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Other highlights of this Italy tour include a jetfoil ride from Sorrento to the world-famous Isle of Capri, where you’ll ride the funicular to the village for a guided tour and a visit to Augustus Gardens. . 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—an amazingly detailed look into life around 2,000 years ago at the peak of the Roman Empire.
All of this—plus a gondola serenade in Venice, a balsamic vinegar tasting near Modena, and a farewell dinner with a taste of Limoncello at a Sorrento restaurant—come together perfectly to create an Italy vacation like no other.
Highlights
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration; [LF] gondola serenade
MODENA [LF] Acetaia Leonardi balsamic vinegar tasting
FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
SIENA Guided walking tour, admire the Duomo and visit Piazza del Campo
PIENZA Visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site
ROME Guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations
SORRENTO–CAPRI–SORRENTOBy jetfoil
CAPRIFunicular ride; guided sightseeing, visit Augustus Gardens
SORRENTO[LF] Farewell dinner with a taste of Limoncello at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
ARRIVE ON VENICE ISLAND, ITALY.
Day1
Welcome to Venice! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Dinner
VENICE ISLAND.
Day2
Enjoy a PRIVATE BOAT RIDE and meet your Local Guide for a walking tour. Visit ST. MARK’S SQUARE with its Byzantine basilica, lavish DOGES’ PALACE, and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Also watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old tradition. Sit back and relax during LF a GONDOLA SERENADE, the best way to explore the canals. Later, on an optional excursion, discover the picturesque island of Burano.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND–MODENA–FLORENCE
Day3
A special treat today is a LF BALSAMIC VINEGAR TASTING at the renowned Acetaia Leonardi near Modena. Continue through the fertile Po area and the Apennine Mountains into Italy’s most popular region, Tuscany, and arrive in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner to try out Tuscan specialties.
Today’s Distance: 205 mi / 330 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FLORENCE–SIENA.
Day4
Meet your Local Guide, and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Continue your walking tour through the historic center and stand in awe in front of the the magnificent cathedral, admire Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE. Afterward, you may wish to shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce. Arrive in Siena, the city where the world-famous Palio, the spectacular medieval-style horse race, is held twice a year.
Today’s Distance: 62 mi / 100 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SIENA–PIENZA–ROME.
Day5
Your guided walking tour takes you inside the historic ramparts to the PIAZZA DEL CAMPO, one of Europe’s greatest medieval squares. The Palazzo Pubblico and its Torre del Mangia surround the shell-shaped piazza. Next, drive along Via Cassia, named after the antique road leading to Rome, and stop in Pienza, famous for pecorino cheese. This picturesque town has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to a member of the Piccolomini family who became Pope Pius II in the 15th century and redesigned the town in perfect renaissance style. Tonight, in the “Eternal City,” why not sign up for an optional dinner with local specialties at one of Rome’s famous restaurants.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME
Day6
Guided sightseeing starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, followed by a visit to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, enjoy views of other major sites as you drive to the Roman Forum to visit the ancient COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore Rome's famous sites.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–POMPEII–SORRENTO.
Day7
Take a scenic drive southward along the Highway of the Sun. Arrive in fascinating 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 that strikingly recall day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. Overnight in the charming, bayside resort of Sorrento.
Today’s Distance: 174 mi / 280 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI.
Day8
Speed across the glittering bay by JETFOIL to the world-famous Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to beautiful Capri village where guided sightseeing includes a visit to AUGUSTUS GARDENS. Free time to explore the little shops on the pretty piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. The remainder of the day is at leisure, and this evening, LF farewell dinner with a taste of Limoncello at a local restaurant celebrates your Italian stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SORRENTO
Day9
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. The nearest airport is Naples.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Bellini
First-Class
Hotel B4 Bellini is situated in an elegant 18th-century patrician palazzo in the Cannareggio quarter, transformed into a hotel at the turn of the last century. Inside, the luxurious splendour of the 18th and 19th centuries lives on in the ancient marbles and magnificent Murano glass chandeliers, all set against rich period decor. The restaurant offers local specialties served in a dining room illuminated by splendidly decorated windows, guests can also relax comfortably and sip a cocktail in the enclosed garden. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel.
Location
Lista Di Spagna 116/A, Venezia, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Athenaeum
First-Class
This classic Florentine style 60-room hotel boasts a great location with easy access and offers free Wi-Fi access throughout. There is a small but comprehensive fitness center, a bar and a traditional Italian restaurant featuring local cuisine and a variety of seasonal dishes.
Location
Via Cavour 88, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Free WiFi
- Dry Cleaning
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Room Service
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
NH Siena
First-Class
Impressive Eight-story Hotel with contemporary interiors throughout.
Location
Piazza La Lizza, Siena, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Beauty Salon
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Television
- Phone
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
Cicerone
First-Class
A 250 room centrally located hotel in the Prati area within pleasant walking distance along the River Tiber to historic Castel Sant'Angelo. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.
Location
Via Cicerone, 55/C, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Internet Access
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
First-Class
The Grand Hotel Vesuvio, built and furnished in a modern style, is located in a charming position, overlooking the enchanting Bay of Naples and right opposite Vesuvius. It offers a large swimming pools with separate section for children, gardens, extensive lemon and orange groves, wide lounges, conference rooms, garage, parking, solarium, children's playground, free shuttle bus into town, 4, restaurants, 3 bars. The hotel reflects the typical Sorrentine style with ample common spaces dotted by imressive marble columns and mosaic flooring. Out of 225 rooms, 105 overlooks the see while the rest face the lavish inner garden.
Location
Via Nastro Verde,7, Sorrento, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
