Venice, Florence, Rome & Sorrento

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This vacation has been carefully crafted for a great independent travel experience. This isn’t a bus, group, or tour guide vacation but one where you can set your own pace of discovery every day. However, you’re not alone – if you need any help during your trip, we’ re just a phone call or an email away. Make your way through the varied cities that make It...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Try out a gondola ride along the canals in Venice!
    • Enjoy a gelato, a Florence creation, as you wander through its stunning streets.
    • Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain to wish for a return visit to Rome, see if the legend is true!
    • Explore amazing ruins and buildings as you make your way through Rome, also known as the Eternal City.
    • Take a day trip to Pompeii, Capri, or the Amalfi Coast out of the nautical city of Sorrento.

What's this trip about?

    This vacation has been carefully crafted for a great independent travel experience. This isn’t a bus, group, or tour guide vacation but one where you can set your own pace of discovery every day. However, you’re not alone – if you need any help during your trip, we’ re just a phone call or an email away. Make your way through the varied cities that make Italy truly wonderful. Begin in the floating city of Venice, where bobbling along the canal is the preferred form of transportation, to see iconic sights like the San Marco Piazza. Keep an eye out for glassblowers creating authentic Venetian glass! All aboard the train to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Wander through streets that influenced art, music, architecture and culture the way we know it today. You'll be able to see it ingrained throughout the city. Walking through the streets here is like walking through a living museum. From there, you'll continue on to Rome. Here, you will be able to walk where the ancients once did. Visit the Colosseum where gladiators fought for their lives and the adoration of the masses, or the Sistine Chapel where the ceiling is its greatest attraction. Feel small as you walk throughout the Pantheon, and visit the ruins of a time long since past. Then, continue to Sorrento. Enjoy the laid-back vibe of this coastal city. Wandering through its charming streets, taking day trips out from the bustling port, or making your way out to Pompeii, Sorrento provides plenty of activity options. For those looking to unwind at the end of their vacation, the city offers beautiful squares with cafes, perfect for enjoying the scenery and people watching.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVenice
End CityItaly

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Nice
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip airfare into Venice (VCE), out of Naples (NAP)
    • Airport transfer upon arrival in Venice
    • 2 nights in Venice at the Hotel Amadeus, or similar
    • High-speed rail from Venice to Florence
    • 2 nights in Florence at the San Gallo Palace, or similar
    • High-speed rail from Florence to Rome
    • 3 nights in Rome at the Hotel Dei Mellini, or similar
    • Manual car rental for 3 nights – upgrade to automatic available Pick up Rome city, drop off Naples Airport 3 nights in Sorrento at the Hotel Gardenia, or similar

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Venice!

Arrive at Venice Airport and enjoy a transfer straight to your Venice accommodation. The rest of your day is to enjoy at leisure; consider celebrating your first night in Italy by treating yourself to a glass of Prosecco Champagne, a specialty of the Veneto region. 

Day 2 Venice

No trip to Venice is complete without a ride on a gondola! Treat yourself to this bucket-list activity and enjoy the sights while enjoying a leisurely ride on the waters of Venice.

On your last night in Venice, treat yourself to an iconic Italian dessert that has its roots in the Venuto region: tiramisu!

Day 3 Venice - Florence

After a leisurely morning in the stunning city of Venice, make your way to the train station to embark on the journey to your next destination. Be sure to look out the window during your train ride, you'll drive through the picturesque region of Tuscany before reaching Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance.

Day 4 Florence

Florence is home to some of the world's most moving masterpieces. Consider exploring the Accademia, where you can get up close and personal with Michelangelo's David. Or you can pay a trip to the Uffizi Gallery, where you can gaze at the works of Botticelli, Mi...

Day 5 Florence - Rome

After one more train ride, you'll arrive in The Eternal City, Rome! After nightfall, consider taking a stroll to the Trevi Fountain to see it illuminated in the evening. 

Day 6 Rome

Visit the remnants of the ancient civilization. Stop by the Colosseum and imagine what it was like with 50,000 spectators cheering on their favorite gladiator. Or explore the ancient Pantheon, which is now in use as a Catholic Church.

Day 7 Rome

Take the day to see the best of Rome, like visiting Vatican City and exploring the highlights of this Italian city-state. You'll want to leave some time to explore the Vatican Museums; here you'll find the Sistine Chapel and its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo. 

Day 8 Rome - Sorrento

Today, you'll pick up your rental car and make your way south to your next destination - Sorrento!

Day 9 Sorrento

Explore the beautiful coastal town of Sorrento. You can meander through its picturesque old town, made up of narrow streets lined with shops. Quite a few historical buildings dot the area as well, including the Basilica of Sant’Antonino.

Or you could head...

Day 10 Sorrento

Enjoy your second full day in Sorrento by delving into its history. You could visit the Correale di Terrnova Museum for arts of the ages or the Archaeological Museum to take a look into the past of the land.

If you're just looking to unwind and enjoy the ...

Day 11 Depart Italy

Pack away your souvenirs and drop off your car before boarding your plane home!

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