9 Day Tuscany & Amalfi Coast

Tuscan & Amalfi Coast Escorted Tour – Montecatini, Florence, Naples, Capri & Amalfi (9 Days)

Montecatini Terme • Florence • Siena • Cinque Terre • Naples • Capri • Amalfi Coast

Experience the ultimate Italian getaway with this 9-day escorted tour that combines the charm of Tuscany with the breathtaking beauty of Southern Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Stay in comfortable, first-class accommodations while exploring Renaissance cities, rolling vineyards, cliffside villages, and sparkling Mediterranean waters.

DAY 1 – Monday: Depart for Italy

Board your flight to Florence and begin your immersive Italian adventure.

DAY 2 – Tuesday: Arrive in Florence, Transfer to Montecatini

Arrive in Florence and transfer to your hotel in Montecatini Terme, a charming spa town in the heart of Tuscany. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring your surroundings or relaxing in the hotel. Meet your Tour Manager at 6 PM for an orientation and dinner.

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3 – Wednesday: Florence Walking Tour

Travel to Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center, including:

• Duomo with Brunelleschi’s iconic dome

• Baptistery “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti

• Giotto’s Bell Tower

• Signoria Square, Loggia dei Lanzi, and Palazzo Vecchio

• Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s historic “Old Bridge”

Afternoon free to explore Florence independently, visit museums*, or shop for gold and leather crafts.
*Entrance fees not included; free time allotted 1–3 PM

Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 – Thursday: Leisure in Montecatini or Optional Siena Excursion

Explore Montecatini at your own pace, enjoying boutique shops and local cafes. Alternatively, join the optional full-day Siena excursion, a stunning medieval city perched over three hills. Visit Siena’s:

• Piazza del Campo, site of the famous Palio horse race

• Gothic cathedral and historic streets

Return to Montecatini for a Tuscan-style dinner.

Optional: Full Day Siena Excursion
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5 – Friday: Leisure Day or Optional Cinque Terre Tour

Spend a day at leisure in Montecatini or take the optional Cinque Terre Tour, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of five cliffside villages along the Ligurian coast. Enjoy walking tours through charming streets, breathtaking coastal views, and authentic Italian seaside culture. Trains and boats are used to travel between villages.

Optional: Cinque Terre Tour (Mar 21 – Oct 15, weather permitting)
Overnight: Montecatini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 6 – Saturday: Travel South – Montecatini to Naples

Depart Montecatini, traveling south through the scenic hills of Lazio with a stop for lunch. Continue to the Naples region, greeted by panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples and the sparkling Mediterranean waters.

Overnight: Naples
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 – Sunday: Naples & Optional Full Day Capri Excursion

Enjoy leisure time in Naples or join the optional Capri Tour:

• Walk the narrow streets of Anacapri with chic boutiques and limoncello tastings

• Explore La Piazzetta and the Gardens of Augustus, offering stunning views of the Faraglioni rock formations

• Return to Naples in the evening

Optional: Full Day Capri Tour
Overnight: Naples
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 – Monday: Amalfi Coast Drive

Embark on one of the world’s most scenic drives along the Amalfi Coast, featuring cliffs, lemon groves, whitewashed villas, and turquoise seas. Stop in Amalfi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to explore at leisure. Return to Naples for a farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.

Overnight: Naples
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9 – Tuesday: Depart Italy

Transfer to Naples airport for your departure flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

✨ Package Highlights

• Roundtrip flights: New York – Florence / Naples – New York

• 7 Nights First-Class accommodations: 4 nights Montecatini, 3 nights Naples

• 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

• Modern air-conditioned motor coach sightseeing

• English-speaking Tour Manager & local guides

• Entrance fees included for listed sites

• Hotel porterage, taxes, and gratuities included

• Wireless earphones for enhanced touring