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Arrive in Venice airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight.

Today begins with a sightseeing tour of Venice. Start your walking tour in St. Marks Square, visit St. Marks Basilica and the Doges Palace, and view the Bell Tower and Bridge of Sighs. also visit a glass blowing factory where you will see the demonstration of a traditional Venetian glass blowing. Balance of the day is at leisure. Enjoy Venice at your own space, shop or join an optional gondola ride.

Drive to Ferrara, a renaissance gem in the Emilia-Romagna region standing on the banks of the Po River. Orientation tour with your Tour Director. Continue to Posa to view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and Duomo. End your day in Florence with dinner in your hotel.

Todays morning city tour begins at the majestic Piazza del Ruomo to see the Cathedral crowned by Brunelleschis Dome, the Giottos Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with Ghibertis bronze "Gate of Paradise". Then, visit the Academy of Fine Arts, where Michelangelos Davis is displayed. Tour ends at the Piazzale Michelangelo with the most spectacular view over Florence. Remainder of the day is at leisure to independently savor the renaissance splendor of the Tuscan capital.

Traveling towards Rome through the stunning panorama of Tuscany, and afterwards, travel through Umbria to Assisi for a walking tour of the main square and a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Continue to Rome for dinner and overnight.

A full day sightseeing tour shows you all the highlights of the Eternal city. Visit the Vatican Museum with Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Vasilica. Then continue on to visit the Colosseum, ancient Palatine Hill overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Imperial Palace, and the Roman Forum. Overnight.

Today you have a full day free in spectacular Rome. Your tour director will have suggestions on how to spend your time. You might want to visit some of the wonderful shops, galleries and museums, or relax in a sidewalk cafe - there are plenty things to do and see, depending on your interests. Tonight, a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers will provide a perfect way to celebrate your glimpse of Italy.

Depart Rome and travel towards Sorrento. En route, stip to visit Pompeii, the Roman city destroyed by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Dinner and overnight in your Sorrento hotel.

Glide across the bay to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Visit the magnificent Gardens of Caesar Augustus and view the famed Faraglioni Rocks. Wander through the winding streets past the chic boutiques before returning to Sorrento.

Enjoy full day at leisure to explore Sorrento independently.

Morning transfer to Naples airport. Your homebound flight arrives the same day.