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Experience the ultimate Italy escorted tour package featuring Venice’s canals, Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces, the Vatican Museums, Ancient Rome, Pompeii’s preserved ruins, and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast region.
This expertly guided Italy vacation combines art, history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Tuscan wine tasting, and Mediterranean coastal beauty — all with first-class accommodations and an experienced English-speaking Tour Manager.
Depart on your overnight flight to Italy and prepare for an unforgettable journey through one of Europe’s most captivating destinations.
Welcome to Venice, the romantic “City of Canals,” built across more than 100 small islands and connected by over 400 bridges. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure to explore charming alleyways and scenic waterfront views.
At approximately 6 PM, meet your Tour Manager for an orientation meeting followed by a welcome dinner — your first taste of authentic Italian cuisine.
Recommended arrival: No later than 4 PM.
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner
Begin your Venetian experience with a scenic boat ride to Murano, world-famous for its colorful handcrafted glass. Visit a traditional glass factory and witness master artisans performing the centuries-old art of glassblowing.
Return to Venice Island for a guided walking tour through its enchanting maze of narrow alleyways and elegant bridges before arriving at St. Mark’s Square, the heart of the city.
View Venice’s iconic monuments:
Doge’s Palace, former residence of the Venetian rulers
Bridge of Sighs, one of the city’s most romantic landmarks
Basilica di San Marco, renowned for its golden mosaics and magnificent Byzantine architecture
The remainder of the day is at leisure, or join the unforgettable:
Optional: Gondola Ride through Venice’s magical canals
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast
Travel south through the rolling golden hills of Tuscany, dotted with olive groves and cypress trees. Visit a traditional Tuscan farm for a wine tasting experience paired with regional specialties — a highlight of any Italy culinary tour.
Continue to Pisa to explore the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli, home to four architectural masterpieces:
The Cathedral
The Baptistery
The Monumental Cemetery
The iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
Arrive in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance.
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast
Discover Florence on a guided walking tour through its historic center.
Admire:
The magnificent Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s dome
The Baptistery’s “Gates of Paradise”
Giotto’s Bell Tower
Signoria Square and Palazzo Vecchio
The historic Ponte Vecchio
Included tickets allow independent exploration of the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s world-famous David.
This evening, journey through the Tuscan hills for a memorable dinner with wine and live entertainment.
Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Umbria, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this sacred city, birthplace of St. Francis.
Visit the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi, home to Giotto’s remarkable frescoes and sacred relics.
Continue to Rome, the Eternal City built on seven hills.
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
Today, explore the extraordinary Vatican Museums, home to one of the world’s most important art collections.
Walk through the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps before arriving at the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes leave visitors speechless.
Continue to St. Peter’s Square, passing Bernini’s grand colonnade and viewing the exterior of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Afternoon at leisure or join the optional walking tour of Rome’s iconic piazzas.
Optional: Piazzas of Rome (Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona)
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast
Step back in time with a guided tour of Ancient Rome.
Walk along the historic Roman Forum, once the political and social heart of the empire.
View the Arch of Constantine and the exterior of the legendary Colosseum, where gladiators once fought before 50,000 spectators.
This evening, enjoy a scenic drive through Rome followed by dinner with wine and music.
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel south, viewing the historic Abbey of Montecassino (weather permitting).
Continue toward the Bay of Naples, where Mount Vesuvius dominates the skyline.
Visit the remarkable ruins of Pompeii, preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years.
Arrive in Sorrento overlooking the sapphire waters of the Gulf of Naples.
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a full day at leisure in picturesque Sorrento.
Optional Full-Day Capri Excursion:
Sail to the enchanting island of Capri. Visit Anacapri, browse elegant boutiques, sample local limoncello, and continue to the famous Piazzetta. From the Gardens of Augustus, admire stunning views of the Faraglioni rock formations rising dramatically from the sea.
Return to Sorrento in time for a farewell dinner.
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Naples Airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
✔ Round-trip flights: New York – Venice / Naples – New York
✔ 9 nights First-Class accommodations
✔ 13 meals: 9 breakfasts & 4 dinners
✔ Tuscan wine tasting experience
✔ Accademia Gallery tickets
✔ Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit
✔ Pompeii guided tour
✔ English-speaking Tour Manager
✔ Local expert guides
✔ Air-conditioned motor coach
✔ Wireless audio headsets
✔ Hotel porterage
✔ Tips for included services
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