Honeymoon Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday April 13 - Depart the USA

Depart the USA for Italy.

Day 2: Monday April 14 - Arrive in Venice

Leisure day to explore Venice.

Day 3: Tuesday April 15 - Tour Venice

Today begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Visit St. Mark's Square to begin a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs and visit the Doge's Palace, whose facade features a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta.

Day 4: Wednesday April 16 - Venice, Pisa & Florence

Travel through the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa. On arrival, view the famous Piazza del Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, the Baptistery, the Duomo, and the Monumental Cemetery. The four monuments of this extraordinary piazza make for a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. En route to Florence, visit a local Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting with local specialties.

Day 5: Thursday April 17 - Florence

The morning begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowned "Gates of Paradise" by Ghiberti. Continue to explore the open air art museum of Signoria Square ending at Ponte Vecchio, known as the "Old Bridge."

Day 6: Friday April 18 - Florence, Perugia, Assisi

Travel along the famous "Sun Route" motorway to the hilltown of Perugia. Following an orientation of this medieval center, continue to the city of Assisi, world-known for its 13th century Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto's frescoes.

Day 7: Saturday April 19 - Rome, Vatican

We visit the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where we will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and was created for the funeral monument of French cardinal Jean de Billheres.

Day 8: Sunday April 20 - Ancient Rome

A historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes us to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire.

Day 9: Monday April 21 - Rome, Pompeii

Pass by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum.

Day 10: Tuesday April 22 - Sorrento

Exploring Sorrenton.

Day 11: Wednesday April 23 - Sorrento

Exploring Sorrenton.

Day 12: Thursday April 24 - Return to the USA

Depart out of Naples for home.