ITALY: ROME/NAPLES/AMALFI COAST From 13 th April to 22 nd April 2018 (10 days/9nights) GROUP 15/20 PAX ITINERARY PROPOSAL

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1 ITALY: ROME/NAPLES/AMALFI COAST From 13 th April to 22 nd April 2018 (10 days/9nights) GROUP 15/20 PAX ITINERARY PROPOSAL Day 1: 13 th April ROME Arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport and meeting with our English Speaking assistant for meet & transfer. Then transfer by private coach to hotel in Rome city center. Arrival at hotel and check-in, if possible or storage of luggage. In the afternoon, meeting with driver for half day Baroque Rome. Meeting with English Speaking guide and starting of walking city tour (max 3hrs): The tour includes some of the most famous squares in the centre of the city as Spanish Square and its famous Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, the Pantheon and Navona Square. If not closed to tours, due to religious ceremonies, a church can be included in the walking tour, for instance it could be S. Ignazio or S. Luigi de' Francesi. At the end, return to hotel by coach. Little time to freshen up and then, meeting with driver and English Speaking assistant for transfer by private coach to local restaurant in Rome for dinner. At the end, return to hotel and overnight. ü Transfer by private coach from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Hotel in the city center. ü English Speaking assistant for meet & transfer ü Half day coach disposal for city tour (max. 4hrs) ü Half day English Speaking guide for Baroque Rome walking city tour (max. 3hrs) ü Coach disposal for dinner at local restaurant (max. 4hrs) ü English Speaking Assistant during transfer to local restaurant and dinner (max. 4hrs) ü Dinner at local restaurant, 4 course menu including ½ mineral water and ¼ of wine ü Overnight at hotel in Rome in B/B Day 2: 14 th April ROME Breakfast at hotel. Meeting with driver for full day city tour starting with Vatican city where group will meet English Speaking guide. Vatican city tour (max. 4hrs): The tour includes the most important collections in the Vatican Museums. The Museo Pio Clementino and the Gallery of the Candelabras, of the Tapestries, of the Maps. It continues with the so called rooms of Raphael, in the apartment of Julius the second and finally it ends up in the Sistine Chapel. After that, if not closed due to religious ceremonies, the tour ends up in St. Peter's Basilica. Lunch at local restaurant. 1

2 After lunch, proceed with the Ancient Rome city tour (max. 3hrs): Colosseum, Constantine Arch, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill. Entrance to the Colosseum and a walk inside the Roman Forum is the main part of the tour; after that, from the car, we see the Palatine Hill and the ruins of Imperial Palace and the Circus Maximum, the Theatre of Marcello, Venice Sq. and the Monument to king Vittorio Emanuele II. At the end, return to hotel by coach. Dinner free. ü Full day coach disposal for city tour (max 9hrs) ü Full day English Speaking guide for city tour (max. 7hrs) ü Lunch at local restaurant, 3 course menu including ½ mineral water and ¼ of wine ü Entrance fees to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel ü Entrance fees to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ü Overnight at hotel in Rome in B/B Day 3: 15 th April ROME - NAPLES Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Meeting with driver for transfer by private coach to hotel in Naples (approx. 3hrs). Upon arrival, check-in at hotel, or storage of luggage. After lunch, meeting with driver and English Speaking guide for half day Naples city tour (max. 2,5hrs): the visit starts with its Monumental Centre, the old area of Spaccanapoli with the Church of Santa Chiara, San Biagio dei Librai Church and San Gregorio Armeno Church, the street with all traditional workshops of famous Neapolitan cribs, San Severo Chapel (external only). Return to hotel to freshen up before dinner. Meeting with driver for transfer to local restaurant in Naples for dinner. At the end, return to hotel and overnight. ü Transfer by private coach from hotel in Rome to hotel in Naples ü Coach disposal for city tour in Naples (max. 2,5hrs) ü Half day English Speaking guide for Naples city tour (max. 2,5hrs) ü Coach disposal for dinner at local restaurant in Naples (max. 3hrs) ü Dinner at local restaurant with 4 course menu, including ½ mineral water and ¼ of wine ü Overnight at hotel in Naples in B/B 2

3 Day 4: 16 th April NAPLES - CAPRI Breakfast at hotel. Meeting at hotel with driver for transfer by private coach to Naples Port to embark for a full day excursion to Capri Island. At arrival meeting with our English Speaking Guide for departure to Capri by hydrofoil. Arrival and tour of the Isle by private minivans. Capri Island is considered a real miracle of nature between sky and sea, emerging from the abysses. The marine caves, the unique stacks, the green vegetation of cliffs, the wonderful views, nature, art, culture and the jet set society, all these things make this island the most celebrated and dreamt of islands. The famous Piazzetta is the name the islanders give to the Piazza Umberto, which is the real centre of the touristic and jet set life. You will also visit the Villa San Michele where In the garden you can admire a series of characteristic plants of the Mediterranean flora - such as camellias, hydrangeas, beautiful rose bushes, pines and cypresses - surrounded by a typical white columned pergola, one of the characteristics of the local villas. Also in the garden you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples. The excursion will touch the height of its splendour with the visit of the wonderful Blue Grotto, one of the natural beauties of the island, best known in the world for the particular play of light that is created in its waters by the bright blue reflections of water, an effect due to the sunlight that enters the cavity a second entrance located below sea level and 18 meters high from the bottom (the visit will be done weather permitting). Return to Naples by hydrofoil and transfer back to hotel by private coach. Lunch and Dinner free. ü Transfer by private coach from hotel to Naples Port and back to hotel ü Full day English Speaking guide for excursion to Capri (max. 8 hrs) ü Hydrofoil Naples/Capri/Naples ü Minivans service on the isle ü Boat transfer from Capri Port to Blue Grotto and back ü Entrance fees to Blue Grotto ü Entrance fees to Villa San Michele ü Overnight at hotel in Naples in BB Day 5: 17 th April NAPLES - SORRENTO Breakfast at hotel and meeting with driver for transfer by private coach from hotel in Naples to hotel in Sorrento. Upon arrival, check-in if possible or storage of luggage. Proceed by coach to a local Farmhouse to start an unforgettable day enjoying an half day pizza cooking lesson in a special location where you can taste the real atmosphere of Campania region, being involved not only in tasting the specialities of Campania region but also in the preparation of some delicious products like the famous mozzarella cheese and the limoncello. It will be as living in a popular party Upon arrival at local Farmhouse, will start a visit of the field (about 30/40 minutes) followed by spinning mozzarella demonstration and pizza cooking lesson. At the end enjoy a typical lunch based on products prepared and accompanied by house wine. 3

4 After lunch, transfer back to Sorrento city center. Arrival and meeting with English Speaking guide for half day Sorrento walking tour: During the tour you will see the cathedral with its delicate works in marble and wood, the sculptures that decorate the altar and the magnificent paintings. We will continue to Via San Cesareo and Largo Dominova where the church tower is located. Afterwards you will proceed to the historic center and the church San Francesco with its cloister, that sometimes serves as beautiful back-drop for music concerts and art exhibitions. Near the church you will find public gardens with a splendid view on the Gulf of Naples. Return to the hotel by your own (hotel is about 150 meters walking). Dinner free. ü Coach disposal for transfer from hotel in Naples to hotel in Sorrento, then to a local Farmhouse and after lunch back to Sorrento (max 6hrs) ü Farmhouse visit, pizza cooking lesson with final lunch tasting ü Half day English Speaking guide for Sorrento city tour (max 3hrs) Day 6: 18 th April SORRENTO POMPEII - VESUVIUS Breakfast at hotel and meeting with driver and English Speaking guide for full day excursion to Pompeii and Vesuvius by private coach. Upon arrival in Pompeii, departure for a guided tour around the excavations: walking through the ancient streets you can visit the houses, with their wonderful frescoes, once residences of roman patricians before the tremendous eruption in 79AD. The afternoon will be spent visiting Mount Vesuvius, climbing to the summit of the Volcano where there will be a guided tour to the crater and where there are wonderful views of the gulf of Naples. Return to hotel in Sorrento by private coach and little time to freshen up before dinner. Approx. h. 8:00pm Reach by your own a local restaurant (about 350 meters walking from the hotel) to have dinner. Return to hotel by walking and Overnight. ü Full day coach disposal for excursion to Pompeii and Vesuvius (max. 8hrs), including coach city taxes and parking ü Full day English Speaking guide during excursion (max. 8hrs) ü Entrance fees to Pompeii ruins ü Entrance fees to Vesuvius Park ü Dinner at local restaurant with 4 course menu, including ½ mineral water and ¼ of wine 4

5 Day 7: 19 th April SORRENTO POSITANO AMALFI - RAVELLO Breakfast at hotel and meeting at hotel with our English Speaking guide and driver for a full day excursion to Amalfi Coast by private coach. Departure to Positano, The pearl of the Amalfi Coast with its narrow streets and winding pathways, the sea and the sand, the typical shops, from ceramics to linen. Then proceed to Amalfi, one of the oldest and most potent Marine Republics with the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Andrew who dominates the main square. The tour ends in Ravello with a visit to Villa Rufolo, dating to the 17th century, inspiring Wagner in the composition of his masterpiece Parsifal. On the way back to the hotel, stop for a Limoncello Tasting in a typical local shop. Lunch and Dinner free. ü Full day coach disposal for excursion to Amalfi Coast (max. 8hrs), including coach city taxes and coach parking ü Full day English Speaking guide during excursion (max. 8hrs) ü Entrance fees to Villa Rufolo in Ravello ü Limoncello tasting Day 8: 20 th April SORRENTO Breakfast at hotel. Full day at leisure for individual activities and to relax on the beach. Approx. h. 7:30pm Reach by your own the local Teatro Tasso in Sorrento ( about 300 meters walking from hotel) to enjoy a final typical entertainment: the Evening Dinner & Tarantella Show! Dinner at the Theatre TASSO is a way to taste authentic atmosphere of the region. The Tasso Restaurant of Sorrento is born in the new Millennium from the desire of some expert lovers of the taste and of the flavours. And after dinner you will enjoy a wonderful show with typical Neapolitan songs and dances, the famous Tarantella, an incredible journey through the ages from 1558 until today and it revolves around the most important stories of Sorrento and the Kingdom of Naples in the last 500 years. Return to hotel by walking and Overnight. ü Typical Dinner at Teatro Tasso in Sorrento, 4 course menu, including ½ mineral water, ¼ wine and limoncello ü Tarantella Show at Teatro Tasso Day 9: 21 st April SORRENTO CASERTA - ROME Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Meeting with driver for transfer by private coach from hotel in Sorrento to hotel in Rome. On the way to Rome, stop in Caserta for half day visit to the famous Royal Palace and its beautiful gardens. Upon arrival meeting with English Speaking guide and start of the tour. 5

6 Caserta is one of the main cities in the Campania region. It is an important agricultural, commercial and industrial city. Caserta is located on the edge of the Campanian plain at the foot of the Campanian Sub- Apennine mountain range. The city is best known for the beautiful Palace of Caserta: its Royal Palace (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site), created in the 18th century by the Italian architect Luigi Vanvitelli as a Versailles-like residence ("Reggia") for the Bourbon kings of Naples and Sicily. It is one of the most visited monuments in the country. At the end, proceed with driver to hotel in Rome. Arrival at hotel and check-in. Dinner free. ü Coach disposal for transfer from hotel in Sorrento to hotel in Rome, with stop in Caserta for visit to the Royal Palace ü Half day English Speaking guide for visit to Royal Palace in Caserta ü Entrance fees to Reggia di Caserta ü Overnight at hotel in Rome in B/B Day 10: 22 th April ROME Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Meeting with our driver for transfer by private coach from hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport. ü Transfer by private coach from hotel to airport in Rome End of our service PACKAGE RATE SHARING DOUBLE ROOM ON BB + 6 LUNCHES OR DINNERS Ø Price per person, min. 15 paying passengers sharing double/twin room on BB USD 2, per person Ø Price per person, min. 20 paying passengers sharing double/twin room on BB USD 2, per person Ø Single supplement: USD per person for total 9 nights Using following hotels (or similar) ü HOTEL DEI MELLINI **** Rome ü GRAND HOTEL ORIENTE **** Naples ü HOTEL IMPERIAL TRAMONTANO **** Sorrento The price excludes: Stay tax, compulsory and to be paid on the spot Meals and beverages not mentioned Portages and tips at hotel; All services not mentioned as included; 6

7 NOTES Prices at today. No services reserved. Availability at today. Rate of Exchange Euro/USD has been calculated based on date 14 October 2017 rates (1.18 Euro/USD). In case of fluctuations of more than 5% of the rate of exchange, the fee will be adjusted, accordingly. 7