On this vacation package to Amalfi Coast Italy, travelers experience the magic of Italy's great triad...Venice, Florence, Rome plus Sorrento. Relax in the comfort of one of our modern, air-conditioned motorcoaches and stay at lovely first class hotels. Enjoy Rome's welcome cocktail and many lunches and dinners at colorful restaurants offering savory regional specialties with the extra perks of free wines, mineral water, coffee or cappuccino. Join an interesting vinegar tasting in Modena and a wine tasting in a local winery on this Italy tour package. Experience Venice, famed island city of enchanting palaces, gondolas, and piazzas. Delve into the Renaissance city of Florence and see Palazzo Pitti and Michelangelo's statue ...
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MON | VENICE
Morning arrival into Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Here you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Venice. The balance of the day is at leisure. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at a popular restaurant. (D)
- Day 2
TUE | VENICE
Your morning walking tour of Venice starts from St. Mark’s Square. Often called “the drawing room of Europe” by Napoleon, it’s the principal public square in Venice and serves as a vibrant cultural, religious, and political center. Surrounded by stunning buildings, each with its own unique architectural style, it reflects Venice’s rich history and artistic heritage. End the tour with a stop at a “Bacaro” for a “cicchetto. The Bacari, also known as cicchetti bars, are part of the local heritage of food in Venice and they are found in large numbers scattered throughout the historic center. Going for a bacari tour is a local habit but it is also a tasty and convivial pleasure! Afternoon is at leisure with enough time for more sightseeing, shopping or relaxation or to embark on an optional (*) Island of Burano tour or gondola ride. (B) - Day 3
WED | VENICE | MARANELLO | MODENA | FLORENCE
This morning depart Venice and stop in Maranello, home to the Ferrari Museum! The Museum tells the Ferrari story by delving deep into the history and myth of the “Cavallino” extraordinary roots and taking visitors on a magnificent journey via its most famous and successful F1 cars, legendary sports prototypes and GTs, and, of course, the road cars that have set the benchmark for the entire car industry. After an independent visit of the Museum we will continue to Modena where you’ll be treated to a special balsamic vinegar tasting session plus lunch, featuring local specialties and Lambrusco wine. After lunch continue to Florence, the home of Michelangelo. (B,L) - Day 4
THU | FLORENCE
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. At the end of the tour you will be treated to a delicious gelato tasting. Legend has it that gelato was first created in Florence. The Medici Family commissioned Bernardo Buontalenti to organize their banquets, and he gave vent to his creativity by inventing a new recipe for a dessert based on milk, honey, egg yolk and a touch of wine. 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 5
FRI | FLORENCE
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 Piazza del Campo, 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 6
SAT | FLORENCE | ASSISI | ROME
Morning departure for Rome. Drive through the serene Tuscan and Umbrian countryside, 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 7
SUN | ROME
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. End the tour with a visit of St. Peter’s Basilica. Rest of the day at leisure to soak in the Roman culture as you stroll past ancient ruins, absorb the impressive architecture, explore everything from Imperial temples to early-Christian churches and medieval bell towers to Baroque basilicas and playful piazzas, or taste the mouthwatering regional delicacies at a local trattoria. (B) - Day 8
MON | ROME
This morning, experience a very special privately guided tour of Ancient Rome. Dive into the incredible history of Roman gladiators, emperors, and daily life, with your guide sharing stories and insights that go beyond what you see. Experience Rome’s magic as your guide brings both the Colosseum and its nearby treasures, like the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, to life through rich storytelling. Afternoon at leisure to relax or to join an optional tour (*) of the Vatican Museums. 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 9
TUE | ROME | POMPEII | NAPLES
This morning, before heading to Naples, 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. Continue your journey to Naples, often referred to as the “city of a thousand colors”. This nickname reflects the vibrant and diverse colors found throughout the city, from its architecture and street art to its food and culture. (B) - Day 10
WED | NAPLES | POSITANO | AMALFI | RAVELLO | NAPLES
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. Enjoy a “Limoncello tasting” during the tour. Made only by lemons, sugar and pure alcohol, it is the most famous produced liqueur in the south of Italy. (B) - Day 11
THU | NAPLES | CAPRI | NAPLES
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 Naples. Tonight dinner is at a local restaurant. (B,D) - Day 12
FRI | NAPLES TO USA (OR EXTEND YOUR STAY)
Morning transfer to Naples’ Capodichino Airport for your return flight home. (B)
