Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Enjoy a guided tour that takes you to some of the city's most famous sights, including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. This afternoon, venture to the walled enclave and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church on a tour of the Vatican City. Take in the sweeping expanse of St Peter's Square before exploring the Vatican Museums. Here, you'll find many of the world's greatest sculptures and paintings, including Michelangelo's frescoed masterpiece upon the barrel-vaulted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy an evening at leisure.
Heading south, take the coastal route past cliffs that overlook the Bay of Naples. Enjoy postcard views as you reach Sorrento, where clusters of coloured buildings rest on a cliff above a harbour. You may like to spend time this afternoon taking in the lively village atmosphere while wandering the narrow laneways.
Insider Experience - Campanian Culinary Experience Delight in a taste of Campanian culture and share a home-style Italian meal with a local family.
Embark on a walking tour of Sorrento, a charming town perched on the cliffs of the Amalfi Coast. Once a popular retreat for Roman emperors, Sorrento offers stunning views, vibrant streets, and a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy free time to explore the town at your own pace, soaking in its unique beauty and coastal charm.
Engulfed by the lava from Mt Vesuvius in AD79, Pompeii provides a vivid picture of ancient Roman life, which you will discover on a fascinating guided tour around the remarkable ruins. After, journey north to San Gimignano. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
Explore the historic streets and appreciate the medieval city skyline of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the heart of Tuscany. Step back in time and marvel at the well-preserved medieval architecture and abundance of restaurants and trattorias before travelling north to Florence to enjoy an evening exploring at your leisure.
Insider Experience - Wine and Dine in Tuscany Savour a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting at Castello Vicchiomaggio.
Further explore this jewel of the Renaissance, once home to Da Vinci and Michelangelo. You may choose to join an optional tour to Pisa later to see its Leaning Tower and savour a Tuscan dinner.
Insider Experience - Gelato Delights Sample the city's finest gelato at a famous local gelateria.
Explore the whimsical city of Verona, perhaps stopping under Juliet's balcony to put yourself in Romeo's shoes. Later, continue to the incomparable city of Venice.
Spend the morning discovering Venice, where romantic canals replace bustling streets on a guided tour. During your tour, stop and enjoy a Venetian glass-blowing demonstration. With some time at leisure this afternoon, you may wish to join an optional Gondola ride.
After breakfast your tour concludes. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Trip Inclusions
- Campanian Culinary Experience: Delight in a taste of Campanian culture and share a home-style Italian meal with a local family.
- Wine and Dine in Tuscany: Savour a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting at Castello Vicchiomaggio. Relish dishes with seasonal flavours and sumptuous drops of regional wine.
- Gelato Delights: Sample Florence's finest gelato at a famous local gelateria.
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land only. Flights are not included unless specified
- 2027: Departures 21 June, 19 July and 13 September are staying in Sienna instead of San Gimignano on Day 5
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