Italy Bellissimo (11 Days)

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Description

Summary

Starts
Rome
Duration
11 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
5 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through Italy, starting and ending in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This grand adventure will take you through the heart of Italy, exploring iconic cities, ancient ruins, and picturesque landscapes. From the masterpieces of Rome and the tragic history of Pompeii to the glamour of Capri and the Renaissance treasures of Florence, each day offers a unique and enriching experience. Enjoy guided tours, leisure time, and special experiences that immerse you in the local culture and traditions. With comfortable accommodations and delicious meals, this tour promises a memorable journey through one of the world's most captivating countries.

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Included

5 Dinner (D)

10 Breakfast (B)

jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

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Grand Tiberio

Regina Cristina

Valle di Assisi

Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido

Minerva Palace

Shangri-La Roma

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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

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Montecatini Terme: Join the Callistri family at their borgo close to the spa town of Montecatini for a delicious Italian dinner, olive oil tasting and a leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards.

Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.

Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and visit the mighty Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.

Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.

Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe.

Modena: Travel through the lush landscape of Emilia-Romagna, past hilltop towns and agricultural lands.

Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

San Gimignano: Visit the medieval Manhattan of Italy as you explore the UNESCO-listed centre of San Gimignano and admire the city's distinctive towers.

Perugia: Visit the Laboratorio Guiditta Brozetti Museum and meet the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise to learn about the history of Italian hand-weaving during a private demonstration. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 &11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums

Explore Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence

Discover Venice, Perugia and San Gimignano

Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi

View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence

Scenic Cruise Ferry to the Isle of Capri, private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Venice: Robert Browning, a poet and playwright, loved this 'gracious country home' and you will too when you experience the beauty of this 19th-century eclectic hotel on Lido Island.

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Return cruise to the Isle of Capri

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Destinations

Assisi - city in ItalyAssisi
Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Pisa - city in ItalyPisa
Montecatini Terme
Photo of aerial view of Capri island in a beautiful summer day in Italy.Capri
Naples, Italy. View of the Gulf of Naples from the Posillipo hill with Mount Vesuvius far in the background and some pine trees in foreground.Naples
photo of Ancient ruins of Pompei city (Scavi di Pompei), Naples, Italy.Pompei
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice
Perugia - city in ItalyPerugia

Map

Attractions

FAI - Tower and Casa Campatelli, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyFAI - Tower and Casa Campatelli
Christmas in Assisi, Saint Francis Basilica with the Christmas Crib. Province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
photo of view Panorama picture of The Arsenale in Venice Italy.Venetian Arsenal
photo of Side View with the Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Clemente in the Center of Rome on a Background of Partly Cloudy Sky,Rome Italy.St. Clement Basilica
photo of Michelangelo Capitoline Steps to Piazza Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy.Capitoline Museums
Roman ruins in Rome, ItalyPalatine Hill
Amphitheatre of PompeiiAmphitheatre of Pompeii
photo of Night view of piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) in Venice, Italy. Architecture and landmark of Venice. Night cityscape of Venice .Doge's Palace
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
photo of view of Putti fountain, Pisa, Italy.Putti fountain
archaeological site of carsulae, arch of st. damiano, terni, umbria, italy.Carsulae
Piazzetta di Capri
Photo of sunrise in San Marco square with Campanile and San Marco's Basilica, the main square of the old town, Venice, Veneto Italy.St Mark's Basilica
SanGimignano1300SanGimignano1300
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
Cala di Mitigliano, Massa Lubrense, Napoli, Campania, ItalyCala di Mitigliano
photo of ancient Palatine and ground of Circus Maximus on Palatine Hill in Rome, Italy.Circus Maximus
photo of golden sunset over ponte vecchio bridge with traditional boat on the arno river, Florence, Italy.Ponte Vecchio
photo of medieval leaning tower of pisa (Torre di pisa) at piazza dei miracoli (Piazza del duomo), Tuscany, Italy.Leaning Tower of Pisa

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Rome

  • Rome - Arrival day
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Rome, the 'Eternal City'. Spend the day exploring at your own pace before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers in the evening for a light meal and an orientation drive.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Rome

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  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Capitoline Museums
  • Palatine Hill
  • Circus Maximus
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Begin your journey in Rome with a visit to the Vatican Museums, where a Local Specialist will guide you through Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. See the ancient Circus Maximus before enjoying a leisurely afternoon in Rome's lively piazzas or museums.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Rome to Capri via Pompeii

  • Pompei
  • Capri
  • Rome
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  • Amphitheatre of Pompeii
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Travel south to the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in time since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. A Local Specialist will share insights into its tragic history. Then, cruise across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri, where you'll spend the next two nights.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Capri

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  • Piazzetta di Capri
  • Marina Lobra
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Discover the glamour of Capri on a walking tour with a Local Specialist, including views of the marina and the legendary piazzetta. Enjoy free time shopping at elegant boutiques or join an optional experience to explore the rugged coastline by private motor launch. Dinner at the hotel.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Capri to Assisi via Naples and Perugia

  • Capri
  • Perugia
  • Assisi
  • Naples
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  • Abbazia di San Pietro
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Sail back to Naples and travel north to Perugia. Discover Italy’s weaving tradition at Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a traditional wooden frame hand-weaving workshop. Continue to the ancient hilltop town of Assisi, where you'll stay at a hotel overlooking the old town.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Assisi to Venice

  • Assisi
  • Venice
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  • Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
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Visit the Basilica of St. Francis with a Local Specialist, famous for Giotto's frescoes and stained glass windows. Travel north past medieval villages and picturesque plains to Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. Enjoy a free evening or join an optional experience.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Venice

  • Venice
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  • Venetian Arsenal
  • Doge's Palace
  • Piazza San Marco
  • Bridge of Sighs
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Cruise by private launch to a Venetian glassblowing workshop, where master craftsmen demonstrate their skills. Continue to St. Mark's Square to view the Basilica, Doge's Palace, and Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon exploring Venice at your leisure.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Venice to Montecatini Terme via Pisa

  • Venice
  • Pisa
  • Montecatini Terme
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  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Travel to Pisa to visit the Field of Miracles and view the iconic Leaning Tower. Continue to the spa-resort town of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany, where you'll stay for the next two nights.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Montecatini Terme to Florence

  • Florence
  • Montecatini Terme
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  • piazza della Signoria
  • Ponte Vecchio
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Explore Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, with a Local Specialist. Visit Piazza della Signoria and view the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about Florentine leathercraft and gold craftsmanship. Enjoy free time in the city before a special dinner with the Callistri family at their borgo.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Montecatini Terme to San Gimignano

  • Rome
  • Montecatini Terme
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  • piazza della Signoria
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Admire the medieval beauty of San Gimignano, visiting the triangular Piazza della Cisterna. Explore the town's extraordinary architecture, shop for local products, or relax with a gelato. Celebrate your Italian adventure with newfound friends at dinner.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Departure

  • Rome
  • Montecatini Terme - Departure day
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After breakfast, bid farewell to Italy and prepare for your journey home, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Italian adventure.

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