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Eternal Italy 

$3295

ROME - VATICAN CITY - FLORENCE - VENICE 

May 11 - 20, 2025 (10 Days)

**dates subject to change depending on availability
 
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Cost: $3295 total (based on double occupancy)

Includes: all international & domestic flights, 2 full-time travel directors, all accommodations, airport transfers, some meals, all listed admissions, walking tours, and all taxes & fees. Other expenses not included are: Travel insurance, checked luggage, most meals, and optional excursions.

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ITINERARY

DAY ONE>

Fly to Italy

Meet at the Grand Rapids, MI airport to take your flight to the eternal city of Rome.

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Your flight will include all meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment.

View outside Italy-bound flight

DAY TWO>

Rome, Italy

Arrive at Rome's Fiumicino International Airport.  After clearing customs and retrieving baggage, transfer to your hotel to check-in

 

Later, join your local tour guide as they take you on a guided walking tour of the city, where you will see famous sites such as:

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  • Spanish Square and Spanish Steps

  • Immaculate Conception Column

  • The House of Gian Lorenzo Bernini

  • Saint Andrew Church

  • Bernini’s Angels

  • The famous “Galleria”

  • Column of Marcus Aurelius

  • Prime Minister House

  • Temple of Hadrian

  • Pantheon

  • The Tomb of the Kings

  • Tomb of Raphael

  • Saint Ignatius Church

  • Andrea Pozzo’s Tromp l’oeil

  • Trevi Fountain

 

After the walking tour, enjoy a leisurely lunch (on your own) near Republic Square

 

Visit Santa Maria Sopra Minerva & the Baths of Diocletian

 

Free Time

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

            

  •  Leonardo da Vinci Museum

 

The museum’s collection features more than 60 inventions modeled after Leonardo’s machines. There are more than 120 pieces on display throughout the museum, including artistic studies of famous pieces like “The Last Supper” and “Vitruvian Man.”

             

  • Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum

 

Don’t be fooled by the name—Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo was built as a tomb, not a castle. Commissioned by emperor Hadrian in AD 139, this imposing cylindrical mausoleum held the ashes of Hadrian and subsequent Roman emperors until becoming a fortress in AD 401. In the 14th century, a fortified corridor between the castle and St. Peter’s Basilica was built, and it became a papal residence. Today, it’s home to the Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum and its collection of art, archaeological finds, and weaponry.

Trevi Fountain
Inside of the Pantheon
Spanish Steps

DAY THREE>

Rome, Italy

After breakfast, head to the Coliseum, which has been a symbol of ancient Rome since it was completed in 80 AD.  Tour the outside and inside.

 

Later, enjoy a visit to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, which holds some of Rome’s best ancient ruins.  Here you will be able to see what life was really like 2000 years ago.  Get a chance to see the Mamertine Prison

 

After lunch, head to the Basilica of St. Peter in Chains and later climb up the Victor Emmanuel Monument or “Wedding Cake” as it is often referred to.

 

Free time afterwards.

 

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

 

  • Roman Catacombs Tour

 

Uncover the mysteries of the unknown Catacombs of San Callisto, also referred to as the Cemetery of Callixtus. This walking tour of Rome takes you around the intriguing grounds containing the tombs of several different popes from the 2nd to 4th centuries.

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  • Roman Pasta Making with a Local Chef

 

Learn to make pasta by hand with a professional chef-instructor for a truly memorable experience in Rome. Your 3.5-hour cooking class takes place in an airy loft apartment and covers the basics of different styles of pasta. Nibble on light appetizers and a glass of prosecco as you begin to prepare the pasta meal. When you have finished, enjoy your dinner at a table on the rooftop terrace with great views. You can also ask your instructor about Italian cuisine and tips for your time in Rome.
 

The Coliseum
Roman Forum
Catacombs of San Callisto

DAY FOUR>

Vatican City

After breakfast, head over to Vatican City, which is the world’s smallest  country located inside of the city of Rome.

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Enjoy a visit to the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture: St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world!

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After some gelato and pizza at St. Peter’s Square, enjoy a visit to the famous Vatican Museum, home of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

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Afterwards, have some free time to explore on your own

 

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

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  • Hop on Hop off Bus Tour

 

Enjoy total access to all of Rome’s attractions with the 24-hour hop on hop off bus pass. You can get on and off as many times as you please and also enjoy commentary of all of the places you pass by

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  • Private Roman Food Tour

 

Sample the unique flavors of the Eternal City with this private 3-hour food tour of Rome. Join a local guide for a delicious tour of Rome with 10 stops to taste 10 different dishes.

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St. Peter's Square
Sistine Chapel

DAY FIVE>

Transfer to Florence 

Today, we will transfer to Termini Train Station for our high-speed bullet train on the Frecciarossa to Florence!

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After arriving in Florence, we will walk just a few minutes to our centrally-located hotel. After settling in, enjoy a stroll through central Florence and enjoy beautiful sights such as the Ponte Vecchio and Old Palace.

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Later, stop by Vivoli for the world’s best gelato and admire the stunning Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, or “Duomo” as it is referred to.

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City Skyline of Florence 
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Iconic Ponte Vecchio Bridge
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Florence Gelato
Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral - (Duomo Cathedral) 
Vivoli Gelato in Florence

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Florence, Italy

After breakfast, join your local guide on another walking tour, this time covering a different part of the city.  Visit famous sites such as:

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  • Santa Trinita Bridge

  • Passera Square

  • Pitti Palace

  • Vasarian Corridor

  • Ponte Vecchio,

  • Piazza della Signoria

  • Old Palace

  • Galileo Museum

 

After your tour, enjoy free time in Florence

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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:

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  • Gems of Tuscany Full-Day 

See all that Tuscany has to offer on this day trip to Pisa, Siena, and San Gimignano, led by an expert guide. Explore the main square and Gothic cathedral in Siena, followed by a traditional 3- course lunch with wine. Afterwards, enjoy free time to stroll the medieval streets of San Gimignano independently, as well as the city of Pisa, famous for its Leaning Tower.

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  • Taste of Chianti: Tuscan Cheese & Wine Tour

           

Get a true taste of Italy's famous Chianti region on this full-day wine and food tour departing from Florence. Led by a guide, travel through the Tuscan hills by a 4x4 off-road vehicle, stopping to visit a wine estate and historic villa, and a cellar specializing in bottles of Chianti Classico. Sample the finest specialties at each stop, and save room for a 3-course meal in the Chianti countryside before making the return trip to Florence.

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Pitti Palace Gallery
A couple enjoying the Florence Vespa Tour
Florence's Central Market
Piazza Della Signora

DAY SEVEN>

Transfer to Venice, Italy

This morning, transfer back to the train station for another high-speed train—this time to Venice!

 

After arriving in Venice, you will transfer to your centrally-located hotel located right at the Grand Canal. Enjoy walking through this beautiful area of multiple smaller canals. 

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Grand Canal in Venice
Iconic Gondola Ride in Venice

DAY EIGHT>

Venice, Italy 

Today, enjoy a walking tour of historic Venice!

 Imagine the beauty of the sunset on the charming Doge’s Palace façade. The soft, relaxing colors of the evening and the little lights of boats and street lamps reflecting on the water will prepare the scene and create the perfect atmosphere for an inspiring tour. You will learn about the fascinating history of the square’s main buildings as well as many other interesting curiosities and anecdotes.

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OPTIONAL EXCURSION

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  • Murano Glass Experience 

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Hop on a ferry to the island of Murano for a glass-blowing demonstration at the world-famous Murano glass factory! After enjoy shopping in their premier showroom for one-of-a-kind souvenirs. 

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  • Doges Palace and Gondola Ride

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The Doge’s Palace is an iconic landmark in Venice.  Meet your local guide and learn about this gilded building’s historic and cultural significance. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing 30 minute gondola ride through the canal. 

 

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Doge's Palace and San Marco's Cathedral
Doge's Palace and San Marco's Basilica
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Murano Glass Experience
Iconic Gondola Ride in Venice
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Doges Palace 

DAY NINE>

Venice, Italy

Today is a completely free day in Venice to shop for souvenirs, explore the maze of canals, and visit amazing galleries throughout the city at your own pace. 

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Venice City Street

DAY TEN>

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