6th ANNUAL THE BEST OF ITALY 2026
6th ANNUAL THE BEST OF ITALY 2026
August 11, 2026
- August 21, 2026
/11 Days, 10 Nights
Rome, Venice, Montecatini, Florence, Italy
Hosts/Guest Artists:
Phil & Sheri Barfoot
Hosts
Highlights:
- MINISTRY concerts in FLORENCE, MONTECATINI, VENICE, ORVIETO, & ROME!
- ENJOY the extraordinary sights and scenes of MONTECATINI, CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, PISA & LUCCA, VENICE, & ROME!
- TAKE the VATICAN TOUR including the SISTINE CHAPEL, ST. PETER’S BASILICA and the COLOSSEUM!
- EXPLORE the breathtaking cliffs and ocean views along the CINQUE TERRE!
- EXPERIENCE the PIAZZA DEL DUOMO and the incredible SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE CATHEDRAL, GIOTTO’S CAMPANILE, the BASILICA OF SANTA CROCE, the famous LEANING TOWER OF PISA, and the endless shopping of LUCCA!
- INDULGE in a private boat ride to PIAZZA SAN MARCO for a guided tour of this amazing city and a romantic GONDOLA ride around the famous canals of VENICE!
Daily Itinerary
Tuesday, August 11th
(Itinerary subject to change)
Flight Parameters:
Arrive into Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on Tuesday, August 11th before 9:30AM
- Depart the US for overnight flights to Rome
Wednesday, August 12th
- Early morning flight arrivals in Rome
- Welcome by CCT Staff and our local guides
- Depart for Montecatini Terme
- Stop along the way for lunch on own
- Check-in to our hotel
- Welcome Dinner at the hotel
- Evening free
- Overnight in Montecatini Terme
Thursday, August 13th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for La Spezia
- Board our private boat for a guided tour along the Cinque Terre
- Lunch on own
- Depart for Montecatini Terme
- Evening Free
- Overnight in Montecatini Terme
Friday, August 14th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for Florence
- Guided walking tour of Florence
- Lunch on own/free time in Florence
- Concert at the Oratorio of San Filippo Neri
- Dinner on your own in Florence after the concert
- Depart for the hotel
- Overnight in Montecatini Terme
Saturday, August 15th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day in Montecatini Terme or Pisa/Lucca Tour
Optional Pisa/Lucca Tour (additional cost)
- Depart for Pisa
- Free time in Pisa
- Depart for Lucca
- Free time in Lucca
- Lunch on your own in Lucca
- Depart for Montecatini Terme
All Participants
- Evening outdoor concert in Montecatini Terme
- Dinner on own
- Overnight in Montecatini Terme
Sunday, August 16th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Check-out of our hotel
- Depart for Verona
- Guided walking tour of Verona including a stop by the balcony of Shakespeare’s Juliet from Romeo & Juliet
- Afternoon free for lunch on your own and shopping
- Depart for Venice Mestre
- Check-in to our hotel
- Dinner at the hotel
- Overnight in Venice Mestre
Monday, August 17th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for Venice
- Board our private boat for Piazza San Marco (Venice City Center)
- Guided walking tour of Venice including admission into St. Mark’s Basilica
- Afternoon free for lunch on your own
- Opportunity to take a Gondola Ride through the canals of Venice
- Sing for Mass at St. Mark’s Basilica
- Dinner on your own in Venice
- Depart for our hotel
- Overnight in Venice Mestre
Tuesday, August 18th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out of our hotel
- Depart for Orvieto
- Guided walking tour of Orvieto
- Afternoon free for lunch on your own and shopping
- Concert at the Duomo
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Depart for Rome
- Check-in to our hotel
- Overnight in Rome
Wednesday, August 19th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Morning guided walking tour of Rome including admission to the Colosseum
- Lunch on own
- Afternoon free to explore the Ancient City of Rome (Roman Forum, Mamertine Prison, Trevi Fountain, etc.)
- Depart for the Church of Sant’Ignazlio of Loyola
- Final concert at the Church of Sant’Ignazlio of Loyola
- Depart for the hotel
- Dinner on your own
- Evening free
- Overnight in Rome
Thursday, August 20th
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided walking tour of the Vatican including the museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica
- Lunch on your own
- Depart for our hotel
Optional
- Visit Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Spanish Steps with our local guide
- Free time to explore
- Depart for the hotel
All Participants
- Farewell Dinner at Papa Rex
- Panoramic Bus Tour “Rome by Night”
- Depart for our hotel
- Overnight in Rome
Friday, August 21st
Flight Parameters:
Depart out of Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on Friday, August 1st between 10:00AM – 2:00PM
- American Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart for airport and check-in for flights back to the USA
What's Included:
Included with package
- Transportation by modern motor coach
- Accommodations at superb hotels
- Local tour managers and guides
- Buffet breakfast each day
- Four (4) dinners provided
- A final packet including an itinerary with details pertaining to the trip and luggage tags
- Rental fees of performance venues and promotional costs
- Individual health insurance coverage
- Tour management, and coordination of all items related to the tour
- Assistance from CCT Staff throughout the tour
- Admissions to St. Mark’s Basilica, Colosseum, Vatican Museums, & St. Peters Basilica
- Private boat cruise along the Cinque Terre
- Audio receivers for all guided tours
What’s Not Included
- Tips to drivers and guides
- Airfare
- Travel to and from your home to the departure airport
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Pisa / Lucca (additional cost)
- Trip Insurance