Blissful Italy 2024

April 4th (Rome)

Group Dinner

April 5th (Rome)

Walking Tour of Rome

• Colosseum outside
• Palatine Hill: the foundation of Rome
• Roman Forum
• Passage to the Imperial Forums undergrounds
• Trajan Colum: Roman Empire’s greatest expansion

April 6th (Rome)

Day Trip to Ancient Etruscan Sites

TARQUINIA - Explore ancient painted tombs of Monterozzi Etruscan Necropolis

Tarquinia was the most significant of the 12 city-states of the ancient Etruscan Empire. Today, Tarquinia is a beautiful Medieval walled city and world-famous for the unique in the world painted tombs inside the Monterozzi Necropolis that is also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Of the more than 6,000 underground tombs discovered in this area, 150 of them were beautifully adorned with vibrant frescoes.

April 7th (Florence)

Morning Train to Florence

Free day to explore the beautiful city of Florence and its museums.

(Uffizi Museum)

Florence was the center of trade and finance in medieval Europe, and the amount of history and culture here is enough for any enthusiast—according to UNESCO, nearly one-third of the world’s art treasure resides in Florence. The city has been home over the centuries to people like Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Dante Alighieri, Florence Nightingale, Amerigo Vespuci (the explorer), and many more.  It’s the birthplace of the Italian language, led the way for Europe in things like paved streets, and was the cradle of the Renaissance.

April 8th (Florence)

Wine Tasting in Tuscany

April 9th (Varenna)

Morning train to Varenna

Explore Varenna

Varenna is a picturesque and traditional village, located on the eastern shore of Lake Como, Italy. It is an essential stop for anyone wishing to visit one of the most typical and peaceful towns of the lake. This small village, where you can still breathe in the traditions of yesteryear (above all, fishing), is home to elegant villas with botanical gardens (such as Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi) and beautiful walks between history and nature (Castle of Vezio and Sentiero del Viandante)

Optional day trip to Pisa/Venice & evening train to Varenna

April 10th (Varenna)

Explore Varenna and Lake Como

Enjoy the beauty of Lake Como through a guided hiking & picnic.

April 11th (Varenna)

Day Trip to Bellagio

Tour the famous Villa Monastero, Villa Carlotta, and Villa Melzi d’Eril

Travel across Lake Como using the ferry, a convenient service that connects the three towns where these villas are located. In Bellagio, discover the spectacular gardens of the neo-classical Villa Melzi D'Eril. Admire sculptures, a Moorish temple, and more. In Varenna, visit Villa Monastero. Discover eight centuries of history in the well-kept House Museum before taking a stroll through the lakefront botanical gardens. Last but not least, in Tremezzo, take in the beautiful seventeenth-century Villa Carlotta. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists and the lush private apartments and furniture of Princess Charlotte of Sachsen-Meiningen. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of color in the botanical gardens.

Group Dinner

April 12th (Rome)

Morning train to Rome

Final Day in Rome/last minute shopping or excursions

Group Dinner

(Lodging provided near Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, Transportation is available for evening flights)

April 13th

Morning Transportation to Airport

$3500 Includes transportation, lodging, and 5 meals while in Italy. Flights from U.S. to Italy not included.