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Itinerary
Day 1 Rome
Benvenuti a Roma! After you arrive at the airport, make your way to your hotel and then enjoy your first day in the city at your leisure.
At 07:45 pm pick up at the hotel and reach Via del Teatro Marcello. A local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romantic at sunset. You will cross the characteristic area of the Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods, full of history and Roman atmosphere. As you know, one of Rome’s typical landmarks is its beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in Piazza Mattei. The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second most ancient after the one in Venice, and it can be considered the heart and soul of Roman cuisine!
Then you will walk into Piazza Della Rotonda and enjoy the lit view of the Pantheon, the former temple of Marcus Agrippa later converted into a church: this is the only ancient Roman temple that remained untouched through the centuries and it’s stunning at night when the crowds are away.
Close your eyes and throw a coin over your right shoulder straight into the Trevi Fountain as your next stop: it said that those who do so, are granted to come back to Rome someday. Your walk continues towards Piazza di Spagna, one of the city’s most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top! After this intense and gratifying walk, there is only one thing missing to end this experience: relax enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato! The tour ends in the Spanish Steps area. Enjoy the rest of the night on your own.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.
Day 2 Rome Assisi Siena Florence
Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and then have free time for lunch (not included).
Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.
Dinner at the hotel is included.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Raffaello or similar.
Day 3 Florence
After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and further refined during the Renaissance.
You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches, and buildings at Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise.
In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery.
Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Raffaello or similar.
Day 4 Florence Bologna Padua Mestre
After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. You will discover the elegant city center with its porticos, shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi, you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Don’t miss a tasty meal at your leisure with it's real gourmet's heaven at Bologna.
In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica, one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, we arrive in Mestre.
Dinner at the hotel in Mestre is included.
Overnight stay in Mestre at Hotel Delfino or similar.
Day 5 Mestre Venice Mestre
After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco and visit the most iconic places of the Floating City: the Palazzo dei Dogi, a symbol of Venice’s glorious past, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. After this walking tour, let us offer you a spritz or a prosecco to crown your visit to Venice highlights with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Mestre at Hotel Delfino or similar.
Day 6 Mestre Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) Rome
After breakfast, a departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, churches and castles, and delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Lunch in a typical restaurant is included! After lunch, a quick stop to spend some free time.
In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.
Day 7 Rome
Between 7:45 - 8:00 am, after breakfast, a departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access!
No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you to the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections in the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the astonishing masterpiece of St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world!
Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your own leisure.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.
Day 8 Rome Naples Pompeii Sorrento
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel approximately 7:00 am. Depart by coach heading south, crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania.
Arrive in Naples and have a short panoramic tour. Climb up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia, and Procida and the city below and take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina, you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius, and once you reach the town of Pompeii, you will have lunch with Neapolitan pizza!
After lunch, you will enter one of the most important archaeological sites in the world: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Pompeii, with Skip the Line entrance and a guided tour. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this city crystallized until our days. You'll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and bars of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how prosperous was the city before the dreadful day.
After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men)
Overnight stay in Sorrento at Hotel Michelangelo or similar.
Day 9 Sorrento Rome
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri***: one of the most exclusive summer destinations of the Mediterranean! Depending on weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Lunch is not included and then return to Sorrento.
In the afternoon arounfd 4pm return to Rome in the evening for your last overnight.
Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.
***PLEASE NOTE Capri tour is not included from November to March 2024.
Day 10 Rome
Enjoy last beakfast at the hotel. End of our services
