Overview
Travel to Pisa—home of the famous Leaning read more Tower—before continuing on to Florence, considered to be the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Florence is an art-lovers dream, and your sightseeing highlights include Michelangelo’s David statue in the Academy of Fine Arts. You’ll also travel to Assisi to visit the Basilica of St. Francis—named after the saint who sought the virtues of humility, forgiveness, simplicity, and best known for his love of God’s creatures.
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. Enjoy an excursion to the charming clifftop town of Sorrento and admire the stunning views of the Bay of Naples. 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!
9 Days
Venice
Pompeii
Winter Escape
4 - 4.5 Star
Premium
5-99 Years
45
Fully Guided
KIE
Itinerary
Welcome to Venice!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Italian Beauties
Embark on a private boat ride before meeting your Local Guide for a fascinating sightseeing walk. See St. Mark's Square, with its landmark columns and Basilica, and visit the ornate Doge's Palace with the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a favorite vetreria (glass factory), meet a local glassblower and learn how the world-famous Murano glass is created. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to meander along the canals and through the traditional Venetian calli and campi (alleyways and squares).
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - PIAZZA PERFECTION: 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
Back to mainland Italy for a scenic drive across the Apennine Mountains. Enjoy a stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and location of one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Later, arrive in Florence, one of Tuscany's most beautiful cities, and enjoy an evening at leisure. 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 is one of Italy's most celebrated cities. Meet your Local Guide for a visit of the Academy of Fine Arts, to see Michelangelo's David statue, followed by a walk through the historic center, stopping to admire and learn more about the cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry's “Gates of Paradise,” and the sculptures of Signoria Square. Enjoy some free time before departing for Assisi. 112 mi/ 180 km.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT - SCULPTED FEATURES: Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world's most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Renaissance 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
The stunning hilltop town of Assisi is an important center for both religion and art and is the birthplace of St. Francis. This morning, meet your Local Guide for a walking tour in the medieval center and a visit to the magnificent Basilica of St. Francis. Depart for Rome and enjoy an evening at leisure to start exploring Italy's incredible capital city. 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
Discover the timeless beauty of Rome with a guided sightseeing tour of the Eternal City. Be transported back to Ancient Rome when you stand in the Colosseum and hear stories of Gladiators and Emperors. Enter the Vatican City State for a visit of the extensive Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, and see the spectacular St. Peter's Basilica. Free time late afternoon and evening to take in more sights and experiences.
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.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.
Time Stands Still in Pompeii
Together with a Local Guide, visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii. As you walk along the ancient streets, hear about day-to-day life under the Roman Empire and discover what happened when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Later, enjoy some free time in the afternoon and evening to discover a more modern side to Pompeii. 155 mi/ 250 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
Take a scenic drive around the Bay of Naples to Sorrento. Enjoy ample free time to discover what makes the clifftop town of Sorrento so special. After a brief orientation to get acquainted with the town, spend time browsing the artisan stores, trying local specialties, or just relaxing and watching the world go by. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to explore a little further afield. This evening, join your travel companions for a delicious farewell dinner at your hotel. 38 mi / 60 km.
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)
Trip Inclusions
- Venice guided walking tour to see St. Mark's Square and Basilica, visit to the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs plus a glassblowing demonstration
- Private boat ride on Venice's canals
- Visit to Pisa's “Square of Miracles” for a photo opportunity at the Leaning Tower
- Guided walking tour in Florence's historic center
- Visit to Florence's Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's David statue
- Guided visit to the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
- Guided sightseeing in Rome includes a visit to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square, plus views of St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided visit to the Colosseum
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii archaeological site
- Orientation walk in Sorrento
- 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: NH Firenze (First-Class):
A Modern Hotel with 152 guestrooms situated just a leisurely stroll away from the heart of this Renaissance City. The upscale restaurant has a focus on Tuscan specialties and the chilled out lobby bar is the perfect to place to unwind with a drink, for fitness there is a gym and for connectivity, Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout. - 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: 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. - Rome: Radisson Blu Rome (First-Class):
Radisson Blu Rome is situated just a few minutes away from Via Veneto & the city's historic center. It has 285 sophisticated, air-conditioned rooms, all fully equipped with an LED TV, Free Wi-Fi, a minibar, desk and a bathroom furnished with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Classic Mediterranean delicacies, an aperitivo or a glass of Champagne can be enjoyed on the stylish 7th floor roof restaurant and bar and there is also a fitness room. - 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. - Pompeii: Habita79 Mgallery (Superior First-Class):
Habita79 MGallery Pompeii offers a stylish and serene retreat just steps from the ancient ruins. The hotel features 79 beautifully designed rguest ooms, blending contemporary elegance with subtle references to Pompeian heritage. Each room is equipped with king-size beds, smart TVs, high-speed WiFi, and luxurious bathrooms. Guests can unwind at the NUXE Spa, complete with sauna, hammam or stay active in the fully equipped fitness center. A rooftop bar and panoramic terrace provide stunning views of Mount Vesuvius, while the Il Circolo Osteria serves refined local cuisine.
- 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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