Italy has so much to see and do, from skiing in the Alps, the historic and stylish cities of Florence, Milan, Naples, Siena, Turin and Venice, coastal cities and quaint little villages, and of course Rome and the Vatican.
The boot-shape peninsula of Italy, is a rugged, mountainous country of simply stunning scenery that also includes the popular island destinations.
Italy is renowned for its olive oil, pasta, pizza, wine, and of course sunshine, and year-round great weather. Simply stated, Italy is "la dolce vita" (the sweet life), and many people that travel to this incredible country never want to leave.
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DAY 1
- Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento
- Leave Rome towards Naples, short city tour and proceed to Pompeii. Lunch and visit the excavations.
- Continue to Sorrento for dinner and overnight at hotel.
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DAY 2
- Sorrento / Capri / Rome
- Breakfast at hotel, leave by steamer to the island of Capri. On arrival, weather permitting, visit of the
Blue Grotto and tour of the island with visit Anacapri for lunch. Back to Marina Grande to board to return
to Sorrento and back to Rome. Arrival in Rome, transfer to the hotel and vernight. Note. The visit of
Capri will be confirmed only weather permitting.
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DAY 3
- Rome / Florence
- Departure from Rome to Florence. Arrival and transfer to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the famous
view of the city. Going over the Ponte Vecchio, continue to the historical centre. After lunch at a local
restaurant, the tour continues on foot. Accommodation at the hotel and overnight.
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Day 4
- Florence
- Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Morning at leisure. Afternoon at leisure or tour to Pisa (optional,
not included).
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Day 5
- Florence / Siena / Florence
- Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from the hotel to the meeting point and departure San Gimignano. A visit
to San Gimignano (free), a tiny city that has remained intact through the centuries. Departure to Siena.
On arrival in Siena, free time for lunch (not included). Then follows a guided visit of this magnificent
medieval city. Return to Florence and free transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
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Day 6
- Florence / Venice
- Breakfast and free time. Transfer to the station to take the train to Venice. Arrival and transfer with local
assistance to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
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Day 7
- Venice
- Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. Transfer to St. Mark's Square to the meeting point of the guide for
a city tour on foot. Afternoon at leisure or optional tour by gondola. Dinner and overnight.
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Day 8
- Venice
- Breakfast and end of the trip.
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