2017 - APT Europe Land Journeys

70 | SMALL GROUP DISCOVERIES THE TRUE HEART OF ITALY 12 DAYS – ROME TO VENICE 11 Nights Italy Day 1. Arrive Rome. Arrive into Rome by midday and be transferred to your hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a walking sightseeing tour of Rome's iconic sights, including the Colosseum and Piazza Navona. Tonight, be welcomed into the home of a local for a special Welcome Dinner. You will be introduced to some excellent Italian wines and local favourites such as bruschetta, chicken with peppers and other succulent dishes. There's no better way to conclude than with home-made desserts. Stay: Rome, Hotel D'Inghilterra. D Day 2. Rome, Assisi, Perugia. Travel to Perugia via Assisi, best known as the birthplace of St. Francis, where you will visit the basilica devoted to the saint. Arrive at your hotel, which is situated on a hilltop, within the historical centre of Perugia, offering an enchanting view of the Umbrian valley. Stay: Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace. BD Day 3. Perugia, Tuscany. Enjoy a morning tour of Perugia, including a visit to the Perugina Factory, which produces the iconic Italian delectable chocolate, Baci. This afternoon, head to the surroundings of Florence, where you will arrive at your hotel within a Renaissance YOUR INCLUDED SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES Delve into Italy's culinary delights as you enjoy a traditional cooking experience in a private home, where you'll learn how the locals make their world-renowned cuisine, before sampling the fruits of your labour over dinner Enjoy your own private market and an exclusive brunch at Florence's Central Market. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco as you meet the local artisans who have prepared some delicacies just for you, including mozzarella, mortadella served on local bread and cannoli country home in Tuscany. Continue to delve into Italy's culinary delights this evening, as you enjoy a traditional cooking experience in a private home. There is simply no rival in the world that compares to the authentic flavours of Italy, and tonight, learn how the locals make their world-renowned cuisine, before sampling the fruits of your labour over dinner. Two Night Stay: Villa Le Maschere. BD Day 4. Tuscany, Florence. Be guided by an exceptional historian as you enjoy a morning visit to Florence, including a visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michelangelo's Statue of David. Later, enjoy your own private market and an exclusive brunch at Florence's Central Market. Here, you'll meet the local artisans who have prepared some delicacies just for you. B Day 5. Tuscany, Modena, Varignana. Visit a farm to sample some of the local produce, then see a private collection of vintage cars, considered as the unofficial Maserati museum. In Modena, perhaps visit the Museo Enzo Ferarri and get up close to numerous Ferrari vehicles renowned for their design. Alternatively, opera lovers will delight ROME 1 1 1 VENICE 1 1 Assisi Florence Tuscany Modena Verona Stresa Lake Maggiore Lake Orta Milan Sirmione Varignana Piedmont Cinque Terre Perugia 2 2 ITALY 2 Coach No. of Nights Stay Included Experiences/ Freedom of Choice™ 1 KEY SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner ITINERARY OVERVIEW DAY DESTINATION 1 Rome 2 Rome, Assisi, Perugia 3 Tuscany 4 Tuscany, Florence 5 Modena, Varignana 6 Cinque Terre, Piedmont 7 Piedmont 8 Stresa 9 Stresa, Italian Lakes 10 Milan, Sirmione, Verona 11 Venice 12 Venice SMALL GROUP DISCOVERIES

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