The Best of Italy
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Highlights
- Rome : Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
- Orvieto : Visit the cathedral
- Florence : Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David, and Signoria Square
- Pisa : Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
- Venice : Private boat rides; private water taxi ride by night; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration
- Assisi : Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
- Pompeii : Guided walking tour of the excavations
- Naples–capri–sorrento: By jetfoil
- Capri: Funicular ride; guided sightseeing, Capri experience
- On this Best of Italy tour, visit some of Italy’s most popular cities, including Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Capri, and Assisi
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Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)
When in Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Colosseum and views of the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. Free time this evening.* (Breakfast)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
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Views & Vistas ROME Enter the Vatican City State for a guided sightseeing of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and the spectacular St.Peter’s Basilica. Later, relax during a scenic drive through Umbria and Tuscany en route to Montecatini.* (...
Italian Beauties 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. [LF] Taste a traditional gelato. Free time this afternoon...
The Tilted Tower PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Venice. Free time for dinner. (Breakfast) 249 mi / 400 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie...
Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals. Guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)
<...Medieval Marvels Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi. ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (Breakfast,Dinner) 267 mi / 430 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. ...
Time Standing Still in Pompeii POMPEII Join a guided walking tour of the excavations. NAPLES Embark on a jetfoil ride to the island of Capri. CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to Capri village. (Breakfast,Dinner) 292 mi / 470 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGEN...
Coves & Cliffs on the Clear Blue Sea CAPRI Guided sightseeing includes [LF] a visit famous Villa San Michele. [LF] Take a scenic cruise (weather permitting) around the island. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)
LOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT...
Arrivederci, Roma CAPRI Embark on a jetfoil ride to Sorrento. SORRENTO Enjoy free time. ROME Join a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakfast,Dinner) 174 mi / 280 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT CULTURAL GEMS Just as the sirens of Greek mythology lured sailors to t...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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Degli Aranci
Overlooking Villa Borghese, hotel Degli Aranci is housed in a 19th-century Art Nouveau building surrounded by a lush orange tree garden. This boutique hotel offers a fitness center with sauna and hot tub, a restaurant with outdoor dining area where to enjoy delicious Italian specialties, and a bar serving snacks and cocktails throughout the day. All 58 air-conditioned guest rooms are elegantly furnished in a classic style with oriental influences, and are equipped with soundproofed windows, minibar, in-room safe, flat screen TV with international channels, and free Wi-Fi internet access. The hotel is located in the elegant district of Parioli, a quiet residential area perfect for a relaxing stay in the capital. Restaurants and shops are within easy access.
Roma
Italy
Via Barnaba Oriani 11
NYX Roma
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
Italy
Via Cicerone 55/C
Radisson Blu Rome
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
Italy
Via Domenico Chelini, 41
Croce Di Malta
Located in the heart of Montecatini Terme, this 136 room property has excellent facilities including a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool and spa area, a lounge bar and restaurant serving local dishes.
Montecatini
Italy
Viale 4 Novembre, 18
Carlton on the Grand Canal
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.
Venezia
Italy
Santa Croce, 578
Grand Hotel Assisi
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.
Assisi
Italy
Via Giovanni Renzi,2
Cenacolo
Hotel Cenacolo Assisi is a structure created from the accurate and careful renovation of an old Franciscan convent, located in Santa Maria degli Angeli, a short distance from the Porziuncola of St. Francis. The wonderful atmosphere of the place, a beautiful view of Assisi, the wide green spaces that call for reflection and the functionality and efficiency of the Hotel Cenacolo guarantee a perfect stay.
Assisi
Italy
V.Le Patrono D'italia 70
Weber Ambassador
In an exclusive location, hotel Weber Ambassador overlooks the bay of Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni rocks on the island of Capri. It offers a free shuttle to/from the town center and free access to its three swimming pools, two hot tubs, and fitness center. All of the spacious Capri-style (ceramic tiles floors and wooden furniture) guestrooms are air-conditioned and feature an LCD TV with international channels, kettle kit, safe, and minibar. Most guestrooms come with a balcony or terrace, or alternatively offer a view of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Wi-Fi is available. The property is complete with three bars and an international restaurant specializing in fresh fish dishes. The hotel also features an in-house hair salon. Via a picturesque stone stairway, it is also possible to reach the adjacent private beach.
Capri
Italy
Via Marina Piccola 118
Villa Pamphili
Contemporary 5-story Hotel situated in park setting, 20 minutes from city center & 10 km from Termini train station.
Roma
Italy
Via Della Nocetta, 105
Albani
Located in a quiet residential area, this 154-room colorful hotel offers Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout, a Mediterranean restaurant featuring an original crystal chandelier and an American bar serving snacks and late night drinks.
Roma
Italy
Via Adda 45
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