Greenleaf Singers Italy 2027

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, Tuesday June 15: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2, Wednesday June 16: Venice Mainland

Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel in the Venice Mainland. 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, Thursday June 17: Venice Mainland

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transfer to downtown Venice by boarding the Vaporetto waterbus and sail into downtown Venice. This morning and afternoon is yours to explore this exquisite city with your Tour Manager. 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). Rejoin your group and walk to your Venice venue for rehearsal before this evening's concert performance. After your concert, enjoy a free evening in Venice for dinner on your own before transferring back toyour Venice Mainland hotel. (B)

Day 4, Friday June 18: Venice Mainland

After breakfast at your hotel and a morning of leisure, your Tour Manager will go with you to two islands in Venice famous for their magnificent artisinal works. First stop is Murano, famous for its handblown glass masterpieces. See local glass blowers working their magic at a glass blowing demonstration. Next, visit charming and colorful Burano, known for its intricate hand crafted lace textiles. The rest of the day is free to transfer to St. Mark's square and discover another jewel of Venice. Enjoy dinner on your own at a local eatery as you explore this beautiful archipeligo. (B)

Day 5, Saturday June 19: Montecatini

After breakfast at your hotel and hotel check-out, transfer to the Renaissance Capitol of Florence where you will meet a local guide for a timed entrance to the Accademia Museum to marvel at the works of art and the star of the show, Michaelangelo's David. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own before gathering at a local venue to rehearse for your first concert in Tuscanyt! Your Tour Manager will suggest the best areas to find dinner on your own in Florence before transferring to the nearby spa town of Montecatini for hotel check in and the overnight. (B)

Day 6, Sunday June 20: Montecatini

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 meeting at a local venue to rehearse for this evening's concert! Enjoy time for dinner on your own after the concert and your transfer back to Montecatini for the overnight. (B)

Day 7, Monday June 21: Montecatini

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer again to Florence for a walking tour with a local guide who will introduce you to more stunning sites in this beautiful city. Early this evening, travel into the Tuscan countryside for a special Tuscan Farmhouse Farwell Dinner to celebrate a fantastic tour! (B,D)

Day 8, Tuesday June 22: Departure

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