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Italy appeals to the heart and soul of every traveler—with its historical significance and extraordinary beauty. It inspires a sense of romance, excitement, creativity, and amazing cuisine. On this incredible getaway, explore Italy’s most famous cities. Start in romantic Venice and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, guided sightseeing with visits to St. Mark’s Square & Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and a glassblowers’ demonstration. Join an Acetaia vinegar tasting near Modena, and spend a night in Florence, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s David and visit sculpture-filled Signoria Square. In Siena, Italy’s best-preserved medieval town, a guided walking tour includes the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.
On to Rome for two overnights and guided sightseeing that includes a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum and Forum. In Pompeii, a guided walking tour introduces you to the excavations of the city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life 2,000 years ago at the peak of the Roman Empire.
Your adventure ends with a farewell dinner and two overnights in the charming resort of Sorrento, where a jetfoil whisks you to the Isle of Capri for a funicular ride and guided sightseeing. Be sure to try a limoncello, the sweet drink made from the enormous lemons that come directly from Sorrento’s numerous lemon trees.
Day 1 Arrive in Venice, Italy
Time to rest or start exploring this unique city. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a special welcome dinner with wine at a local restaurant. (Dinner)
Day 2 Venice
Highlights of your walking tour with a Local Guide are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch skilled GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afternoon and evening at leisure. An optional excursion to the picturesque island of Burano is available. (Breakfast)
Day 3 Venice–Modena–Florence
Enjoy a special treat today: an ACETAIA VINEGAR TASTING near Modena. Then, a scenic drive through the fertile Po area and the Apennine Mountains into Tuscany and to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Afternoon and evening at leisure. Time for independent sightseeing and browsing through the shops. Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry sold by the ounce are attractive buys. Why not join an optional dinner at a Tuscan restaurant? (Breakfast)
Day 4 Florence–Siena
This morning, follow your Local Guide to the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Admire the magnificent cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gate of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Later, a short drive to Siena, Italy’s best-preserved medieval town. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 5 Siena–Rome
Your guided walking tour takes you inside its historic ramparts to the DUOMO and to the PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, famous for the twice-yearly festival, the Palio. Next, drive south along the Highway of the Sun to Rome, the “Eternal City.” Tonight, why not join an optional dinner with local specialties at one of Rome’s famous restaurants? (Breakfast)
Day 6 Rome
Start with a guided visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL, world famous for Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgement. Next, visit monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA. Balance of the day is at leisure. Savor la dolce vita and enjoy independent activities. Take a stroll along beautiful Via Condotti, discover Rome’s hidden treasures at your own pace, or just sit on a terrace and watch people go by. (Breakfast)
Day 7 Rome–Pompeii–Sorrento
This morning, arrive in POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your Local Guide will walk you past patrician homes, public baths, and commercial districts strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Overnight in the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento. (Breakfast)
Day 8 Sorrento. Excursion to Capri
Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Free time to explore the little shops on the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure and this evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the success of your Italian vacation. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 9 Sorrento
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (the nearest airport is Naples). (Breakfast)
INCLUDED FEATURES
Venice
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers’ demonstration
Modena
Balsamic vinegar tasting
Florence
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
Siena
Guided walking tour, visit the Duomo and Piazza del Campo
Rome
Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica
Pompeii
Guided walking tour of the excavations
Sorrento-Capri-Sorrento
By jetfoil
Capri
Funicular ride; guided sightseeing
Sorrento
A special farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Headsets throughout the tour
INSIDE VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.
MEALS
Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners : a special welcome dinner with wine in Venice and a special farewell dinner with wine in Sorrento
SUPERIOR HOTELS - (D) Deluxe (SF) Superior First-Class (F) First-Class
VENICE ISLAND Residence Palazzo Selvadego (F), FLORENCE Londra (F), SIENA NH Excelsior (F), ROME NH Villa Carpegna (F), SORRENTO Michelangelo (F)
Optional Excursions
Important Note: the following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation as they are the excursions that are being offered for this vacation in the current travel year. These optional excursions might or might not be offered next year, as well as new optional excursions might be offered. Information about what optional excursions will be offered for your vacation will be available later this year into next year. If no example excursions are listed, please check back later.
Here's a list of optional excursions you can enjoy during your vacation. Whether it's a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency.
CITY: Florence
Highlights of Uffizi Gallery
Admire the world's greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. The GALLERY showcases works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo.
Approximate value: EUR €34 per person
Tuscan Dinner
Drive out to the Tuscan Hills to enjoy a traditional Florentine meal, including drinks, in a picturesque country setting.
Approximate value: EUR €53 per person
CITY: Rome
Roman Highlights and Dinner
A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon. Later this evening enjoy a four-course dinner at a popular Roman restaurant. Drinks included.
Approximate value: Please check back later per person
Roman Highlights
A guided walking tour takes you to some of the most famous monuments. Admire the Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Piazza Navona, Parliament, and Pantheon. A four-course dinner including drinks at a popular Roman restaurant can also be added for the total price of EUR 65.00 per person.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
Orientation Drive and Roman Dinner
Wander through the Eternal City and be spoiled with Italian specialties and wine at one of Rome's popular restaurants.
Approximate value: EUR €56 per person
CITY: Sorrento
Sorrento Musical
Enjoy a cheerful Neapolitan live stage performance of the area's most famous songs and tarantella folk dancing.
Approximate value: EUR €30 per person
Sorrento Evening
An evening in a stylish restaurant, renowned for its cuisine and excellent service. Listen to Neapolitan songs and try local dishes. Wine and mineral water are included.
Approximate value: EUR €35 per person
Amalfi Drive & Positano
Enjoy a scenic drive up to the Madonnina, a breathtaking viewpoint over the Amalfi Coast. Then, visit the quaint terraced village of Positano, a prosperous port of the former Amalfi Republic. See the Byzantine church of Santa Maria Assunta and its famous majolica tile dome.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
CITY: Venice
A Venetian Night Out
Travel by private water taxi along the splendid Grand Canal with its elegant palaces to a fine Venetian restaurant, and taste four mouth-watering courses of local specialties and wine. Later there's time to explore and absorb the romantic and unique atmosphere of Venice by night.
Approximate value: EUR €68 per person
Gondola Serenade
Enjoy a serenaded ride in a traditional gondola (for 6 people), gliding through centuries-old canals, under famous arched bridges, and past lavish palaces and quaint piazzas.
Approximate value: EUR €37 per person
Lagoon Cruise with Lunch or Dinner in Burano
Leave the crowds of Venice behind and appreciate the peaceful vistas of the Lagoon while you glide past the islands of San Giorgio, Santa Elena, and the famous Lido. In the picturesque fishing village of Burano, renowned for its pastel-colored houses, savor a four-course lunch/dinner with drinks included. Afterward there's time to shop and stroll.
Approximate value: EUR €67 per person
DEPARTURE DATES May - September
PRICES From approx $999 US per person based on double occupancy
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