Tour : Absolute Italy: Luxury Escorted Tour of Amalfi Coast - Capri - Pompeii Rome - Florence - Venice

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1 Tour : Absolute Italy: Luxury Escorted Tour of Amalfi Coast - Capri - Pompeii Rome - Florence - Venice Meals: D Day 1 Private Transfer from Naples Airport to Sorrento - Welcome Dinner in Hotel Naples,Campania,Italy Sorrento,Campania,Italy Meeting Location Airport Upon arriving at the Naples airport, you will be met by one of our English speaking drivers and privately transferred round the Bay of Naples to the beautiful town of Sorrento. Here, you will be staying in one of the fabulous hotels perched high up on the cliffs, giving wonderful views of the bay and the island of Capri. In the evening, you will meet your escort and fellow travelers at the welcome dinner. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 2 Page: 1 Full Day Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast Meals: B D

2 Amalfi Coast,Campania,Italy Today we will spend the day exploring the towns of the famous Amalfi Coast as we travel along the often dizzying heights of the coastal road, in the safe hands of one of our local drivers. Stops will include the town of Amalfi, with its beautiful cathedral, Ravello and the stunning gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo and Positano, where you will have some free time to enjoy the views and shopping. In the evening we will return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Sorrento. Meals: B D Day 3 Tour of Capri from Sorrento Sorrento,Campania,Italy Capri,Campania,Italy This morning after breakfast, you will meet the English-speaking skipper who will be taking you on a tour around the island of Capri. There will be plenty of opportunities to go swimming, visit some of the caves, including the Blue Grotto and to go ashore, where you can have lunch at your leisure (any transport on the island at your own cost). In the late afternoon, you will be taken back to Sorrento where you will have some free time to yourselves until dinner is served at the hotel. Overnight in Sorrento. Day 4 Page: 2 Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome by Night Meals: B L D

3 Pompeii,Campania,Italy After breakfast at the hotel this morning we depart Sorrento for Rome, en-route stopping in Pompeii, where a guide will meet you for a private tour of the incredible ruined town. Although in a couple of hours, you will just be able to see some of the highlights of this immense site, including the Greek theater, amphitheater and Forum, you will discover the moving story of a city which was completely unprepared for the disaster which struck on an August night in AD79. Afterwards you will enjoy lunch and a wine tasting at a local vineyard, before continuing to Naples, where you will catch the fast train to Rome. In Rome, our driver will meet you at the station and take you to your chosen hotel. You will have time to settle in or take a walk around the local area, before dinner this evening at Otello-Concordia Restaurant, one of the best Roman trattorie, right by the Spanish Steps. Following dinner this evening, we will come to take you on a wonderful introductory tour of Rome by Night! The evening when the temperatures have dropped and the streets are less crowded, is the perfect time to visit some of the city's most popular monuments, which are beautifully lit up every night and make for great photo opportunities! The tour ends back at your hotel. Overnight in Rome. Meals: B L Day 5 Rome & The Vatican After breakfast we will go to Vatican City for an tour of the largest private museums in the world. Our guide will show you the highlights of this amazing collection, begun by Pope Julius II in the 16th century and added to by successive popes ever since. The path through the galleries, leads us to the Sistine Chapel, where you will need a little time to absorb the wealth of detail and color surrounding you from the Creation on the ceiling, to the Last Judgment adorning the altar wall. We will continue into the Basilica of St. Peter's, the most imposing of Rome's four Major Basilicas. Julius II declared that this was to be the greatest church in all of Christendom and with Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Bernini all playing a role in its design and construction, there was destined to be. Prepared to be awed by the space, the light, the lavish decoration and the wonderful works of art that have been commissioned by successive popes keen to leave their mark here. Our morning will come to an end outside in St. Peter's Square and you will be more than ready to sit down for lunch together nearby. Page: 3

4 The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rome. Meals: B Day 6 Ancient Rome: The Colosseum & Roman Forum Today after breakfast we will pick you up at the hotel and introduce you to your guide, who will take you back to the days of ancient Rome and the heart of the great Roman Empire. From its mythical foundations, to its expansion throughout Italy and the Mediterranean, Rome continued to be ruled from the narrow stretch of land in the center of the city: The Roman Forum. Today a mix of temples, churches and monuments spanning more than 12 centuries of history, our guide will help you unravel this mix of beautiful structures and explain the story of their survival. Standing above the Forum is the Palatine Hill, where Romulus and Remus are said to have been raised by the She-Wolf and where Augustus and the emperors who followed, chose to build their palaces. Here we will see the remains of some of these palaces and the wonderful view the emperors would have had of the races in the Circus Maximus, without having to mix with the people! The final monument in the archeological complex, is perhaps the pinnacle of Roman engineering and lasting symbol of power: the Colosseum. Here we will skip-the-line and head inside to learn about the violent world of public entertainment in the Roman Empire, discover how and why the Colosseum was built and why this spot was chosen and to dispel a few myths! Free time for lunch and rest of the afternoon at leisure in Rome. Meals: B L D Day 7 Rome - Tuscany - Wine Tasting in Tuscany - Florence Montalcino,Tuscany,Italy Today we will depart Rome and drive north through the beautiful countryside of Lazio and Tuscany, until we reach the picturesque Orcia Valley, home to some of Italy's finest wines like the Brunello di Montalcino. At the Col D'Orcia Winery, you will enjoy a fantastic guided tour of this exclusive winery with a light lunch. Page: 4

5 In the afternoon, we will visit some of Tuscany's famous hilltowns like Pienza and Montepulciano, giving you time to explore and stretch your legs. Our final destination for the day is Florence. Dinner tonight will be in the historical city center, not far from your hotel. Overnight in Florence. Meals: B Day 8 Guided Morning Tour of Florence Including the Accademia Gallery - Afternoon at Leisure Florence,Tuscany,Italy Our day will begin with a walking tour through Florence with a local guide who will show you some of the highlights of the city, explain the history of the powerful Medici family who ruled much of Tuscany during the Renaissance and were patrons to a young artist whose incredible painting skills you have already admired in Rome. In Florence, Michelangelo was better known as a sculptor, and our tour will include the Accademia Gallery which houses his monumental statue of David. After the tour, you will have the rest of the day free to have lunch on your own and to decide whether you want to visit more galleries or go shopping in the city's famed leather market. If you would like an additional tour this afternoon, please speak to one of our travel consultants. Overnight in Florence. Meals: B L D Day 9 Morning Train from Florence to Venice - Afternoon Tour of the Venetian Islands Venice,Veneto,Italy This morning after breakfast from your hotel you will take a taxi to the Florence rail station to board your high-speed train from Florence to Venice where you will be met by our local representative and privately transferred to the hotel on Venice Island right off of St. Mark's square. In the afternoon, begin your tour of Venice's spectacular lagoon departing from St. Mark's square. This tour includes the islands of Burano, Toricello and Murano, famous the world over for their magnificent colors, glass blowing and lace-making traditions. Return to Venice for dinner together. Page: 5

6 Overnight in Venice. Meals: B D Day 10 Secrets of Venice: Doge's Palace and Historical Venice - Farewell Dinner in Venice Venice,Veneto,Italy This morning after breakfast your guide will meet you to begin your privately guided walking tour of Venice Island including the Doge's Palace and the many other highlights of Venice. The afternoon will include a gondola ride, followed by time on your own to visit the city. Farewell dinner in Venice in a gorgeous location. Overnight in Venice. Meals: B Day 11 Private Transfer from Venice Island to VCE Airport Venice,Veneto,Italy After breakfast at the hotel this morning we will pick you up in Venice for your return flight home. Conclusion of our services at the Venice airport and time to say Arrivaderci Italia! Powered by TCPDF ( Page: 6