This overnight trip to the "Cradle of the Renaissance" will give you a taste of the finest of Italian art and culture. Marvel at the public sculptures, view the infamous David statue, sip local wine while feasting on home made pasta and peruse the trendy shops in the heart of Florence. Art is everywhere from the dazzling red of Brunelleschi's Duomo to the endless hallways of the Uffizi Gallery, with paintings by Michelangelo, Rafael, Duccio, Giotto, and Botticelli. Florence will inspire your creativity, dazzle your eyes and indulge your appetite. Salute!

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Claimed as the most beautiful of the Italian lakes, Lake Como has attracted visitors from around the world for centuries and is known as a top destination for many rich and famous vacationers. You'll become enchanted by the charming, mountainous shoreline and sun-kissed natural beauty that Lake Como inhabits. The forked lake is one of the deepest in Europe (410 meters).

Visit the quaint picturesque towns of Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna that hug the banks of the lake and provide stunning views of the snow peaked mountains. Known for its grand picturesque villas, restaurants, gardens, castles and vineyards, Lake Como provides something special for everyone.

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Visit Italy's richest city and fashion capital. Stroll through the fashionable Navigli district, window shop or take a piece of Milan with you. Stop in many of the elegant cafes throughout the city to have a drink and listen to live music.

Among the many historical treasures the city has to offer, visitors can attend monumental landmarks such as the Duomo, which is the second largest church in Italy (and third largest in the world), the Teatro alla Scala, and the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, which contains drawings and notebooks by Leonardo da Vinci. Don't forget to visit the most famous attraction, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to da Vinci's famous painting, The Last Supper.

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The Queen of the Adriatic has changed little since the medieval era when it ruled a Mediterranean empire spanning all the way to Constantinople. The riches of that empire are still evident in the illustrious palaces, churches, and bridges of Venice. Your visit here will show you the many sides of this mysterious and stunning city. From the tiny solitary paths along still canals to the grandeur of St. Mark's Square, which Napoleon referred to as the "greatest drawing room in Europe," Venice has something for everyone. This overnight excursion may also include side-trips to Romeo and Juliet's Verona and the Roman settlement of Sirmione on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda in the Alps!

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