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Art & History
Italy
Day 1 - Flight to Rome
Day 2 - Rome
Day 3 - Rome
Day 4 - Rome
Day 5 - Rome
Day 6 - Train Florence
Day 7 - Florence
Day 8 - Florence
Day 9 - Flight Home
Karen'sTrip
The first time I stepped foot on Italian soil was in 2015 with my former colleague, Karen. This was her second trip to Italy. Being a Geography teacher, she had no trouble navigating the small side streets near Vatican City to bring us straight to the restaurants where we had the most delicious pizza and pasta! Karen loves to travel and we love to travel with her. She’s one of the most positive and fun people you will ever meet.
This is Karen’s trip!
Even if you're not an Art and History lover, Italy will turn you into one! The depth of historical significance is staggering and the sheer beauty of the art is awe-inspiring.
With jaw-dropping sites around every corner, Rome is a city like no other! Marvel at ancient marble ruins, medieval streets, early Christian churches, spectacular Renaissance art and Baroque fountains all mingled amongst Rome’s nearly three million people. Combine these sights and sounds with the sumptuous flavours of authentic Italian cuisine and you’ll never want to leave!
Check out my blog for a more detailed description of recommended sites.
Art in Rome
St. Peter’s Basilica
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Borghese Gallery and Gardens
St. Peter-in-Chains Church
Trevi Fountain
Santa Maria della Vittoria
Basilica Parrocchiale Santa Maria del Popolo
Spanish Steps
History in Rome
Roman Forum
Colosseum
Pantheon
Catacombs
Mamertine Prison
Castel Sant’Angelo
Victor Emmanuel II Monument
Palazzo Colonna
Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura
Florence is an artist’s dream but you don’t have to be one to appreciate it. Just like Rome, all the main sites are within walking distance of each other so there’s no need to venture outside the city centre unless you want to.
Art in Florence
Accademia Gallery
Uffizi Gallery
Bargello
Cappella Brancacci
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Museum
Michelangelo House
History in Florence
Palazzo Pitti
Palazzo Vecchio
Basilica of Santa Croce
Cappelle Medicee
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Archeological Museum
Galileo Museum