Florence and Rome

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, Friday June 7: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2, Saturday June 8: Florence

Arrive in Rome, meet your ACIS Tour Manager, and drive to the former Etruscan city of Orvieto. Take the funicular up to the historical center and admire the view of the surrounding Umbrian countryside. Visit the beautiful Duomo before continuing to Florence for dinner. (D)

Day 3, Sunday June 9: Florence

Discover the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance today with a local guide. See Ghiberti's Baptistry Doors, Santa Croce, the Duomo and the Piazza della Signoria as well as a timed entrance to the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David. The rest of the day is free for exploration. Please note: dinner is not included today. (B)

Day 4, Monday June 10: Assisi

After a free morning in Florence depart for Assisi, where St. Francis lived and founded the Franciscan Friars. (B,D)

Day 5, Tuesday June 11: Rome

Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and the Porziuncola at the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Then it's time to depart Assisi for Rome, the Eternal City. (B,D)

Day 6, Wednesday June 12: Rome

Today's sightseeing tour introduces you to every phase of Rome's history with a panoramic drive of the city. In addition, your local guide accompanies you through the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, and continues to St. Peter's Basilica. Tonight we'll provide restaurant vouchers and suggestions for our favorite trattorias so you can dine like (and with) the locals. (B,D)

Day 7, Thursday June 13: Departure

Depart for the USA. (B)