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Visit Milan, Verona, Venice, Parma, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Vatican, Rome

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• Day   1

  Hometown ✈ Milan, Italy (Arrival city/Pick-up time: MXP / 1000-1200)
• Day   2

  Milan - Castello Sforzesco - Duomo - La Scala - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  
   [Milan] Dolce Milan Malpensa Hotel or similar
  [No tour or compensation will be given if arriving after 12:00pm, please self-check in at hotel. ] Castello Sforzesco: Known as Sforza Castle in English, it is a medieval fortress built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan. The Castle has a quadrangular layout with three internal courtyards and several impressive towers and was once one of the largest citadels in Europe. Currently, it houses several of Milan’s best museums and art collections. Duomo di Milano: Usually named Milan Cathedral, which took nearly six centuries to complete since 1386. It is the largest church in Italy, the third largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. The gilded Virgin Mary statue on the highest Gothic spire is the symbol of Milan. The lower part of the building is in a typical Baroque style, with extremely complex and exquisite sculptures from top to bottom. Napoleon was crowned King of Italy at the Duomo in 1805. One of the nails reputedly from the Crucifixion of Christ has also been placed there. La Scala: One of the leading opera and ballet theatres in the world, though it is much simpler in appearance. Most of Italy’s greatest opera artists and world-famous singers have appeared here. It is always performers’ lifetime dream and glory to perform on this stage. Regardless you are fans of Italian opera or not, you’ll definitely love the luscious artistic atmosphere here!
• Day   3

  Milan - Verona - Verona Arena - Juliet’s House - Lake Garda (optional) – Venice
  
   B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own
  
   [Venice] Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre or similar
  Verona Arena: A Roman amphitheatre in Piazza Bra in Verona, built in the first century. It is the third biggest amphitheatre in Italy. It was the place where the ancient Romans watched gladiators fighting and other cruel performances and now is world famous for holding large scale operas and concerts every summer. Verona Juliet’s House: When it comes to romance, some seem to prefer fantasy to reality. The Juliet’s House in Verona that has been billed as Juliet’s, is on the whole fluff covered with touristic fairy dust. Shakespeare’s Juliet wasn’t based on a real person, and the house doesn’t have any relation to the story. Nevertheless, there are always big crowds of people from all over the world who come here to live the fantasy. Lake Garda: The largest lake in Italy located between Milan and Venice and a popular vacation spot in all seasons. It was formed by the glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age.
• Day   4

  Venice (🚢Ferry) San Marco Basilica & Piazza - Bridge of Sighs - Doge’s Palace - Gondola Ride (optional) – Rialto Bridge – Parma - Parma Ham Factory & Sampling
  
   B: Hotel / L: Venetian-style squid ink pasta and fried seafood platter / D: Traditional ethnic song & dance performance + specialty dinner (at own expense)
  
   [Parma] NH Parma or similar
  San Marco Basilica & Piazza: Lying at the eastern end of the piazza, San Marco Basilica is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice, one of the best-known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. For its opulent design, gold ground mosaics, and its status as a symbol of Venetian wealth and power, the church got its nickname of “Chiesa d'Oro” (Church of Gold). Bridge of Sighs: The enclosed bridge which is made of white limestone in 1600 connects the New Prison to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. Its name proposed that prisoners would sigh at their final view of beautiful Venice through the window before being taken down to their cells. Doge’s Palace: The palace built in 1340 in Venetian Gothic style, and one of Venice’s main landmarks. It was once the residence of the Doge of Venice and became a museum in 1923.
• Day   5

  Parma - La Spezia - Cinque Terre (🚆train ride incl.) - Leaning Tower of Pisa – Florence
  
   B：Hotel / L：At own expense / D：T - bone steak
  
   [Florence] Starhotels Tuscany or similar
  Cinque Terre: Comprises five villages on the rugged, steep landscape along the coast right up to the cliffs on the Italian Riveria. The coastline, the five villages and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and are recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Leaning Tower of Pisa: This landmark of Italy was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register since 1987. The tower's tilt began during construction in the 12th century, caused by an inadequate foundation on ground too soft on one side to properly support the structure's weight. The tilt increased in the decades but was stabilized before the structure was completed in the 14th century.
• Day   6

  Florence - Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore - Piazza della Signoria - Ponte Vecchio - The Mall Outlet – Tuscany style dinner with music (optional)
  
   B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own
  
   [Florence] Starhotels Tuscany or similar
  Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore: The dome of this Gothic styled cathedral can be seen from anywhere in Florence. Until the development of new structural materials in the modern era, the dome was the largest in the world and still remains the largest brick dome ever constructed. Piazza della Signoria: Named after the Palazzo della Signoria, it is an L-shaped square in front of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. It is the origin and centre of Florence’s history and politics. The square houses the Loggia della Signoria, the Uffizi Gallery, the Palace of the Tribunale della Mercanzia, the Palazzo Uguccioni, and many Renaissance style buildings surrounding. Ponte Vecchio: A medieval stone closed-spandrel segmental arch bridge over the Arno River, in Florence. It is the only bridge that could survive German attack during WWII, even though the access was obstructed by the destruction of the buildings at its both ends. The Mall Outlet: A large shopping centre offering exceptional shopping experience for high-end fashions brands, like BV, Fendi, Gucci, Moncler, Prada, YSL, etc and other luxury products at substantial discounts.
• Day   7

  Florence - Siena - Duomo - Piazza del Campo – Bagnoregio (admission incl.) – Rome
  
   B：Hotel / L：At own expense / D：Hotel Western-style dinner
  
   [Rome] Holiday Inn Rome – Eur Parco Dei Medici or similar
  Bagnoregio: This ancient town is noted for its striking position on top of a plateau of friable volcanic tuff overlooking the Tiber River valley. It is in constant danger of destruction as the edges of the plateau collapse due to erosion, leaving the buildings to crumble as their underlying support falls away and thus became known as “The Dying Town.”
• Day   8

  Rome - Vatican - Vatican Museum (optional) - Saint Peter’s Basilica & Square - Trevi Fountain - Roman Forum - Colosseum - Arch of Constantine
  
   B：Hotel / L：At own expense / D：Chinese dinner
  
   [Rome] Holiday Inn Rome – Eur Parco Dei Medici or similar
  Saint Peter’s Basilica & Square: Being built in 1506, St. Peter’s Basilica is an Italian Renaissance church in Vantican City and is regarded as one of the holiest Catholic shrines. It’s the burial site of Saint Peter and many Popes. It has been holding a supreme status in religion, history and architecture. Trevi Fountain: The largest Baroque fountain in Rome, Italy and one of the most famous fountains in the world. It features in several notable films, like ‘Roman Holiday’ starred by Audrey Hepburn. Colosseum: Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete in 80 AD, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It could hold an estimate of 50,000 spectators and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, like animal hunts, executions, etc.
• Day   9

  Rome ✈ Hometown (Departure city/Drop-off time: FCO / 0700)
  
   B: Hotel / L: On Own / D: On Own
  After breakfast, transfer to airport for return flight to hometown.