BEST OF ITALY
Florence (3 Nights)Rome (3 Nights)Sorrento (3 Nights)
From $3,469/Person
On this semi-escorted Italy tour package visit Florence, Rome, and Sorrento for 10 days with excursions to some of Italy's most compelling sites...from the splendors of the Renaissance in Florence to the ruins of ancient Rome, to the sunny Amalfi coastline. Come discover some of Italy's most memorable sights on this splendid Italy vacation tour package...Michelangelo's statue of David in Florence, the crypt with St. Francis remains in Assisi, Rome's Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum's treasures, St…
Highlights
- Explore the Renaissance city of Florence
- Enjoy a private wine tasting experience in Umbria before touring charming Assisi and visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis
- Discover Rome and Vatican City and immerse yourself in the overwhelming power of art displayed in the Sistine Chapel
- Explore the remarkably preserved ruins of Pompeii, a city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago
- Journey south to the celebrated Amalfi coastline
- Take a jetfoil across the blue Bay of Naples for adventuring in the fabled Isle of Capri
Included
FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS
- First class hotel accommodation for 9 nights
- 15 included meals consisting of: - 9 buffet breakfasts - 1 light lunch at winery - 1 lunch at local restaurant - 4 gourmet dinners at most local restaurants
- Wine, mineral water and coffee or cappuccino served with meals at hotels and restaurants
- Transportation by minivan as per program
- Complete program of sightseeing tours and excursions with entrance fees:
- - Walking tour of Florence, including a visit of the Accademia to see the “David” by Michelangelo
- - Wine tasting at local winery - Tour of Assisi and visit of St. Francis Basilica
- - Classical guided tour of Rome - Tour of Rome, including a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- - Guided tour of Pompeii - Amalfi coast excursion
- - Excursion to Capri and visit of the Gardens of Caesar Augustus
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Excluded
BEST OF THE AMALFI COAST & ROME Excludes
- Airfare, Airport taxes & Fuel Surcharges
- Visa upon arrival (and upon re-entry) if required
- Tips and Personal items
- Travel Insurance
- Optional Tours
Itinerary
Day01/10
- Day 01
FLORENCE
Morning arrival into Florence’s Peretola Airport. Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure to allow you to get acquainted with the city where the Renaissance reached its highest point.
Day 02FLORENCE
Your morning tour takes you to Michelangelo Square for a panoramic view of the city. Then visit: the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s original “David” statue, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery with its “Gates of Paradise” doors, Signoria Square and Santa Croce Church. Enjoy your afternoon exploring the treasures of Florence on your own or embark on an optional tour to Pisa featuring dinner at an authentic farmhouse and winery in the enchanting Tuscan countryside. (B)
Day 03FLORENCE
The day is yours to discover the city of Florence, to shop for some local goods or to take an optional excursion to Siena and San Gimignano. Medieval Siena, known for its famed Palio horse races and expansive central Il Campo Plaza, awaits your exploration. Visit Siena’s Duomo, considered to be one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Italy. In San Gimignano, stroll the old-world center and take in the fascinating architecture and towers that offer amazing views of the city and the surrounding valley. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 04FLORENCE I ASSISI I ROME
Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno with a stop at a local winery where a wine expert will lecture on the vinification process. After a delicious tasting of the varieties of wines produced there and a light lunch, continue to Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to enjoy your guided tour of St. Francis Basilica. Arrive in Rome in the late afternoon. (B,L)
Day 05ROME
This morning, embark on a guided tour of Classical Rome. Stroll along cobbled laneways, stop by the Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most recognizable landmarks immortalized in countless postcards and films, toss a coin in the magnificent Trevi Fountain to ensure a return to Rome, see Piazza Navona, one of the finest Baroque masterpieces in papal Rome, and imagine it as the Ancient Stadium of Domitian capable of holding 30 thousand spectators in the ancient times. Afternoon at leisure to discover the Eternal City on your own, for some shopping or to join an optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. (B)
Day 06ROME
This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum. Rest of the day at leisure to relax or discover why Roman trattorias are famous for their fine cuisine. Tonight, bid arrivederci to Rome at a special festive dinner with wine and music in one of the most famous restaurants in Trastevere. (B,D)
Day 07ROME I POMPEII I SORRENTO
This morning, before heading to Sorrento, stop in Pompeii, the ancient city covered by volcanic lava 2,000 years ago, for a guided tour of the remarkably preserved ruins of temples, houses, gardens and public buildings. Then, drive along the spectacular coast road of the Bay of Naples to Sorrento, the famous resort town of orange and lemon groves. Dinner at your hotel restaurant is included. (B,D)
Day 08SORRENTO I POSITANO I AMALFI I RAVELLO I SORRENTO
Today, enjoy a guided excursion to the world-renowned Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This coastal road along the southern edge of Italy's Sorrentine Peninsula offers breathtaking views of a rugged shoreline dotted with picturesque fishing villages, small beaches, terraced vineyards, and lemon groves. After a brief stop at the Belvedere for a unique view of Positano's Moorish architecture blended with pastel color houses, continue to the lovely towns of Amalfi and Ravello. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. (B,L)
Day 09SORRENTO I CAPRI I SORRENTO
A morning jetfoil whisks you across the blue Bay of Naples to the fabled Isle of Capri, where you will ascend to the Piazzetta, visit the Floral Gardens of Caesar Augustus, and still have free time for lunch and some shopping before returning to Sorrento. Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant. (B,D)- Day 10
SORRENTO TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Morning transfer to Naples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)
Accommodation
Hotels(or similar)

AMBASCIATORI
Florence
Across the street from the Santa Maria Novella train station, this modern hotel is an 11 minute walk from Florence Cathedral and 1 km from the Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery.Featuring parquet wood floors, the contemporary rooms come with flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Suites add sitting areas, balconies and whirlpool tubs. Buffet breakfast is served in the…

GRAND HOTEL ADRIATICO ★★★★
Florence
Grand Hotel Adriatico is just a 5 minute walk from the Santa Maria Novella train station in the heart of Florence allowing for guests to quickly access the city's main attractions. Located 5 minutes from Santa Maria Novella Church and Oltrarno - San Frediano district; and 10 minutes from Piazza Duomo, Uffizi Galleries and Ponte Vecchio.
Daily breakfast. City tax not included and to be paid locally.

GRAND HOTEL MEDITERRANEO ★★★★
Florence
Located on the ‘Lungarni’ (literally- along Arno- referring to the river of that name) with the Ponte San Niccolò bridge just a few feet away, the Grand Mediterraneo is strategically placed to visit Florence on foot and the ideal choice for joggers and cyclists. We are easily accessible by car and are waiting to offer you the very best of Florentine hospitality.
For those arriving by air we have a shuttle service to and from the Amerigo Vespucci…

HOTEL EXECUTIVE FLORENCE ★★★★
Florence
Hotel Executive is located in the historical center of Florence, next to the River Arno and close to Santa Maria Novella. The hotel was renovated to reflect the grandeur of Florence’s golden era and restore this historical building’s original build. Some distances from the property include:
250 meters to Santa Maria Novella Railway Station
450 meters to Fortezza da Basso Exhibition Center
800 meters to Duomo
800 meters to Ponte Vecchio
800 me…

HOTEL INDIGO FLORENCE BY IHG
Florence
Four night hotel break in Florence.The hotel booking was originally two separate bookings of 2 nights before we decided we would stay 4 nights. The hotel ensured we stayed in the same room, avoiding having to check out and back in again. The minute we arrived until 6 had to go home. The hotel staff were amazing, all of them. We were allocated a beautifully decorated room on the 6th floor with amazing views of Florence. The room included a fridge…

EXE INTERNATIONAL PALACE
Rome
Architecture, History and Classical Style, in the heart of the Eternal City - The Exe International Palace embodies the spirit and maintains the seal of the unity of Italy, the character and determination of Mazzini and Garibaldi, as well as the style and balance of Cavour and Vittorio Emanuele. The hotel in the center of Rome is located inside a historic neoclassical building , built in the years immediately following the unification of Italy,…

HOTEL SAN GIOVANNI ROMA
Rome
Featuring a bar, Hotel San Giovanni Roma is located in Rome in the Lazio region, a 12-minute walk from San Giovanni Metro Station and 0.9 miles from Ponte Lungo Metro A Station. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. All rooms inc…

GRAND HOTEL VESUVIO SORRENTO ★★★★
Sorrento
Offering panoramic views across the Bay of Naples, Grand Hotel Vesuvio features a semi-Olympic pool with a large sun terrace. It provides a free shuttle to Sorrento centre 1.5 km away.
Rooms are bright and spacious with tiled floors and classic furniture. All air-conditioned, they also feature a TV, minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries.
Breakfast at the Grand Vesuvio is buffet style. Ristorante Vesuvio and the poolside restaurant serv…
Notes
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Single supplement: On Request
Reduction for third person sharing twin-bedded room: On Request
Price is per person based on double occupancy
Rates for additional nights in first and last city are available





