Day 1 - Venice

Upon your arrival at the Venice Airport, our local English speaking representative will be waiting to welcome you to Venice. You will be transferred by private boat to your hotel.

The balance of this first day in Venice is at your leisure. Relax after your flight or begin to explore the sights of this extraordinary city.

Day 2 - Venice Tour

Venice's charm lies both in its unique civil engineering achievements and in the harmony of Eastern and Western artistic styles that have flourished here over the centuries.

Your private guided city tour will include some of the major sights that define the look and history of Venice: Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square.

Balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 3 - Venice - Florence

You will be escorted to the rail station by our local representative who will assist you to your train bound for Florence. You will have first class rail tickets with seat reservations. The journey will take two hours on the comfortable Eurostar train.

Upon arrival in Florence you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.

Day 4 - Florence Tour

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel for your private walking tour of the city. Florence's rich past as the cultural centre of the Italian Renaissance can still be seen today in the wealth of art gathered here, and in the preservation of its splendid architecture. The tour includes visits of the Duomo and the Baptistry, the Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the famous Accademia Gallery.

Balance of day at your leisure. Optional Uffizi gallery reservations or guided tours available.

Day 5 - Florence - Chianti - Siena

After checking out of your hotel, depart from Florence with your English speaking driver for a delightful day of sightseeing.

The day will begin with the celebrated Chianti Wine Region, an area as much renowned for its natural beauty as for its excellent wines. You will stop at a Chianti winery for a tour of the cellars and wine tasting.

You will then continue on to Siena, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Tuscany. Here you will tour with your local guide, visiting the main sights including the famous Piazza del Campo, sight of the Palio horse race.

Continue to your charming accommodations in the countryside.

Day 6 - Siena - Orvieto - Sorrento

In the morning you will be transferred from Chianti to Sorrento. Your day will take you through the Umbrian countryside where you will stop in Orvieto, a unique hill town famous for its Etruscan ruins as well as its Gothic cathedral and the excellent wines preserved in its underground cellars.

You will then continue to Sorrento and check in to your hotel.

Day 7 - Sorrento

A free day to explore this charming coastal city, or perhaps take the short ferry ride across to the idyllic Isle of Capri.

Day 8 - Amalfi Coast Drive

Your English speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel this morning for your full day excursion along the breathtaking Amalfi coastline. You will make stops in three of the delightful towns nestled in its bays: Positano, an elegant and colorful town with a history of attracting celebrities and artists; Amalfi, a picturesque seaside resort that is also the largest town on the coast; and Ravello, the highest town on the coast where the photo opportunities are unmatchable.

The driver will return you to your hotel in Sorrento.

Day 9 - Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome

After you check out of your hotel, depart with your English speaking driver for Rome.

On the way to Rome you will stop to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. Together with a local guide you will visit this city which was buried under a thick layer of ash and pumice after the eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., a disaster that nevertheless preserved the contents of Pompeii with fascinating precision.

The driver will drop you off at your next hotel in Rome.

Day 10 - Vatican Tour

Your fascinating half day private tour of the Vatican starts in the galleries of the Vatican Museum, home to the most celebrated art collection in Europe. The museum tour ends in the spectacular Sistine Chapel, the extreme expression of Michelangelo's genius.

Last but not least, you will visit the largest sanctuary of Christianity, St. Peter's Basilica, where proportions appear to have been forgotten in an amazing triumph of marble, bronze and mosaic works.

The balance of the day is at your leisure.

Day 11 - Ancient Rome Tour

A fascinating private half day tour of the wonders of the Ancient Romans. You will be transported back to the days of the Caesars and the Roman legions as you visit, together with your private local guide, the Circus Maximus, sight of Ben Hur style races, the Roman Forum, and the incomparable Colosseum.

Afternoon is at your leisure.

Day 12 - Arrivederci Italia

After check out from the hotel, our representative will pick you up for your private transfer to the Rome Airport for your departing flight.

Accommodations

Venice Duodo Palace (or similar)

Florence Degli Orafi (or similar)

Tuscany Borgo San Felice (or similar)

Sorrento Imperial Tramontano (or similar)

Rome Rose Garden Palace (or similar)

Sightseeing

Private Venice city walking tour including Doge's Palace entrance fees

Classical Florence walking tour including Accademia Gallery and Santa Croce Church entrance fees

Uffizi Gallery reservation in the afternoon - (Entrance fee is not included)

Chianti Winery visit with wine tasting

Visit of Siena with local guide

Independent visit of Orvieto

Visit of Pompeii with local guide, entrance fees included

Full day excursion to the Amalfi coast visiting Positano, Ravello and Amalfi

Private half day guided tour of Ancient Rome, including Colosseum entrance fees

Private half day guided tour of the Vatican, including Museum entrance fees

Transfers

All transfers are private from and to airports and rail stations with assistance

Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking drivers

All rail travel as per itinerary in First class with seat reservations

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Chianti wine tasting

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Tips and gratuities to drivers and local guides

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.