

Then spend the afternoon discovering more of Florence at your own pace. This morning, enjoy a timed entrance to the Accademia, where you'll marvel at Michelangelo's famous sculpture, David. After dinner, perhaps stroll out to see the iconic Ponte Vecchio, with its bustling gold shops all lit up at night. Journey today to Florence, where you'll begin to explore la città bella, the glorious center of the Italian Renaissance, on an orientation walking tour led by your tour manager. You'll have time this afternoon to explore more of this magical city at your own pace. Stop for a photo at nearby Rialto Bridge en route to an authentic cicchetteria where you will sample traditional Venetian-style tapas. Then visit the historic Fondaco dei Tedeschi for breathtaking views of the Grand Canal from its rooftop. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, which connected the old prisons of Venice to the interrogation rooms of the neighboring Doge's Palace. Mark's Square where you can see the Basilica of St. Day 3: VeniceĬonsisting of an archipelago carved by nearly 150 canals into 118 different islands, the incomparable city of Venice contains a wealth of sights. Return later to your hotel by private motor launch. After a private bus brings you to your hotel, your tour manager takes you into downtown Venice by private motor launch for an orientation walking tour and dinner. If there are days you would like to change, or specific places you’d like to go, we can work with you to create a personalized program that fits the needs of you and your students.Īrrive in Venice and meet your ACIS Tour Manager. This itinerary is the starting point for your tour, but it’s not set in stone.
