10 days Real Italy 9nt - WITM
10 Day Italy Tour of Rome, Venice, Florence, Isle of Capri and Pompeii
From the canals of Venice to ancient Rome and a scenic cruise to the Isle of Capri, this is real Italy at its finest. Visit the Vatican with fast track access, discover the city of Pompeii and take in Renaissance Florence. Embrace the full Italian experience, rich with coastal views and Tuscan food and wine.
Travel - 10 days, 2 countries and 6 cities
Accommodation - 9 nights
Meals - 9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Rome | Your launch pad to an epic Italian tour begins in the Eternal City of Rome. Tread in the footsteps of gods and goddesses, emperors and gladiators as you explore its ancient streets before joining your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner and orientation past some of the city's most iconic sights. Arrival Transfer Depart Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 09:00, 12:30, 15:30 Welcome - Meet your Travel Director at 17:30 Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Roma - St. Peter's Rome Included Meals - Dinner |
| 2 | Rome Sightseeing and Free Time | Unlock local secrets on a tour of the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel before visiting St. Peter's Basilica to see his sorrowful Pietà. Later, cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and enjoy a guided in depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum, before seeing Circus Maximus; once the site of celebrated chariot races. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Rome on your own or relax in one of the city's piazzas watching the world go by. Accommodation - Crowne Plaza Roma - St. Peter's Rome Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 3 | Rome to Venice | Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto as you cross the steep Appenine Mountains. Enjoy a refreshing lunch stop before arriving in Venice. Here in the Queen of the Adriatic, enjoy a three-course Regional Dinner of pasta followed by main course and decadent dessert. Accommodation - Hotel Principe Venice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 4 | Venice Orientation and Free Time | The culture of Venice springs to life as you watch the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing at a glassblowing workshop on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square, sharing the city's waterways with ferries, gondolas and yachts. Be dazzled by the Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doges' Palace before spending the rest of the afternoon on your own exploring the labyrinthine calli or enjoying a refreshing spritz. Accommodation - Hotel Principe Venice Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 5 | Journey to Bologna and Florence | The northern Italian city of Bologna’s vibrant, red-tiled houses and the combination of medieval and Renaissance structures take center stage today as your Local Specialist calls out the key features. Tonight, opt for a one-of-a-kind experience in the picturesque Tuscan Hills to dine on delicious food and wine. Accommodation - Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 6 | Florence Sightseeing and Free Time | Birthplace of the Renaissance, world-class museums and Tuscan cuisine. Florence brings one remarkable sight after the next. Join a Local Specialist ticking off the must-sees of this epic city. See the multi-colored Duomo with its impressive dome engineered by Brunelleschi and the Baptistery’s gilded doors. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore a city that inspired artists, poets and painters to create masterpieces. Consider a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of David, enjoy spectacular views from Piazza Michelangelo or marvel at the Medici legacy at the Palazzo Vecchio. This evening, you'll visit a 12th-century castle for a Be My Guest experience. Accommodation - Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 7 | Journey to the Bay of Naples and Sorrento | Travel through the Campanian plains to the Bay of Naples which lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Your home for the next two nights - and introduction to the Amalfi Coast - is the clifftop town of Sorrento. Admire the pastel rainbow of colorful houses stacked upon one another. Perhaps take a stroll overlooking the warm Mediterranean waters before dinner at your hotel. Accommodation - Johanna Park Hotel Sorrento Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 8 | Isle of Capri Excursion and Free Time | This chic island playground is packed with sights you'll discover with a Local Specialist. Even better, you’ll arrive by a scenic ferry ride across the Bay of Naples. Consider an Optional Experience to Anacapri’s Villa San Michele for beautiful views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. This villa showcases the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe’s life story and the creation of the villa in The Story of San Michele. View his collection of Roman artifacts and stroll through the stunning garden, recently honoured as Italy’s most beautiful private park. Admire Barbarossa Mountain and postcard-worthy views over the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. Accommodation - Johanna Park Hotel Sorrento Included Meals - Breakfast |
| 9 | Discover Sorrento, Pompeii and Rome | There’s no better place to learn about Italy’s ancient history than in Pompeii. Explore the tragic immortalisation of this civilization preserved by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted. Your Local Specialist reveals secrets on a walking tour as you learn about the day-to-day life of the city's former residents. Your Italian tour ends in Rome where you join your Travel Director and fellow travelling companions for a Farewell Dinner celebrating in true Italian style. Accommodation - Johanna Park Hotel Sorrento Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner |
| 10 | Depart Rome | It's time to bid Italy a fond arrivederci. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Departure Transfer Arrive at Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) at 07:00, 09:30 Included Meals - Breakfast |