Italian Vistas June 2026

Welcome to the Italian Vistas registration!

June 22 - July 4, 2026

Limited Space Based Upon Availability

Pricing includes transportation from Chambersburg, flights and the details of the tour as outlined with 18 meals

 

Day 1: Monday, June 22, 2026 Overnight Flight Ciao, Italy!

Day 2: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Rome, Italy Welcome to the
“Eternal City” of Rome. As arrival times will vary, there is no
scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish,
exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow
travelers for a welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines. (D)

Day 3: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Rome This morning, discover
Italy’s capital city during an extensive walking tour. Visit the
Colosseum, where your guide recounts its rich history. Meander
through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic
Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with
Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll
head to the medieval Monti neighborhood where cobble stoned
streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques and
local restaurants. (B)

Day 4: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Rome Enjoy a full day at leisure
to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on
hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican
City to tour the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. The
evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and
taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district. (B)

Day 5: Friday, June 26, 2026 Rome - Sorrento Journey to the
brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into
hillsides above the blue sea. Along the way, pause in nearby
Gragnano for a lunch and visit to a pasta factory. Continue to the
scenic resort town of Sorrento, where you'll enjoy free time to
explore before settling in for a two-night stay in a hotel located
either in Sorrento or along its picturesque coast. (B, L)

Day 6: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Sorrento Today, sail to the
enchanting Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, admire the island’s
iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise, passing by the steep
cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting
out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous
piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush
vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to the mainland for an evening at leisure. (B, D)

Day 7: Sunday, June 28, 2026 Sorrento - Pompeii - Florence
Start your day in Pompeii, where it’s your choice! Soak in 2,000
years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely paced
tour of the highlights -OR- a faster paced visit of Pompeii's off-
the-beaten-path gems. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the
bus while you head to Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards
and olive groves. Late this afternoon, arrive in Florence, the
“Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy’s best art and
architecture, begin your exploration with an evening stroll to dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 8: Monday, June 29, 2026 Florence This morning, embark
on a guided walking tour of Florence. Along the way, admire the
cathedral’s iconic dome and the Baptistery’s famous Gates of
Paradise. Stroll through the historic Piazza della Signoria and
stand in awe before the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. The rest of the
day is yours. Consider an optional excursion to the 14th-century
Certosa monastery, featuring an after-hours tour and dinner in a popular Tuscan restaurant. (B)

Day 9: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Florence - Pisa - Venice Visit the
ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza dei
Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at
a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines
and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to
Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges. (B, L)

Day 10: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Venice Embark on a boat trip to
Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. When you
return, step off the beaten path and see for yourself how the
locals live. Explore the Castello district with a local expert, walking
canal by canal through the narrow streets all the way to St. Mark’s
Square. Admire the stunning Basilica and the ornate façade of the
Doge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider an
optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime. (B)

Day 11: Thursday, July 2, 2026 Venice - Verona - Stresa, Lake
Maggiore Depart Venice for Verona and stroll the streets that
were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in
the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District,
your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful
views of Lake Maggiore. (B, D)

Day 12: Friday, July 3, 2026 Stresa Today, it’s your choice! Take a
boat across Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella, where you’ll join an
expert guide and venture into the Borromeo Palace and
gardens -OR- cross into Switzerland as your motor coach
climbs up the Simplon Pass for a taste of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy an
afternoon at leisure in Stresa, a town long-favored by European
aristocracy because of its blend of elegant belle-époque
mansions, fragrant gardens and charming views. Tonight, travel
by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner
surrounded by beautiful scenery. (B, D)

Day 13: Saturday, July 4, 2026 Stresa - Tour Ends Your Italian
adventure comes to a close today. (B)

 

 

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