ITALIAN INTERMEZZO (CLASSIC GROUP)

• Greet your Travel Director at Milan’s Malpensa Airport.
• Later, head to a traditional restaurant known for its delicious Milanese dishes.
• onight’s dinner is a chance to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening.

Arrival Transfer: Depart Malpensa airport at 09:30, 13:00

Welcome Meet your Travel Director at 15:15

• Journey across the Veneto plain, rich in agriculture, known for its peach trees & vineyards, with the Dolomite mountains on the northern horizon.
• Your hotel, exuding authentic Venetian charm, beautifully reflects the history and culture of the surrounding area.
• As night falls, there’s the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of St. Mark’s Square, with its orchestras and delightful alfresco cafes, providing an unforgettable experience.

• Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city.
• See the gilded basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Lord Byron’s Bridge of Sighs.
• No visit to Venice would be complete without a gondola serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals.
• Relax and enjoy the local traditional songs, as you drift along in awe.
• While here, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional glassmaking workshop, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills.
• Spend the afternoon and evening as you wish.
• Or, leave the hustle of St. Mark’s Square behind on a delightful private cruise around the islands of the Venetian lagoon on an Optional Experience to the island of Burano.
• Alight at the island of Burano, famous for its candy-coloured houses, artisan lace makers and leaning bell tower that would give Pisa a good run for its money.
• Enjoy a superb meal sampling the local specialities with wine included.

• Stop in Pisa to see the incredible Leaning Tower, from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity.
• Explore Florence with Insight Choice: choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David.
• Afterwards, continue on foot to admire the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory.
• Continue into the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces.
• Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune, Hercules and Cacus in front of the Palazzo Vecchio.
• Alternatively, take a stroll with your Travel Director to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe.

• The rest of the day is yours to fully immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital at your own pace.
• Perhaps shop for high-quality leather or handcrafted gold goods or unwind at a charming street cafe while enjoying the vibrant local atmosphere.
• Don’t miss the magnificent museums and world-renowned galleries that house some of the greatest masterpieces in art history.
• You may choose to join a guided excursion to Tuscany’s most iconic hilltop town, San Gimignano.
• Stroll through its timeless streets, browse local artisan shops and admire the medieval architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• In the evening, consider an Optional Experience featuring a traditional Tuscan dinner paired with local wines— including, of course, Chianti from the region’s famous vineyards.

• In the morning, enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights, including fast-tracked entry to the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert.
• Admire the Papal art collection and step inside the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the ceiling.
• Afterwards, view the magnificent exterior of St Peter’s Basilica, followed by free time.
• In the evening, dine on Lazio’s culinary specialities as you celebrate your journey through Italy’s heritage and culture with your fellow travellers.

• Bid farewell to the glories of Italy, savouring the memories of its enchanting cities, historic landmarks and stunning landscapes.

Departure Transfer: Arrive at Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 07:00, 09:30