The Deal
Start with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known throughout the world for its glassware, followed by a walking tour of Venice including a visit to the Doge's Palace. Travel though the stunning panorama of Tuscany to Pisa and view the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its Leaning Tower, before making your way to Florence. Enjoy a morning tour taking you to the Accademia of Fine Arts, housing Michelangelo's David, then walk to the magnificent Duomo and view the Baptistery.
Travel to the small medieval town of Assisi, perched high on a hill in the Umbria region, before continuing to Rome, the Eternal City. Here, enjoy sightseeing taking you to the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Plus, enjoy a tour of "ancient Rome" to marvel at the Colosseum, Roman Forum and The Arch of Constantine.
View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. In Sorrento, take a walk along the sea with stunning escarpments plunging into the Gulf of Naples, to see firsthand why this town has long been beloved by poets and artists. End your tour driving along the rugged Amalfi coast, undoubtedly one of the most spectacular drives in the world, with its dramatic landscapes and amazing panoramas.
Package Includes
- Flights New York-Venice, Naples-New York. Other departure cities available.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 10 nights First Class accommodations
- 2 nights Venice or Venice Lido
- 2 nights Florence
- 3 nights Rome
- 3 nights Sorrento
- Italian city hotel taxes
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 16 meals: 10 breakfasts, 6 dinners with wine
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of local guides in all major cities
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring