11/02/2024
Live La Dolce Vita in all its glory: 11-Day Italy Guided Tour of the Best Sites & Cuisine
$3,597/pp- Classic Group (Tours 33- 40 guests)
$5,350/pp- Small Group (Tours that have no more than 24 guests)
Explore the best of Italy on this 11-day guided tour. In Rome, marvel at the treasures around every corner and learn about its three thousand years of history. As your travels continue along the Bay of Naples, stop on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius for lunch at a local farm still growing traditional produce unique to the region. In Florence, learn the secrets of leather making from a local leatherworker. Fall in love with Venice as you see churches and palaces from a private boat, and cruise its canals on a romantic gondola ride. Sail to Capri, where craggy mountains cascade into the Tyrrhenian Sea; a Local Expert will help you navigate its narrow alleys. Before you say arrivederci to Italy, enjoy one last experience: a private opera during a four-course meal that features local wine.
Day 1: Arrival in Rome
• Settle in and explore the Basilica of Saint Praxedes, followed by a welcome dinner featuring Roman specialties.
Day 2: Vatican City & Ancient Rome
• Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Expert. Continue to the Colosseum and other ancient sites.
Day 3: Florence via Chianti Hills
• Journey to Florence, stopping in the scenic Chianti Hills. Enjoy demonstrations of traditional leather and gold craftsmanship before dinner with Florentine cuisine.
Day 4: Florence - Renaissance Art
• Explore Florence with a choice between visiting the Accademia Museum (to see Michelangelo's David) or strolling Piazza Santa Croce. Optional visit to San Gimignano.
Day 5: Pisa & Arrival in Venice
• Visit Pisa's Leaning Tower, then journey to Venice for a peaceful evening and Venetian dinner.
Day 6: Venice Highlights & Glassblowing
• Cruise past iconic sites like St. Mark's Square and take a gondola ride. Participate in a glassblowing workshop supporting sustainable artisanship.
Day 7: Assisi
• Visit St. Mary of the Angels and explore Assisi’s medieval streets, including a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis.
Day 8: Sorrento
• Travel along the scenic coast to Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples, and enjoy leisure time.
Day 9: Capri Island
• Explore Capri, with its boutiques, cafes, and Mediterranean views, before returning to Sorrento with time to explore.
Day 10: Pompeii & Return to Rome
• Tour Pompeii with a Local Expert. Visit Casa Barone farm in Vesuvius National Park for a sustainable farm-to-table lunch, then return to Rome for a farewell dinner and opera performance.
