12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi from $2,499

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • 10 nights First Class accommodations
    • 2 nights Venice or Venice Lido
    • 2 nights Florence
    • 3 nights Rome
    • 3 nights Sorrento Coast
  • Italian city hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • 16 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi

Spend 10 nights in first class accommodations as you explore Italy. Enjoy 16 meals, sightseeing, an English speaking tour manager, local guides and more! Visit the pink marble Doge’s Palace in Venice. Stop at a typical farm in the Tuscan countryside for wine tasting and local specialties, see Pisa’s Piazza dei Miracoli with its famous Leaning Tower, stand before Michelangelo’s David in Florence, visit the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi, tour of the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s incomparable Sistine Chapel. You will embark on a historic tour of Ancient Rome including the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, travel past the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius to visit Pompeii, the city frozen in time, stay in Sorrento with its panoramic views of the azure-blue Gulf of Naples and experience one of the world’s most spectacular drives along the Amalfi coast.

 

 

 


VIEW ITINERARY

*Itinerary may change depending on departure dates

 

DAY 1, Monday – Depart for Italy

Depart for Italy

 

DAY 2, Tuesday – Arrive in Venice

Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel; remainder of the day is at leisure in this magical city built over a hundred small islands and connected by 400 bridges, before tonight’s orientation meeting with your Tour Manager on the upcoming journey that awaits you in Italy, followed by a Welcome Dinner

Overnight: Venice

Meals: Dinner

 

DAY 3, Wednesday – Boat Ride to Murano, Tour of Venice

The discovery of Venice begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known for its artistic and colorful Murano glassware. While here enjoy a visit to one of the factories to witness the art of glass blowing. Afterwards, on to St. Mark’s Square where you begin the guided walking tour of this romantic city. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, built over several centuries in a fusion of Byzantine, Roman and Venetian architecture. Walk via the Bridge of Sighs, created at the beginning of the 17th century to serve as a link between prisons. Continue to the pink marble Doge’s Palace, official residence of the Venetian ruler; its facade is highlighted by a massive late-Gothic gate, known as the Porta della Carta. The rest of the day is yours to explore Venice independently. Or, participate in this afternoon’s optional Gondola Ride with music – it’s definitely one of the highlights of any Italian holiday!

Optional: Gondola Ride with Music (PM)

Overnight: Venice

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 4, Thursday – Tuscany & Pisa en route to Florence

Depart Venice and travel through the stunning golden landscape of Tuscany, dotted with olive and fig trees. Visit a typical Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting coupled with delectable local specialties. On to Pisa, to view the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. The monuments on the extraordinary Piazza create a unique architectural blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. Then, travel to the lively Renaissance city of Florence, with its priceless art and architecture for overnight

Overnight: Florence

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 5, Friday – Tour of Florence

Today’s tour of Florence begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo’s David is housed; stand in awe of this glorious work of art. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s renowned “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti. Continue on a walk through the open-air museum at Signoria Square, ending at the splendid Ponte Vecchio. Florence is indeed the center of the world’s finest art and architecture. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this spectacular Renaissance city, or participate in the optional guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery* that provides insight into the history of the structure and its collections. The tour highlights include exceptional examples of Florentine painting to help you better understand the works of the masters, including Giotto, Botticelli, and Leonardo da Vinci. Tonight, a delightful evening that begins with a ride through the Tuscan hills to a lovely restaurant where a sumptuous Tuscan dinner is served along with unlimited wine and entertainment

*(Optional Uffizi Gallery Tour PM, US $62): available for purchase only in Italy from your Tour Manager. Tour participation guarantees immediate entry to the Gallery, with no lengthy waits in line. Please note: The museum has a limited maximum capacity and therefore reserves the right to restrict admission. In this case, we may not be able to offer the tour. Price is based on minimum number of passengers.

Overnight: Florence

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 6, Saturday – Medieval Assisi City Tour en route to Rome

Depart Florence to the small medieval town of Assisi perched high on a hill in the Umbria region, with its Roman ruins, winding medieval streets and sacred shrines. Assisi is best known as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi – patron saint of Italy. Its main attraction is the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco, one of the artistic highlights of medieval Europe which contains the sacred relics of St. Francis and Giotto’s astonishing frescoes. The town of Assisi has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant art and architecture. Afterwards, continue to Rome, the astonishing city built on seven hills. Dinner together at the hotel

Overnight: Rome

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 7, Sunday – Tour Ancient Rome

The historic tour of ancient Rome begins at the Roman Forum, the central area of the city from which ancient Rome developed. Next, view the triumphal Arch of Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine’s tenth year of leadership over the Eternal City. On to the mighty Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire that seated over 50,000, where gladiatorial contests and public events were attended by the rich, the poor and by the Emperor himself. Discover the delights of Rome this afternoon on your own. Stop at a local café and just people-watch, or linger over a cup of coffee, indulge in a delectable gelato or try an authentic Italian pizza. Tonight join a scenic drive through the city and dinner in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music

Overnight: Rome

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 8, Monday – Vatican Museum & Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

Today visit the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Stroll through one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries and the Geographical Maps before arriving to the Sistine Chapel, with its great frescoes by Michelangelo. Continue to St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s famous colonnade to view St. Peter’s Basilica*, built on the burial site of Saint Peter, with the most famous Michelangelo’s Pieta. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure or join the optional walking tour of the Eternal City’s grand piazzas that begins at the Spanish Steps and continues to the legendary Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and the baroque Piazza Navona. Tonight linger and explore on your own and perhaps enjoy the typical Roman cuisine

*Due to Religious events, the opening times of St. Peter Basilica are subject to change without notice. In these cases, you will visit the Vatican Library instead of the Basilica.

Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM)

Overnight: Rome

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 9, Tuesday – Bay of Naples, Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii

Traveling south to Sorrento, at a distance you can view (weather conditions permitting) the magnificent Abbey of Montecassino, perched high on the mountaintop, scene of a huge battle near the end of World War II in which the abbey was completely destroyed, but has now been lovingly restored. As you pass the Bay of Naples, majestic Mt. Vesuvius marks your way to Pompeii, visit the city that was frozen in time under a thick carpet of volcanic ash almost 2,000 years ago. The tragic fossils of people attempting to escape with their children and dogs are still visible, along with the preserved ruins of the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. You’re welcomed to the Sorrento coast with a spectacular panoramic view and by the sapphire blue waters of the Gulf of Naples. Tonight, join a lovely dinner together with the group

Overnight: Castellammare, Sorrento Coast

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 10, Wednesday – Full Day on the Sorrento Coast

A stunning day on the picturesque Sorrento coast, strikingly beautiful with its seaside setting and soaring cliffs plunging into the sea. Don’t miss the optional full day tour to the enchanting and picturesque Isle of Capri by boat – it will be a highlight! Here, you’ll walk through the narrow lanes of Anacapri, with its chic boutiques and shops offering tastings of the island’s famous Limoncello. Then, on to La Piazzetta where everyone gathers to socialize and to the Gardens of Augustus, a natural paradise, from where you can see splendid views of the sea and the famous Faraglioni rock formations, one of the island’s natural wonders. After a lovely day in Capri, return to your hotel. Tonight enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers

Optional: Full Day Capri

Overnight: Castellammare, Sorrento Coast

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 11, Thursday – The Gorgeous Amalfi Drive

A fantastic day as you drive along the rugged Amalfi coast, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular drives in the world, with its dramatic landscapes and amazing panoramas. Nestled into mountains which rise thousands of feet above the sea, you’ll see enchanting villages, cliffs terraced with lemon groves, whitewashed villas and sparkling turquoise seas. Drive by Positano and stop in Amalfi, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy time at leisure in town. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon

Overnight: Castellammare, Sorrento Coast

Meals: Breakfast

 

DAY 12, Friday – Depart Italy

Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight

Meals: Breakfast

 

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