Splendors of Italy | 2027

+1 206 452 0111

See where you're going before you go

Tour: XI27 Code: A

About This Tour

Join us on a journey to discover the Splendors of Italy, starting at $4,998* on the dates below from New York. You will see Milan, Lake Garda, Verona, Venice, the Piazza San Marco, the Basilica of St. Mark, the famous Bell Tower and the Clock Tower, Doges’ Palace, Pisa, the famous Leaning Tower, Lucca, Florence, enjoy beautiful gardens, stroll through the open-air markets, the Piazza della Signoria, Neptune Fountain, Vecchio Palace, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, San Gimignano, Siena, and much more!

Departure dates

Tuesday, March 9, 2027
From $4998
Tuesday, October 12, 2027
From $5598
Tuesday, November 2, 2027
From $4998

This is not sightseeing. This is the Bible coming alive

Most people read about Ephesus, Smyrna, and Laodicea their whole lives — from a pew, from a page. This journey puts you inside the story.

You’ll stand in the theater where Paul preached in Acts 19. You’ll walk the streets of Laodicea where Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” You’ll pray where the early church prayed — in the ruins of Pergamon, in the sacred pools of Hierapolis, in the underground cities where Christians hid to survive.

No amount of reading prepares you for what it feels like to be there.

When you return home, you will:

3 domestic flights — already included in your price

Most travelers don’t realize how far apart these cities are — or how much domestic flights cost when booked independently. These tickets run $300–500 per person and require separate booking, check-in, and logistics.

In this tour, domestic flights are included in your price. We book them on your behalf. You don’t search, you don’t book, you don’t pay extra. You just show up.

That’s $600–1000 in flights per couple — already taken care of.

Accommodations

Accommodations in 4- and 5-star hotels

Meals

Breakfasts and dinners (buffet style) at the hotels

Transportation

Luxury, air-conditioned buses

Group Size

20-30

Language

English and Spanish

Pets

Not allowed

Age Range

8–79 (years)

Season

All

The more of you there are — the less each person pays

This tour is built for groups. Whether you’re a couple, a family, or an entire congregation — the price per person drops as your group grows. Send us your group size and we’ll send back an exact quote.

Group Size	Price Per Person	Note
2 people	From $3,899	Starting price
4 people	From $3,299	Price drops per person
6 people	From $2,999	Better savings
10–19 people	Request quote — best value	Recommended group size
20+ people	Custom pricing	Extended itinerary available →

✦ GROUP OF 20+? We can extend your journey to 10–14 days, add exclusive destinations, and offer our best group pricing. Contact us for a custom group proposal →

Exact pricing depends on group size, travel dates, and departure city. Send us your details — we’ll respond with a full quote within 48 hours.

Your dates. Your pace. Your group.

No fixed departures — that’s intentional. This tour is available year-round. You choose the dates that work for your family, your church, or your travel group. We build everything around your schedule.

Best months to travel:

April – June: mild weather, blooming landscapes, fewer crowds
September – November: warm days, cool evenings, post-summer calm
December – March: lowest prices, quietest sites — ideal for smaller groups

Popular months (April–June and September–October) fill up weeks in advance. The sooner you send us your dates — the more options we can offer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything is organized. You focus on the experience

Included in your tour price:

All Inclusive Pricing
First Class Hotels
Breakfast and Dinner Daily
Deluxe A/C Motor Coaches
Fuel Surcharges and Gov't Taxes
Entrance and Program Fees
Guided Tours
International Airfare from NY
Overseas Airport Transfers
Guided Sightseeing with Top Guides
Gratuities
Administrative Fee
Hotel Gratuities

Not included (paid separately):

Tour Itinerary

Expand All +

Splendors of Italy | 2027
Day 1
Departure

Transportation:

Airplane, bus

Events:

Your Italian adventure begins as you depart on your international flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Milan

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Our representative will meet you at the airport in Milan. Then, begin your time in Italy with a stop overlooking Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. Continue to Verona, home to Roman ruins and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Finish the day at your hotel in Verona.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 3
Venice

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Travel by boat to the magical city of Venice. Rising between sea and sky, this fascinating city boasts waterways and boats instead of roads and cars, encompassing 118 islands separated by more than 150 canals. Stand in the Piazza San Marco, bordered on three sides by palatial arcades in two tiers and faced on the other by the Basilica of St. Mark, one of the world’s most magnificent churches. Tour the Basilica with its treasure of marble and gold background mosaics. From the square, you can see the famous Bell Tower and the Clock Tower, as well as the charming pink and white Doges’ Palace. After seeing the romantic Bridge of Sighs, enjoy free time to explore on your own. You can shop, stroll along the bridges and canals or even indulge in a gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Return to your hotel in Verona for dinner and overnight.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 4
Pisa and Lucca

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Travel to Pisa and snap your photo in front of the famous Leaning Tower. This 180-foot-tall round tower is over 10 degrees out of perpendicular. Originally designed to stand straight, it began to lean during its construction in 1173 and corrective efforts failed. Even without its tilt, the building would still be one of the most remarkable bell towers in all of Europe. Wander the medieval walled city of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini. Each of the walls is lined with a different species of tree, and together, they encompass a town full of medieval churches. Check into your hotel in Montecatini Terme for three nights.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 5
Florence

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

The elegant city of Florence is nestled between a line of hills and the banks of the Arno River. During your visit to Florence, enjoy the beautiful gardens and a leisurely stroll through the open-air markets. Every street, square, and winding alley is a showcase for Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance grandeur. Among Florence’s masterpieces, you’ll see the Piazza della Signoria with its Neptune Fountain and Vecchio Palace, the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, which houses Michelangelo’s unfinished Pietà, the Baptistry which features Ghiberti’s famous Gates of Paradise, and the Academy where you can view some of Michelangelo’s finished and unfinished work, including the awe-inspiring David.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch
Day 6
San Gimignano & Siena

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

This morning travel to one of the most charming and picturesque of all the Tuscan hill towns, San Gimignano. Magical medieval towers dominate the town, once numbering more than 70, only 14 towers remain today. Beautiful Siena is built across several hills and valleys. The focal point of the city is the shell-shaped town square, which is both a meeting place and marketplace. It is also the venue for the town’s famous horse race known as the Palio.

Meals:

Breakfast. Lunch.
Day 7
Assisi

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Your journey continues as you travel to Assisi, the charming medieval town once home to Saint Francis. Just two years after his death, the large Basilica was started in his memory. At one time, the land on which the church now stands was an execution ground for condemned criminals. In his humility, Saint Francis asked to be buried there, and it became known as the Hill of Paradise. The church contains his tomb and many great works of art. Finish your day by checking in to your hotel in Rome for your three-night stay.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 8
Ancient Rome

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

History is woven through the streets and neighborhoods of Rome as in no other city. Explore the many wonders of ancient Rome as you visit the magnificent Colosseum and the Pantheon. From the most sacred hill of ancient Rome, Campidoglio, view the Forum. See the Circus Maximus, Arch of Titus, famous Baths of Caracalla, the Arch of Constantine, and the Victor Emanuel Monument. View the Monti Region, Rome’s most ancient neighborhood which spreads over three of her seven hills. In the afternoon, explore the romance of Rome as you climb the graceful Spanish Steps and stop at the famous Trevi Fountain. Legend says those who toss a coin into the fountain will one day return to Rome to toss another into the waters of Trevi.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 9
Vatican City & Christian Rome

Transportation:

Bus

Events:

Experience the glory of Christian Rome today as you visit the Vatican, home to one of the greatest museums in the world. And, of course, tour St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s frescoes, now restored to their full, colorful glory. Tour the Catacombs of St. Sebastiano and see some of the only surviving examples of early Christian art. In the 1840s, Pope Gregory XVI took steps to preserve the catacombs and their treasures. Visit the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, which stands over the place Constantine built the first church over St. Paul’s grave before returning to your hotel to begin packing for your return journey home.

Meals:

Breakfast. Dinner.
Day 10
Return Home or Enjoy the Optional Amalfi Coast Extension

Transportation:

Bus, airplane

Events:

Begin your journey home, or extend your adventure with the optional Amalfi Coast Extension.

Meals:

Breakfast.

Enhance Your Journey

Istanbul On Own Extension Starting from $750

Day 13 – Istanbul
Enjoy your time on own in Istanbul. Breakfast and dinner are included at your hotel! (B,D)

Day 14 – Istanbul
Enjoy your time on own in Istanbul. Breakfast and dinner are included at your hotel! (B,D)

Day 15 – Return to USA

Guest taking an extension may be on a different flight than their group and/or travel companion.

Изучите локации

Istanbul

()

Ephesus

(2 дня)

Laodicea

(3 дня)

Istanbul

(2 дня)

1 день

Тель-Авив

Прибытие в Тель-Авив. Ужин. Отдых.

2 день

Тель-Авив-2

Кейсария. Хайфа. Гора Кармель. Долина Мегиддо. Гора осадков.

Леонардо Бич Отель*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Назарет

Назарет. Деревня Назарет. Храм Благовещения. Кесария Филиппова. Водопады. Тель Дан. Ворота Авраама.

2 день

Назарет-2

Кана Галилейская. Гора Блаженств. Табга. Капернаум. Обед. Прогулка на лодке по Галилейскому морю.

Золотая корона Старый город*

San Fransico

2 день

1 день

Иерусалим

Масличная гора. Панорама Старого города. Гефсиманский сад. Кедронская долина.

2 день

Иерусалим-2

Могила в саду - Вечеря Господня. Старый город. Виа Долороса. Стена Плача и туннель. Город Давида. Источник Силоам.

3 день

Иерусалим-3

Стена Езекии. Римская улица Кардо. Гора Сион. Верхняя комната. Гробница царя Давида. Музей Холокоста - Яд Вашем.

Отель "Святой Георгий" *

San Fransico

1 день

Мертвое море

Джордан. Иерихон. Гора Искушения. Масада.

2 день

Мертвое море-2

Вифлеем. Поле пастухов. Церковь Рождества Христова. Отдых на Мертвом море.

Дэвид Мертвое море*

San Fransico

Route Map

*The trip will take place in case of a group of 40 people

* * The route, as well as the order of visiting places, may be changed due to quarantine restrictions, as well as for safety reasons or due to the weather, road repair work etc.

Enhance Your Journey

5-Days | Starting at $1998*

Sorrento
Travel to Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s summer residence. The Romans also preferred this area in the summer to get out of the heat. Enjoy the incredible beauty of this region as your bus travels to Sorrento. You will be in awe of the dramatic cliff-top drive that leads to your hotel. During your three-night stay, you’ll have time to discover the colorful ambiance of this delightful town and enjoy the view of Mt. Vesuvius.

Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is considered to be one of Italy’s finest! You will be enchanted by the rich hues of the blue-green sea, the tiny mystical islands, and the pastel colored cottages gathered around tiny harbors! Have your camera ready to capture one breathtaking view after another! Snap a photo of the famous village of Positano, which has graced a thousand postcards and charmed at least three generations of travelers. Visit the town of Amalfi, a must for every visitor! A glorious maritime republic from the 9th to 12th centuries, the town is famous as the place where the compass was invented and boasts a splendid Duomo in Arab-Norman style. Time permitting, you’ll stop at the village of Vietri Sul Mar, home of Amalfi Coast ceramic factories which produce the colorful tiles that decorate every church tower in the area.

Capri
Enjoy a boat ride to the lovely Isle of Capri which has enticed visitors for thousands of years. Today you will have the opportunity to savor its beauty and be captivated by the fabulous views and elegant shops.

Pompeii
You will visit the spectacular ruins in Pompeii, which were covered by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The city remained buried and undiscovered for almost 1,500 years until 1748. Excavations continue today and provide insight into life during the Roman Empire. Continue to the Rome area for dinner and overnight.

Return Home

Not ready to book yet? Start with one message

Write to us in WhatsApp — we’ll reply within a few hours. Tell us how many people are traveling and when you’d like to go. We’ll send back a full custom quote with no pressure and no obligation.

Message us “XI27A” — and we’ll take it from there.