Reflections Of Italy

Posted - June 2, 2017

Upon arrival in Rome, we were met by AAA Member Choice Vacations, a professionally escorted tour company. From that point on a AAA Member Choice Vacations tour guide brought us around the country by motor coach. During our time in Rome we were able to see and tour the top attractions. We came to know the history and traditions of Rome. Piazza Venezia, the circus maximus, Arch of Constantine, the famous Piazza Navona. We visited the Coliseum and finished with the Vatican and Sistine Chapel.
 
During our time touring we never waited in line for entrance tickets or worried about being lost; everything ran smoothly. If I was on my own, I never would have seen and toured all of this in two nights. Our tour guide made sure we had time at all locations while still having free time to ourselves to enjoy a nice meal, shop and explore more.
 
After Rome we continued our journey to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. We took a walking tour of the charming old city. Then we were off to Perugia.
 
The Piazza Novembre is one of the grandest squares in Italy. Next we arrived in Florence, the “cradle of the Italian Renaissance.” While here we visited the world famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible statue of David. During our culture tour of Florence, we viewed the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Church of Santa Croce. This is also a great city for dining and shopping for leather and jewelry. Next we visited a historic winery in the heart of the chianti region. We learned about the winery’s famed Tuscan wines and local specialties. The views here are breathtaking!
 
Next up, the island of Venice. During our time here we boarded a boat bound for Murano Island for an up-close glassmaking demonstration. When we returned to Venice we toured the lively St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the clock tower. We then took a wonderful gondola ride while being serenaded by our gondolier!
 
Lastly, we went to Milan. We toured the city’s amazing sights on a locally guided tour including the Duomo (this magnificent Gothic cathedral is the third largest church in Europe), the opera house and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery.
 
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