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Italian Treasures 12 tour starting in June 15 - June 26, 2016

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G l OBUiiL Every journey tells a story ~ Island Vacation Overview This vacation does not just include highlight like Ro , and Venice, but also overnight stays in and Francis' . All major sites have been included, such as St. Peter's, the Sistine , and the in Rome, 's in Florence, St. Mark's Square and Basilica, and the Doges' with the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. f:i. pecia highlight is the excursion from Lucca to (departures 0330-1 026), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes a boat Tyrrhenian (weather permitting) and train ride. You'll also travel along the Sea picturesque Adriatic coastline to and admire the mosaics in the 6th-century Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe, and a stop in Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock, where you can taste local pastries at Gaffe Montanucci, a traditional pasticceria, and visit the cathedral. Return to Rome, where a farewell dinner with and entertainment awaits you at Tanagra restaurant. Rome

Your Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Rome, Italy Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, then leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner with wine at one of Rome's lively restaurants. (D)

Day2 Rome Enjoy Globus' unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to all highlights of religious and : the and SI STINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The , monumental ST. PETER'S SQUARE and BAS ILICA to admire Michelangelo's Pieta, the amazing COLOSSEUM, and the , where Roman legions marched in triumph. To make the most of your stay, join our optional walking tour to see the , , and other sites and squares of medieval Rome made famous in the movie Angels & Demons. (B)

Day 3 Rome-- Lucca Head north along the Tyrrhenian coastline through an area where many a town was founded at the very beginning of recorded history by the mysterious, highly civilized Etruscans. Stop in Pisa for lunch and take the traditional picture pushing back the amazing Leaning Tower, 180 feet high and no less than 12 feet out of the perpendicular. Then, continue to medieval Lucca, completely surrounded by the original, medieval wall. An optional dinner at a local agriturismo farm is available. (B)

Day 4 Lucca. Excursion To Cinque Terre Drive to on the Mediterranean coast and [LF] enjoy your excursion (including a BOAT RIDE, weather permitting. Tours 0330-1 026) to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: , , Cerniglia, , and Monterosso. Here, a light lunch consisting of the traditional focaccia di Recco and farinata, a regional snack, has been prepared for you at a local trattoria. Then, a TRAIN RIDE returns you to La Spezia. Back in Lucca, enjoy a walk through the quaint medieval town center. (B,L,D) Your Itinerary Continues

Day 5 Lucca-5iena--Fiorence A scenic day in . This morning, visit and walk through ancient narrow lanes to beautiful PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, theater of the biannual Palio, Siena's spectacular medieval-style horse race. Next is hilltop San Gimigna o, the most picturesque of Italy's perfectly preserved medieval towns. In the afternoon, drive along the Chianti Road leading north to Florence. Next is the highlight of the day: [LF] stop at splendid VERRAZZANO to hear about the fi ne of blending four types of grapes to obtain the famous Chianti. Enjoy a WINE TASTING and an early dinner with local specialties. (B,D)

Day 6 Florence During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit the ACADEMY OF FINE to see Michelangelo's celebrated David. Admire the magnificent marble cathedral, 's , the Baptistry's heavy bronze "Gate of Paradise," and -studded SQUARE. Time to explore this fascinating so beautifully filmed in movies like Room with a View and Tea with Mussolini, and to browse through the shops. Leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. To make the most of your stay, join our optional excursions to the magnificent Uffizi Gallery and a dinner outing to try out the culinary delights of a fine Tuscan restaurant. (B)

Day 7 Florence--Venice Island Stop in Verona, setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and . Take pictures of Juliet's and rub the shining breast on her statue for good luck. Next, admire the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved pink marble Roman amphitheater where used to fight. Built in the 1st century AD, it is now the magical venue for world-famous opera erformances. Arrive in Venice, a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Enter in style by PRIVATE BOAT. Tonight is your chance to join an optional gondola ride and to sample the city's fine restaurants. (B)

Day 8 Venice Island Enjoy morning sightseeing with your Local Guide. Visit ST. MARK'S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES' PALACE and the world-famous BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. An optional boat ride to the picturesque island of Burano is available. (B)

Day 9 Venice lsland-Ravenna-Assisi Follow the Adriatic coastline to Ravenna. Here, see the famous mosaics in the 6th-century BASILICA of T. APOLLINARIS IN CLASSE. Next is peaceful Assisi. During your walking tour with a Local Guide, visit ST. CLARE'S CHUR H and ST. FRANCIS' BASILICA, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, forgiveness, simplicit , and love for all God's creatures. Hear about monastic life and admire the priceless frescoes adorning the walls of the . (B,D)

Day 10 Assisi-Orvieto-Rome Following the Valley, reach Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. Here, you have a chance to [LF] taste local pastries at renowned Gaffe Montanucci, a historic pasticceria for more than 100 years. Time to browse through tempting shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo, and to visit the fabulous gothic CATHEDRAL with its San Brizio Chapel. In the afternoon, return to Rome. This evening, a special farewell dinner with wine and opera entertainment awaits you at Tanagra restaurant. (B,D)

Day 11 Rome Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

GLOBUS® Every journey tells a story· Vacation Highlights

ROME: Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sisti Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum

PISA: Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower

CINQUE TERRE: [LF] By boat and train, including a light lunch at a local trattoria in Monterosso

LUCCA: Orientation

SIENA: Walking tour including Piazza del Campo

SAN GIMIGNANO: Orientation

VERRAZZANO CASTLE: [LF] Wine tasting and light dinner

FLORENCE: Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo's David and Signoria Square

VERONA : Walking tour including Juliet's balcony and the Arena

VENICE ISLAND: Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Dages' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration

RAVENNA: Visit St. Apollinaris in Classe basilica

ASSISt : Guided walking tour, visit St. Clare's Church and St. Francis' Basilica

ORVI 0: [LF] Taste local pastries in historic Gaffe Montanucci; visit the cathedral HeaC:Isets throughout the tour

MEALS: Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch with wine; 5 three-course dinners with wine, including special welcome and farewell dinners in Rome and a special dinner in Verrazzano

For more informatin and reservations, please contact:

Mary Krueger Butterfly Travel 763-795-8800 [email protected]