The University of Colorado women’s basketball team is taking a 10-day tour of Italy, Aug. 12-21. The Buffaloes are scheduled to compete in four games against teams comprised of players from professional leagues all over Italy. Colorado players, coaches and staff will also have the chance to take in many of the historic and cultural sites of the country. Per NCAA rules, the Buffaloes were allowed to have 10 full team practices leading up to this trip, the last coming Monday morning at the Coors Events Center before heading to DIA later in the afternoon. This trip has been paid for by donors of the basketball program. Italy is eight hours ahead of the Mountain Time Zone.

A landwark the Buffs might see

A landwark the Buffs might see

Colorado Women’s Basketball Itinerary:
Monday, Aug. 12
The team leaves Denver in the evening, and travels overnight to London, arriving Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, Aug. 13 — Lake Como
After a brief layover in London, the Buffaloes will arrive in Milan Tuesday afternoon and travel to Lake Como, located in the northern part of the country, near its border with Switzerland.

Wednesday, Aug. 14 — Lake Como
In the shadows of the Rhaetian Alps, the Buffaloes will explore Lake Como, which stretches 75 miles. A boat trip to Bellagio is included in the itinerary. Following the day-long tour, Colorado will head east to Venice in the evening.

Thursday, Aug. 15 — Venice
Colorado spends the day in Venice, including a guided walking tour of the city with stops at St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge spanning the Grand Canal.

Friday, Aug. 16 — Florence GAME #1 vs. Toscana All-Stars
Colorado travels south to Florence for the first of four its games, scheduled for 7 p.m. local time (11 a.m. MDT). The Toscana All-Stars are comprised of players from Firenze, San Giovanni Valdarno, Pontedera of the A2/B professional level.

Saturday, Aug. 17 — Florence
The Buffaloes remain in Florence for a day of sightseeing in the rolling green hills of Tuscany, the region behind the inspiration for CU’s architectural design.

Sunday, Aug. 18 — Rome GAME #2 vs. Lazio All-Stars
It’s off to the capital city of Rome for a 5 p.m. local time game (9 a.m. MDT. The three games in Rome will comprise of players from Rome, Latina, Santa Marinella of the A2/B professional level.

Monday, Aug. 19 — Rome GAME #3 vs. Lazio All-Stars
Colorado is scheduled to tour the historic sites of ancient Rome including the Coliseum and the Roman Forum. Game time Monday is scheduled for 7 p.m. local time (11 a.m. MDT).

Tuesday, Aug. 20 — Rome GAME #4 vs. Lazio All-Stars
The Buffaloes are scheduled to tour the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica before tipping off their final game at 7 p.m. local time (11 a.m. MDT).

Wednesday, Aug. 21
Travel day back to Colorado.

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