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2-Day Italy Escorted Tour

Venice • Tuscany • Florence • Assisi • Rome • Pompeii • Sorrento • Amalfi Coast

Discover the very best of Italy in one perfectly curated journey.
From the romantic canals of Venice to the dramatic Amalfi Coast, this unforgettable escorted Italy tour blends Renaissance art, ancient Roman history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, world-class cuisine, and breathtaking coastal scenery — all with expert guidance and seamless comfort.

DAY 1 – Sunday

Depart for Italy

Board your overnight flight to Italy and prepare for an extraordinary journey through art, history, culture, and timeless beauty.

DAY 2 – Monday

Arrive in Venice

Benvenuti in Italia! Upon arrival in Venice, transfer to your hotel and enjoy time at leisure in this enchanting city built across more than 100 islands and connected by over 400 bridges.

This evening, meet your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM for a welcome orientation, followed by a delightful Italian dinner — your first taste of authentic regional cuisine.

Overnight: Venice
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Tuesday

Murano & Venice Walking Tour

Begin your exploration with a scenic boat ride to Murano, world-renowned for its centuries-old glassmaking tradition. Visit a local glass factory and witness master artisans create intricate works of art.

Return to Venice Island and enjoy a guided walking tour through charming alleyways and over romantic bridges to reach the magnificent St. Mark’s Square.

View the city’s most iconic landmarks:

• Doge’s Palace – the former residence of the Venetian rulers

• Bridge of Sighs – one of the most photographed sites in Italy

• St. Mark’s Basilica – a masterpiece blending Byzantine and Venetian architecture

Afternoon at leisure or join the optional Gondola Ride for a magical perspective of Venice from the water.

Optional: Gondola Ride
Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Wednesday

Tuscany Wine Experience & Pisa en Route to Florence

Travel through the golden landscapes of Tuscany, dotted with vineyards and olive groves. Visit a traditional Tuscan farm for a wine tasting paired with regional specialties.

Continue to Pisa and explore the extraordinary Piazza dei Miracoli, home to:

• The Duomo

• The Baptistery

• Monumental Cemetery

• The world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa

Arrive in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 – Thursday

Florence City Tour & Accademia Gallery

Explore magnificent Florence on a guided walking tour.

Highlights include:

• Florence Cathedral with Brunelleschi’s Dome

• Giotto’s Bell Tower

• Baptistery doors known as “Gates of Paradise”

• Piazza della Signoria

• Ponte Vecchio

Included tickets to the Accademia Gallery allow you to admire Michelangelo’s David independently.

This evening, enjoy dinner with wine in the Tuscan countryside.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 – Friday

Assisi & Arrival in Rome

Journey to medieval Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Discover the UNESCO-listed Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi, home to Giotto’s frescoes and sacred relics.

Continue to Rome — the Eternal City built on seven hills.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 – Saturday

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Visit the legendary Vatican Museums and stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel.

Walk through St. Peter’s Square and admire the exterior of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Afternoon at leisure or join the optional walking tour featuring:

• Spanish Steps

• Trevi Fountain

• Pantheon

• Piazza Navona

Optional: Piazzas of Rome Tour
Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 – Sunday

Ancient Rome & Colosseum

Walk through the legendary Roman Forum and view the Arch of Constantine.

See the exterior of the iconic Colosseum, once seating over 50,000 spectators.

Evening panoramic drive followed by dinner with wine and music.

Overnight: Rome
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 – Monday

Pompeii & Arrival in Sorrento

Travel south, passing the historic Abbey of Montecassino (weather permitting).

Arrive in Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Explore preserved streets, temples, and haunting plaster casts.

Continue to coastal Sorrento overlooking the Gulf of Naples.

Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 – Tuesday

Sorrento at Leisure or Capri

Free day in Sorrento or join the optional excursion to Capri.

Explore Anacapri, La Piazzetta, Gardens of Augustus, and admire the Faraglioni rock formations.

Optional: Capri Island Tour
Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11 – Wednesday

Amalfi Coast Scenic Drive

Experience the breathtaking Amalfi Coast — one of the world’s most spectacular coastal routes.

Drive past Positano and stop in Amalfi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Return to Sorrento for your final evening.

Overnight: Sorrento
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12 – Thursday

Depart Italy

Transfer to Naples Airport for your return flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Escorted Italy Tour Package Includes

✔ Round-trip flights: New York – Venice / Naples – New York
✔ 10 nights First Class accommodations
✔ 14 meals: 10 breakfasts, 4 dinners
✔ Wine tasting in Tuscany
✔ Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel entrance
✔ Pompeii guided tour
✔ Amalfi Coast scenic drive
✔ English-speaking Tour Manager
✔ Local expert guides
✔ Entrance fees per itinerary
✔ Wireless headsets
✔ Hotel taxes, porterage & service charges included