Daemen College in Italy Daily Itinerary

Get ready for fun and learning in Italy!

Program Itinerary:

Day 1: Sunday, March 8, 2015
1:15 P.M. Arrive in Rome on AZ651. Meet Onsite Program Coordinator at the airport and transfer to accommodations at Hotel Colors via private coach. Neighborhood walking tour and Orientation.

7:15 P.M. Welcome dinner at Ai Balestrari in Prati.

Meals: Dinner
Transportation: Airport to accommodations (private coach), neighborhood tour and to restaurant (walking and public transportation pass)

Day 2: Monday, March 9, 2015                                                                                                                                                            9:30 A.M. Group entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, guided by faculty.

Afternoon: Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, guided by faculty.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking and public transportation pass)

Day 3: Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Day: Walking tour from the Capitoline to the Colosseum, with entry into the Colosseum provided. Walking tour guided by faculty.

3:40 P.M. Group entry into the Colosseum.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking and public transportation pass)

Day 4: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
9:00 A.M. Group entry to the Galleria Borghese

Afternoon: Visit the Galleria nazionale d’arte moderna.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking and public transportation pass)

Day 5: Thursday, March 12, 2015
10:35 A.M. Depart for Florence by train.

12:07 P.M.  Arrive in Florence and check into accommodations at Hotel Monica.

3:00 P.M. Group entry to the Accademia.

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to train station (walking and public transportation); Rome to Florence (train); Florence train station to accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 6: Friday, March 13, 2015
9 A.M. Visit the Uffizi Gallery

2:00 P.M. Visit the Duomo, audio-guides provided (required for groups)

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to visits (walking)

Day 7: Saturday, March 14, 2015
9:30 A.M. Visit the Bargello National Museum

2:04 P.M. Depart Florence for Rome.

3:35 P.M. Arrive in Rome, and head to accommodations at Morpheus Rooms

Afternoon/evening: Time permitting, visit Piazza Repubblica and optional visit to the Barberini Palace.

7:30 P.M. Farewell Dinner at Il Bocconcino (nearby the Colosseum)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transportation: Accommodations to visit (walking), accommodations to train station (walking); Florence to Rome (train); Train station to accommodations (walking and public transportation)

Day 8: Sunday, March 15, 2105
Morning: Free time to pack, and soak up the last bit of Rome!

12:00 Depart the accommodations for the airport on private coach

3:20 p.m. Depart Rome on AZ650

Meals: Breakfast
Transportation: Accommodations to airport (private coach)
*All in-city transportation in Rome covered by city transportation passes.