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If you have questions about this trip, email Steve Crawford. His email address is crawford@wnax.com. You can also text him at 605-857-0753.
If you’re ready to reserve your seats, call 800-843-0089!
Date: May 3-14, 2026
Note: This trip requires walking shoes! We travel around the sites like a local — mostly by train, public transportation and on foot! You don’t want a BIG ‘OL suitcase, because we’re moving a LOT / seeing a LOT!
Date: May 2-13, 2027
Note: This trip requires walking shoes! We travel around the sites like a local — mostly by train, public transportation and on foot! You don’t want a BIG ‘OL suitcase, because we’re moving a LOT / seeing a LOT!
The itinerary:
May 3 @ 10:50am Fly from Omaha to Venice
May 4 From the airport, we’ll travel to Venice via water taxi! You’ll find beauty in every corner of “The Floating City”.
Hotel Tivoli Albergo
May 5
Organized Tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge
Lunch on your own at 12:30pm
Stop: Visit Basilica S Maria. This is an imposing Gothic-style church completed in 1330s, housing 2 works by Titian along with his tomb.
Later: Navigate the Grand Canal with an optional gondola ride!
Tivoli Hotel in Venice
May 6 Morning on your own to explore, then take the train to Florence!
Visit the Market Halls for supper & shopping
Hotel Cantoria Via Nazionale 35, Florence
May 7 Depart hotel for Organized Tour: 9am-Noon Best of Florence Walking tour with David & the Duomo; & Ponte Vecchio, the old bridge lined with shops.
Accademia Gallery: Michelangelo’s original David is featured along other sculptures and Renaissance paintings.
Florence Cathedral (Duomo): Visit the interior for free, but book tickets for the climb to the dome (Brunelleschi’s Dome) and the adjacent museum.
Tour ends at noon, lunch on your own in the area
Stop: 2:30pm Visit the Uffizi Gallery: This is a world-renowned art museum showcasing masterpieces by Renaissance masters like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Botticelli.
Stop: 4:15pm Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence This is a secular non-profit organization that has managed, preserved, and restored the monumental Basilica complex in Florence since the 14th century. It looks amazing inside!
Hotel Cantoria in Florence
May 8 Take train to Pisa! T
Stop: We’ll visit the Piazza dei Miracoli: The “Square of Miracles” which is home to the Leaning Tower (of Pisa), the Cathedral, and the Baptistery. You have tickets to climb to the top!
Take the train to Rome.
Hotel Julia in Rome
May 9 Organized Tour: 10:30am – 1:30pm The Colosseum & Palatine Hill: The iconic Flavian Amphitheater, a testament to Roman engineering and a popular venue for gladiatorial contests.
Lunch on your own in the area
Optional further exploration: Arch of Titus, Farnese Gardens, Basilica Julia, Circus Maximus and other sites
Trevi Fountain: Throw a coin into this baroque masterpiece to ensure your return to Rome. Spanish Stairs, Via Del Corso and more
Hotel Julia in Rome
May 10 See the Pope?
Stop: Noon (arrive by 11am) View the Pope’s prayer (if he is in town). He appears at the window of the Apostolic Palace in St. Peter’s Square to deliver a short speech, prayer and blessing.
Stop: Roman Pantheon A well-preserved ancient Roman temple, now a church, known for its impressive dome and oculus.
Stop: Castel Sant’angelo
Hotel Julia in Rome
May 11 10am depart hotel; find lunch on the way to Vatican City
Organized Tour: 12:45pm – 4:15pm The Complete Vatican tour: Explore St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel within the Vatican Museums, home to immense art and historical treasures.
Optional Walk back to the hotel: See Piazza Navona and more
Hotel Julia in Rome
May 12 Train to Naples
Bus to Pompeii
Organized Tour: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Tour Pompeii Ruins
Pompeii offers a wealth of historical sites and artifacts, offering a glimpse into Roman life. Key attractions include the Forum, the Amphitheater, the House of the Faun, and the Villa of the Mysteries.
Bus to Naples departs at 6pm
ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi Hotel in Naples
May 13 Depart Hotel at 7:30am
Organized Tour: Eight-hour Grand Tour from Naples to Ravello, Positano and Amalfi Coast
Immerse yourself in a true paradise suspended between land and sea as you discover three authentic pearls of the Mediterranean and the Amalfi coast – Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi – in a single day.
ibis Styles Napoli Garibaldi Hotel in Naples
May 14 Take the morning train from Naples to Rome / bus to FCO Airport & Flight home
Price: $5,699 per person double; $5,499 per person triple; $5,399 per person quad; $6,999 per person single
WNAX Trip Assurance is available for $300 per person. If you must cancel your trip due to a medical emergency prior to the trip, you’ll get a 40% cash refund and 40% credit on a future trip (minus the cost of the Trip Assurance).
If you would like to purchase traditional travel insurance (which is usually a 100% refund on the trip), you should visit with your local insurance company and usually costs around 10% of your trip package.
See ALL trips offered by WNAX by clicking HERE!
If you have questions about this trip, email Steve Crawford. His email address is crawford@wnax.com. You can also text him at 605-857-0753.
If you’re ready to reserve your seats, call 800-843-0089!
TRIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
General
Itinerary and hotels are subject to change. Alternatives may be offered due to closure or unexpected events.
Tour prices are subject to increased rate until booked with a deposit.
Booking a tour indicates you have read and agree with the terms.
Air Travel
Air fare is booked at Economy class group rate. Upgrades may be requested at additional cost.
One carry-on bag, meeting the airline specifications, is included in the trip price.
Additional charges for checked bags may be imposed by the airline and is the responsibility of the traveler.
Airlines may change departure times and/or layover sites. Please check the status one day prior to the flight.
Ground Transportation
Ground transportation is provided by air-conditioned motor coach.
Seat rotation is not enforced.
If you need special accommodations or have concerns during the trip, please speak with the host and every effort will be made to make suitable arrangements.
All items brought onto the motor coach must be kept clear of the aisle.
Please ensure luggage brought on the motor coach is not excessive and allows for all passengers to be accommodated.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotels are subject to change based on availability at time of reservation.
Elevators are not guaranteed at all properties.
Traveler is responsible for his/her luggage and may have to walk a short distance with their bag.
Special Requirements
All tours require some walking and traveler is responsible for their own luggage. Please request help from the host if needed.
If special accommodations are needed, please communicate this before booking.
Arrangements for special requirements may incur additional costs to the traveler.