About your tour
15-day fully escorted tour from £2055
The world-famous sights and sounds of Italy come alive on this
comprehensive 15 day journey, taking in the classical cities of
Rome, Florence and Venice, the pretty islands of Sicily and Capri,
Tuscan vineyards and spectacular coastlines. Artists, poets,
dreamers and lovers of Italian culture have plotted a similar path
since the 1800s, so it comes highly recommended.
- 2 nights in Rome
- 1 night overnight ferry
- 1 night in Agrigento
- 2 night in Giardini Naxos
- 2 nights in Sorrento
- 1 night in Assisi
- 2 nights Venice
- 2 nights in Florence
- 1 night in Rome
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Your itinerary
1.
UK to Rome
Your door-to-door driver takes you to your choice of local
airport. Arrive at Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci airport,
where there is time to relax at the 4 Diamond Hotel Cicerone or
explore Rome.
2. Rome
Start today with a tour of the Vatican Museum, admire
Michelangelo's ceiling at the Sistine Chapel, walk around St
Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum with some free time this
afternoon. B
3. Rome to Sicily
Drive today to the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Cassino and then
on to Pompeii. After a tour, board your overnight ferry to Sicily.
B
4. Palermo to Agrigento
First stop today is the Arab-Norman Palatine Chapel and
magnificent Monreale in Palermo and then onto the Valley of the
Temples near Agrigento. Your hotel for tonight is the 4 Diamond
Dioscuri Bay Palace. B D
5. Agrigento to Giardini
Naxos
Travel into the heart of Sicily to see the famous mosaics at the
Roman Villa of Casale. Follow the coastline of the Cyclops Riviera
to Giardini Naxos and your hotel for two nights, the Sant Alphio
Garden (4 Diamond) situated on Naxos Bay. B D
6. Taormina
Tour the hillside town of Taormina including the Greek Theatre
that offers superb views of Mt. Etna. There is a little time to
explore the town and gardens before returning to Giardini Naxos. B
D
7. Giardini Naxos to
Sorrento
Take the ferry back to the mainland driving north past Salerno
into Sorrento for a two night stay in the beautiful setting of the
Conca Park hotel (4 Diamond). B
8. Isle of Capri
Cruise to the island of Capri this morning taking a funicular
train to Capri town on arrival. B D
9. Sorrento to
Assisi
Drive north to Umbria to the walled town of Assisi, where you
will visit the Basilica of St Francis before enjoying time at
leisure. Your hotel for one night is the centrally located Hotel
Subasio (4 Diamond). B D
10. Assisi to Venice
Visit the Basilica of St Mary of the Angels, then drive to
Venice enjoying an evening gondola ride. Your hotel is the 4
Diamond Principe or Amadeus. B D
11. Venice
Travel by private launch to St Marks Square. Take in the Bridge
of Sighs and St Mark's Basilica with a free afternoon for you to
explore. B
12. Venice to
Florence
Head to the Tuscan capital to see the Statue of David, Giotto's
Belltower and the basilica of Santa Croce before enjoying some time
at leisure. Your hotel for two nights is the central 4 Diamond
Sheraton. B D
13. Florence
A day for you to explore this glorious city, or perhaps take an
optional excursion. B
14. Florence to Rome
Tour Siena on the way back to Rome and the 4 Diamond Sheraton
Roma. Tonight visit the Trevi Fountain. BD
15. Rome to UK
Your flight leaves this morning. Your door-to-door driver will
meet you and take you home. B
Travel notes An evenly paced
tour with two nights stays in five out of the seven cities visited.
Hotels are of an excellent standard, ranging from the modern in
Rome and Florence, to the more traditional in Assisi. The hotel in
Venice lies on the Grand Canal and is a restored 15th century
palazzo. The majority of driving days are of reasonable length with
frequent stops, often with excellent photo opportunities. The climb
up to the castle in Assisi is energetic, but does offer wonderful
views out over the valley.
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