Italy Trip

Fri, Dec 18 · Arrival in Rome

Arrive in Rome, settle in, and enjoy an evening walk around the historic center.

Check-in in Rome

Afternoon

Arrive and settle into accommodation.

Sat, Dec 19 · Ancient Rome

Explore the ancient ruins of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Colosseum

09:30 – 12:00 (2 hours 30 minutes)

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Explore the iconic ancient amphitheater.

Sun, Dec 20 · Vatican City

Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

09:00 – 13:00 (4 hours)

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Admire world-class art collections and the historic basilica.

Mon, Dec 21 · Travel to Florence

Take a high-speed train from Rome to Florence and explore the city center.

Tue, Dec 22 · Art and Architecture of Florence

Visit the Uffizi Gallery and view the Florence Cathedral.

Uffizi Gallery

10:00 – 13:00 (3 hours)

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View masterpieces of Renaissance art.

Wed, Dec 23 · Tuscan Exploration

Enjoy a day trip to a nearby Tuscan town like Pisa or Siena.

Day trip to Pisa

Morning

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See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral square.

Thu, Dec 24 · Travel to Venice

Journey north to the magical floating city of Venice.

Fri, Dec 25 · Christmas in Venice

Celebrate Christmas Day strolling through St. Mark's Square and along the canals.

St. Mark's Basilica

10:00 – 11:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)

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Experience the stunning mosaics of St. Mark's Basilica.

Sat, Dec 26 · Venetian Canals and Islands

Explore the canals or take a vaporetto to Murano and Burano.

Visit Burano and Murano

All day

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Discover traditional glassblowing in Murano and colorful houses in Burano.

Sun, Dec 27 · Departure from Venice

Final morning in Venice before departure.

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