"Best of Italy" with Rome LDS Temple Tour!
Your Rome Temple "Best of Italy" tour price INCLUDES:
"See all the Famous Places - at a Great time of year to go!
Complete Land Package Pricing
All for only *3465.00 per person double occupancy.
* Pay by check price.
+ International Airfare (approx. $1500.00)
* Price reflects a pay by check/cash discount. Credit cards + 3.85%
Day One – SALT LAKE CITY * ROME
The fun begins today with your flight from Salt Lake to Rome. Relax on your overnight transatlantic flight! (Meals in flight)
Day Two – ROME
Ciao Italy! Welcome to Rome, the “Eternal City”. After arrival, enjoy a highlights tour of Classical Rome with a local guide featuring: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona and the mythic Pantheon - built over 2000 years ago to honor Caesar Augustus. Join your fellow tour members for a welcome dinner tonight at our hotel. (D)
Day Three – ROME * ROME LDS TEMPLE * VATICAN
This morning is a highlight of the tour . . . a Temple Session in the new Rome LDS Temple! You’ll also spend time at the Visitors Center and see the precision copies of the statues of the Twelve Apostles, originally crafted in Rome in the early 1800’s by Danish sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen. We’ll then visit the Vatican, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel to see the ceiling paintings of Michelangelo, the ‘Creation’ and ‘Last Judgment’. (B)
Day Four – ROME * COLOSSEUM
We continue our inclusive tour of Ancient Rome today with a visit to Palatine Hill where Rome began and see the famous landmarks of the Roman Forum, Circus Maximus, the Arch of Constantine, and the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought. Learn all about its rich history and infamous events. We’ll then journey South to the scenic resort town of Sorrento for our two-night stay on the Amalfi Coast, overlooking the bay with views of Mt. Vesuvius. (B,L)
Day Five – POMPEII * SORRENTO
This morning visit Pompeii, the Roman City both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Soak in 2,000 years of history during your discovery of the excavated ruins that strikingly recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Then time for sightseeing, exploring, shopping, and dining on the fun streets of Sorrento - home to Cameo necklaces, Inlaid wood boxes, Limoncello and Neapolitan Pizza! (B,L)
Day Six – TUSCANY * PERUGIA * ASSISI
Tuscany unfolds with its panorama of hill-clad vineyards and olive groves this morning as we journey North to the province of Perugia and the hilltop town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis (1181-1226). We’ll visit the massive 2-level Basilica and stroll through the walled city, dominated by two medieval castles and the Piazza del Comune, one of the many picturesque squares of Italy with its many shops and outdoor cafés. Enjoy a group dinner tonight at our Assisi Valley hotel set in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. (B,D)
Day Seven – UMBRIA * SAN GIMIGNANO * FLORENCE
Drive through scenic Umbria to San Gimignano, Italy’s most picturesque medieval hilltop town with its squares, alleys and 14 tower houses. A special stop is made at a Tuscan Vineyard and agriturismo farm to enjoy lunch. Then on to Florence, the “Cradle of the Italian Renaissance” and city of the Medicis, awaits and offers Italy’s best art and architecture. Our guided tour of Florence highlights the Piazza del Duomo and the famous Bronze Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery of St. John. Check in to our first-class hotel for a two-night stay. (B,L)
Day Eight – FLORENCE
Our Florence highlight and one of Italy’s most famous sights, is the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s magnificent sculpture of David. You’ll also view the magnificent Piazza della Signora with its imposing Palazzo Vecchio and Giotto’s Bell Tower. Enjoy spectacular views of the City of Florence from the Palazzo Michelangelo overlook. (B)
Day Nine – PISA * PADOVA * VENICE
Leaving Florence this morning we travel to Pisa to discover the Piazza Dei Miracoli, the Duomo and the famous Leaning Tower - 180 feet high and 12 feet out of perpendicular! You’ll have free time for some fun photos, lunch, and shopping before crossing the Apennine Mountains to Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. Enjoy a two-night stay at the Marriott in Padova. (B,D)
Day Ten – VENICE
We take a boat cruise on the Grand Canal ending at St. Mark’s Square for a walking tour to view the Basilica and Clock Tower. See Doge’s Palace, Rialto Bridge and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Colorful gondoliers and Italian ice-cream will tempt you at every turn. We’ll also watch skilled artisans at a glass-blowing factory. (B)
Day Eleven – VERONA * STRESA
We depart Venice for Verona this morning to stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy a lunch break and free time here, then continue on to the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights. Relax at the charming Stresa Lake Hotel, admire the beautiful views and enjoy an evening in the charming café’s, and shops of lakeside Stresa. (B)
Day Twelve – STRESA * LAKE MAGGIORE
Attend church in Stresa this morning. After your wonderful tour of Italy, Stresa is a great place to relax and enjoy! You can take an optional cruise on Lake Maggiore, or take a tour to the charming village of Oira near the Swiss border, stroll the streets of nearby Baveno, or just spend your time on the beautiful Stresa lake front with its fun shops, charming streets and delightful cafés. Stresa is an Italian Gem. (B,D)
Day Thirteen – MILAN * SALT LAKE CITY
Transfer to the Milan Malpensa Airport for your flight to Salt Lake City with wonderful memories of the Rome LDS Temple and your “Best of Italy Tour” with Brian Judd Tours. (B)
* Note: Tour can operate in reverse order. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
(B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
We are excited about this well planned, well organized itinerary taking you to all the famous sites and landmark attractions of Italy. You will appreciate the top quality service, first class hotels, 19 delicious meals, outstanding value and complete sightseeing. The famous Italian cities and landmarks are just some of the highlights of this wonderful tour. Join us!
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