Friday June 8, 2012

Tour departs from Houston

Saturday June 9, 2012

Tour arrives in Venice, Italy

Sunday June 10, 2012

A lake cruise is the perfect activity following your arrival in Italy.  Lake Garda offers a Mediterranean climate, lush tropical vegetation and splendid colorful scenery. 

Monday June 11, 2012

Venice city tour highlights world renowned monuments, magnificent frescoes and sculptures throughout the city.   Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, where glass has made for more than seven centuries.  A graceful and romantic glide in an authentic Venetian gondola is the perfect ending to a day in Venice.

Tuesday June 12, 2012

Well known as the setting for Romeo & Juliet, Verona is filled with romance, art and history.  Following a city tour, you’ll have time to explore the famous shops, boutiques, restaurants and pizzerias.

Wednesday June 13, 2012

We depart the Veneto region and drive to Tuscany, stopping for a city tour of Padova.  The city of Padova is picturesque, with a dense network of arcaded streets and many bridges.  It’s rich with historic architecture and culture.

Thursday June 14, 2012

Florence is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance and is ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  The Gallerie dell’Accademia contains numerous masterpieces, including the most famous sculpture in the world - Michelangelo’s David.

Friday June 15, 2012

Piazza dei Miracoli ("Square of Miracles"), at the heart Pisa, Italy is comprised of four historic edifices: the Duomo (cathedral), the Campanile (the leaning bell tower), the Baptistery and the Camposanto (cemetery).

Saturday June 16, 2012

Siena is a classic medieval hill town in Tuscany, famous for its large fan-shaped piazza.  Siena's cathedral is a stunning example of Italian Romanesque-Gothic architecture.  Following a short city tour and we’ll ramble through Tuscan countryside, filled with small villages, grape vines, and olive trees to the Chianti Classico wine region for a wine tasting.

Sunday June 17, 2012

Before leaving Tuscany, we’ll visit the Ligurian seaside resort of Viareggio.  Our next destination is the Lake Como area.

Monday June 18, 2012

You'll enjoy scenic panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio. Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times.  The lake is more than 1320 ft deep and is regarded as the most beautiful lake in Italy

Tuesday June 19, 2012

A guided walking tour of the historical center of Milan includes the impressive Milan Cathedral , Scala Square and the Santa Maria delle Grazie to see Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece "The Last Supper".

Wednesday June 20, 2012

A short boat ride on Lake Maggiore will take you to the lovely Isola Bella!  Following a tour of the Borromeo palace and gardens, you’ll have free time for shopping and perhaps a Lemon Granita.

Thursday June 21, 2012

Although you’ll won’t want to  leave Italy,  it’s always good to be back home again.   Tour departs from Milan back to Houston.