Walk amid the ruins of the Roman Forum , the center of their world-wide Empire. Drive through the hill towns of central Italy to Renaissance Florence and walk in the footsteps of Michelangelo . Receive an extensive introduction to modern Italy, with wonderful Italian food, incomparable Italian wine and inimitable Italian music. Visit the Vatican , home of the Popes and their magnificent art collection. Above all, learn about the unconquerable Italian spirit and the wonderful Italian people .
All hotels have private facilities in double or triple rooms.
A minimum of seven dinners in Italy. All entrances to museums and archaeological sites. Daily lectures on Roman literature, history, art and archaeology. Ample free time for exploring on your own. 1 Leaving Los Angeles on the evening of Dec. 30, we arrive in Rome on Dec. 31 and transfer to our hotel.