1. Getting the Full Italian Experience in 7 Days An experience you will never forget...

2. Italy is a diverse place with twenty regions that include beautiful islands, snow-capped mountain ranges, miles and miles of beaches and acres of vineyards. 3. This suggested itinerary will consist of seven art, shopping, wine and pasta-filled days. You will see ancient and modern Italy and three distinct regions of this diverse country. 4. Begin your seven-day Italian experience in Rome, the capital of Italy. The Coliseum is the best way to start your tour, then walk through the Roman Forum. 5. After lunch you can spend the afternoon shopping along the via del Corso, then take a break and order some gelato and sit on the Spanish Steps. 6. End your first day in Rome at the Trevi Fountain, which is particularly beautiful when lit up at night. 7. Vatican City is on your agenda for your second day in Rome. This independent city-state is home to Saint Peters Basilica and the treasure-filled Vatican Museums. 8. Book your tickets in advance so you will have more time exploring the museum. k for the post office while you are in Piazza San Pietro. 9. The nearby neighborhood of Prati has plenty of cafes, bakeries and restaurants to refuel after the Vatican City. The Amatriciana and cacio e pepe are must-try Roman delicacies.Cacio e PepeAmatriciana 10. Head out to Pompeii on the third day of your tour and discover what ancient life was like in the ruins left by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 A.D. 11. One of the Pompeiis streets 12. Ancient amphitheater in Pompeii 13. Take a train north and you can be in Florence from Rome in time for a late breakfast. Choose a window seat to marvel at the beautiful Umbrian and Tuscan countryside on your journey. 14. Begin your 2-day tour of the city at the Piazza del Duomo. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as the Duomo with Brunelleschis famous dome, the bronze Gates of Paradise of the Baptistery and Giotto's bell tower. 15. Baptistery 16. Gates of Paradise at the Baptistery 17. The next must-see square is Piazza della Signoria. Visit the sculpture-filled Loggia della Signoria. You will also see a copy of one of Michelangelos most famous statues outside of the Palazzo Vecchio, David. 18. Fountain of Neptune on the Piazza della Signoria 19. The Ufizzi galleries hold a legendary collection of art. The 50 rooms are filled with works by Botticelli, Giotto, Tiziano, Michelangelo and Raffaello. 20. The beautiful Santa Croce church hold frescoes by Giotto and is the final resting place of some very famous Florentines, including Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Galileo Galilei. 21. To end your two days in Florence, head to the Piazzale Michelangelo. This square overlooks the entire city from the Oltrarno side of town. 22. Florence is also famous for its food. For a quick meal, try the schiacciata and look for wines on the menu.Schiacciata 23. One last short train ride to Stazione Santa Lucia and you will be on the Grand Canal in Venice. Hop on a vaporetto (water taxi) to your hotel and start your last 2 days in Italy filled with art, great food and gondola rides. 24. Head straight for Piazza San Marco and then the Rialto Bridge, which are two of the most famous sites in Venice. 25. The famous piazza has many historic sites such as the ItaloByzantine style Basilica di San Marco, Campanile di San Marco and the Doges Palace. 26. Doges Palace 27. Take an afternoon gondola ride, passing under the Bridge of Sighs. Spend your evening wandering in the tiny calle (alleyways) and have dinner in a quiet campo (square). 28. For contemporary art lovers, the Peggy Guggenheim museum in an 18th century palace right on the Grand Canal is a must. 29. Venetian specialties include a lot of seafood. Look for Sepe al nero (squid ink pasta) and try a glass of sparkling prosecco.Sepe al Nero Prosecco 30. For more information about travel to Italy, visit our website www.touritalynow.com or call our travel experts at 800.955.4418.