Venice, Florence, Assisi and Rome
Ten days down the length of Italy: Venice and the mosaics of Ravenna, Florence and Siena, the hill towns of Assisi and Perugia, and three nights in Rome with the catacombs and St. Paul’s.
Churches traveling with us now. Each group travels on its own dates and its own version of the route.
A night in Venice, two in Florence, two in Assisi and three in Rome, with Ravenna, Siena and Perugia along the way.
From Venice by Ravenna to Florence, through Siena to Assisi, and on to Rome.
From Assisi to Perugia.
One night in Venice, two in Florence, two in Assisi and three in Rome.
Days 2 & 3
St. Mark’s and the oldest Christian mosaics.
Venice, Ravenna
Days 4 & 5
The Duomo, Santa Croce and David.
Florence, Siena
Day 6
Two medieval hill towns.
Assisi, Perugia
Days 7 to 9
The Forum, the catacombs, St. Paul’s and the Sistine Chapel.
Rome
The sites on this ten-day route.
Ten days, day by day. Every group’s version is built around its own dates, its own pace and the places that matter most to its people.
Passports. Passports must be valid for at least three months after the date you leave Europe. U.S. citizens do not need a visa.
Days 1 to 4
Day 1
Our journey begins as we depart the United States for our overnight flight to Venice.
Day 2
We land in Venice and meet our Christian Expedition tour director. A first afternoon in the city: St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, where the apostle Mark is said to be buried, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal, with a gondola ride before dinner.
Dinner and overnight in Venice.
Day 3
In Ravenna we see the early Christian mosaics of the Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, among the oldest in the world, with lunch and free time, then continue to Florence.
Dinner and overnight in Florence for two nights.
Day 4
Florence: Santa Croce, where Michelangelo and Galileo are buried, the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower and the Baptistery, the Piazza della Signoria and Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia. The evening is free for the Ponte Vecchio.
Dinner and overnight in Florence.
Days 5 & 6
Day 5
Through the Tuscan hills to Siena and its striped cathedral, then on to the hill town of Assisi.
Dinner and overnight in Assisi for two nights.
Day 6
A morning in Assisi, a medieval town of stone streets and frescoed churches, then the old streets of Perugia in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight in Assisi.
Days 7 to 10
Day 7
We drive to Rome for the Palatine Hill and the Circus Maximus, where many early Christians died, and the Aventine, with its church named for Priscilla (Romans 16:3). After lunch, the Roman Forum, the Arch of Titus, the Colosseum and the Mamertine Prison.
Dinner and overnight in Rome for three nights.
Day 8
The Catacombs of St. Sebastian, where early Christians buried their dead, the Three Fountains, where tradition says Paul was beheaded, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, built over his grave.
Dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 9
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s. In the afternoon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, then a farewell dinner.
Farewell dinner and overnight in Rome.
Day 10
We transfer to Rome’s airport for the flight home.
Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it: the time you have, and the places that matter most to your people.
Every inclusion can be tailored to your group.
Not included unless added to your package: travel insurance, lunches, drinks at dinner, personal expenses, and the cost of meeting any national entry requirements.
Our group leader support team guides you every step of the way, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern, at (877) 234-3002 or groups@christianexpedition.com.
Our 24/7 travel emergency team is there for travelers who are abroad and facing a travel-related emergency, at (877) 234-3002 ext. 9.
Start from this route, add the Amalfi coast or Pompeii, or follow Paul from Malta instead, and we shape the days, the pace and the sites around your people.
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U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Italy is in the Schengen area, so passports must be valid for at least three months after the date you leave Europe. Passport and entry requirements remain the responsibility of each traveler.
Yes, for St. Mark’s, the Vatican and most churches: shoulders and knees covered for everyone. A light scarf is the easiest answer.
Yes. Every expedition is built for one group, on that group’s dates. The ten-day route on this page is our standard, and groups often add Pompeii or the Amalfi coast.
A good deal. Venice is on foot, and Assisi, Siena and Perugia are built on hills. Comfortable shoes make each day easier, and our guides set the pace for the group.
Travel insurance, lunches, drinks at dinner, personal expenses, and the cost of meeting any national entry requirements. Anything not listed as included can be quoted for your group on request.
Tell us about your group and we will be in touch.