Chesapeake Flute Consort - Italy 2029

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Saturday July 8: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2, Sunday July 9: Venice

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel. After getting checked-in, start exploring this magnificent city of canals and palaces with your 72 hour vaporetto pass, which allows you to come and go throughout the city as you please. Dinner will be together tonight at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3, Monday July 10: Venice

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before having a group rehearsal in the hotel. Following rehearsal, board the Vaporetto waterbus and sail into downtown Venice. This morning and afternoon is yours to explore at your leisure. Suggestions for free time activities include a visit to the historic Fondaco dei Tedeschi for a breathtaking view of the city or the Doge's Palace (entrances to both under own arrangement). Tonight perform your opening concert in one of Venice's wonderful archicectural gems before an independent dinner. (B)

Day 4, Tuesday July 11: Florence

This morning depart for the magnificent city of Florence. This afternoon sees a sightseeing tour with a local guide provideng commentary while showing you Brunelleschi's splendid Duomo, Ghiberti's famous Baptistry Doors, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce; where many illustrious Italians, including Michelangelo and Galileo, are buried; and the Piazza della Signoria; the political center of the Renaissance city. You'll also enjoy a timed entrance to the Accademia gallery which houses many great works including Michaelangelo's David. Dinner is in a local restaurant together (B,D)

Day 5, Wednesday July 12: Florence

This morning, board the bus and travel to Pisa to see its famous Leaning Tower, followed by a visit to the charming Tuscan city of Lucca, birthplace of Puccini. Enjoy some free time this afternoon before rehearsal and performance in a chuch such as Sta Maria Nero in Lucca. Tonight's dinner is independent before a late return to Florence (B)

Day 6, Thursday July 13: Rome

Depart this morning for Rome. En route, visit Assisi where you'll enjoy an afternoon at leisure including a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. On arrival in Rome there will be time for an independent dinner before beginning your exploration of Rome this eveningwith your tour manager (B)

Day 7, Friday July 14: Rome

Rome is called "The Eternal City" because the ancient Romans believed that no matter what empires rose and fell, Rome would endure forever. A local guide accompanies you through the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy an afternoon as leisure and then an independent dinner. (B)

Day 8, Saturday July 15: Rome

This morning, explore the iconic and historic Colosseum with a local guide and learn the many stories of this nearly 2,000-year-old Roman landmark that's considered one of the architectural wonders of the ancient world. Later come together for your final performance in one of Rome's churches such as St Agnes. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate your concert tour! (B,D)

Day 9, Sunday July 16: Departure

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the US. (B)