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Depart at 7:15 AM by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and enjoy a lunch in Assisi. Continue to Siena, UNESCO-listed and famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race. Later, travel through Tuscany’s countryside to reach Florence. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay.

Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa, with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Dinner is at lei- sure. Overnight stay in Florence.

Depart for Bologna and enjoy a walking tour through its arcaded streets, visiting Piazza Maggiore, the Basilica of San Petronio, and historic landmarks. Delight in a light local lunch, savoring regional specialties. Continue to Venice for hotel check-in and overnight.

Begin your day in Piazza San Marco. Visit the Doge’s Palace and stroll by the Bridge of Sighs. End the tour with a Venetian aperitif and cicchetti. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your leisure ex- ploring the canals. Overnight stay in Venice.

Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome, where the tour concludes.

Enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access. Discover the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. Tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Free time in the afternoon. Optional tours available. Overnight in Rome.

Spend the day at leisure in Rome or join an optional tour. Visit iconic landmarks, explore neighborhoods, or relax with a coffee in a Roman piazza. Overnight stay in Rome.

Depart early for Sorrento via Lazio and Campania. Enjoy stun- ning views of the Amalfi Coast. Arrive in Sorrento and check in. Afternoon at leisure or join an optional tour. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.

Take a full-day excursion to Capri. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotto by rowboat. Spend time exploring the island and shopping. Return to Sorrento for dinner and overnight.

Depart for Pompeii and enjoy a guided tour of the archaeological site with skip-the-line access and headsets. After the visit, trans- fer to Naples port and board the overnight ferry to Palermo. No meals provided on board.

Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. Rest or explore on your own. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Palermo.

Morning visit to Monreale Cathedral, a UNESCO site famous for its mosaics and architecture. Return to Palermo for a city walking tour, including Palermo Cathedral and historic Old Town sites. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Travel to Erice, a well-preserved medieval village with ancient charm. Continue to Marsala for a light lunch and wine tasting in a traditional winery. After this flavorful experience, head to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site, and explore ruins like the Temple of Concord, Hercules, and Jupiter. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento.

Drive to Ragusa and visit the charming Ibla district. Discover Baroque treasures including the Cathedral of San Giorgio and Cosentini Palace. Check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Ragusa.

Visit Noto, known for its baroque architecture and restored Cathedral. Continue to Syracuse and explore Ortygia Island with its churches and palaces. Arrive in Taormina and check-in to your central hotel in Taormina. Dinner and overnight stay.

Set off to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Weather permitting, ascend to 1,800 meters. Return to Taormina for an afternoon at leisure. Explore the town or relax with coastal views. Overnight stay.

Enjoy your final breakfast. Check out and end of services.