CLASSIC ITALY ITINERARY:
1. Arrive Rome / Sorrento
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria /
Hilton Sorrento Palace. Travel to the lively resort town of Sorrento on
the beautiful Mediterranean coast; your hotel overlooks the Bay
of Naples. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception
and dinner. Meals LD
2. Travel the Sensational Amalfi Coast
Drive along the Amalfi Coast, with visits to the villages of
Amalfi and Ravello; enjoy free time in Sorrento. Meals BL
3. Pompeii / Rome
Explore ancient Pompeii, buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD,
with a local expert; arrive late day in Rome. Meals BLD
4. A Day in Vatican City
Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s
Basilica; dine at a traditional restaurant in Rome. Meals BD
5. Rome of the Caesars
Sightseeing includes views of the Roman Forum, the Palace of
Caesar, and Circus Maximus; you’ll also visit the Colosseum. The
afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Meals B
6. Orvieto and Torgiano
Visit the Duomo in Orvieto, and have a trattoria lunch. Your
hotel in Torgiano is a 17th-century patrician home – attend a
wine tasting featuring their private vineyards. Meals BLD
7. Assisi / Italian Cooking Demonstration
In medieval Assisi, see St. Francis Basilica; discover the
secrets of Italian cuisine from a chef who shares insights into
the nuances of Italian cooking at a demonstration. Meals BD
8. Under the Tuscan Sun
Your travels through the enchanting Tuscan Hills reveal
golden landscapes dotted with olive and fig trees. Following
some free time in hilltop San Gimignano, drive by coastal Pisa,
home of the famed Leaning Tower, and continue on to the
beautiful resort town of Viareggio, set on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Meals BD
9. Cinque Terre Villages / Florence
Cruise by private boat to view the centuries-old fishing
villages of Cinque Terre, explore their cobblestone streets and
alleyways, and then journey to Florence. Meals BD
10. Experience Florence
A university professor gives an in-depth briefing prior to a
walking tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia. Meals B
11. Uffizi Gallery / Time at Leisure
Join a local expert for a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery,
featuring works by great Renaissance artists; the rest of the
day is free to explore as you choose in Florence. Meals B
12. Eurostar to Venice
Travel by Eurostar high-speed rail to Venice; transfer by
canal boat to your hotel, located on the Grand Canal just steps
from St. Mark’s Square. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the
sumptuous Doges’ Palace – and finish the day with a serenade
aboard a gondola on the canals. Meals BL
13. Venice at Leisure
Today it’s truly “as you please” in Venice, where there are many
optional sightseeing possibilities. Join us this evening for a
reception and farewell dinner. Meals BD
14. Journey Home
Tour ends: 7:30 AM at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Persons
who are departing at other times should secure their own
transportation to the airport. You should allow 2 ½ hours for
flight check-in. Meals B
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