Fantasia All Italy 17 Days

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In 17 days, you will explore from the top of the Italian boot to Sicily on the toe. Explore the Renaissance city of Florence and then onto the canals of Venice. Visit Tuscany, known for its landscapes, its churches, castles, and wine. In Rome, tour the Vatican and its amazing Sistine Chapel. Travel south to Pompeii and its archeological ruins buried under vol...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    In 17 days, you will explore from the top of the Italian boot to Sicily on the toe. Explore the Renaissance city of Florence and then onto the canals of Venice. Visit Tuscany, known for its landscapes, its churches, castles, and wine. In Rome, tour the Vatican and its amazing Sistine Chapel. Travel south to Pompeii and its archeological ruins buried under volcanic ash. Take in the breathtaking views of the Amalfi coast. Arrive in Sicily, an island filled with historic and cultural treasures.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityItaly
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions: Tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica The included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access Entrance tickets to the archaeological site in Pompeii with “Skip the Line” Transportation by deluxe motorcoach Monolingual tour-escort in English Accommodation in 4 stars or 3 stars hotels Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction) Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites in Sicily Visit of the Blue Grotto in Capri Exclusion: Tips Porterage service Drinks Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “The Tour includes”

Itinerary

Day 1: Italy

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see maste...

Day 2: Italy

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “...

Day 3: Italy

After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major squa...

Day 4: Italy

After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark’s Basilica and, after this, check out the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’...

Day 5: Italy

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known fo...

Day 6: Italy

Between 7:45 – 8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead yo...

Day 7: Italy

Enjoy an energetic breakfast at your hotel before spending the day exploring Rome on your own or by selecting one of our regular tours in the city or its surroundings. Return to the hotel for your last overnight in Rome.(B)

Day 8: Italy

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 7:00 am approximately. Departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrival in Naples and short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples ...

Day 9: Italy

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri: one of the most exclusive summer destinations of the Mediterranean! Depending on weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy...

Day 10: Italy

Breakfast at your hotel, then spend a leisurely morning exploring Sorrento. In the afternoon, you will reach the port of Naples, where you will board on the Tirrenia/Snav ferry to Palermo. Let the waves rock you to sleep. Dinner and breakfast are not included on the ferry. (B)

Day 11: Italy

Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. That night, have dinner in the hotel and rest up for the adventure that lies ahead.(D)

Day 12: Italy

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale, recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. Visi...

Day 13: Italy

Early breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Many say that little has changed in the village since the sixth century, and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes is perfect for a cool and pleasant morning amb...

Day 14: Italy

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Piazza Armerina a pretty and historic town nestled into the heart of Sicily. Entrance in Villa Romana del Casale to admire the largest, richest and most complex Roman mosaics in the world. It is one of the many UNESCO World ...

Day 15: Italy

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town popular for its stately Baroque architecture. Visit Cathedral of San Nicolò, recently restored after a earthquake, and then have a nice walk in the town’s center. Continue along the south coa...

Day 16: Italy

Breakfast at your hotel and then head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather per...

Day 17: Italy

Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end.(B)

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Last Updated: 5/14/2024

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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.

Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.

Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.

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