Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 - Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight to Rome, Italy.

Day 2 - Rome
Arrive in Rome. After collecting your luggage and clearing customs meet your Travel Director, board your private motor coach and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Later enjoy an orientation walk through the city, and join your welcome dinner!

Day 3 - Rome
This morning a guided tour will introduce you to the sites of ancient Rome, you’ll see the Forum and Colosseum - one of the most impressive sights in Rome. The building was completed in 80 A.D. and at its peak held 87,000 spectators. This afternoon, step back in time, put on your own gladiator gear, and participate in Gladiator Games at Castrum Legionis.

Day 4 - Rome
A local guide will introduce you to the smallest state in the world, Vatican City, situated in Rome. This is the home of the Pope but also home to almost 1,000 other residents. You’ll visit Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica. Later, you’ll take an interactive cooking lesson on the art and tradition of tiramisu making. Tonight, see some of Rome’s most beautiful and iconic sites illuminated, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain.

Day 5 - Umbria
This morning drive north to the region of Umbria where you will take part in a team building experience - rafting on the River Nera, the largest tributary to the Tiber. Take in the incredible scenery, and swim in the crystal clear waters. After a day in nature, your dinner and overnight will be in the Umbria region.

Day 6 - Tuscany
This morning drive through the countryside to Tuscany. Take a guided walking tour with an expert local guide through Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. See the highlights of this beautiful city, such as Florence’s cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, Ghiberti’s famous Baptistry Doors, Santa Croce and the Piazza della Signoria. Later, travel out to the country side, check-in to your hotel, and enjoy a traditional Italian dinner.

Day 7 - Tuscany
This morning, visit an organic farm in the Tuscan countryside where you will learn about local agriculture, and help out on the farm. You’ll pick your own produce and learn to make a traditional Italian farm to table lunch (lunch is included). Later, explore the city of Lucca, which is known for it well-preserved Renaissance walls encircling its historic city center and its cobblestone streets, enjoy some free time to shop, and eat your share of gelato.

Day 8 - Venice / Mestre
This morning, travel to the beautiful city of Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic. Here you will enjoy a guided sightseeing which will include St. Mark’s Square where you can see the Basilica of St. Mark and the Doges Palace. You will also walk along canals and bridges such as the famous Rialto Bridge before taking a gondola ride through the city. In the afternoon, learn all about the art of Venetian glass-blowing in a demonstration by a local master.

Day 9 - Paris
Today, fly from Venice to Paris. Start your visit to Paris with an ascent of the Eiffel Tower to marvel at the views of the city. This evening, take a Seine River cruise to see the city illuminated at night!

Day 10 - Paris
Enjoy a guided tour of Paris with a local, expert guide, focusing on important Parisian sights such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Elysées and the Opera House. Later, take an impressionist art lesson by a local French artist and then visit the D’Orsay Museum, know for it’s impressionist art collection.

Day 11 - Paris
This morning visit the Palace of Versailles. Learn about life in the court of Louis XIV, Le Roi Soleil as you walk around the palace, and take a bike ride through the opulent gardens. Later, you’ll have some free time to explore the local markets, and have a picnic before returning to Paris. Tonight, enjoy a walk around Montmartre and see the spectacular Basilica of Sacré-Coeur.

Day 12 - Paris
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.