Whatever your group’s interest and purpose in traveling, there’s an Italian itinerary to suit you: Spiritual pilgrimages. Culinary delights. Choral and instrumental performances. Architectural studies. Fine Arts explorations.
Rome: Classical antiquity exists side-by-side with the modern world in this most cosmopolitan of cities. Highlights include visits to the Colisseum and the Pantheon and a stop at Trevi Fountain. Visit the independent city-state of the Vatican, home of the Sistine Chapel.
Tuscany and Umbria: The Italian countryside is an Old Master’s painting come to life. Medieval hill cities dot the landscape, presided over by Gothic Cathedrals. Visit Pisa, Siena, Orvieto, or Assisi and immerse yourself in northern Italian culture and cuisine.
Florence: Dominated by the Duomo, the city offers public squares filled with extraordinary examples of public art from the Renaissance. Tour the rich collections of the Uffizi Gallery and visit Michelangelo’s “David” at the Accademia.
Venice: The distinctive Clock Tower of the Basilica of St. Mark rises above St. Mark’s Square. Listen to the serenading gondoliers as you cross the Bridge of Sighs. From mask making to glass and jewelry, the artisans of this city create masterpieces on a daily basis.
Sicily: From Rome, travel south along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast with a stop in Positano to enjoy the local ‘limoncello.’ Arrive in Palermo, the capital of Sicily, by ship, and enjoy the distinctive southern Italian cuisine and culture in cities and villages throughout the island.
These are just a sampling of the wonders of Italy. We will custom design a tour to meet your group’s interests and expectations.
