12D Italy Romance

HIGHLIGHTS

8 Cities

Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Pisa, Florence, Venice, Verona, Milan

Includes:

Return economy class airfare with airport taxes & fuel charges

Accommodation, meals & transfers as per the itinerary

Licensed tour guide & driver

Sightseeing & admission fees as per itinerary

Complimentary basic travel insurance plan for Singapore citizens / residents / employment pass holders

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - ROME

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and set off for Rome, Italy, where you are a step closer to “La Dolce Vita”. Upon arrival, enjoy a rejuvenating rest at your hotel.

DAY 2: ROME

Highlights:

Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Via Condotti

Begin your morning by visiting Colosseum in its resplendent glory where ancient gladiators once battled each other for the public’s entertainment. If you close your eyes and concentrate hard, you might hear the roaring crowd rooting for their favourite gladiator. In the afternoon, make a wish at the baroque Trevi Fountain before visiting Spanish Steps, the widest staircase in Europe. Movie buffs take heed, for you might find this attraction familiar as it was made rather famous by the film “Roman Holiday”, starring Audrey Hepburn. Thereafter, shop along Via Condotti, one of Rome’s most elegant shopping streets and an epicentre for your haute couture fix.

DAY 3: ROME - ASSISI

Highlights:

St Francis Basilica, Piazza del Comune

Today, revel in a scenic drive to the famed walled city of Assisi, an idyllic, well-preserved medieval town with an air of mystical serenity and Italy’s 2nd-most popular pilgrimage destination after the Vatican. Visit St Francis Basilica, which holds the crypt of St Francis, covered with fascinating frescoes by Giotto that depicts the life of the said beloved saint. After the visit, stroll down the narrow but picturesque streets of Piazza del Comune, the old town centre which houses many spellbinding ancient religious structures such as Basilica of Our Lady of Humility.

DAY 4: ASSISI - PERUGIA - PISA

Highlights:

Palazzo dei Priori, Rocca Paolina, Piazza IV Novembre, Roman Aqueduct, Leaning Tower of Pisa

This morning, enjoy the highlights of Perugia with a guided walking tour through this medieval town center. Stroll and admire top sights like Palazzo dei Priori, Rocca Paolina, Piazza IV Novembre, and the Roman aqueduct while learning about the city’s history and architecture. Stop to take in the magnificent view from this hilltop town over the surrounding Umbrian countryside. Next, travel to Pisa to witness the world-renowned Leaning Tower at Campo dei Miracoli, also known as Field of Miracles. There is no better place to go trigger-happy with your camera or your smartphone than here. Create your picture-perfect moments with the world-renowned attraction.

DAY 5: PISA - CINQUE TERRE - PISA

Highlights:

Cinque Terre

This morning, make your way to the charming and beautifully preserved port town of La Spezia. Continue our visit to the beautiful idyllic coastal towns in Cinque Terre, located on the Italian Rivera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a postcard-perfect vision of five pastel-hued villages, perched precariously on a short stretch of cliffs. Stroll along old footpaths and explore the olive groves, vineyards and orchards that link together the delightful villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.

DAY 6: PISA - FLORENCE

Highlights:

Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, Gates of Paradise, Baptistery of St John, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio

Today, head to fabulous Florence. See the city's main sights like the Duomo of Florence, known as Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with its pink, white and green marble façade, along with Brunelleschi’s famous dome dominating the skyline of Florence. Witness the Gates of Paradise and Baptistery of St John here too. Proceed on to Piazza della Signoria, the political hub of Florence, and the famous bridge, Ponte Vecchio, one of the city’s iconic landmarks. To end the night on a high note, enjoy a delish and lovely 5-course Tuscan dinner with Florentine steak and wine.

DAY 7: FLORENCE - VENICE

Highlights:

The Mall

Today, get ready for a shopping spree at The Mall, the most famous outlet centre in Tuscany. The outlet specializes in famous fashion designer shops, among the international brands are Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo. Armani, Valentino, Tod’s and many more. Then, journey along the Italian Alps to Venice

DAY 8: VENICE

Highlights:

Burano Island, St Mark’s Square, St Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St Mark’s Campanile, Venetian Glass Factory

Today’s highlight is a visit to Burano Island, the 10 most colourful places in the world. You will be intrigued by the many colours and colorful houses that are reflected into the green waters of channels, by the leaning bell tower, by the tranquility and the calmness with which the elderly ladies embroider original Burano lace by their tombolo (or lace pillow). You are free to explore this amazing place at your leisure. This afternoon, take a motor launch to St Mark’s Square which apparently awed Napoleon so much that he claimed that it was designed for the sky to serve as its canopy. See famed monuments such as St Mark’s Basilica, which features the craved likenesses of the Roman Empire’s 4 rulers, Doge’s Palace, one of the main landmarks of the city, Bridge of Sighs, so named because it was the last glimpse of freedom that convicts had before they were imprisoned, and St Mark’s Campanile, a replica of the original watchtower that collapsed in 1902. Visit a Venetian glass factory and be fascinated by a master glassblower’s demonstration. If time and weather permit, do not miss an unforgettable gondola ride at your own expense.

DAY 9: VENICE - VERONA - MILAN

Highlights:

Juliet’s Balcony, Roman Arena

Continue our journey to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Verona, the city where Romeo and Juliet are said to have lived and fallen in love. See Juliet’s balcony and the 2,000-year-old well-preserved Roman Arena. Then, make your way to magnetic Milan, where the likes of revered designer houses like Giorgio Armani, Gucci and Fendi showcase their fashion collections.

DAY 10: MILAN

Highlights:

Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Today, visit the Duomo and the glass and steel Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first building in Italy to be lit by electricity. In the afternoon, explore the city at your own leisure and spend time people-watching as Milanese men and women alike seemingly dress like they were born for the magazines. A total sight for sore eyes. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure to explore this fashion city.

DAY 11: MILAN - SINGAPORE

If time permits, of course there is always last-minute shopping before bidding “Ciao” to Milan as you transfer to the airport for your flight home.