Upon arrival in Rome, transfer to Florence and spend the next 3 nights in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. See famous works of art such as Ghiberti’s Baptistry doors and Michelangelo’s David and enjoy your premier performance. You’ll have a full-day excursion to the Tuscan hill town of Siena and a performance in Assisi before heading south to Rome for 3 nights. Here you’ll have your final concert while soaking up all the sights of the Eternal City including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, the Colosseum and much more. Tour Highlights Florence Duomo Santa Croce Piazza della Signoria Accademia Siena Duomo Piazza del Campo St. Francis Basilica Circus Maximus Vatican Museums Colosseum Sistine Chapel St. Peter’s Basilica 3 Performance Opportunities 1 Optional Mass (for choir) Itinerary 8 Days / 3 Florence / 3 Rome Day 1 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Departure from the United States. Day 2 FLORENCE Benvenuti in Italia! Meet your Tour Manager in Rome who will transfer you to your hotel in Florence for check-in. Enjoy an arrival briefing and welcome dinner as you settle into this amazing Renaissance city. Day 3 FLORENCE This morning, enjoy a guided city sightseeing tour of Florence. Highlights include Ghiberti’s Baptistry doors, the Duomo, the Santa Croce and the Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s David. Have dinner together before transferring to a local venue for a rehearsal and your debut concert! Day 4 FLORENCE Today, enjoy a full-day excursion through the countryside of Tuscany. Journey to Siena, one of Italy’s best-preserved hill towns, to admire the greenish-black-and-white marble Duomo and the famous Piazza del Campo. Return to Florence for the remainder of the day to explore and have dinner as a group. Day 5 ROME Depart Tuscany this morning and enjoy a lovely drive to Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis. Arrive and spend some time exploring the Basilica on your own. Here you will perform your second concert. Continue on to Rome, the “Eternal City” and have dinner together. Day 6 ROME Today, enjoy the sights of ancient Rome on your panoramic tour of the city. Highlights include: The Circus Maximus, The Baths of Caracalla, and the Monument of Vittorio Emanuele (Rome’s “Wedding Cake monument’). Next, visit the famous ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum, with entrances included. Imagine the roar of spectators as they cheered on gladiators battling one another both on the ground and on water! This afternoon, assemble for rehearsal and dinner prior to your third concert. Tonight, perform a full evening concert at a local venue. Day 7 ROME This morning, enjoy a guided visit of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. The afternoon is free to explore Rome’s fabled seven hills and sample some gelato! This evening, return to St. Peter’s for participation in Mass services (choir only). Day 8 DEPARTURE Return to the U.S. Sample Customizations* General Customizations Add day(s)/Remove day(s) Add overnight city (Venice, Verona, Milan, Naples, Sorrento and more!) Add/Remove meals Add/Remove a performance Reverse Itinerary Change Florence to Siena or Lucca Add a Musical Highlight Musical Instrument Room in the Accademia Musical Instrument Museum in Rome “In the footsteps” of Puccini Add an Activity or Excursion Gelato Factory Tour and Tasting Pizza making workshop Glass Blowing Demonstration Boboli Gardens Tuscan Farmhouse Lunch Villa Borghese Gardens Excursion to San Gimignano *All customizations subject to operational feasibility and availability Customize Your Tour Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals. Get A Quote