Enjoy a free afternoon to discover opulent palazzos and art-filled piazzas. This evening features a lecture on the history and art of the Vatican. The next afternoon you'll delight in a tour to Tivoli, a resort town of the ancient Romans, which later became popular as a summer playground for the rich during the Renaissance. You'll tour the town, including the ruins of the village Adriana, built by Roman emperor Hadrian. The highlight is your visit to the beautiful terraced gardens of the Villa d'Este, which are decorated with lovely ornamental fountains.
Lunch is included.
As soon as you board, you'll realize that no detail of service or luxury has been overlooked. You'll spend the night in a private, first-class cabin, gleaming with fine woods and brass. Day 5 - After breakfast on board, you'll disembark in Florence, Italy, cradle of the Renaissance, for an included walking tour. Reboard and enjoy lunch, impeccably served in the train's famed dining car as you make your way to Venice. Your hotel is supremely located just two blocks from the Piazza San Marco.