Date |
Itinerary |
| Day 1 - Saturday - Depart |
Depart USA/Canada this evening. |
| Day 2: Sunday - Arrival—Rome (D) |
Arrive in Rome. The afternoon is free for you to relax from your overnight flight. This evening Hermes Tours hosts a welcome dinner so that we all can get better acquainted with each other. |
| Day 3 - Monday - Rome (B) |
This morning we set out to discover the Eternal City. We enjoy a guided tour of Rome including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Spanish Steps, Trevi fountain and so much more. |
| Day 4 - Tuesday - Rome (B) |
This morning we visit the smallest independent territory in the world. The Vatican. Our guide leads us on a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & the Sistine Chapel. The rest of your afternoon is free to relax in a café or perhaps do a little shopping! |
| Day 5 - Wednesday - Rome (B) |
Today is a free day for personal exploration. |
| Day 6 - Thursday - Florence (B) |
After breakfast we transfer to the train station for our high speed train direct to Florence. Upon our arrival we enjoy a walking tour of Florence, including Piazza Santa Croce, the beautiful Piazza desl Duomo as well as our visit to the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. |
| Day 7 - Friday - Florence (B) |
We enjoy a full day excursion to the Tuscan countryside. We stop at a local winery and sample some of their fares, then continue to medieval city of Siena, the ancient Tuscan capital. |
| Day 8 - Saturday - Florence (B, D) |
Today is a free day for personal exploration. Florence is home to many fantastic shops such as leather apparel, porcelain and linens. You may also wish to walk the streets and enjoy the fabulous architecture and many renowned museums. Your guide will have many suggestions today. This evening Hermes Tours hosts a farewell dinner so that we can say our fond farewells to new our travel friends. |
| Day 9 - Sunday - Depart or extend to Venice (B) |
Today marks the end of our tour. You are free to make your flight arrangements for any time today. Alternatively, you may wish to join us for our post tour extension to Venice. |
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EXTENSION TO VENICE |
| Day 9 - Sunday —Venice (B) |
After breakfast we transfer to the train station for our short ride to Venice. Upon our arrival we enjoy a guided tour of the city. We will marvel at St. Mark’s Basilica, meander the winding streets and get a chance to watch Venetian glass blowers fashion their delicate objects like they have been doing for centuries. The remainder of the day is free to enjoy as you wish. |
| Day 10 - Monday - Venice (B) |
Today is completely free to enjoy Venice at your own pace. Your guide will have a number of suggestions on how you may wish to spend your day including an optional class on how to row a gondola or how to make a Venetian mask. |
| Day 11 - Tuesday—Depart Home (B) |
Today marks the end of our tour. You are free to make your flight arrangements for any time today. |
