The Secrets of Da Vinci (9 Day Tour)

Escorted Package Includes:
• 9 days / 7 nights accommodations (double rooms)
• 3 days / 2 nights, Milan
• 2 days / 2 nights, Florence
• 4 days / 3 nights, Rome
• All transfers (including to/from Italian airports)
• 11 meals: 8 buffet breakfasts, 2 dinners, and 1 lunch
• Transportation, gas, and tolls per itinerary in modern air-conditioned automobile, buses, and trains
• Services of English/Italian speaking tour escort throughout entire vacation
• Services of local guides
• Tickets and entrance fees as per itinerary

Special Features:
• Whisper technology enhanced touring
• Entrance and personal guided tour of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”, Milan
• Entrance and personal guided tour of Academia Museums, Florence
• Entrance and personal guided tour of Pantheon, Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria della Vittoria, & St. Agnes in Agony, Rome
• Entrance to Vatican Museum, St. Peter’s Basilica, & Sistine Chapel
• Visit the wonderful cities of Milan, Vinci, Florence, Rome, & Vatican City
• Wine & mineral water with all dinners and lunches
• Face-to-face, pre-travel, consultation with English/Italian speaking tour escort (upon request)

Escorted Package Excludes:
• Airfare
• Electives offered
• Phone calls, tips, laundry, hotel bar
• Lunches and dinners not specified in the proposed itinerary
• Services not specified in the proposed itinerary

Depart from the U.S.

Today, you begin your much anticipated journey from the U.S. to enchanting Italy – the land of the sun. As you depart, sit-back, relax, and enjoy your in-flight meal, entertainment, and rest for your much deserved and earned vacation.

Arrival at Milan’s Airport and transfer to hotel in downtown MILAN
Check-in, rest & relaxation, sight-seeing, free time
Dinner in MILAN & tour briefing (6:00 PM)
Lodging

You arrive in fabulous Italy after and long and arduous trip across the Atlantic. We’d prefer that you rest and charge your battery for the vacation that lies ahead; and have; therefore, dedicated the rest of the day to relaxing and getting acquainted with your host city – MILAN.

Breakfast (9:00 AM)
Personal guided tour of FLORENCE, Duomo, Academia museum, Santa Maria di Novella, etc. (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Rest of the day free
Lodging

Welcome to FLORENCE—the Capital of Italy’s Renaissance period! A professionally guided tour is slotted for the morning. Here, you’ll be able to marvel at world famous works of art like Michelangelo’s David, by visiting the Galleria dell’Accademia Museum. The afternoon calls for shopping and some personal time to be able to soak in all of Florence’s richness.

Breakfast (8:00 AM)
Transfer to downtown hotel in ROME (8:30 – 11:30 AM)
Check-in, rest & relaxation, sight-seeing, and free time (12:00 – 2:45 PM)
Guided tour of the PANTHEON, SANTA MARIA DEL POPOLO, SANTA MARIA DELLA VITTORIA, & SANTA AGNES IN AGONY (3:00 PM – 6:30 PM)
Free evening
Lodging

Today, you transfer to Italy’s eternal city - ROME!! And, why not begin your stay in this amazing city with a professionally guided tour that retraces Robert Langdon’s race through Rome from the best selling novel, ANGELS &
DEMONS. After an in depth look at the Pantheon, Santa Maria del Popolo, Santa Maria della Vittoria, & St. Agnes in Agony, you will have the liberty of enjoying a pleasant evening in Rome anyway you feel fit.

Breakfast
Free day to live “La Dolce Vita”
Farewell Dinner (7:00 PM)
Lodging

We’ve given you the option to enjoy the last full day in ROME as you deem fit. Many supplemental tours, excursions, and other alternatives, including a possible visit of Castle Gandolfo (the Pope’s summer residence), are offered throughout the day and are destined to generate memories of your stay that will certainly last a lifetime.

Breakfast
Transfer to Rome Airport

“All good things come to an end!” Today is no different as you are transported to the airport and say a sad “Arrivederci” to Italy. You will reflect upon your trip and remember every moment for the rest of your life. And, as you enjoy a warm reentry into the US, please consider taking a future vacation with us and recommending Etaly Vacations to all your friends.