Day 1: Arrive Rome.: After making your way to the hotel in Rome, your day is free is explore this ancient city. Tonight you will meet your Contiki Tour Manager and fellow travellers for an introductory meeting and an included dinner. (D)
Day 2: Rome to Venice.: Today we head north over the Apennine mountains and into the Veneto region for our two night stop on the mainland close to Venice. En-route we pass magical hilltop villages, the rolling hills of Tuscany and the city of Bologna - home of Spaghetti Bolognese. (B,D)
Day 3: Venice: This morning we take a motor boat to the central islands of Venice. In your free time explore St. Marks Basilica, the Doges' Palace or the Guggenheim museum. Why not join us later on a Gondola ride through the canals of this amazing city? (B)
Day 4: Venice to Florence.: We travel to Tuscany and the Renaissance city of Florence which was home to Michelangelo, Raphael and Di Vinci. This afternoon you have a guided tour of some of the important landmarks including the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio. (B)
Day 5: Florence to Rome.: More free time this morning to explore Florence, before travelling south to Rome. On arrival in Rome a sightseeing tour before checking into our hotel. (B,D)
Day 6: Rome.: A free day to explore this historic city. Why not see the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum or even climb the Spanish Steps? Walk the Via del Corso and shop for Italian fashion or sit in a sidestreet café and sample a Gelato - the choice is yours! (B)
Day 7: End Rome.: Time to swap addresses and e-mail contacts as your tour finishes after breakfast. (B)
