Florentine Dinner - Day 4

Evening (2 hours) - $99 USD

Enjoy a traditional Tuscan meal at a bustling trattoria in the heart of Florence, the capital of Tuscany. Sit back as you sip a glass of wine, charmed by the rustic restaurant atmosphere and warm Italian hospitality. Enjoy a delectable and satisfying meal beginning with Antipasto and soup. Then, enjoy a main course featuring pork, beef, veal or lamb, as well as seasonal vegetables. Finish off with a dish of creamy gelato or biscuits and a glass of sweet dessert wine. This evening promises to be not only an exceptional dinner, but an authentic Tuscan experience.

Lucca & Colle Verde - Day 4

Departs in the morning w/ lunch (4 hours) - $99 USD

This pastoral excursion begins with a visit to Lucca. You’ll have free time to browse in this inviting town before continuing on through the rolling green hills above Lucca to Colle Verde, a rural retreat and farm where some of Italy’s best-quality olive oil is pressed. During your half-day excursion, learn about the process by which olive oil is extracted and refined. Then enjoy a light lunch and an olive oil tasting session.

Assisi and Spello - Day 8

Departs in the afternoon (4.5 hours) - $65 USD

Embark on an afternoon tour of Assisi, a hilltop  medieval town that was the birthplace of Saint  Francis. Marvel at the restoration of the Basilica  San Francesco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, after  twin earthquakes shook the city in 1997. Then take a guided tour of the town of Spello, known for its tiny stone houses that dot the countryside.  Off the usual tourist route, Spello exists for the 6,000 residents that call it home. Enter through one of the three Roman stone arches and explore cobblestone streets that meander in and out of mysterious alleyways. Be sure to see the wonderful frescoes by Pinturicchio—depicting scenes from the New Testament—which are located in the 12th century church of S. Maria Maggiore.

Imperial Rome - Day 1

Departure times vary (3 hours) - $79 USD

Follow in the footsteps of Caesar during a guided sightseeing tour of Rome’s Imperial landmarks. Highlights include a visit to the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and a stop at the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the caesars ruled their vast empire.

Dinner with Tenors - Day 2

Evening w/ dinner (4 hours) - $79 USD

End your day with an elegant four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a flavorful meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces. Don’t miss this festive cultural evening!

Vatican City - Day 2

Departs in the morning (4 hours) - $85 USD

This guided tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Visit the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, the same cathedral where the pope celebrates Mass. The artists whose efforts have contributed to its glory are some of the best Italy has ever known, including Bramante, Peruzzi, Raphael and Michelangelo. Treasures loom at every turn from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit another timeless Roman classic, 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.