“What a trip! Leading up to visiting Israel we were excited with anticipation, but boy did it exceed anything we had imagined. Our tour guide CJ was outstanding. He broke down the Jewish culture, past and modern history, biblical connections/application, and geography of Israel at every site. It was just so awesome with how many sites and artifacts we were shown and how seamlessly our trip was organized. Throughout the week we were taken well care of. We stayed in very nice hotels, ate great food, and enjoyed a comfortable, air-conditioned bus driven by our expert driver, Happy. Happy made sure we stayed hydrated and took extra special care of us in keeping us safe. CJ and Happy complemented each other wonderfully. With packed days of touring, we enjoyed restful evenings. We also felt safe and secure throughout our travels, allowing us to delve fully into what we were learning and what God was teaching us about Himself.
Besides enjoying CJ and Happys sense of humor, we quickly experienced camaraderie between the rest of our group, which made little things like traveling, eating, and taking pictures fun. Thank you all for loving on us; we thank God for you and this short time we were able to connect. And most importantly we thank God as we recognize all the lessons we learned along the way. He definitely used this trip to reveal new things to us as we learned more about the Bible, God, and ourselves.
Thank you and many Blessings,
Jeanne Jackson
11-Day Italy Tour
Savor La Vita Dolce on this 11-day tour as you explore and sightsee iconic locations across Italy and beyond!
What’s Included
- All Transfers
- Baggage Handling
- Breakfast & Dinner Daily
- Entrance Fees to all Sites
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Itinerary as per Description
- Premium Accommodations
- Professional Tour Guides
- Transportation by Deluxe Motor Coach
Schedule
Day 1 Depart USA
Day 2 Arrive in Rome
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Rome. Welcome dinner and overnight at the
hotel or local restaurant.
Day 3 Rome
Spend the day in Rome, and tour multiple iconic destinations such as the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, & Spanish Steps. From there, visit the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and the Navonna Piazza.
Day 4 Rome
A full day in Imperial Rome, including visits to the Baths of Caracalla (outside), Circus Maximus, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum (entry not guaranteed). Explore the Arch of Titus, Arch of Constantine, St. Peter in Chains, Capitolium, and Piazza Venezia.
Day 5 Rome/ Assisi/ Florence
In the morning, we will depart for Florence with a stop in Assisi to tour the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica Santa Maria Degli Angeli. Enjoy free time for lunch (not included). Continue to Florence for dinner at the hotel or a local restaurant, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 6 Florence
Depart in the morning for Florence, with a stop in Assisi to tour the Basilica of St. Francis and Basilica Santa Maria Degli Angeli. Enjoy free time for lunch (not included), then continue to Florence. Dinner will be at the hotel or a local restaurant.
Day 7 Florence/ Pisa/ Lucca
Today, enjoy a tour of Lucca and Pisa. In Lucca, explore narrow lanes, medieval buildings, churches, piazzas, and a Roman amphitheater, all surrounded by well-preserved 16th and 17th-century ramparts. In the afternoon, visit Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, which leans 14 feet due to settling. Your Pisa tour also includes the Campo dei Miracoli, featuring the Baptistery and Duomo, fine examples of Pisan-Romanesque architecture.
Day 8 Florence
Today we will board the bus to visit the Chianti Wine Farm where you will enjoy a wine-tasting and cooking class. Then, we will travel back to Florence.
Day 9 Firenze/ Modena/ Venice
Depart for Venice with a stop in Modena for a balsamic vinegar tasting and lunch at a local restaurant. Arrive in Venice late afternoon and transfer to your hotel by water taxi.
Day 10 Venice
After breakfast, depart the hotel by bus and transfer to Venice center by private boat. Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of St. Mark’s Square and Basilica (outside), the Clock Tower (outside view), Grand Canal, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. After free time for lunch, spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Return to Venice Mestre by private boat for a farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Return to the USA
Jeanne Jackson
This was my first time to Isreal, and it was such a fantastic trip due to our guide Adam and our driver Money Mike! Adam is so knowledgeable and was really able to make each site come alive for me. We had a really large group, and I am sure that Adam felt like he was “herding cats” all week, but he kept us together and moving through the areas while sharing so much information. With Mike’s driving and sense of humor, I felt very safe even though the streets sometimes seemed way too narrow for all of the buses and cars! The team of Adam and Money Mike were fabulous, and I would highly recommend them!!
Adrienne Carter
If you’re doing the Holy Land Tour, there’s no question in which company to choose - it’s Travel With Friends! The entire trip was very well planned and wasted no time in getting us in and out of sites while beating the crowds. Ibrahim was a phenomenal guide! He was personable, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable in the Bible and history of the land. Will definitely do this trip again and go through Travel With Friends!
Ellie Hill