Travel through the scenic charming hill towns and ancient-old cities of Italy. Explore Venice, one of the world’s most romantic cities, where you’ll tour through the city’s narrow streets. Walkthrough the “Cradle of Renaissance” city and set your eyes upon the city’s artistic and cultural treasures such as the Florence Cathedral, Michelangelo’s David, the Accademia and Uffizi Gallery masterpieces From the Gulf of Naples, tour the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Discover charming Sorrento set off to the island of Capri, the jewel of the Amalfi Coast!
Departure from a central location in Rome or pick-up from your centrally located hotel in the morning. Travel to Orvieto, a small city in Umbria perched on a tuff cliff. Continuation to Montepulciano to taste the local Vino Nobile, one of the oldest and most valuable wines of Tuscany. In the evening, enjoy the welcome dinner near Siena. Meals: D
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Venice. During the route, a first stop will be dedicated to visiting the historic centre of Siena, a medieval city built around Piazza del Campo, famous all over the world for its architectural beauty and its particular “shell” shape. Continuation to Bologna and free time to visit the symbols of the city. Arrival in Venice and enjoy the evening at leisure to explore the beautiful floating city. Meals: B
Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy a guided tour of the historic centre of Venice passing through Piazza San Marco, the heart of the city, with its extraordinary buildings, Basilica di San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, the Clock Tower and for the Bridge of Sighs. Departure by boat to Murano to visit a famous glass factory and admire the amazing glass-making process. Return to Piazza San Marco and free time with the possibility of taking an optional gondola tour. At the scheduled time, return to the hotel. Meals: B
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Verona, the romantic city par excellence, the theatre of Romeo and Juliet’s love story. In the early afternoon continuation to Florence. After arriving, visit the historic centre of the city passing through famous symbolic places such as Piazza del Duomo, the Santa-Maria-del-Fiore’s Cathedral, Piazza Della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio. Meals: B
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to explore Florence also called the “Cradle of Renaissance”, one of the most famous cities in the world, with its unique artistic and cultural centre. Possibility of optional tours, such as the visit of the Uffizi Gallery, Accademia Gallery or an excursion to immerse yourself into the scents and colours of the Chianti district. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay. Meals: B, D
Breakfast at the hotel and at scheduled time departure for Assisi. Walkthrough the alleys of the medieval city, known for being the place where St. Francis and St. Clare lived, two important figures of the Italian religious history. Continuation to Rome and arrival at the city centre late in the afternoon. Meals: B
This morning, depart from Rome to Naples. Upon arrival, walk around the city centre, discovering Piazza del Plebisicito, Palazzo Reale, Galleria Umberto I and Teatro San Carlo. Lunch in a local restaurant to taste authentic Neapolitan pizza. Proceed to Pompeii for the guided tour of the archaeological excavations. Enjoy a stop in a cameos and coral shop. Transfer to Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town centre and characteristic fisherman’s village of Marina Grande. Meals: B, L, D
Breakfast in the hotel and departure in the early morning for the port of Sorrento. Meet the guide and sail to Capri by hydrofoil. After arriving at the island, enjoy a boat trip to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting). Continue by minibus to Anacapri and have lunch at a local restaurant. Then reach the legendary Piazzetta, the heart of the island. Return to the port to head back to Sorrento. Meals: B, L, D
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at your leisure. Meeting point at the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to Pompeii where you will join the bus to return to Rome. Arrival in Rome in the late evening. Meals: B
2020 Departures: April 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27, August 10, 24, September 7, 21 & October 5, 19
