fantasia italiana a taste of north & south
Trip Overview
Perfect for those who want a nonstop journey through Italy. This tour will show you all of Italy's main attractions from big towns to small, the countryside to the seashore.
Available in double or single occupancy. Optional for Canal view upgrade in Venice Hotel.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome
Meet our driver for a private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy your first day and night in Italy at your leisure.
At 8:00 pm (7:00 pm in low season) transfer to the meeting point to take the Rome By Night Tour. Our local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romanitc by night. You will enjoy the whole center of this magic city in the moonlight during this panoramic mix of bus and walking tour. The tour ends in the Colosseum area. Return transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2: Small Towns - Assisi & Siena
Tour Assisi at your own pace, visiting the Basilica of St Francis. In the afternoon, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town know for it's annual Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Arrive in Florence in time for dinner. B,D
Day 3: Florence With a Pisa Option
Enjoy exploring the Cradle of the Renaissance, visiting Florence's magnificent Duomo, Paizza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Then stroll the cobblestone streets on your own or take an afternoon trip to Pisa, famous for it's Leaning Tower. B, L
*Pisa excursion to be purchased locally.
Day 4: Magic In Bologna, Padua & Venice
Depart for Bologna, home to 38 kilometers of porticos and landmarks such as Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Continue northeast for a brief visit of Paua, then make your way to magical Venice. B, D
Day 5: A Full Day In Venice
Hop on a water bus to the enormous St. Mark's Square, visiting the cathedral and Doge's Palace before seeing the Bridge of Sighs and stopping at a Murano glass factory. Spend the afternoon roaming Venice's canals and narrow alleyways at your leisure. B
Day 6: The Tuscan Life
Depart for Tuscany, know for it's romanitc churches, castles and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town know for it's "Nobile" wine and annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. B, L
Day 7: Highlights of Rome
Tour the Vatican with our exclusive "Skip The Line" access! After visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, pass through a private entrance into St. Peter's Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own. B
Day 8: Heading South To Sorrento
Arrive in Naples via the "Sun Route" motorway. Once there enjoy a panoramic tour of the main sights. Have lunch enjoying a local traditional Neapolitan pizza, en route to Pompeii and then visit the town frozen in time after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Next take in the beauty of the Sorrentine coast on the way to Sorrento. B, L, D
Day 9: The Star Treatment In Capri
Board a boat for the island of Capri and depending on sea conditions, visit the famous Blue Grotto. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam Capri at your leisure. Return to Rome in the evening. B. L
Day 10: Arrivederci!
Relax during a private transfer to the Rome airport. B
Hotel List
Rome: Hotel Diana
Florence: Hotel Raffaello
Venice: Hotel Santa Chiara
Sorrento: Hotel Michaelangelo
*Hotels can be substituted with similar
Included
- 9 Night First Class Hotel Accommodation
- Breakfast Daily (B), 4 Lunches (L) & 3 Dinners (D)
- Multilingual Tour Escort
- Panoramic visits as per itinerary
- Vatican entrance fees
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Transfers when mentioned
Excluded
- Government imposed overnight stay tax (3 - 6 euros per person, per night depending on location; payable locally to hotel)
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned above
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned
