TOUR TO ITALY
ROME - ORVIETO - ASSISI - SIENA - PISA - 5 TERRE
First Day
Arrival at the airport Roma Fiumicino. Meeting with the tour leader
Transfer to Rome and check in at the Hotel
Rome, the “Eternal City.” History, evolving over 2,500 years, will be made visible for us by the Roman ruins, 15th century churches, 17th century palaces and 20th century monuments.
Dinner in a nice restaurant.
After dinner time to explore the city centre on own. The remarkable power of water is at the Trevi Fountain, a stunningly exuberant celebration of its life-giving properties through the power of Baroque architecture, as well as a symbol of the city the world over. Water also plays a vital role in the scenario of Piazza Navona, where Gianlorenzo Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain dominates a space that still bears the traces of its ancient origins as a Roman circus. You will also wander through the warren of narrow streets that lead off the piazza, snapshots of a different age that have hardly changed over the centuries.
After dinner time to explore the city centre on own. The remarkable power of water is at the Trevi Fountain, a stunningly exuberant celebration of its life-giving properties through the power of Baroque architecture, as well as a symbol of the city the world over. Water also plays a vital role in the scenario of Piazza Navona, where Gianlorenzo Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain dominates a space that still bears the traces of its ancient origins as a Roman circus. You will also wander through the warren of narrow streets that lead off the piazza, snapshots of a different age that have hardly changed over the centuries.
Overnight in Rome.
Second Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, time at leisure
Begin your morning of sightseeing with a visit to one of the great art collections in the world, the Vatican Museums. Founded by Pope Julius II in the sixteenth century, they are full of historical and artistic treasures by some of the world's greatest artists. Inside is the collection of works of art accumulated over the centuries by the Popes: epoch-making masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Titian and Caravaggio. The Sixtine Chapel is decorated with frescoes by Michelangelo Buonarroti, covering the ceiling and the back wall (with the Last Judgment above the altar). End your morning tour in St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest temples for Christendom and one of the largest churches in the world.
Free time for lunch on own.
In the afternoon, we continue our day with a visit to the magnificent Basilica of St. John Lateran, the first Christian church to be consecrated, named the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, as it contains the Papal throne (Cathedra Romana) and, for this reason, ranks above all other churches in the Roman Catholic Church. End our day tour with a visit to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the four major Basilicas, built by Pope Sixtus III (AD 432-440) on the site of a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess Cybele. The current construction was finished at the end of the 16th century under the orders of Pope Liberius. View the relic of Jesus’ manger from Bethlehem and the high altar, which contains the remains of St Matthew the Evangelist. The mosaics above the entablature are among the most ancient Christian mosaics in Rome.
Return to the hotel and overnight.
Third Day
After early breakfast, enter the heart of Christendom for an Audience with our Holy Father.
Giving pilgrims and visitors the chance to see the Pope and receive the Papal Blessing from the successor of the Apostle Peter. Pope Francis will pray together with those pilgrims attending the Audience.Independent lunch. Some free time on own.
In the afternoon, excursion to the Castelli Romani:
The so-called “Castelli Romani” is a group of small villages located at a short distance south-east from the city of Rome. The area of the castles occupies a fertile volcanic area which has allowed since ancient times a flourishing agriculture. The former crater is occupied by two lakes, the Lake of Nemi and the Lake of Albano. Already in the ancient Roman era, the area was really appreciated by the aristocracy of Rome for its fresher climate during summer: later the Popes as well chose to move there for summer and stay in the residence in Castel Gandolfo, on the Lake Albano. Families which ruled in the castles include Orsini, Colonna, Chigi, Aldobrandini, Savelli, Annibaldi and Ruspoli.
Stop in Frascati and visit of the wine yards, wine tasting, cooking class and dinner at the Cantine di Santa Benedetta.
Return to Rome for overnight.
Forth Day
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Departure with the motor coach to Bolsena – about 2 hours drive.
Bolsena is the largest city among those present on the banks of the famous volcanic lake from which it takes its name. The town is located on the north bank of the basin, surrounded by the luxuriant nature that characterizes this area, called Tuscia. The city boasts a historical and architectural heritage of immense value, resulting from centuries of cultural contamination. The city is a renowned tourist destination chosen both for its beauty and for its proximity to the lake.Some free time for lunch on your own.
Continue to Orvieto – about ½ hour drive.
Orvieto is a city with significant cultural heritage, fascinating traditions and an exciting life-style. Located in the Umbria region – the Green Heart of Italy – it has captivated visitors for centuries with its lofty setting, medieval arches, breathtaking cathedral and a network of Etruscan cavesMeeting with the guide and visit to the Duomo:Despite the small size of the town, you find here a stunning gothic duomo that is one of the most beautiful churches in Italy, one you simply cannot miss for size and peculiarity of artworks inside and outside.
At the end of the visit departure to Assisi – about 2 hours drive.
Assisi, the city of St. Francis. It stretches out along the slopes of Monte Subasio, with its narrow lanes. Thanks to the Shrine of Saint Francis and the importance of the artists who worked on it, Assisi is a cultural and spiritual inspiration to the world.Upon arrival check in at the hotel.Dinner in a nice restaurant.
Overnight in Assisi.
Fifth Day
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
The local guide will show the Basilica of St. Francis complex, which is actually composed of two churches built one atop the other. With its medieval art masterpieces like the Basilica of San Francesco and frescoes by Giotto, Cimabue, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti, Assisi has become a fundamental reference point for the development of Italian and European art and architecture.The guided tour also includes the Basilica of St. Clare, one of the first follower of Saint Francis, where her remains and the miraculous Crucifix are kept.
Before leaving Assisi, visit tothe Papal Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli, built in 1569 and crowned by the magnificent dome designed by Alessi. It encloses the shrine of the “Porziuncula,” the Chapel of the Transit - the infirmary cell where St. Francis died on October 3, 1226, the Cappella delle Rose and the fifteenth-century cloister.
Departure to Siena – about 1 ½ hours drive. Check in at the hotel.Dinner in a nice restaurant.
Overnight in Siena.
Sixth Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meeting with the English-speaking guide and tour of the city:
Siena is one of the most popular and visited places in Tuscany, a place extremely rich in history and art and with strong local traditions tied to its 17 districts (called “contrade”) and to the famous Palio di Siena, the biggest annual event that takes place twice each summer in the city.The guided tour includes the beautiful Piazza del Campo, one of the landmarks of the city. Then the Duomo and Santa Maria alla Scala.
The rest of the day is at leisure for shopping and personal activities.
Dinner in a nice restaurant. Overnight in Siena.
Seventh Day
Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Departure to Pisa – about 2 ½ hours drive.
Pisa and its uniquely beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli, an UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, have always been a fundamental stop on any holiday in Tuscany.
Meeting with the English-speaking guide and visit to Piazza dei Miracoli, with its unique characteristics and many mysteries and splendours. Start from the Baptistery (with its startling acoustic) and head to the Camposanto Monumentale that overlooks the square, 130 meters long with 43 blind arches. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, founded in 1063, is the absolute masterpiece of Romanesque-Pisan architecture. Behind it, the famous Leaning Tower.
Departure to La Spezia – about 1 hour drive
Check in at the hotel.
Dinner in a nice restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Eighth Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day excursion to the Cinque Terre by boat.
Cinque Terre, the five towns, is a string of five old fishing villages perched high on the Italian Riviera in the region Liguria, which until recently were linked only by mule tracks and accessible only by rail or water. The best way to explore the five villages is to hike along this scenic coastline or visit them taking the train or the ferry boat from one village to the next.
Return to La Spezia by train.
Dinner in a nice restaurant.
Overnight in La Spezia.
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