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ROME, FLORENCE & MILAN 9 Days/8 Nights Day 1: USA-Rome Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Rome. Day 2: Rome - Arrival Upon arrival in Rome make your own way to your hotel. Enjoy a free day in the "Eternal City." Day 3: Explore Rome Optional walking tour of Rome at an additional cost visiting the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza Navona, site of Bernini's fountains and the Pantheon. (B) Day 4: Rome at leisure Enjoy a free day in Rome or take an optional tour to the Naples, Pompeii and Capri. Consider a meal in Travestere this evening. (B) Day 5: Rome - Florence Board the train to Florence (ticket included). Upon arrival in Florence, make your way to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider visiting the Uffizi Gallery and its treasures. (B) Day 6: Explore Florence We recommend an optional walking city tour to discover Florence’s unique heritage and breathtaking beauty accompanied by an expert and fun tour guide. During this walk, you will see Piazza della Signoria with the town hall Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo, the Baptistery with its ‘Gates of Paradise’, Giotto’s independent bell tower, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Santa Trinita and Orsanmichele Church, and the Pontevecchio Bridge. (B) Day 7: Florence – Milan This morning join your train trip (ticket included) to Milan. Upon arrival check into your hotel and start exploring this fashion city. Do not miss out on visiting the impressive Milan Duomo. (B) Day 8: Explore Milan Spend the day doing your shopping at Milan’s fashionable shops or join a Hop On/Hop Off tour to discover this cosmopolitan city. (B) Day 9: Milan - Return After breakfast make your way to Malpensa airport to catch your return flight home. (B) .

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