Itinerary
15
Day 1: Arrival in Rome
Day 2: Half Day Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Day 3: Half Day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour
Day 4: Rome to Naples by High Speed Train
Day 5: Full Day Pompeii & Naples Tour
Day 6: Amalfi Drive
Day 7: Naples to Florence by High Speed Train
Day 8: Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Day 9: Full Day Tuscany Tour (Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa)
Day 10: Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Day 11: Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Gondola Ride
Day 12: Venice to Milan by High Speed Train
Day 13: Free Day in Milan
Day 14: Full Day Lake Como & Bellagio Tour
Day 15: Departure
Show day by day details
1
Arrival in Rome
Arrive in Rome, meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
2
Half Day Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Discover with an expert guide the “Anfiteatro Flavio”, the Colosseum: the largest amphitheater not only in the Eternal City, but in the world! Choose this tour if you’d like to be free to reach the Archaeological area by your own and get the most complete tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning. Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody shows of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmarks of the City. Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire.
Free afternoon to make your own discovery for World-famous Italian cuisine and gelato. Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
3
Half Day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour
Take a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, jumping the lines! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums, through our preferred entrance, hence you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the
world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Geographical Maps before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica! After the Sistine Chapel you will be taken, through an exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, skipping long lines.
The rest of the day is at leisure on your own. You can keep discovering the city on your own.
Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
4
Rome to Naples by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Naples. Arrive in Naples, meet at the station and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Naples.
* Breakfast is included.
5
Full Day Pompeii & Naples Tour
Pick up and transfer to Pompeii ruins – our assistant on the bus. Meeting with the tour guide and then visit of the ruins. At the end of the visit, you will be taken to a Cameo and Corals factory, very close to the ruins, to look at the manufacturing of them and do some shopping (maximum 30 minutes).
In the afternoon (at about 13.30), you will be taken (with the guests that choose Napoli Daylight excursion) to Napoli, where you will have a panoramic tour of the city with our assistant (No guide).
NOTE: the tour is divided into 2 part, one on foot to have a look onto the beauties of the ancient centre of the city (Spaccanapoli, Gesù Nuovo church, Santa Chiara, Plebiscito square, San Carlo Theathre, Umberto I Gallery, Royal Palace), the second one by bus (Posillipo, Mergellina, Caracciolo). At the end, the driver will take you back to Naples.
Time at leisure. Overnight in Naples.
* Breakfast is included.
6
Amalfi Drive
Depart (without guide) for the Panoramic Tour of the Amalfi Coast. The route offers wonderful views of steep cliffs, natural bays and picturesque towns, such as Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Overnight in Naples.
* Breakfast is included.
7
Naples to Florence by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Florence. Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
8
Half Day Accademia Gallery & Walking Tour of Florence
Walk to the Accademia Gallery with our guide that will introduce you the city and main sights. Inside the Accademia Gallery you will learn why the David is the most recognizable symbol of Florence and what it used to represent in his time. How did the genius of Michelangelo meet the challenge of extracting the pathos of a being and fixing it forever in time in the Pietà, or the famous Prisoners who still seem to struggle free from their marble blocks? You will have the answers to all your questions. Get the chance to have a close encounter with timeless works of art and get the inside story of the life and times of this consummate artist. After the guided tour you will have some free time to wander around on your own and some free time to have lunch (not included).
The second part is a walking tour in which you will enjoy an excellent and complete introductory tour dedicated to those who want to know all the facts and secrets of two thousand years of Florentine history, from the city’s Roman origins to a 15th century palace, from the Ponte Vecchio, through the famous Uffizi courtyard, to the wonders of the architecture of Brunelleschi’s Dome which overlooks the Baptistery golden ‘Gates of Paradise’.
Free afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast is included.
9
Full Day Tuscany Tour - Visit to Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa
You’ll first visit Siena the city of the “Palio Horse Race”. Here you’ll get a guided walking tour to admire the main attractions of the historical center, highlighting important monuments, buildings but also traditions and anecdotes. You will visit Piazza del Campo (where the Palio di Siena horse race is held), and Piazza del Duomo, where you will see the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral. After you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own. Then the tour continues with the visit of a winery where you’ll have a wine tasting
and a typical Tuscan lunch. After, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its amazing Towers, narrow roads and typical shops. Then, following the panoramic roads the group will reach Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Take the iconic photos and after some free time you will be driven back to Florence where the tour will end.
Overnight in Florence.
* Breakfast, lunch and wine tasting are included.
10
Florence to Venice by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station and take the high-speed train to Venice. Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
11
Morning Walking Tour of Venice & Afternoon Gondola Ride
Have a walk outdoors (no entries) through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic, recalling the past full of charm of this unique city. An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!!
Route: Piazza San Marco - Origins, history and description of the main monuments: Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie. Santa Maria Formosa - History and anecdotes related to this wonderful and characteristic square. Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo - The “Pantheon” of Venice, the Great School of Charity, the Captains of fortune. Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre - Anecdotes and past and recent history cross each other in this beautiful corner of Venice. Return to San Marco through the Mercerie, vital connection between Rialto and San Marco and the main street for the city shopping.
Tour ends around 10:30am.
In the afternoon proceed to meeting point. Embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) and 35 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (S. Maria della Salute area) and minor canals (Fenice area) - The tour ends with the landing at the station Vallaresso (Dogana).
As no explanation are needed, this tour does not foreseen language services
Time at leisure. Overnight in Venice.
* Breakfast is included.
12
Venice to Milan by High Speed Train
Transfer to train station. Take the high-speed train to Milan. Arrive in Milan and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure. Overnight in Milan.
* Breakfast is included.
13
Free Day in Milan
Free day at leisure. Overnight in Milan.
* Breakfast is included.
14
Full Day Lake Como & Bellagio Tour
Discover Lake Como in Italy’s beautiful Lake District, just a short distance from Milan. Nestled between the huge snowcapped Alps that rise up from its shores, is fashionable lakeside town Como. After spending time shopping and dining, you will take a two-hour panoramic cruise on Lake Como to the enchanting village of Bellagio.
Highlights;
• Day trip to Lake Como from Milan
• Guided walking tour of Como
• Shopping in Como
• Lake Como panoramic cruise
• Stunning scenery featuring lakeside villas and gardens
• Explore the charming town of Bellagio
• English Speaking tour guide
• Pick up from centrally located hotels (if option selected)
Lake Como is the third largest lake in Europe and it is surrounded by stunning alpine scenery and beautiful villages famed for their high-quality silk production. On your cruise, admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d’Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year-round. Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or gelato at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings.
In the afternoon, return to beautiful Como to enjoy a guided walking tour. Arrive in Como after a one-hour bus trip. Star your visits with the Basilica of Sant’ Abbondio and the neoclassical Villa Olmo on the lake. Continue into Como’s historic center and enjoy some free time to get to know the town and shop in the many local boutiques. The tour continues with a two-hour cruise on the lake. Admire the lakeside villas and keep an eye out for Villa d'Este at Cernobbio, a luxurious hotel set in tropical gardens. The mild Mediterranean climate ensures an abundance of exotic and rare plants thrive year-round. Docking at the town of Bellagio, one of the most famous towns on the lake, you can follow the steep alleys running up from the lake and stop for a coffee or gelato at one of the lively cafes housed in grand historic buildings. Spend some time at your leisure here before cruise to Cadenabbia and return to your coach for the journey back to Milan. Time at leisure. Overnight in Milan.
* Breakfast is included.
15
Departure
Transfer to airport according to your departure time. End of your services.
* Breakfast is included.
** We will provide the departure transfer according to your flight details.
Services
Included
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodations including daily breakfast.
- Half day Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour including hotel pick-up, professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Half day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica tour including hotel pick-up, professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Full day Pompeii & Naples tour on group basis including coach, assistance on coach and local guide in Pompeii.
- Half day Accademia Gallery & walking tour of Florence on group basis including professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Tuscany in a day tour on group basis including transportation, professional guidance, lunch consisting of typical Tuscan dishes, wine tasting, guided tour of Siena, self-guided tour of Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa and self-guided tour of San Gimignano.
- Morning walking tour of Venice on group basis including expert multilingual escort.
- Afternoon gondola ride in Venice for 35 minutes on shared basis (maximum 6 people).
- Full day Lake Como and Bellagio tour on group basis including boat trip across Lake Como, transport by air-conditioned coach and professional tour guide.
- High-speed train tickets; Rome-Naples, Naples-Florence, Florence-Venice, Venice-Milan
- VAT.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Beverages during meals, except ones served with breakfast, items of a personal nature.
- Visas (if needed).
- City taxes.