Day 1 - Depart USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Trafalgar greets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel for our two night stay. The rest of your day is free to perhaps relax or maybe explore on your own before a warm welcome from your Tour Director and a chance to meet your fellow travellers. Afterwards, maybe enjoy an evening Illuminations tour of the Eternal City or join the evening throng in cosmopolitan Piazza Navona with its centrepiece of Bernini’s magnificent fountain. (Dinner) 
Hotel: Crowne Plaza St Peters (2 nights)

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
Our morning sightseeing tour of 'The Eternal City' with a local guide, visits St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican city and continues to Piazza Venezia where we have time to take pictures of the Victor Emmanuel Monument and Piazza Venezia. Then along the Via Sacra to the Roman Forum and the breathtaking Colosseum, the most famous monument of Ancient Rome. Its original name was Flavian Amphitheatre. It was started by the Emperor Vespasian between 70 and 76 AD, because he wanted to build something for the people rather than for himself, and completed by his son Titus in 80 AD. The Colosseum was dedicated the year after Vespasian's death by Titus and the opening was celebrated by holding 100 days of games. It got its popular name, the Colosseum, because it was built near the place where Nero had erected a huge statue, or colossus of himself. Finally we see the Roman’s favourite chariot racing stadium – the Circus Maximus on the Palatine Hill.
Later maybe visit the Catacombs and Pantheon or relax, sip a cappucino and watch the world go by in a sidewalk café on the famous Via Veneto. This evening, why not try one of the many trattorias for dinner, and don’t forget to throw a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain to ensure your speedy return. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome - Florence (2 nights)
We drive through the picturesque Tuscan Chianti wine-producing region to Siena, famous for its Palio horse-race around the Piazza del Campo. Set on three hills Siena is reputedly the best preserved walled city in the Tuscany region, with its pedestrianised medieval centre. There’s time to enjoy lunch in one of the cafés on the Piazza del Campo or maybe visit the stunning marble Cathedral which was begun in the 12th century in the Romanesque style but was transformed in the 13th century into one of the finest examples of Italian Gothic. Then, its on to Renaissance Florence, arriving late afternoon. At leisure, perhaps stroll along the banks of the River Arno. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Mediterraneo (2 nights)

Day 5 - Florence sightseeing & at leisure
Our sightseeing tour of this beautiful city on foot includes the Cathedral, the Baptistry with its magnificent Bronze doors, the Signoria Square with its Renaissance sculptures and the fine marble architecture of the Santa Croce Basilica, which we visit to see the resting place of Italy's great artists, scientists and politicians. There's time to shop for fine leather goods and 18 carat gold designer jewellery before perhaps taking an excursion to Pisa – famous for its amazing Leaning Tower. Tonight, why not dine in one of the restaurants set in the Chianti hills? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6 - Florence - Venice (Mestre)
Today it's a short drive to magical Venice where we enjoy a canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square, viewing the Bridge of Sighs, the Doges' Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Later we visit a traditional glass-blowing factory before time at leisure. Venice is a fabulous city and there’s much to see at every turn. Perhaps discover the island of Burano – one of the many islands in the lagoon – and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch with fish freshly caught in the lagoon. This evening, before dinner at our hotel, a romantic gondola serenade as you glide through the narrow canals of this Byzantine masterpiece, would be hard to resist! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 
Hotel: Tritone

Day 7 - Venice (Mestre) - Rome
Our morning drive takes us across the fertile Po Valley to Bologna, where we join the Autostrada del Sole for the beautiful journey over the Apennine Mountains through Emilia Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and finally Lazio and the cradle of the Roman civilisation - the city of Rome itself. This evening, why not discover the city's culinary delights and vibrant nightlife in the famous Trastavere district. (Buffet Breakfast) 
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo

Day 8 - Rome - USA
Today, it's 'Arrivederci Roma' as your Tour Director transfers you to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)