DAY 1: ARRIVE IN ROME – A Glorious Excursion Through Enchanting Italy Begins!
Morning Your excursion begins upon arrival at Rome airport, you will meet your private driver for a transfer to your hotel accommodation.
Afternoon Subsequently, in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to experience Rome by joining an evening tour. This tour will take you to all the major sites of the city, such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon (outside), and Piazza Navona.
Evening Finally, you will finish the tour at a central bar where you’ll enjoy a traditional Italian aperitif, which will get you into the spirit of Rome. Afterward, you will return for an overnight stay.
DAY 2: ANCIENT ROME DISCOVERY
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day with a visit to the legendary Colosseum, most importantly, with skip-the-line access. Discover the Arch of Constantine, Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and Nero’s Circus Maximus where chariot races were once held.
Afternoon End the tour at the Temple which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated.
Evening Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 3: ENCHANTING AMALFI COAST
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure by high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival, meet your private English-speaking driver for transfer to Sorrento. Check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon Afternoon at leisure to enjoy sunny, and most importantly, breathtaking Sorrento.
Evening Overnight stay.
DAY 4: POMPEII EXCAVATIONS AND MT. VESUVIUS ADVENTURE
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Morning excursion to Pompeii, the city buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Afternoon Free time for lunch. Continue to Mount Vesuvius where you will reach up to 3282 feet.
Evening On the journey back optional stops include a visit to a cameo and coral factory, or a ceramic shop, typical of this area. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 5: CAPRI
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a full-day excursion to the island of Capri. Stopping first at the famous Villa St Michele, built by Axel Munthe followed by the visit of the Church of San Michele.
Afternoon Continue to the center of Capri, discover the famous Piazzetta, and explore the narrow streets and its glamorous boutiques. Lunch on your own and free time for individual discovery.
Evening Return transfer by hydrofoil to Sorrento. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 6: ENCHANTING AMALFI COAST
Morning You will begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. Following breakfast, you will depart in the morning for a full-day excursion by private motor coach to the spectacular Amalfi drive, a 30-mile stretch of narrow, S-curved roadway strung halfway up a cliff.
Afternoon First, you will stop in Positano, a charming village perched on the cliffs, famous for its romantic views and elegant luxury hotels. Next, you will head to Ravello and then the village of Amalfi. During the excursion, you will stop for lunch in a typical restaurant.
Evening Finally, you will return to your hotel in Sorrento for an overnight stay.
DAY 7: FLORENCE – THE CRADLE OF RENAISSANCE
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Naples train station. Departure by high-speed train to Florence. Check-in at the hotel.
Afternoon Free afternoon to enjoy Florence.
Evening Overnight stay.
DAY 8: GENIUS OF MICHELANGELO & UFFIZI TREASURES
Morning You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Following breakfast, you will embark on a morning guided tour of the Accademia museum to admire the famous and worldwide acclaimed sculpture of David by Michelangelo.
Afternoon Afterward, you will have lunch on your own. Subsequently, in the afternoon, you will enjoy a city tour of the Uffizi museums where you can admire the architecture as well as iconic works of art. During this tour, be inspired by works including those of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, and Masaccio.
Evening Afterward, you will have the evening at leisure. Finally, you will return for an overnight stay.
DAY 9: TUSCAN ESCAPADE – SIENA & SAN GIMIGNANO
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Today join a full-day excursion that will take you to the heart of the Chianti region, including a full-day tour of Siena and San Gimignano. The first stop will be in Siena, famous for its Palio. Visit the historical center and admire the Town Hall and the Romanesque/Gothic Cathedral.
Afternoon Free time for lunch (not included). Enjoy a typical lunch with a wine tasting in an authentic Chianti farmhouse in addition to a vineyard. Continue to San Gimignano.
Evening Evening at leisure. Overnight stay.
DAY 10: CHIANTI DISCOVERY & WINE TASTING
Morning You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Subsequently, you will have the morning at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Afternoon In the afternoon, you will join a half-day excursion to the Chianti region, which also includes dinner. This journey will take you through the Chianti countryside, one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany. This region is renowned worldwide for its wine as well as its unforgettable landscapes. During the visit, you will stop at historic wineries of the Chianti Region, making the experience even more memorable. Additionally, you will enjoy excellent tastings of wines, in addition to extra-virgin olive oil and other local delicacies.
Evening Finally, you will return to Florence for an overnight stay.
DAY 11: ROME – THE ETERNAL CITY
Morning You will start your day with breakfast at the hotel. Following breakfast, you will depart in the morning by high-speed train to Rome.
Afternoon Upon arrival, you will check in at your Rome hotel. Afterward, you will have a free afternoon to enjoy the city at your leisure.
Evening Finally, you will return for an overnight stay.
DAY 12: MICHELANGELO’S MASTERPIECE & HOLY SEE
Morning You will begin your day with breakfast at the hotel. Today, you will visit one of the top-rated museums in Rome: The Vatican Museum, which certainly houses one of the world’s greatest art collections.
Afternoon Your English-speaking guide will then lead you inside the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel as well as St Peter’s Basilica. Here, you will admire great works of art such as Michelangelo’s Pietà, Raphael’s Rooms, and Saint Peter’s Basilica, in addition to Saint Peter’s Square.
Evening Following this enriching experience, you will have the afternoon and evening at leisure. Finally, you will return for an overnight stay.
DAY 13: DEPARTURE
Morning Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to the airport and departure. Arrivederci!
NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change based on the availability of the services/tours/activities listed at the time of your traveling.
