Day 1 – Arrive in Venice / Mestre
Arrive at Venice (Marco Polo) or Paris–Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport
Private boat taxi excursion along the Grand Canal to St. Mark’s Square
Visit the Bell Tower, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs
Optional glass-blowing demonstration at a Murano factory branch
Overnight in Mestre
Day 2 – Mestre · Conegliano · Sacile · Fontanafredda
Morning coffee and fellowship with leaders of Serenissima Church and the new Conegliano church plant
Lunch in Sacile, a charming Venetian town
Evening fellowship and worship with Serenissima group and local pastors in Fontanafredda
Overnight in Mestre
Day 3 – Venice → Bologna (via Ferrara)
Travel south, stopping in Ferrara, a beautifully preserved Renaissance city
Continue to Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
Dinner included at the hotel or a local restaurant
Overnight in Bologna
Day 4 – Bologna
Explore Piazza Maggiore, the Quadrilatero Market, and key medieval and Renaissance landmarks
Visit the University of Bologna, one of the oldest universities in the world
Evening worship and fellowship with Nuova Vita Downtown Church
Dinner with locals (own expense)
Overnight in Bologna
Day 5 – Bologna → Florence
Visit the Sanctuary of San Luca, offering panoramic views over Bologna
Travel to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance”
Highlights include:
Duomo & Baptistry
Giotto’s Tower, Pitti Palace, Accademia (Michelangelo’s David)
Uffizi Gallery and Piazzale Michelangelo for city views
Free time for shopping at San Lorenzo Leather Market or strolling the Ponte Vecchio
Dinner at own expense
Overnight in Florence
Day 6 – Florence · Pisa · Lucca
Excursion to Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower
Visit Lucca, a charming Roman-style walled city with cobbled lanes and elegant piazzas
Evening free in Florence for personal exploration
Dinner included
Overnight in Florence
Day 7 – Florence · San Gimignano · Siena · Assisi
Attend Sunday worship service (English translation provided)
Drive through Tuscany’s hill towns, visiting:
San Gimignano, famed for its medieval towers
Siena, with its stunning cathedral and Piazza del Campo
Continue to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis
Dinner included
Overnight in Assisi
Day 8 – Perugia
Enjoy a free day in Perugia, the medieval capital of Umbria
Explore ancient walls, artisan shops, and quiet piazzas at leisure
Lunch not included
Dinner included
Overnight in Assisi
Day 9 – Assisi
Guided tour of Assisi, learning about St. Francis and St. Clare
Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and other sacred sites
Free afternoon for personal reflection or local exploration
Lunch not included
Dinner included
Overnight in Assisi
Day 10 – Assisi → Rome
Free morning in Assisi for prayer or relaxation
Afternoon transfer to Rome by private coach
Dinner included
Overnight in central Rome
Day 11 – Rome (Vatican City)
Visit the treasures of Vatican City:
St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel
Enjoy free time in Rome city centre for shopping or café visits
Visit the Catacombs, one of the earliest Christian worship sites
Dinner at own expense
Overnight in central Rome
Day 12 – Rome
Reformation Walk Tour and Ancient Rome sightseeing, featuring:
Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Arch of Constantine
Free afternoon to explore Rome’s historic churches and landmarks
Dinner at own expense
Overnight in central Rome
Day 13 – Rome · Departure
Morning transfer to the airport for return flights home
Depart with cherished memories of fellowship, faith, and Italy’s rich spiritual heritage
