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Italy’s charm lies in its mix of ancient art, vibrant cities, and sun-drenched shores. Immerse yourself in Colosseum gladiatorial echoes, savor creamy gelato under Tuscan sunsets, and lose yourself in winding Amalfi alleys – all fueled by espresso and friendly “buongiorno”s!
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Included | 4 nights in Rome at 4 star, San Martin Hotel or similar |
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Excluded | Arrival and departure transfers |
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| Hotels Rome – Hotel St Martin by OMNIA hotels Florence – Raffaello Hotel Venice (Mestre) – Delfino Hotel Sorrento – Michelangelo Hotel |
Itinerary
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 p/up at the hotel and
reach Via del Teatro Marcello. Our 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 neighbourhoods, full with history and with a real Roman
atmoshpere. As you know, one of Rome’s typical landmarks
are 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.
Next Stop…Close your eyes and throw a coin over your right
shoulder straight into the Trevi Fountain: it’s 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, it’s on us! The tour
ends in Spanish Steps area. Enjoy on your own the rest of
the night.
Overnight in the hotel
Meals Included | N/A
Breakfast at the hotel.
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 on to Florence, where you will check-in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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 was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches, and buildings as 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. Dinner at leisure.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna.
There, you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s 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. Bologna ’s a real gourmet’s heaven…do not miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with the Basilica of Saint Anthony: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the Catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice: the City of Love, one of the most romantic cities in the whole world and, undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man!
Following check-in at your hotel, enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast , enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St.Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel for overnight.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, depart from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches, castles, and its 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 included. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying free wine tastings in many wine shops and free time for shopping.
In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel.
Between 7:45 – and 8:00 am, depart from the hotel for a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of 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, you will be taken by a privileged door to St. Peters’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St.Peter’s Square: enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at approximately 7:00 AM. Depart by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Upon arrival in Naples, you will head on a short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to 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 the real Neapolitan pizza!
After lunch, you will enter into one of the most important archaeological sites: 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 prosperous city crystallized until our days. You’ll learn how people lived then, visiting houses and “bars” of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how prosperous the city was before the dreadful day. After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, free time for lunch (lunch not included) and then roam the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return for dinner and your last overnight in Sorrento.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel. Time at your leisure for shopping or tasting some nice Limoncello. In the afternoon, at around 4:00 p.m., departure back to Rome. Check-in at your hotel and overnight stay.
Hotels: Overnight at the hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. End of our services
