The Best of Italy

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Layered like a slice of decadent tiramisu, Italy’s classic coffee and cocoa dessert, this satisfying tour of Italy is filled with its sweetest cities for a rich and rewarding vacation. How do you top the history, wonder, and charisma of Rome? With the world-class art of Florence, the alluring romance of Venice, the quiet serenity of Assisi, the historical fas...
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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

What's this trip about?

    Layered like a slice of decadent tiramisu, Italy’s classic coffee and cocoa dessert, this satisfying tour of Italy is filled with its sweetest cities for a rich and rewarding vacation. How do you top the history, wonder, and charisma of Rome? With the world-class art of Florence, the alluring romance of Venice, the quiet serenity of Assisi, the historical fascination of Pompeii, and the pure indulgence of Capri. The satiating fun continues as you enter the vine-clad Tuscan hills famous for its signature Chianti wine—and speed across the glittering Bay of Naples to the citrus-scented town of Sorrento renowned for its locally produced Limoncello liqueur. You’ll have the opportunity to snap creative photos at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and devour more magnificent architecture—and artful cuisine—throughout this multi-tiered tour of Italy.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City ROME, ITALY
End CityROME

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Assisi
  • Florence
  • Naples
  • Orvieto
  • Pisa
  • Pompeii
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Tuscany
  • Umbria
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture

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Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY

Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)

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Day 2: ROME

When in Rome ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time this afternoon and evening.* (Breakfast)

* For operatio...

Day 3: ROME–ORVIETO–MONTECATINI

Miracles and Men of the Cloth ROME Scenic drive en route to Orvieto.* ORVIETO An orientation tour includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel. Enjoy free time for lunch before departing for Montecatini. (Breakfast) 199 mi / 320 km

* For o...

Day 4: MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE

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...

Day 5: MONTECATINI–PISA–VENICE ISLAND

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...

Day 6: VENICE ISLAND

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)

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Day 7: VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI

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. ...

Day 8: ASSISI–POMPEII–NAPLES–CAPRI

Time Standing Still in Pompeii POMPEII Join a guided walking tour of the excavations followed by free time for lunch. 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 / 47...

Day 9: CAPRI

Coves & Cliffs on the Clear Blue Sea CAPRI Guided sightseeing includes an [LF] open-taxi ride to Anacapri to visit famous Villa San Michele. [LF] Take a scenic cruise (weather permitting) around the island. Free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast)

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Day 10: CAPRI–SORRENTO–ROME

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...

Day 11: ROME

Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)

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