by the Scaligeri. The basement of the ex- tribunal provides a suggestive archaeological journey. Free time for lunch and shopping. Accommodation at hotel , dinner and overnight.

6th day - Lake Garda
After breakfast departure for the visit of Gardone Riviera known for the luxury villas and tropical gardens. You will see the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the Monumental Citadel created by Gabriele D’Annunzio , a famous Italian writer, between 1921 and 1938 when he moved to Gardone Riviera. It is not only a house, but a complex made of buildings, streets, theatres and gardens, visited also by Mussolini in 1921. In year 2000 the War Museum was opened to underline the military experience of Gabriele d’Annunzio, who was not only a writer but also awarded with medals for the risks in the skies during several wars. Continue to Salò, the city where in 1943 Mussolini founded La Repubblica di Salò, and from where governed the Northern Italy until 1945 when he was killed from the partisans. Trough the Ancient Porta dell’Orologio you will discover with local guide the historic centre of Salò with Piazza Zanelli, the Teatro Vecchio and San Giovanni Battista Church. Time free for lunch an in the afternoon visit of Sirmione, a peninsula on the lake, where not only Catullus, but also Caesaris stayed. In the 8th century the Longobards built a convent and Dante, Carducci and Boito spent meaningful hours here. The Romans built 2 castles and a gigantic villa that rises on the rocks. Sirmione is well known all over the word for the thermal baths of Catullo. Visit of the Castle and by private boat you will see the Catullo Baths from the lake. Dinner in a local restaurant . Back to hotel and overnight.

7th day - Verona / Milan
After breakfast transfer to Milan Malpensa airport for departure.

1st day - Roma / Orvieto / Deruta / Torgiano
Departure from Rome and stop in Orvieto, positioned on a rock dominating the countryside.
Visit of the Duomo dedicated to the Assunta and St. Patrick’s Well. Lunch at a restaurant with local specialities in the centre of Orvieto. Proceed to Deruta and visit of the town of majolica, known all over the world for the considerable production, that started in the fourteenth century.
You will visit a factory and see the majolica production , where clay meets water and fire, but above all the human hand; these are the important elements that hallmark the creation of the artistic craft pottery.
Arrival in Torgiano and accommodation in hotel . Dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Torgiano / Gubbio / Torgiano
After breakfast departure to Gubbio one of the most characteristic towns in Umbria enchanting for its medieval houses. The city is well known for the Race of the Candles, without doubt one of the most famous festival in the world: It is celebrated on May 15th , on St. Ubaldo's eve. Visit of the Cathedral, palazzo Ducale and Palazzo dei Consoli. Lunch in a typical restaurant and back to Torgiano. Visit of the Wine and olive oil Museums with wine and olive oil tasting. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

3rd day - Torgiano / Assisi / Perugia / Torgiano
After breakfast departure from Torgiano for the visit of Assisi the town of St. Francis, placed on a panoramic position on the Mount Subasio. Visit with local guide of the Lower and Upper Basilica splendidly painted, with frescoes attributed to Giotto, Cimabue and some of their students. Free lunch and in the afternoon continue to Perugia . Visit with local guide of the historical centre with the Palazzo dei Priori, S. Lorenzo Cathedral and the Maggiore Fountain. Stroll among the medieval streets and back to Torgiano for dinner and overnight.

4th day - Torgiano / Bevagna / Montefalco / Spoleto / Torgiano
After breakfast departure for the visit of Bevagna, wall medieval village who jealously preserve the old traditions and life style. A visit to the many churches , most of them deconsecrated and the remains of the Roman Theatre, that now houses a wooden paper mill which produces paper using Medieval techniques. Light lunch in a typical that occupies a well-preserved part of the two ambulatories of Bevania Roman theatre. After the visit continue to Montefalco on the top of a pleasant hill (473 mt.) with its enchanting location, known as "The Balcony of Umbria". Medieval town full of churches and frescoes on the St. Francis ‘s Life , famous for the red wine Sagrantino di Montefalco and Rosso di Montefalco. Wine tasting. Proceed to Spoleto , the city famous for the Spoleto Festival , known as Festival of the two Worlds, organized every year between the end of June and mid-July. After that in 1958 Gian Carlo Menotti inaugurates the first edition, the Spoleto Festival becomes, year after year, a center of big interest for the performances of dance, prose and lyrics. Back to Torgiano for dinner and overnight.

5th day - Torgiano / Marmore Falls / Narni / Torgiano
After breakfast departure for the visit of the Marmore Falls ( 361 mts high) close to Terni. These falls have been created in the roman period for the irrigation of the fields and for the domestic use. The Marmore Falls have scheduled open hours. After the visit proceed for the visit of Narni with the Rock and its Secret Underground. The Roman used to stock the water in deep stone tanks, when Longbards built underground painted in fresco chapels and the Dominicans used to lock up in prison of the Holy Inquisition people accused of heresy.
Back to Torgiano for Farewell dinner and overnight.

7th day - Torgiano / Rome
After Breakfast transfer to Fiumicino airport for departure.

1st day - Milan / Stresa
Arrival at Milan/ Malpensa Airport and transfer to Stresa. Accommodation at hotel.
Visit with local guide of the town situated in a central but also panoramic and picturesque position just in front of the Borromeo Islands. Stresa was built in a Liberty style and nowadays it is a famous holiday resort. You will see Ambrogio church in Neo-Classical Style, the Villa Ducale, the first villa built in 1770 that now hosts an international religious and cultural centre and Villa Pallavicino, a botanical and zoological garden which covers a surface of 20.000 hectares. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

2nd day - Lake Maggiore
After breakfast departure for the visit of the Borromeo Islands linked by the ferry-boats to Stresa. The Isola Bella lies just off Stresa and you will visit the famous Mansion Borromeo, built at the beginning of the 17Th century by the noble house of Borromeo. Inside it is possible to see the 25 richly decorated rooms with statues, pictures, tapestries and Murano chandeliers. The mansion has a terraced garden where among statues, azaleas and white peacocks. Then continue to the Isola dei Pescatori, that lies to the north of Isola Bella and was inhabited by simple fishermen. It is a small village with old houses with wooden balconied and granite portals. Stop for lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to see the Isola Madre , situated in the middle of the Gulf Borromeo and it is the biggest Island of the Maggiore Lake. The whole Island is private and is important for the botanical garden where from the beginning of the 19th century on have been cultivated exotic species like camellia, azalea, rhododendron bushes, tea plants. Visit of the house with important collections of Lombard paintings, marionette theatres, dolls of the servants of Borromeo Family. Back to Stresa , dinner and overnight.

3rd day - Stresa / Como
After breakfast departure to Como. Accommodation at hotel.
Visit with local guide of the centre with neoclassic buildings , the cathedral in gothic style and the S. Abbondio basilica in roman style. Short panoramic tour of the south part of the lake by private boat and dinner at a famous restaurant on Comacina Island . Overnight.

4th day - Lake Como
After breakfast departure for the visit of the Villa Carlotta with the Museum and the Botanic Garden. The Museum contains remarkable works of art. Marble sculpture by Canova and by Acquisti and attracted famous travellers as Stendhal and Flaubert. The Botanic Garden is formed by two arms with five terraces adorned by citrus fruit-tree pergolas and many vases. In the centre there is a wonderful perspective with parapets and statues. Some water-plays make this lovely Italian garden further pleasant. Rare varieties give to the Villa Carlotta the reputation of a really botanic garden. Transfer by ferry boat to Bellagio for the visit of Villa Melzi with its Museum and its gardens. It was built between 1808 and 1810 from Giocondo Albertolli on behalf of Francesco Melzi, canceller of the Kingdom of Italy and friend of Napoleone. At the end of the visit dinner at a local restaurant and back to hotel for overnight.

5th day - Como / Bergamo / Lake Garda
After breakfast departure for the visit of Bergamo. Characterized by a division of the urban structure on two levels, the “Lower town” (Città bassa), modern and dynamic and the famous “Upper town” (Città alta), a truly historic and artistic jewel, Bergamo is certainly an important point of reference for the tourism. Visit with local guide of the Piazza Vecchia ; the Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore, considered the most important monument of the town; The Cappella Colleoni s built in 1472 when Bartolomeo Colleoni, famous “condottiero” of the Serenissima and Captain of the Venetian army, decided to build his own mausoleum. Free lunch and continue to Desenzano. You will reach Desenzano, on the lake Garda ,the town where St. Angela Merici was born in 1474. You can see the Birthplace, the Cathedral, the Statue in Piazza Malvezzi, the Convent of the Ursuline Sisters and the place where Saint Angela lived in Le Grezze. Accommodation and dinner at hotel.

6th day - Lake Garda
After breakfast departure from Desenzano to reach Salò, the city where in 1943 Mussolini founded La Repubblica di Salò, and from where governed the Northern Italy until 1945 when he was killed from the partisans. Trough the Ancient Porta dell’Orologio you will discover with local guide the historic centre of Salò with Piazza Zanelli, the Teatro Vecchio and San Giovanni Battista Church. Continue to Gardone Riviera known for the luxury villas and tropical gardens. You will see the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the Monumental Citadel created by Gabriele D’Annunzio , a famous Italian writer, between 1921 and 1938 when he moved to Gardone Riviera. It is not only a house, but a complex made of buildings, streets, theatres and gardens, visited also by Mussolini in 1921. In year 2000 the War Museum was opened to underline the military experience of Gabriele d’Annunzio, who was not only a writer but also awarded with medals for the risks in the skies during several wars. Time free for lunch an in the afternoon visit of Sirmione, a peninsula on the lake, where not only Catullus, but also Caesaris stayed. In the 8th century the Longobards built a convent and Dante, Carducci and Boito spent meaningful hours here. The Romans built 2 castles and a gigantic villa that rises on the rocks. Sirmione is well known all over the word for the thermal baths of Catullo. Visit of the Castle and by private boat you will see the Catullo Baths from the lake.Dinner in a local restaurant. Back to hotel and overnight.

7th day - Verona
After breakfast departure for the visit of Verona. Half day with local guide for the visit of the Arena,a Roman amphitheatre completed in the year 30 A.C., where gladiators fought against each other or wild animals; it can held around 30.000 spectators; the Juliet’s house the heroine of the Shakespeare play set in Verona. You can see the balcony , the inside with 16/17th century frescoes and painting relating to the story of Romeo and Juliet and the bronze statue of Juliet which stands in the courtyard; Piazza delle Erbe, centre of the city with its colourful market, the fountain with the roman statue known as Madonna Verona and the nearby Baroque Palazzo Maffei; not far Piazza dei Signori and the Scaligeri tombs in the Scaligeri Palace, that once was the Tribunal, on the far side is the Palazzo del Governo also built by the Scaligeri. The basement of the ex- tribunal provides a suggestive archaeological journey. Free time for lunch and shopping. Farewell dinner at a typical restaurant of the lake.
Back to hotel in Desenzano for overnight.

8th day - Verona / Venezia or Milan
After breakfast transfer to Venezia Marco Polo Airport for departure.

1st day - Milan / Riva del Garda
Arrival at Milan Malpensa airport and transfer to the lake Garda. Arrival in Salò, the city where in 1943 Mussolini founded La Repubblica di Salò, and from where governed the Northern Italy until 1945 when he was killed from the partisans. Trough the Ancient Porta dell’Orologio you will discover , with local guide, the historic centre of Salò with Piazza Zanelli, the Teatro Vecchio and San Giovanni Battista Church. Continue to Gardone Riviera known for the luxury villas and tropical gardens. You will see the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the Monumental Citadel created by Gabriele D’Annunzio , a famous Italian writer, between 1921 and 1938 when he moved to Gardone Riviera. It is not only a house, but a complex made of buildings, streets, theatres and gardens, visited also by Mussolini in 1921. In year 2000 the War Museum was opened to underline the military experience of Gabriele d’Annunzio, who was not only a writer but also awarded with medals for the risks in the skies during several wars. Continue to reach Riva del Garda. On the way you will see Limone sul Garda, a village surrounded by the mountains, with olive and lemon trees, which name comes from the latin world “limen” that means border., we proceed for Maderno and Gardone Riviera known for the luxury villas and tropical gardens. Arrival in Riva del Garda and accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Riva del Garda / Trento / Rovereto / Riva del Garda
After breakfast departure to Trento. Visit with local guide of the Buonconsiglio Castle. Castelvecchio , the oldest part of the Buonconsiglio complex, was built in the first half of the 13th century on a rocky hill against the eastern side of the city walls, near the Adige River. The Torre del Falco is reached by following the walkway of the eastern walls that leads to the Torre Aquila above the Porta d’Aquila . The frescoes that cover the walls of the Torre del Falco , date back to the 1530s, and are dedicated to hunting themes, one of the preferred pastimes of the noble class.
Then stroll along the historic centre you will reach the beautiful and scenic Piazza del Duomo that is the historical and monumental center of the city dominated by the baroque fountain of Neptune, by Francesco Antonio Giong, surmounted by a copy of a bronze statue of Neptune and animated by tritons, mermaids and dolphins. Time free for lunch .
In the afternoon you will reach visit a famous distillery in the proximity of Rovereto. 100 days of uninterrupted work, 24 hours per day, from September to December, during which tons of freshly selected pomace is distilled each day. This pomace comes from the best autochthonous classical vineyards of Trentino, planted in soils where climatic conditions are optimal for their cultivation. The luxuriant vineyard surrounds the distillery, in absolute harmony with the territory. Grappa tasting. Dinner in a historic restaurant in the proximity with local products of Trentino. Back to Riva del Garda . Overnight.

3rd day - Riva del Garda / Brenta Dolomites
After breakfast departure from Riva del Garda to reach the Brenta Dolomites. On the way visit the Nardis waterfalls, located in the Val di Genova, in the Adamello-Brenta Park. Adamello- Brenta Nationa Park is the largest park in the Trentino region, in the heart of the Retiche Alps, among the Giudicarie, Non and Sole valleys. Its perimeter encloses quite distinct geomorpholocical areas: in the west there are the volcanic, glacial rocks of the Adamello-Pressanella massif, in the east the dolomites, sedimentary ones of the Brenta mountain range. Rendena valley (Val Rendena) splits the two mountain range. Lunch at a restaurant in front of the Nardis waterdalls.
Continue to Madonna di Campiglio , where you can admire the Brenta Dolomites from the Monte Spinale.
Accommodation at hotel, dinner and overnight.

4th day - Brenta Dolomites / Bolzano
After breakfast you will reach Campo Carlo Magno pass and after a short stop you will proceed along the Val Di Sole and Val Di Non valleys, famous for the apple production. Stop in Mezzocorona for a wine tasting: Teroldego, Marzemino, Pinot Nero, Lagrein and Chardonnay. Continue along the Adige river and arrival in Bolzano. Accommodation at hotel.
Time for visiting Piazza Walther (Walther square), also known as the “gute Stube” or parlour of the city. In 1808 King Maximilian of Bavaria wanted this square built and at first it took his name, later that of the Archduke Johann of Austria (Johannesplatz) and in 1901 it received its present name after Walther von der Vogelweide (1170-1230), one of the greatest German poets of the Middle Ages. In the centre of the square stands the Walther monument in neo Romanesque style made by the sculptor Heinrich Natter (1889) in white marble from Lasa. The Iceman "Ötzi" has been on exhibit since March 1998 at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology: over 5000 years ago, a man climbed up to the icy heights of the Schnalstal glacier and died. He was found by accident in 1991, with his clothes and equipment, mummified and frozen. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

5th day - Bolzano / Marmolada
After breakfast you will reach Val Gardena valley, known on an international scale for its numerous winter sports opportunities, but also for the wood-carving tradition. Stop in Ortisei for some shopping and continue to Selva di Valgardena located at the bottom of the majestic Sella Group and is thus part of the Sella Ronda, a world-famous ski circuit in the Dolomites. Stop for lunch with local products. In the afternoon you will reach Canazei on the top of Fassa Valley ; you will admire the Sella Group from Sella pass. Accommodation at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

6th day - Marmolada / Cortina d’Ampezzo
After breakfast departure for Cortina D’Ampezzo. On the way you will admire the Marmolada from Pordoi and Arabba pass. Arrival in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Accomodation at hotel and lunch.In the afternoon time for a mountain bike tour with teacher in the Natural Park of the Ampezzo Dolomites that was established on 1990 and spreads out over an area of 11,000 hectares to the north of Cortina d'Ampezzo on the border with Alto Adige (South Tyrol) in the heart of the Eastern Dolomites. Dinner at an alpine hut. Overnight at hotel.

7th day - Cortina d’Ampezzo / Venice
After breakfast departure to Venice. Accommodation at hotel and free lunch.
In the afternoon visit with local guide of Palazzo Ducale (inside). The Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the ancient courts of the Republic, was built between the'300 and'400 Gothic "bloom" and the decorations of the rooms date from institutional and celebrate'500 end the myth of Venice, whose glory was allegorically represented by Veronese in the ceiling of the hall of the Higher Council. Then visit of St. Mark’s Basilica called golden for its mosaics glass tiles covered with gold leaf, was the private chapel of the Doge, strange combination of East-Christian art and ornamentation of Muslim origin, Byzantine and Gothic. You will admire the Tower from the square. Farewell dinner in a restaurant of the Island and back to hotel for overnight.

8th day Venice
After breakfast transfer to Venice-Marco Polo airport for departure.

1st day - Naples
Arrival at Napoli Capodichino airport and transfer to hotel in the centre. Visit with local guide of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is considered one of the most important cultural centre in the world for the quantity and quality of the Greek and Roman relics like the Farnese Hercules, the Farnese Cup, a splendid example of cameo. Quick lunch at a restaurant close-by. In the afternoon continuation of the visit of the city that has been occupied by the Longobards, the Normans, the French and the Spanish until 1860, when Garibaldi annexed to Italy. The Piazza Plebiscito built in 1836, the Palazzo Reale built in 1843, the San Carlo Theatre built in 1737 and The Gallery Umberto I built in 1884. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

2nd day - Naples
After breakfast full day visit with local guide of the Museum of Capodimonte wanted from Carlo Borbone on the lovely hill of Capodimonte. The Reggia of Capodimonte became the residence of Giuseppe Bonaparte and after the reunion of Italy, the residence of the Savoia family. You can admire the Farnese collection, the Roman collection and the Parmesan collection. In the afternoon visit Posillipo area with the little island of Nisida, a small island of volcanic origin. The island belonged to Bruto and here was decided by Bruto and Cicerone the conspiracy against Cesare in 44 B.C. and after Bruto’s death, his wife Porzia commit suicide on this island. Continue with the visit of Castle Nuovo and the Civic Museum & Library of National History. The castle was built between 1279 and 1282 from Charles I of Anjou from whom it gets its original name, “The Maschio Angioino”. It was called the new castle after the extensive renovations commissioned by Alfonso of Aragon. In the Chapel of Santa Barbara you can find frescoes by Giotto and his student Maso Blanco. Within the Castle are housed the Neapolitan Society of National History with 170 volumes, prints and manuscripts. Dinner at a typical restaurant at Borgo Marinaro. Overnight at hotel.

3rd day - Ischia
After breakfast you will reach the Beverello harbour for embarkation to Ischia Island.
Half day visit with local guide of the largest island in the Bay of Naples of volcanic origin, that offers many picturesque aspects: the old fishing villages, the well equipped bathing and health resorts, the comfortable beaches, the rugged rocks falling into the sea and the excellent cuisine. Time free for lunch.
Visit of Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Sant’Angelo and Ischia Porto. Back to Napoli and free dinner.

4th day - Pompei / Sorrento
After breakfast departure to Pompei where you will visit with local guide the ancient roman town that in 79 A.C. was covered of lava by the eruption of the Vesuvio volcano. In 1748 started the excavations and nowadays we can see the rest of city that became the commercial centre of that area in a strategic position near the river Sarno. Time for a quick lunch and continue to Sorrento. Enjoy the panorama along the coast with the view of the rugged and inaccessible cliffs soar upwards between caves and enchanting bays. Accommodation at hotel and free time for the visit of Sorrento with Piazza Tasso, the Cathedral, the St. Francis cloister and its gardens of orange and lemon trees but also famous for the “ limoncello”, a liqueur made of lemon. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

5th day - Capri
After breakfast embarkation from Sorrento harbour to reach Capri Island. Full day visit with local guide of Capri, the only island of the Parthenopean Gulf which is not of volcanic origin and from where the Emperor Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire for the last ten years of his reign, from Villa Jovis, famous for its multicoloured marble floor. When in 1800 the German Koposch discovered the Grotta Azzurra, Capri became a destination of many intellectual foreign people. The main village is Capri with its famous Piazzetta, Marina Grande is the island’s most important harbour, and Anacapri is the second largest village of the island, from where you can reach the Blue Grotto , one of the most famous and beautiful limestone caves for the reflection of the sea colour as well as the submerged remains of Roman walls. Visit of the Blue Grotto, Axel Munthe’s Villa San Michele with panoramic view from its gardens and down to Capri with the Augustus Gardens , the Faraglioni and La Piazzetta. Time for shopping.
Back to Sorrento by ferry boat. Dinner at a local restaurant of the harbour with music . Overnight at hotel.

6th day - Amalfi Coast / Naples
After breakfast departure for the visit of the Amalfi Coast full of towns which stand in a panoramic position overlooking the Salerno Gulf. The most fascinating place on the Amalfi Coast is Positano, which according to the tradition was founded by inhabitants of the nearby Paestum. The centre of the town is enchanting with the small Flavio Gioia square, among the delightful white pastel-coloured houses and their typical cubic shape and greenery of luxuriant gardens, stands in the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta with its splendid majolica dome. Lunch with fresh fish menu. Continue by ferry boat to reach Amalfi famous for the Duomo di Sant’Andrea situated at the top of a steep flight of steps; the façade and the cupola are decorated with mosaics, a mixture of Saracen and Romanesque Style. Continue by ferry boat to Vietri famous for the artistic ceramics where you will meet your coach.
Time for shopping. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant with tarantella music. Back to Naples and overnight.

7th day - Naples
After breakfast departure for Napoli Capodichino Airport for departure.

1st day - Palermo
Arrival in Palermo and accommodation at hotel.
Full day tour with local guide for visiting the Cathedral and the tombs of the Norman Kings; the Fontana Pretoria, the completely restored fountain famous for the mythological naked statues; La Martorana, church built in 1143 with a mixture of Baroque and Greek styles; The Palazzo dei Normanni, and the Cappella Palatina, built in 1132 with golden mosaics representing the history of the Bible.
In the afternoon visit of Monreale with the Cathedral masterpiece of the Arab Norman Art with mosaics of the Old Testament and the Chiostro, a cloister which represents a mixture of the Islamic, Byzantine and Roman style. Wellcome dinner and overnight in hotel in Palermo.

2nd day - Segesta / Erice / Selinunte
After breakfast departure to Segesta. Visit with local guide of the ancient ruins of the capital founded from the Elimi, the refugees from Troy. Segesta was in conflict with Selinunte and destroyed several times. You will visit the Temple with 36 column, the Greek Theatre built on the top of the Monte Barbaro.
Continue to the fascinating Erice, built on the hill of Monte San Giuliano, the medieval village with stones houses. Panorama view of the Egadi Islands.
In the afternoon you will reach Selinunte founded in the VII century B.C. and destroyed from Cartagine in the 409 B.C. Visit with local guide of the archaeological Park with 8 temples dedicated at different divinity.
After the visit transfer to Agrigento. Accommodation at hotel, dinner and overnight.

3rd day - Agrigento / Piazza Armerina
After breakfast visit with local guide of the famous Valle dei Templi, founded in 581 B.C. which represents the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. The Ercules Temple, the Concordia Temple, The Giunone Temple, The Castore and Polluce Temple and the Archaeological Museum.
In the afternoon departore to Piazza Armerina for the visit of La Villa del Casale, one of the most fascinating archaeological sites of Sicily. The Villa is famous for the mosaics with hunting scenes and mythological episodes of the roman period. Accommodation in hotel at Piazza Armerina, dinner and overnight.

4th day - Siracusa e Catania
After breakfast departure to Siracusa. Visit with local guide of the ancient centre of the Isle of Ortigia, the Archaeological Park with the Latomie like the Orecchio di Dionisio (cave) and the Greek Theatre built in the V century B.C. where the Greek tragedies took place. Important is the Archaeological Museum too, where you can see many statues dated back between the prehistory and the V century B.C.
In the afternoon departure to Catania and accommodation in hotel.
Visit of the Cathedral of Catania and the square where you can admire the Baroque Style in Sicily.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.

5th day - Etna e Taormina
After breakfast departure for visiting the Europe’s highest active Etna Volcano; you will reach the Rifugio Sapienza bu bus and than by jeep & alpine guide you will arrive up to the 3.000 meters to see the new Crater.
In the afternoon visit of Taormina with local guide; the small Medieval village is famous for its narrow streets and the Greek Theatre. Visit of the Palazzo Corvaja, a Norman structure where the first Sicilian parliament took place in 1411. The centre with the cathedral is famous for the Piazzetta where the a Baroque fountain takes place.
Accommodation at hotel dinner and overnight in Taormina or surrounding .

6th day - Cefalù e Palermo
After breakfast departure to Cefalù a medieval centre where you can see the first Sicilian Norman Dome.
The Mandralisca Museum is full of masterpieces.
Forward to Palermo and accommodation in hotel. Free time at leisure.
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight .

7th day - Palermo
After breakfast transfer to Punta Raisi Airport for departure.

1st day - Catania / Siracusa
Arrival in Catania airport and transfer to Siracusa. Visit wil local guide of the ancient centre of the Isle of Ortigia, the Archaeological Park with the Latomie like the Orecchio di Dionisio (cave) and the Greek Theatre built in the V century B.C. where the Greek tragedies took place. Important is the Archaeological Museum too, where we will can see many statues and from the prehistory to the V century B.C.
Accommodation in hotel dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Ragusa / Modica / Noto / Siracusa
After breakfast departure for the visit with local guide of Ragusa split in 2 sides; the new Ragusa has been rebuilt after the earthquake in 1693, you can see the Cathedral of San Giovanni in a wide square; the Palazzo Bertini built at the end of 1700 and famous for the 3 mascarons which represent the 3 social classes ; the Santa Maria delle Scale with 4 gothic arcades. The Ilba is the old part of the city where you can see the Cathedral of San Giorgio with a monumental staircase; San Giuseppe Church in perfect Sicilian Baroque Style.
Continue to Modica built on the top of a rock between two rivers and rebuilt after the earthquake with calcareous stones. You will see San Giovanni Evangelist Church on the top of the city, The Palazzo Napolino and the Cathedral of San Giorgio with a baroque staircase of 254 steps; The San Pietro Church with many baroque details .
In the afternoon visit of Noto, the capital of the Baroque style in Sicily, where you can admire the Cathedral which dome has been partly destroyed in 1996; San Domenico Church famous for its portal in Sicilian Baroque style; the Nicolai Palace with the balcony .Back to Siracusa for dinner and overnight.

3rd day - Catania
After breakfast departure for Catania and accommodation in hotel.
Visit with local guide of the Cathedral and the square where you can see the tomb of the famous Musician Vincenzo Bellini born in Catania; the Palazzo Biscari, is the most fascinating palace of Catania and the Duomo square is famous for the elephant fountain which is the symbol of the city.
Accommodation in hotel dinner and overnight

4th day - Etna / Taormina
After breakfast departure for visiting the Europe’s highest active volcano up to the Rifugio Sapienza and by jeep and alpine guide up to the 3.000 meters to see the new Crater. In the afternoon visit with local guide of Taormina, the small Medieval village famous for its narrow streets and the Greek Theatre. Visit of the Palazzo Corvaja, a Norman structure where the first Sicilian parliament took place in 1411. The centre with the cathedral is famous for the Piazzetta where the a Baroque fountain takes place.
Accommodation in hotel dinner and overnight.

5th day - Milazzo / Vulcano / Milazzo / Taormina
After breakfast departure for Milazzo. You will reach Volcano Island by ferry-boat ; this island has been chosen from Omero as the God of Fire and for this reason all volcanoes has this name in the world. The Gran Cratere is still alive. Visit with archaeologic guide .
Back to Milazzo by ferry-boat and then back to Taormina. Dinner and overnight in hotel

6th day - Taormina / Catania
After breakfast departure for Catania airport.

1st day - Napoli
Arrival at Napoli Capodichino Airport and transfer to hotel.
Full day with local guide for the visit of the Archaeological Museum , Santa Chiara ,Piazza Plebiscito, Palazzo Reale, San Carlo Theatre and The Gallery Umberto I.
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant at Borgo Marinaro. Dinner and overnight.

2nd day - Monte Somma / Vesuvio / Pompei
After breakfast visit with local guide/archaeologist of Monte Somma /Vulcano complex; the Monte Somma was destroyed by the eruption dated 79 A.C. and created the new crater. The volcano dominates the Gulf of Naples. In 79 A.C. the eruption caused the destruction of Pompei and Ercolano. In 1944 the last eruption formed a plug which hide the volcano activity. Visit the most oldest “Osservatorio Vesuviano” founded in 1841 by Ferdinando II, and the Valle Dell’Inferno with a lunar environment. In the afternoon visit of Pompei Excavations, the roman city destroyed by the Vesuvio.
But at the same time preserved the existing environment and a way of life typical of the Roman society. The ashes and layer preserved intact people and items, food and domestic animals all remained steady
And hidden until the first half of 18th century when regular digs were organized. Back to Napoli for dinner and overnight.

3rd day - Campi Flegrei / Solfatara
After breakfast departure for the visit with local guide/ archaeologist of the Campi Flegrei area which is characterized from 19 crates distributed in an area of 64 square kilometres, some of them covered by water. In 1538 a big eruption created the Monte Nuovo. In 1983 -84 many other eruptions took place.
In the afternoon visit of the Volcano Solfatara , located near Pozzuoli ; you will walk in the crater still alive and you can see many smoke-holes and in the central area many water vapours and natural gases are currently. The whiteness of the ground is contrasting with the green of the Mediterranean bush. Close to the old Osservatorio Vulcanologico, it is possible to see the sulphur deposits and the heather and myrtle plants. Back to Naples for dinner and overnight .

4th day - Catania
After breakfast transfer to Naples Capodichino Airport and flight to Catania. Arrival and accommodation in hotel. Visit with local guide of the Cathedral of Catania and the square where you see the tomb of the famous Musician Vincenzo Bellini, borned in Catania; the Palazzo Biscari, the most fascinating palace of Catania and the Duomo square, famous for the elephant fountain which is the symbol of the city. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

5th day - Etna / Alcantara Cave
After breakfast full day visit with archaeologist for visiting the Europe’s highest active volcano up with 40 kms of diameter and 3.350 meters of height above the sea level. The origin dates back to 700 thousand years ago. From 693 B.C. the activity of the volcano never ended. The volcano is full of craters but the Valle del Bove is a big melting-pot.
First stop at Rifugio Sapienza at 1900 meters of altitude that you will reach by coach and from there
departure by jeep to reach and alpine guide to reach the new Crater at 3.000 meters altitude. In the afternoon visit of the Alcantara Cave not far from Taormina-Giardini Naxos. It is a natural monument of basalt rock created by the eruption of the Volcano Monte Moio around the year 2.400 B.C. The lava invaded the valley of Alcantara river. Due to a telluric settling a longitudinal crack opened in the lava assuming the appearance of a cave. Later the waters of the Alcantara river flowed under the fissure and formed the Alcantara Cave. Back to Catania for dinner and overnight.

6th day - Lipari / Vulcano
After breakfast departure for Milazzo, where you can catch the ferry-boat to Lipari, the biggest of the Eolian islands of volcanic origin, with the Monte Chierica at 603 metres of altitude. Visit the important Archaeological Museum with a volcanic section too. In the afternoon transfer to Vulcano Island by ferry-boat ; this island has been chosen from Omero as the God of Fire and for this reason all volcanoes has the name volcano all over the world. The Gran Crater ( Monte Lentia) at 380 meters altitude is still alive. Back by ferry-boat to Lipari dinner and overnight.

7th day - Lipari / Stromboli / Catania
After breakfast departure for the visit of the most restless volcano of the Eolian Islands: Stromboli. The last eruption was in 2003 and nowadays it is possible to visit the volcano only up to 400 meters altitude with an alpine guide. Lunch with local products of the island.
After the visit transfer by ferry- boat to Milazzo and back to Catania.
Accommodation in hotel dinner and overnight.

8th day - Catania
After breakfast transfer to Catania airport for departure.