OVERVIEW
Experience the best Italy has to offer as you ‘Rome’ from coast to coast. Your tour will begin in the capital of the Roman world before journeying through Florence’s breathtaking countryside on your way to the canals of Venice. Enjoy a great overview of Italian culture as the ancient mixes with the modern on this Best of Italy tour!
ITINERARY
*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.
DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY
DAY 2: MILAN
- Land in Milan and meet your JE Tour Director at the airport
- Depart by coach
- See the Milan Duomo (entrance subject to flight arrival time)
- Continue on to Florence
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 3: FLORENCE
- Breakfast
- Enjoy a guided tour of Florence
- Visit the Piazza del Duomo and Santa Maria del Fiore to see the exterior of Ghiberti’s Gates and Giotto’s Bell Tower
- Lunch
- Self-guided visit to the Galleria dell’Accademia to see the famous David statue
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 4: FLORENCE
- Breakfast
- Explore the Uffizi Gallery
- Free time for a late lunch in the Piazza del Duomo
- Transfer to Rome by coach
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 5: ROME
- Breakfast
- Guided tour of Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Roman Forum
- Lunch
- Capitoline Museum
- Walk to the Trevi Fountain for a photo stop
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 6: POMPEII DAY TRIP
- Breakfast
- Depart by coach and head south to Naples
- Enjoy a guided tour of the well-preserved archeological site of Pompeii
- Lunch
- Return to Rome by coach
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 7: VATICAN CITY
- Breakfast
- Visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
- See St. Peter’s Basilica
- Lunch
- Explore the Piazza Navona & spend time shopping near the Spanish Steps
- Dinner & devotions
DAY 8: TRAVEL DAY
STAY LONGER?
- Add a day to travel by train to the beautiful countryside town of Lucca to bike around the medieval city walls.
- Add a day to stop in the charming Tuscan town of San Gimignano to wander the medieval hilltop town.
MEDIA
WHY TRAVEL WITH JE?
Here at Joshua Expeditions, our ultimate goal is to provide opportunities for life change through travel. Every high-quality travel experience with JE is a chance for travelers to deepen their understanding of God, examine new cultures through a Biblical worldview, and help give back through the JE Ministry Fund. Explore the world with JE and see how you can make a difference.
INTERESTED IN THIS TOUR?
Contact one of our Travel Specialists to begin planning your JE tour.
