Overview
Spend two nights in Rome where your Local Guide takes you to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where you will see Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment. You’ll visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica—with the artist’s marble-sculpted masterpiece, La Pietà. Drive to the Imperial Roman Forum area to visit the Colosseum—ancient arena of the gladiators. Journey along the Highway of the Sun to Pompeii—the legendary city both destroyed and preserved by erupting Mount Vesuvius. Get a sense of life during Rome’s ruling era with your expert Local Guide, then, continue to Sorrento for two nights. You’ll enjoy a full day of leisure in this charming bayside resort. Your Tour Director will share suggestions for spending free time in Sorrento. This is one Italy vacation you’ll remember not for the crowds, but for the ease of discovering these beautiful cities and sites of Bella Italia and Sorrento!
Itinerary
Welcome to Venice!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Italian Beauties
VENICE: Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Guided walking tour includes St. Mark's Square and views of the Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Glassblower demonstration and free time. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - HISTORIC SPOT: Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark's Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge's Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners sighs at seeing their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison rooms.
The Tilted Tower
PISA: Take photos near the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B) 240 mi / 420 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza.
Fine Art in Firenze
FLORENCE: Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo's masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Then on to Assisi. (B/D) 112 mi / 180 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ART & ARCHITECTURE: Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world's most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo's Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
The Patron Saint of Italy
ASSISI: Visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Free time this evening. (B) 112 mi / 180 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - ICONIC FOOTSTEPS: Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the saint is buried.
Roman Holiday
ROME: Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDARY LIVES: Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind's greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel's ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo's 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Historic Proportions
POMPEII: Take a guided walking tour of the excavations.
Scenic drive en route to Sorrento. (B) 170 mi / 270 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - LEGENDS & LORE: The fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii is a treasured glimpse into Roman life near the Bay of Naples. This once thriving and sophisticated Roman city was consumed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., with its residents and structures buried beneath inescapable ash and stone. See the preserved site of excavated ruins that reveal remarkable frescoes, artwork, and artifacts within its streets and dwellings of the people who perished here.
Amore, Sorrento
SORRENTO: Orientation walk. Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner. (B/D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - CULTURAL GEMS: Just as the sirens of Greek mythology lured sailors to the rocky shores of Sorrento, we are drawn to its alluring panoramas, sun-washed beaches, bistros, and boutiques. Take a seat in a sidewalk cafe to peruse the picturesque panoramas on the Bay of Naples.
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Naples) (B)
Trip Inclusions
- We've packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world's most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi, plus a private boat ride in Venice.
- 8 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
- Venice Island: Carlton on the Grand Canal (First-Class):
A plush traditional Venetian style hotel set in a majestic four story building with refined interiors such as Murano glass wall lamps and gilt-edged furniture. Perfectly placed on the Grand Canal, with a vaporetto stop right outside and close to the main train station, this property offers great transportation access with the Rialto Bridge close by. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property which has an elegant fine-dining restaurant, a lobby bar, and a lovely rooftop terrace where drinks are served with views of the spired city skyline as a backdrop. 145 air-conditioned classically styled guestrooms offer coffee/tea-making facilities. - Florence: Hotel Royal Firenze (First-Class):
Set in an elegant 18th-century building, Villa Royal features a beautiful garden with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, situated in a green neighbourhood, less than 1 km from the Gothic cathedral of Florence. This splendid Florentine villa was built in 1700 and was a noble family residence up until 1956 when it was converted into a hotel. Each of the 40 air-conditioned guest rooms feature high ceilings, minibar, safety deposit box and are all tastefully decorated with period furnishings. - Florence: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (First-Class):
Modern hotel situated on the banks of the river Arno, steps away from the city center. The Duomo and Palazzo Pitti are nearby. - Assisi: Grand Hotel Assisi (First-Class):
Set in a charming place of peace, between the green of the olive trees of the surrounding hills, the Ròseo Hotel Assisi enhances the nuances, aromas and flavors of this earth uniting with the best hospitality and courtesy taste, refinement and elegance to the attention for every little detail. - Rome: NYX Roma (First-Class):
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity. - Rome: Starhotels Metropole (Superior First-Class):
This elegant 236 room modern boutique style hotel is perfectly placed. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property and there is also a fitness room. Tempting international dishes and Roman specialties can be savored in the intimate restaurant and for a refreshing break there is a stylish bar offering all day drinks, cakes, and light bites. - Rome: Starhotels Michelangelo (Superior First-Class):
Modern hotel catering to business and leisure travelers located a short walk to St. Peter's Square; staff is multilingual. - Sorrento: Ascot (Superior Tourist-Class):
Located in the center of Sorrento, the hotel offers 75 spacious rooms, fully furnished with air-conditioning, safety deposit box, desk and mini-bar. The swimming pool area is equipped with every comfort, the bar offers a variety of drinks, from bitters to aperitifs accompanied by tasty appetizers. The restaurant menu provides a variety of delicious Neapolitan and international cuisine. - Sorrento: Majestic Palace (Moderate First-Class):
Located along the Sorrento Bay, in a residential area, in the heart of the Sorrento Peninsula, the Majestic Palace is a four-star hotel with 100 bright and spacious rooms, fully furnished with a flat-screen TV, desk, safety deposit box and coffee machine.. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, complete with a sunbathing terrace and three restaurants offering different variations of both local and international cuisine. - Sorrento: Michelangelo (First-Class):
Contemporary Six-story Hotel set amid gardens, in central location.
- 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.
- This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
- For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
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