Tour itinerary
Day 1 - 2 Florence Italy
Arrive any time today and check-in to our joining hotel. We meet our Topdeck Trip Leader in the evening for a welcome meeting. Florence, the Tuscan capital, is famous for its Renaissance art and architecture. Our walking tour with our local Italian guide, takes in the Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce Basilica, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. Visit a traditional Florentine gold and silver shop and see a leathercraft demonstration. There's plenty of free time to wander the markets or discover Michelangelo's David.
Days 2 Florence Italy
Florence, the Tuscan capital, is famous for its Renaissance art and architecture.This morning we set out on a fascinating walking tour with our local Italian guide, taking in the Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce Basilica, Duomo Cathedral and the Uffizi Gallery. Visit a traditional Florentine gold and silver shop and see a leathercraft demonstration, with plenty of free time to wander the markets or discover Michelangelo's David.
Day 3 - 4 Florence to Cinque Terre, Italy
First stop Lucca, a spectacular walled town. Here our local Italian guide shows us the 16th century city walls and the quirky Torre Guingi, a 44m high tower with 7 oak trees growing on top! This afternoon, we stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, en-route to La Spezia - gateway to stunning 'Cinque Terre'. This unspoilt group of 5 villages is perched on the spectacular Liguarian coastline of Italy. We have a full day here to make the most of the spectacular views of the unspoilt coastline. The uniqueness of this area, with its sheer rocky coastline, terraced hills and vineyards has led UNESCO to declare it a World Heritage site.
Day 5 - 6 Cinque Terre to Venice Italy
First we head for Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy with time to take a cruise on the pristine waters. Then a stop in Verona, famous for the Roman Forum and Juliet's Balcony and later Venice. Our walking tour passes the famous Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, Doges Palace and the Bridge of Sighs and our vaporetto ride on the Grand Canal is the perfect way to see the city.
Day 7 Venice to Rome, Italy
Today we travel south, stopping to visit the hilltop city of Orvieto, before arriving back in Rome for a farewell dinner.
Day 8 Rome, Italy
Our trip finishes this morning after breakfast.