
Pilgrimage & Faith · Culture & History
Italy Pilgrimage & Cultural Tour
Christian Rome and the Vatican, Tuscany, the Cinque Terre by boat and Venice by gondola, with departure from the USA.
11 days / 9 nights Italy
RouteRome – Siena – Florence – Pisa – Cinque Terre – Verona – Venice
- The Vatican and St. Peter's
- St. Paul Outside the Walls and a Roman catacomb
- Michelangelo's David
- Cinque Terre by boat
- Venice gondola ride
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Departure from the USA
- Overnight flight to Italy
Day 2: Arrival in Rome
- Meet your Italian tour manager
- Private coach to your hotel for three nights
- Dinner at the hotel
Day 3: Ancient Christian Rome
- The Roman Forum and the Arch of Titus
- The Mamertine Prison (exterior), where St. Paul is believed to have been held
- The Colosseum
- The Abbey of the Three Fountains, site of St. Paul's martyrdom
- The Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, site of his tomb
- The Scala Santa (Holy Stairs)
- A Roman catacomb, time permitting
Day 4: The Vatican & Rome's historic center
- St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums
- Walking tour: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Santa Maria in Via Lata, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps
Day 5: Siena & Florence
- Through the Tuscan countryside
- Winery visit with a lunch of local products
- Guided tour of medieval Siena
- Continue to Florence
Day 6: Florence & Michelangelo's David
- Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo and the Baptistery
- The Accademia Gallery and Michelangelo's David
- Panoramic view over the Arno
- Free afternoon and the Ponte Vecchio
Day 7: Pisa & Cinque Terre
- Piazza dei Miracoli, the Duomo and the Leaning Tower
- Along the Ligurian coast to La Spezia for two nights
Day 8: Cinque Terre by boat
- Boat excursion along the coast
- Stops may include Vernazza, Monterosso and Portovenere
Day 9: Verona & Venice
- Guided walk in Verona, including Juliet's Balcony
- Dinner at a traditional winery in Soave
- Overnight in Mestre
Day 10: Charming Venice
- Private boat to the historic center
- St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs
- Gondola ride
- Farewell dinner in Venice
Day 11: Departure
- Transfer to Venice Airport
What’s included
- Italian tour manager and local guides as per the program
- Private coach throughout
- Most dinners at the hotels (beverages not included)
- Winery lunch near Siena and winery dinner in Soave
- Cinque Terre boat excursion
- Private boat in Venice and a gondola ride
- Farewell dinner in Venice
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