Your tour of Oberammergau, Rome, Florence & Venice will lead you through three of Italy’s greatest cities. Experience the majesty and romance of Venice, get swept away in the history and art of Florence, the Renaissance city, and then travel to ancient Rome, where you’ll be engrossed in the culture, tradition and allure of this Eternal City. Finally, end your journey in the German village of Oberammergau, where you'll witness one of the most powerful and moving Passion Plays ever performed on stage.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Rome

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to Rome aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Rome

Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport after you clear customs and then escorts you to your hotel. If you have taken our pre-tour extension to Rome, join the rest of your tour today. The rest of the day is free to begin your explorations of Rome. At tonight’s included dinner, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Rome

Follow in the footsteps of Caesar during your guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Highlights include the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. In the afternoon, opt to join an optional excursion to explore the Basilicas of Rome, renowned for their religious importance.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: the Colosseum 

$49 USD

Basilicas of Rome Embark on a guided sightseeing excursion of Rome’s great patriarchal basilicas.

Day 4 - Rome

Spend a free day in Rome however you choose. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn—from relics of Caesar’s reign to treasures of the Renaissance. Stroll across the Spanish Steps. See Bernini’s captivating Fountain of the Four Rivers and stop at the legendary Trevi Fountain, into which centuries of visitors have tossed coins to ensure their eventual return to Rome.
You might also wish to join a morning optional excursion to Vatican City, featuring visits to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon, you can take an optional tour of the Basilicas of Rome, noted for their religious importance. This evening, opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live opera music.
Included meals: breakfast

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

$85 USD

Vatican City This tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Treasures loom at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel, painted with Michelangelo’s captivating frescoes depicting the history of humankind from Creation to The Last Judgment. Please note: This excursion requires advance reservations and must be booked prior to your final payment deadline.

Day 5 - Florence

As you journey to Florence, stop at the ancient Etruscan stronghold of Orvieto. Situated on a pedestal of volcanic rock, the lovely town of Orvieto boasts one of the finest Romanesque cathedrals in the country. Travel to this impressive Gothic city by funicular and take in views of the surrounding Volscian Mountains. Continue on to the timeless city of Florence, birthplace of the Italian language, the Renaissance and opera. Guided sightseeing of Florence introduces you to the city’s medieval and Renaissance splendor. Marvel at Brunelleschi’s masterpiece—Florence’s massive pink, white and green Duomo, next to Giotto’s Campanile. Then discover the church of Santa Croce, where the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo as well as the Dante Memorial are displayed. You’ll also see the Palazzo Vecchio, Piazzo San Lorenzo and the Pitti Palace, home of the Medici rivals, and housing work by Raphael and Veronese. Dinner is included tonight.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Funicular ride, Santa Croce

Day 6 - Florence

During free time in Florence, choose to admire the world’s finest collection of Renaissance art at the Uffizi Gallery. Stroll along the romantic Arno River or visit the Accademia Galleria to view Michelangelo’s early masterpiece, the statue of David, sculpted when the artist was 26 years old. (Please see the “Museums in Florence” section of the Pre-Departure Information page for information about how to make reservations for museum visits.) You could also join an optional excursion to San Gimignano and Siena in the Tuscan countryside. You’ll begin in Siena with a guided sightseeing tour of Siena’s glorious scenery and landmarks, including the cathedral and the famed Campo. Next, journey to San Gimignano, where you might choose to visit the Palazzo del Popolo or the Citadel.?On your way back to Florence, enjoy a tasting of some of the region’s finest wines. Tonight, opt to travel to the hilltop village of Fiesole for a drive through town and dinner at a local restaurant.
Included meals: breakfast

$105 USD

Siena & San Gimignano In Siena, a local guide shows you the city’s marble cathedral and stunningly adorned baptistery, as well as the famous Campo. Next, journey through the countryside to the town of San Gimignano with its unusual skyline of huge, medieval towers. End today’s excursion with a sampling of the region’s finest wines. Please note: This excursion involves extensive walking.

Day 7 - Venice

Cross the sprawling plains of Po’ Valley to the city of Venice. Take advantage of free time to begin exploring the city’s streets and canals before this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 8 - Venice

Experience the romance of Venice during this morning’s guided sightseeing tour. Visit the Gothic Doges’ Palace, once the political heart of this powerful maritime empire. Next, visit Frari Church, a magnificent basilica built by the Franciscans in the 14th century, and the maze-like streets surrounding it. This afternoon, consider joining an optional gondola tour of the canals, including music.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Doges’ Palace, Frari & School of S Rocco

$65 USD

Gondola Ride with Music Gliding along the canals aboard a black gondola is a timeless and romantic tradition. This memorable excursion includes a scenic gondola ride with music. Please note: A private two-person gondola ride is available for an additional $100 per person. Advanced reservations are required.

Day 9 - Oberammergau

This morning you’ll cross the Italian and Austrian Alps on your way to Oberammergau, a German village where the townspeople have been performing the Passion Play every ten years since 1632 in gratitude to God for delivering them from the plague. Along the way, you’ll stop to visit the beautiful Alpine city of Innsbruck, known for its majestic mountain views. Upon arrival in Oberammergau, settle into your hotel and join your group for an included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 10 - Oberammergau

Enjoy a free morning to visit the town church and learn about the art of woodworking from Oberammergau's many artisans. Rejoin your group for an included lunch. Then get ready to watch Oberammergau’s 40th Passion Play. One of the most evocative and emotionally powerful plays you'll see in your lifetime, this seven-hour play gives you the feeling of actually stepping back in time to witness the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, complete with intermission for an included dinner. 
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11 - Munich

A Go Ahead representative escorts you to the Munich airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast (In case of early departures, breakfast may not be included.)