Overview
Itinerary
Your tour opens in the “Eternal City” of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Italian journey. (D) Stay: Hotel Imperiale (3 Nights)
On a locally guided tour of classical Rome, walk over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways to discover famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Then, tread in the footsteps of ancient gladiators during an in-depth visit of the Colosseum. The evening is yours. Perhaps you'll stroll to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city's skyline or meander through Rome's lively Monti district to soak in the local life. (B)
This morning, consider an optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, taking in world-renowned wonders such as the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's mural of The Last Judgment. Then, make the most of a free afternoon in Italy's capital city. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour dinner and taste your way around Rome's bohemian Trastevere district. (B)
Journey to the Amalfi Coast, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, make a stop at the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, perched on a mountaintop that played a pivotal role in World War II. Discover its history while exploring the monastery's ornate chapel and courtyards.
In the afternoon, settle into the Amalfi Coast, your home for the next 5 nights. Before gathering for dinner, take some time to explore your hotel, perched in a scenic location above the coastline. (B/D) Stay: Hotel Raito, Vietri sul Mare (5 Nights)
Sail along the stunning Amalfi Coast (UNESCO), pausing in Amalfi. A former trading hub, Amalfi is now a quiet coastal town of historic landmarks and a black-and-white marble cathedral. Explore on your own before continuing to Positano with its pastel-colored houses and pebbly beaches. Spend time in this legendary locale, browsing the posh boutiques or resting along the beach before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B)
Begin your day with a visit to a pasta factory artfully producing this national staple with traditional techniques. Then, it's on to the charming resort town of Sorrento. Wander through its narrow streets, peeking into the peaceful cloister of St. Francis Church or sampling some gelato made with local lemons.
This afternoon, visit a local farm and see how mozzarella cheese is still made by hand. Get a taste of the product at a farm-to-table dinner capped with homemade limoncello before returning to your hotel in the late evening. (B/D)
Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the relaxing beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Perhaps you will embark on an optional boat trip to the Mediterranean isle of Capri, where you'll enjoy lunch and a locally guided tour before setting out on your own adventure. (B)
This morning experience the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it's your choice! Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii's best-known monuments -OR- venture further afield to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site. Then, pause at a local winery to savor the area's famous Lacryma Christi wine and enjoy a typical lunch.
After some free time, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway. (B/L/D)
Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
Your tour opens in the “Eternal City” of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Italian journey. (D) Stay: Hotel Imperiale (3 Nights)
Start your day with a locally guided walking tour of Rome's Renaissance and Baroque highlights. Climb to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city's skyline and down its famous 135 stairs. Stroll over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways to discover famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon's imposing facade. Finish a full morning of exploration in the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, built upon the site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. The afternoon is yours. Perhaps you'll meander through Rome's lively Monti district to soak in the local life. (B)
Today, join an expert guide to explore the Imperial Fora. Take in views of the Colosseum's exterior, the remains of the Basilica of Maxentius, and of Trajan's Markets. Your extensive walking tour winds its way through Rome's medieval district, which developed organically from the ruins of the ancient city. This neighborhood is a charming combination of narrow cobbled streets, dark tufa stone, and repurposed Roman ruins.
Make the most of a free afternoon in Italy's capital city. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour dinner and taste your way around Rome's bohemian Trastevere district. (B)
Journey to the Amalfi Coast, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, pause at a local winery to savor the area's famous Lacryma Christi wine. Enjoy a typical lunch before experiencing the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it's your choice! Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii's best-known monuments -OR- venture further afield to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site.
In the late afternoon, settle into the Amalfi Coast, your home for the next five nights. Before gathering for dinner, take some time to explore your hotel, perched in a scenic location above the coastline. (B/L/D) Stay: Hotel Raito, Vietri sul Mare (5 Nights)
Sail along the stunning Amalfi Coast to Positano, with its pastel-colored houses and pebbly beaches. Spend time in this legendary locale, browsing the posh boutiques or resting along the beach before continuing to Amalfi. A former trading hub, Amalfi is now a quiet coastal town of historic landmarks and a black-and-white marble cathedral. Explore on your own before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B)
Journey along the eastern cliffs of the Bay of Naples to the charming resort town of Sorrento. Wander through its narrow streets, perhaps peeking into the peaceful cloister of St. Francis or sampling some gelato made with local lemons.
This afternoon, visit a traditional terraced farm and see how cheese is still made by hand. Get a taste of the product at a farm-to-table dinner capped with homemade limoncello before returning to your hotel in the late evening. (B/D)
Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the relaxing beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Perhaps you will embark on an optional ferryboat trip to the Mediterranean isle of Capri, where you'll enjoy lunch and a locally guided tour before setting out on your own adventure. A two-hour ferryboat ride takes you back to the hotel in the early evening. (B)
Greet another day on the Amalfi Coast to do as you please. An optional tour takes you to Paestum to see the best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greece, and then to discover one of Italy's most surprising products during a tour of a buffalo milk dairy, where you'll taste freshly made mozzarella with lunch.
Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway. (B/D)
Your tour comes to a close today. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Discover the mountaintop monastery of Montecassino and its role in World War II.
- Visit a pasta factory producing macaroni and spaghetti with traditional techniques.
- Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.
- Take a walking tour of Classical Rome, featuring an in-depth visit to the legendary Colosseum.
- Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.
- Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.
- Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make mozzarella cheese by hand.
- Sample homemade limoncello liqueur at a farm in the Sorrento countryside.
- Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Toss a coin in Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain.
- Step back 2,000 years amid vestiges of the ancient Roman Empire, strolling beside the Colosseum and Imperial Fora.
- Enjoy free time to explore Amalfi, a historic trading hub along its namesake coast.
- Explore Rome's oval-shaped Piazza Navona, built on the site of an ancient stadium.
- Discover the excavated ruins of Pompeii with a local expert.
- Visit the seaside resort town of Sorrento.
- Enjoy a tasting and lunch at a winery, steps away from the archeological site of Pompeii.
- Tour a family-run farm and learn how they make their own cheese by hand.
- Sample homemade limoncello liqueur at a farm in the Sorrento countryside.
- Expertly crafted itineraries
- 4-star+ accommodation
- Skilled and engaging tour managers
- Expert local guides with insider knowledge
- Attraction entrance fees
- Many meals full of local flavour
- Unparalleled sightseeing
- Enriching cultural experiences
- Comfortable on-tour transportation
- Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
- Plus, access to Wi-Fi hotspots on tour
- This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, up stairs or on uneven walking surfaces should be expected.
- Private, chauffeur service is included for all air-inclusive tour bookings. This personalised service is included within a 40km radius from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart airport gateways. Service is available between 41-70 kms for a small fee.
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Trip Optionals These optional activities can be pre-booked & included in your trip price.
- Location: Pawtucket, RI. Cost: $181.
- You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour, or carrying around cash you won’t spend. Transportation is not included Prepaid gratuities are only available to guests departing from Australia & New Zealand. This covers tips for the Tour Manager, driver(s), and local guides including optional tours. Airport transfer and extension gratuities are not included in this amount
- Location: Capri. Cost: $231.
- Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Take the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to see enchanting panorama views, including the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, savor lunch in a local restaurant – your opportunity to enjoy a Caprese salad! Spend some free time to soak in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the piazza and simply watch the world go by. A special ride along the funicular takes you back toward the Marina Grande to board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is weather-permitting and boats may depart from Naples during certain times of year. Please note, Capri has some steep cobbled streets and walking is required to fully enjoy this option.
- Location: Capri. Cost: $273.
- Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Enjoy a scenic island cruise before taking the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to take in the panoramic view over the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, spend some free time soaking in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the Piazzetta (little Square) and simply watch the world go by. Later this afternoon, board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 10 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. In case of adverse sea or weather conditions, the scenic cruise may be replaced by a visit of Anacapri village at the top of the Island.
- Location: Rome. Cost: $168.
- Follow your expert guide on an engaging tour of Rome’s more epicurean side. Your culinary journey takes place in the bohemian Trastevere district, where medieval architecture meets ivy-clung houses and the lively chatter from the many eateries sprinkled through the neighborhood echoes off the cobblestoned streets. Partake in the local tradition of aperitivo (pre-dinner drink) before tasting your way through Rome’s most representative street food, such as supplì (fried rice ball) and pastas. Top off your culinary exploration with a taste of artisanal gelato and learn how to tell a good one from a factory-made, ensuring you never eat a bad one again! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Rome. Cost: $167.
- The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world. Duration approximately 4 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 15 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. Please note, this option must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure, and availability is not guaranteed while on tour. Due to the nature of this option, it is non-refundable. Price includes admission and the use of headphones inside the museum. Due to the unpredictable nature of the events' schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums at a different time.
- Location: Pawtucket, RI. Cost: $230.
- You can now include pre-paid tipping into your guided tour purchase. You pay for your tipping up front, we handle the rest, and you can cross one more thing off your “To Do” list. No more running to an ATM at the last minute on tour, or carrying around cash you won’t spend. Transportation is not included Prepaid gratuities are only available to guests departing from Australia & New Zealand. This covers tips for the Tour Manager, driver(s), and local guides including optional tours. Airport transfer and extension gratuities are not included in this amount
- Location: Capri. Cost: $255.
- Spend the day exploring a Mediterranean paradise on the sparkling Bay of Naples. Embark from the port of Salerno and delight in a cruise to the wonderful Isle of Capri. Sail past the hill towns along the Amalfi Coast, passing colorful homes, lush gardens and architectural marvels. Take the funicular up to Capri village. Here, you’ll take a guided walking tour where you’ll get to the picturesque hilltop botanical gardens, Giardini di Augusto. Head to one of the floral-lined terraces to see enchanting panorama views, including the spectacular Faraglioni rocks. Then, savor lunch in a local restaurant – your opportunity to enjoy a Caprese salad! Spend some free time to soak in Capri’s charm. Browse elegant designer shops or sip a coffee in the piazza and simply watch the world go by. A special ride along the funicular takes you back toward the Marina Grande to board your boat for the return to the mainland. Duration approximately 9 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 20 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option is weather-permitting and boats may depart from Naples during certain times of year. Please note, Capri has some steep cobbled streets and walking is required to fully enjoy this option.
- Location: Rome. Cost: $168.
- Follow your expert guide on an engaging tour of Rome’s more epicurean side. Your culinary journey takes place in the bohemian Trastevere district, where medieval architecture meets ivy-clung houses and the lively chatter from the many eateries sprinkled through the neighborhood echoes off the cobblestoned streets. Partake in the local tradition of aperitivo (pre-dinner drink) before tasting your way through Rome’s most representative street food, such as supplì (fried rice ball) and pastas. Top off your culinary exploration with a taste of artisanal gelato and learn how to tell a good one from a factory-made, ensuring you never eat a bad one again! Duration approximately 5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 6 passenger(s) is required to operate this option.
- Location: Paestum. Cost: $188.
- On this optional excursion, join a local guide to explore the only archeological site outside of Greece where a single glance encompasses all three Classic architectural styles. In Paestum, this triad of free-standing temples exemplifies the purity and elegance of the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian styles; remarkably preserved for over 25 centuries. Standing on an ample plain, Paestum proved in later times to be the ideal terrain for water buffalos that reached Italy from the Orient during the Dark Ages. This generous milk-producing animal is at the origin of one of Italy’s staples: luscious mozzarella cheese! After your sightseeing tour, visit a local producer where you’ll taste freshly made mozzarella with your lunch, before returning to the hotel in the early afternoon. Duration approximately 7 hour(s). Transportation is included.
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