Highlights of Italy with Amalfi Coast Extension
Highlights of Italy, Including Amalfi Coast package is an ESCORTED program that runs through APRIL 3 TO OCTOBER 23 and all are GUARANTEED departures. The package is land only and starts and ends in Rome.
ROME – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE – PADUA – VENICE – ROME – NAPOLI – POMPEI – SORRENTO – CAPRI – AMALFI – ROME
*Please be advised that his program is combination of two separate programs.
Day by day itinerary
- Day 1 (Monday) / Rome –Assisi –Siena –Florence
- After breakfast at the hotel, pickup from the hotel at 7:30AM and depart for Assisi. You will visit the mystic town of Saint Francis that is still surrounded by ancient walls. You will also visit the Basilica of Saint Francis with its early Renaissance masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Continue towards Siena, the beautiful medieval city known for the Palio horse race. Proceed to Florence. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 2 (Tuesday) / Florence
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will have guided sightseeing tour of the city that is also known to be the cradle of the Renaissance. You will visit the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery of St. John, and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan Church with Cimabue’s famous crucifix. Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 3 (Wednesday) / Florence –Padua –Venice
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Venice. Along the way you will stop in Padua, where you will visit the famous Cathedral of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s “Gattamelata”. Continue to Venice, and upon arrival enjoy a panoramic guided walking tour of the city. You will see the St. Mark’s square, the Basilica of St. Mark, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Venice.
- Day 4 (Thursday) / Venice –Rome
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the tour of the city by water taxi. You will cross the lagoon with a view of Murano and Burano islands and reach the island of Murano where you will assist to a demonstration of glass blowing (some time will be allowed for shopping). In the afternoon, you will be taken to the Santa Lucia train station or the Tronchetto bus station for your transfer back to Rome(Transportation is confirmed one or two days before the end of the program and will be advised by group leader). Arrival in Rome and transfer to the hotel.
- Day 5 (Friday) / Rome –Naples –Pompeii –Sorrento
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up at 7:00AM from the hotel and depart for Naples by motor coach with a multilingual tour leader. Upon arrival in Naples, you will have a walking tour of the historical centre to admire the Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, the Gallery of Umberto I, and the San Carlo Opera House. We will stop for lunch where you will enjoy typical Neapolitan specialties such as ”mozzarella, salami, pizza or pasta” (soft drinks included). Continue to Pompeii, where you will enjoy a short visit to a coral and cameo factory, followed by a visit of the excavations of this ancient Roman city which was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvio in 79 b.C. and buried under 4 to 6 meters of ashes and stones. Proceed to Sorrento, a charming town of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 6 (Saturday) / Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento
- After breakfast at the hotel, depart for the island of Capri. You will board the ferry and arrive in Marina Grande. Once on the island you will visit, the BLUE GROTTO (depending on the weather), the Augustus Gardens and stop at the famous Piazzetta. A Minibus will take you up to Anacapri. After lunch in Anacapri, you will return to Marina Grande where you will board the ferry for your transfer back to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 7 (Sunday) / Sorrento – Amalfi
- After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Amalfi at 9:30AM through the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. En –route you will enjoy the magnificent view of Positano and other picturesque fishing villages. Time at leisure after arrival in Amalfi. You can take the hotel’s shuttle bus to reach its private beach and plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, you may visit the city center of Amalfi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 8 (Monday) / Amalfi
- After breakfast at the hotel, you will have free time to discover the beauty of this wonderful coastal village. You can take the hotel’s shuttle bus to reach its private beach and plunge into the water of the Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, you may visit the city centre of Amalfi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Day 9 (Tuesday) / Amalfi – Pompeii – Rome
- Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. You will depart for Pompeii at 3:30PM where you will join another group for your trip back to Rome. The estimated time of arrival is 9.00 p.m.
HOTELS
| City | Hotel Name |
|---|---|
| FLORENCE | Rivoli/Adriatico or similar |
| VENICE | Continental or similar |
| ROME | Gioberti/Villafranca/Commodore or similar |
| SORRENTO | Vesuvio or similar |
| AMALFI | Excelsior or similar |
Dates and Price details
| Departure Dates Operates on MONDAYS from APRIL 3 TO OCTOBER 23, 2017 |
Price details |
|---|---|
| May: 22 – 29, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
| June: 05 – 12 – 19 – 26, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
| July: 03 – 10 – 17 – 24 – 31, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
| August: 07 – 14 – 21 – 28, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
| September: 04 – 11 – 18 – 25, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
| October: 02 – 09 – 16 – 23, 2017 | Land Only $2,149.00 Single supplement $549.00 Triple reduction $89.00 |
Tour Includes
- 8 night accommodation at centrally located 4* hotels
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 dinners (drinks NOT included)
- 2 lunches (drinks NOT included)
- Full day excursion to Pompeii
- Full day excursion to Capri
- Visit of the BLUE GROTTO (when the weather permits)
- Air conditioned motor coach through out the program
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Porterage service
- Drinks at meals
- Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
- City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
- Arrival or departure transfers - Price on request
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