Educational Tours FROM MILAN TO ROME Italy 10 days Spring 2017
FROM MILAN TO ROME INCLUDED ON TOUR Round-trip flights on major carriers; Full-time Tour Director; Air-conditioned motorcoaches and local transportation for included activities; Superior tourist-class hotels with private bathrooms; Select upgraded meals with a mix of local cuisine; Connect to your travel experiences with weshare, our project-based online educational tool. Guided Sightseeings: Milan; Florence; Siena; Vatican City; Ancient Rome Entrances: Duomo, Milan (incl. roof); Ferrari Museum, Modena; Duomo, Florence; Leather-Making Demonstration, Florence; Chiesa di Santa Croce, Florence; Uffizi, Florence; Duomo, Siena; Parco dei Mostri, Bomarzo; Sistine Chapel, Rome; St. Peter's Basilica, Rome; Colosseum, Rome; Forum Romanum, Rome Overnight Stays: Milan* (2) Florence* (2) Siena* (1) Rome* (3) *Denotes Central Location../4 ).#,5$%$ ). 02/'2!- 02)#% Optional excursions; Insurance coverage; Beverages, lunches and dinners unless otherwise stated; Transportation to free-time activities; Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus driver and local guide); Porterage; Adult supplement (if applicable); Weekend supplement; Shore excursions on cruises; Any applicable baggage-handing fee imposed by the airlines (see eftours.com/baggage for details); Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF s control; Passports, visa and reciprocity fees SIGN UP TODAY eftours.com/enroll
YOUR ITINERARY Day 1: Overnight Flight Board your overnight flight to Milan! Day 2: Milan Arrive in Milan Arrive in Milan, fashion and finance capital of Italy. With its majestically adorned cathedral and the world-famous La Scala opera-house at the center, Milan is a mixture of traditional beauty and an economically successful present. Exploration Time in Milan (time permitting) The afternoon is yours to explore Milan. You may wish to explore the city further or finish your shopping. Of course, you can also just relax at one the many cafes. Dinner is included this evening. Day 3: Milan Guided Sightseeing of Milan On your guided tour of flashy Milan, explore the interesting mix of past and present that make Milan one of Italy's most dynamic cities. Visit the striking Duomo, with its enormous collection of spires and statues, it is the world's largest Gothic cathedral. The construction of this masterpiece spanned over 500 years of European history. In fact, the Milanese use the phrase "fabbrica del duomo" to describe an extremely long, complex or impossible task. Also visit the roof of the Duomo with its beautiful spires and incredible views of the city. Day 4: Milan Florence Transfer to Florence via Modena Modena was Luciano Pavarotti's birthplace and is the wealthiest city in Italy. It produces some of the country's best wines and is known for its fastest export, the Ferrari. Visit the Ferrari Museum In Modena, visit Ferrari's showroom, which displays engines, trophies and some of the oldest and fastest Ferraris (most of which are, of course, red!). Arrive in Florence Set deep in the heart of Tuscany is one of Italy's jewels. The city of Florence has delighted visitors for centuries with its remarkable architecture. Whether sitting by the River Arno, strolling the beautifully housed streets or viewing the renaissance masterpieces that fill the city's churches and museums, one can only be astonished by the feeling of true beauty. Day 5: Florence Guided Sightseeing of Florence Fall under the spell of the powerful Medici family on your guided tour. See Giotto's Bell Tower and the imposing marble cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo. Stand before Ghiberti's legendary Gates of Paradise (so dubbed by Michelangelo), and pass the classical statues of the Piazza della Signoria- here you can see where Michelangelo's David originally stood. Later, watch local artisans at work at a local leather workshop. Visit Santa Croce Visit Chiesa di Santa Croce, where you will see monuments to both Dante and Michelangelo. You will also see the tomb of Galileo Galilei. Note that the sun is in the center of the solar system on the tomb that was designed for him in the 18th century, when he was finally permitted to have a Christian burial. Visit the Uffizi Gallery Originally created as offices (uffizi) for Cosimo de Medici, the building became a gallery in the 17th century. Today it houses one of the finest collections of Renaissance works of anywhere in the world. The three-sided gallery is a treasure-chest of pieces in a perfectly-lit opulent setting, truly a gallery of special taste. Day 6: Florence Siena Transfer to Siena via a Visit to San Galgano Abbey Visit the ruins of this 13th-century monastery. Although roofless, the walls of the church remain remarkably intact. Guided Sightseeing of Siena Journey to Siena, in the heart of Italy's Tuscan region. A longtime rival of nearby Florence, Siena also has some of Italy's finest art, architecture and landscaping. Visit the Duomo, which houses masterpieces by Donatello and Ghiberti, and walk along medieval streets to the Piazza del Campo. It is in this piazza that Siena's famed Palio (a thrilling bareback horse race) takes place each summer. The red clay of the surrounding mountains, used as a primary building material in local architecture, gave us the English word sienna. Day 7: Siena Rome Transfer to Rome via Bomarzo Visit the Parco dei Mostri This sacred wood is a mixture of fantasy and reality created in the late 16th century by Prince Vicino Orsini. Take some time today to explore this park full of whimsical giant statues. Arrive in Rome Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. The city is an incredible mix of archaeological gems, Roman genius, Renaissance art and religious treasure. As Italy's capital, it is also the bustling heart of this exciting country. With its fashionable shopping and café-culture, Rome really is a unique European experience. Day 8: Rome Guided Sightseeing of Vatican City The world's largest dome is located in the world's smallest country. See both as you tour St. Peter's Basilica, erected in Vatican City on the site where the saint was martyred. Enter the basilica under the watchful eyes of the brightly dressed Swiss Guard. Inside, admire Michelangelo's Pietà and try to find the artist's signature (it is the only sculpture he ever signed). Then continue on to the Vatican Museum, where elaborate galleries packed with one artistic masterpiece after another lead you directly to the Sistine Chapel. Between 1508 and 1512, Michelangelo painted some of the world's finest pictorial images on the Chapel's ceiling. This was his first attempt at working in fresco, which he did by standing up and craning backwards from a scaffold.
Exploration Time in Rome Take an opportunity to sit on the grassy banks of the Circus Maximus and imagine what it was like to watch chariot races there. Rome also has some of the most fashionable shops to be found anywhere; a trip along the Via del Corso confirms this. If not, just find a café, order a soda and watch the noise and bustle of this fascinating city go by. Day 9: Rome Guided Sightseeing of Ancient Rome Your guided sightseeing of ancient Rome takes you into the Forum Romanum, once the heart of the Roman Empire. You will also visit the Colosseum, where gladiators once battled for their lives in front of 50,000 spectators. Exploration Time in Rome Enjoy the rest of this day to explore more of Rome on your own. Dinner is included this evening. Day 10: Depart for Home Transfer to the Airport for Your Return Flight Your Tour Director assists with your transfer to the airport, where you'll check in for your return flight home. Itinerary is subject to change For complete financial and registration details, please refer to the Booking Conditions at www.eftours.com/bc.
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