Classic Italy, Small Groups 2018

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Averaging 24 Tauck guests, Classic Italy, Small Groups are more personal Italian vacations highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in the heart of the cities. Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and more, highlighted by after-hours guided visits to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the Vatican Museums...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Small group trips averaging 24 guests
    • after-hours guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
    • after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
    • wine tasting from local vineyards in Umbria
    • briefing from art historian prior to guided visit through Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence
    • smaller chic hotels
    • specially priced select departures featuring a private evening at the Ferragamo Museum

What's this trip about?

    Averaging 24 Tauck guests, Classic Italy, Small Groups are more personal Italian vacations highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in the heart of the cities. Explore Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Tuscan hill towns, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and more, highlighted by after-hours guided visits to St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. Plus special "Ferragamo" departures!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNaples, Italy
End CityVenice, Italy

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Assisi
  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • Rome
  • Sorrento
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • TAUCK'S YELLOW ROADS! Encounter spectacular scenery around every bend on a drive along the celebrated Amalfi Coast - the perfect blending of earth, sea and sky! SMALL GROUP DEPARTURES averaging 24 Tauck guests! A small group size means a more personal travel experience highlighted by stays at chic smaller hotels in fabulous locations TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! After-hours guided tour of remarkable St. Mark's Basilica in Venice TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! After-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, without the crowds - see the Vatican treasures at your own pace A wine tasting from local vineyards in Umbria An in-depth briefing by an art historian before a walking tour of Florence and a guided visit through the famed Galleria dell'Accademia, the oldest art school in Europe A cruise along the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre for an in-depth look at these remote, centuries-old coastal villages Attend a private wine tasting reception in Florence hosted by a member of the Ferragamo family, and visit the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum on select departures; see Pricing & Availability for dates, prices and details Airport transfers upon arrival and departure 26 meals (13 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 9 dinners), service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Naples... and cocktails in Sorrento
Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel La Favorita. A transfer is included from Naples International Airport or Naples Train Station to Grand Hotel La Favorita in Sorrento. Surrounded by gardens and perched atop a cliff overlooking the Gulf of Naples in Sorrento's historic ce...
Day 2 Winding along the fabulous Amalfi Coast
Rise early for an eye-opening scenic feast along the Amalfi Coast, one of the most spectacular drives in the world! Fantastic rock formations drop vertically into the sea, colorful Mediterranean flora create bewitching landscapes and beaches beckon. Stop in the lemon-sce...
Day 3 A guided tour of Pompeii and on to Rome
Travel back in time to Pompeii, a prosperous Roman city of 27,000 until it was frozen in time, literally, when it was buried by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. The city lay undisturbed for more than 1,700 years; ex­ca­va­tions begun in the 18th c...
Day 4 The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - after hours
No trip to Rome would be complete without a visit to the Vatican, a state and city all in one; tour St. Peter's Basilica this morning, with an opportunity to see St. Peter's Square. Your evening is highlighted by a Tauck Exclusive - an after-hours, unhurried tour of the ...
Day 5 Experiencing the glories of ancient Rome
Explore the glories of ancient Rome with a guide who knows them best. See the ruins of the Imperial Palace, Circus Maximus and other sites. We've pre-secured tickets for the Colosseum so you can bypass the lines and enter this amazing 2,000-year-old amphitheatre that is ...
Day 6 Orvieto's Duomo & a recital in Umbria
Journey to Orvieto, set on a 984-foot-high plateau overlooking vineyards below. Visit the Duomo of Orvieto, a notable Romanesque-Gothic cathedral built over a span of 300 years. The façade is a visual treat, a blend of sculpture and mosaic splashed with a palette of colo...
Day 7 Old Assisi & a taste of wine & chocolate
Take a short drive to Assisi, a well-preserved medieval hillside town spread across the slopes of a mountain. Assisi was the home of St. Francis, who left a position of wealth and turned to a life of poverty, chastity and obedience, founding the order whose followers bec...
Day 8 The Tuscan countryside to seaside Viareggio
Depart Umbria and traverse Tuscany's lush, rolling landscapes; the beauty of nature has blended with the ingenuity of mankind for centuries - your travels through the rolling Tuscan hills take you through landscapes dotted with olive and fig trees that produce delectable...
Day 9 A storybook day in Cinque Terre and on to Florence
For hun­dreds of years, Cinque Terre was ac­ces­si­ble only by sea - five picture-book fishing villages nestled between the Medi­ter­ra­nean's blue waters and the rugged coastal moun­tains. Cruise along the Italian Riviera for unparalleled views of this dramatic coast en...
Day 10 The art of Renaissance Florence, revealed today
Art and architecture whisper the history of the ages in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Your in-depth exploration of this remarkable city begins with a briefing by an art history lecturer, whose insights prepare you for a guided walking tour of Florence's Re...
Day 11 Masterpieces of the Uffizi Gallery and more in Florence
Join our local expert on a guided tour of Florence's inspiring Uffizi Gallery this morning. Originally a suite of administrative offices (uffizi), it was first used to display the Medici family's private art treasures in 1581 - thereby making it the oldest art gallery in...
Day 12 On to Venice & St. Mark's Basilica after-hours
Your journey continues as a high-speed train whisks you from Florence to Venice. Built on 118 small islands traversed by a canal network, this extraordinary city is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer by canal boat to your hotel, conveniently located near St...
Day 13 The romance of Venice, as you please
The entire day is free to do as you please in Venice - and to say that you have a lot to choose from is an understatement. There's visiting the museums, an eclectic group housing some of the world's most famed art; strolling the winding, narrow streets that lead to coun...
Day 14 Journey Home
Tour ends: Venice. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Bauer Palazzo to Marco Polo Airport or Venice's Santa Lucia railway station; you should allow a minimum of 3 hours for flight check-in at the airport. MEALS : B PORTOFCALL : Venice, Italy

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,990
Price per day$571
Last Updated: 10/27/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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