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Venice
Wednesday, Sep 11Friday, Sep 13, 2019
itItaly
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 1: Arrival in Venice
Welcome to Venice - one of the most charming cities of Italy. Upon arrival, you have a private water-taxi transfer to the hotel for the check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 2: Venice Sightseeing 
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and enjoy a wonderful walking city tour of all the must-see places.

Your sightseeing program starts with a visit to St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the astonishing Pala D'Oro altar. Next you go up to Loggia dei Cavalli to enjoy the best panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.

Next on your list is the tour of the Doges Palace that includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs, visiting the old prisons and lushly decorated chambers of the Palace.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional 1-hour gondola ride (170 USD per person).

Day 3: Day at Leisure & Departure
After breakfast and check-out you can explore and enjoy Venice on your own. We suggest visiting the Peggy Guggenheim Collection or joining a carefully planned optional group day trip to the islands of Murano & Burano (55 USD per person).

In the afternoon you are met at your hotel by an assistant for a transfer by a water-taxi.  

Day 1 VeniceWed, Sep 11
Ca Pisani Hotel
Ca Pisani Hotel
Dorsoduro 979, Venice, Italy, 30123
Superior Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Water Taxi Transfer
Day 2 VeniceThu, Sep 12
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 3 VeniceFri, Sep 13
Ca Pisani Hotel
Departure: Private Water Taxi Transfer
Included
Venice Comprehensive Walking Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Venice Comprehensive Walking Tour
Total price:$670
Highlights of your Venice experiences
Venice
St. Mark's Basilica
St. Mark's Basilica
Venice
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square
Venice
Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
Venice
Bridge of Sighs
Bridge of Sighs
Train from Venice to FlorencePremium Class Seat
Departure
Sep 13, 2019
Friday
Venice, ItalySanta Lucia
2 h
Arrival
Sep 13, 2019
Friday
Florence, ItalySanta Maria Novella
Florence
Friday, Sep 13Monday, Sep 16, 2019
itItaly
3 nights
Your program overview

Day 3: Arrival in Florence
Welcome to Florence! Upon arrival, your driver transfers you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 4: Florence Sightseeing 
After breakfast in your hotel, meet with your guide and go on a comprehensive walking tour of Florence's highlights.

Today's program includes exploration of the Piazza del Duomo with a visit to the Baptistery dedicated to St. John the Baptist.

Your ticket to the Grande Museo del Duomo allows you to visit the other magnificent monuments of Piazza del Duomo in your free time within 72 hours: the Cathedral itself, the Dome and its famous Bell Tower.

As you proceed to the main square of the city - Piazza della Repubblica - you pass by the touristic area of the Strozzi Palace a bustling shopping street, via Tornabuoni.

Then you enter in Oltrarno where you see numerous local craftsmen shops and beautiful Santo Spirito Church and Convent, built for the Agostinian monks. In this very part of the city you can find the first official work of Michelangelo dating back to the age when he was 17 years old.

We also visit the Galleria dell'Accademia to see the famous Michelangelo's statue David as well before ending the tour on the Ponte Vecchio.

After the tour you return to the hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure or may go on an optional Uffizi Gallery guided tour (160 USD per person).

Day 5: Day at Leisure in Florence & Evening Wine Tasting
Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Florence on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.

Today you have a chance to join our carefully planned optional cooking class and market tour (191 USD per person) or a day trip to Pisa (150 USD per person). 

In the evening meet your fellow travelers for a wine tasting organized for your small group. Enjoy a tasting of 3 different wines selected by the sommelier and paired with snacks.

Day 6: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your driver for a transfer to the train station.

Day 3 FlorenceFri, Sep 13
Hotel De La Ville
Hotel De La Ville
Piazza degli Antinori, 1/r, 50123, Florence, Italy
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 4 FlorenceSat, Sep 14
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 5 FlorenceSun, Sep 15
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 6 FlorenceMon, Sep 16
Hotel De La Ville
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Comprehensive Guided Walking Tour
Total price:$453
Evening Wine Tasting
Included
1h
Private tour
Evening Wine Tasting
Total price:$177
Highlights of your Florence experiences
Florence
Galleria dell'Accademia
Galleria dell'Accademia
Florence
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Repubblica
Florence
Piazza del Duomo Florence
Piazza del Duomo Florence
Florence
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria
Florence
Strozzi Palace
Strozzi Palace
Florence
Ponte Vecchio
Ponte Vecchio
Train from Florence to RomePremium Class Seat
Departure
Sep 16, 2019
Monday
Florence, ItalyFirenze S.M. Novella
1 h
Arrival
Sep 16, 2019
Monday
Rome, ItalyRoma Termini
Ticket:
$80
Total for 2 tickets:
$159
Rome
Monday, Sep 16Thursday, Sep 19, 2019
itItaly
3 nights
Your program overview

Day 6: Arrival & Highlights of Rome & Colosseum 
An hour and a half later you arrive in Rome. Your driver meets you and takes you to your downtown hotel where you meet with your guide and embark on a tour to discover the famous ancient treasures of the Eternal City.

You have a taxi transfer to Rome's hallmark site - the Colosseum. Originally known by the name of Flavius amphitheater, it was the biggest and most imposing building of its kind in the Roman world, designed as an arena for the fights of Roman gladiators and could hold up to 70 thousand spectators.

After touring Colosseum you proceed with a walking city tour to see the most famous attractions and hidden treasures of the Eternal City. You see the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, the famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, as well as witness the masterpieces by Bernini, Borromini, and many others.

After the tour, your guide takes you back to the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.

Day 7: Vatican Sightseeing 
In the morning after breakfast, you meet your guide and walk to a walled enclave and the world’s smallest independent state - Vatican*.

When inside the Vatican, you visit private apartments of Julius II, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Candelabra. Next, you proceed to the Sistine Chapel, where you have enough time to admire Michelangelo's famous frescoes and learn about the intense relationship between Pope Julius II and Michelangelo that drove the artist to create the greatest work of art the world has ever known.

Your tour continues in the vast open spaces of St. Peter’s Basilica where you see a stunning Pieta - a world-famous work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo, and Bernini's impressive Papal Canopy, a legacy left to the Basilica by the Barberini family.

The ending point of your tour is in St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire Michelangelo's Dome and the gorgeous colonnades designed by Bernini.

*Please note: the Vatican is a sacred religious site thus the dress code for visiting it is applied just as when you visit any church in Italy: no shorts – no uncovered knees and shoulders, no backpacks.  

After the tour, you are transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Rome on your own or may choose to participate in an optional painting & wine afternoon experience (95 USD per person).

Day 8: Day at Leisure in Rome 
Today is reserved for you to explore and enjoy Rome on your own. After breakfast you can do some independent sightseeing, shop for souvenirs or have a good rest.

 We suggest visiting the Opera Theater, the Modern Art Gallery - Galleria nazionale d'arte or the Galleria Borghese or go on our carefully planned optional tour to Tivoli with Hadrian's Villa (440 USD per person) or join a small group Catacombs of Rome tour (115 USD per person).

Day 9: Departure 
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and meet your private driver for the transfer.

Day 6 RomeMon, Sep 16
Hotel Dei Mellini, Rome
Hotel Dei Mellini, Rome
Via Muzio Clementi, 81, Rome, Italy, 00193
Superior Double Breakfast included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 7 RomeTue, Sep 17
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 8 RomeWed, Sep 18
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 9 RomeThu, Sep 19
Hotel Dei Mellini, Rome
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Highlights of Rome & Colosseum Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Highlights of Rome & Colosseum Tour
Vatican Museums Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Vatican Museums Tour
Highlights of your Rome experiences
Rome
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Rome
Colosseum
Colosseum
Rome
Pantheon
Pantheon
Rome
Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps
Rome
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Rome
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
Rome
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
Rome
Castel San'Angelo
Castel San'Angelo
Rome
Vatican & Sistine Chapel
Vatican & Sistine Chapel
Train from Rome to SorrentoPremium Class Seat
Departure
Sep 19, 2019
Thursday
Rome, ItalyRoma Termini
2 h
Arrival
Sep 19, 2019
Thursday
Sorrento, ItalyNapoli C.le
Ticket:
$78
Total for 2 tickets:
$156

Description for connection

You take a high speed train to Naples, where your driver picks you up and takes you to your hotel in Sorrento.
Sorrento
Thursday, Sep 19Saturday, Sep 21, 2019
itItaly
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 9: Pompeii and Amalfi Coastal Exploration
Upon arrival, your guide and driver take you on a full-day scenic sightseeing trip to Sorrento. 

On the way, you have a tour of the Pompeii and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Amalfi Coast* and the surrounding area. You also discover the picturesque towns of Positano and Amalfi from a local perspective and take in the local history and culture. After the tour, you are transferred to the hotel in Sorrento.

*Note: Pompeii tour in 2020 will be on Day 9, and Amalfi Tour will be on Day 10.

Day 10: Day at Leisure in Sorrento
Today following breakfast at your hotel you have a free day to continue enjoying fascinating Sorrento at your leisure.  

Today you can join a full day group tour to Capri Island (104 USD per person).

Day 11: Departure from Naples 
After breakfast, you check-out from the hotel and your driver transfers you to the Naples Airport for your short 1-hour flight to Palermo.

Day 9 SorrentoThu, Sep 19
Hotel Regina
Hotel Regina
Via Marina Grande,10, Sorrento, Italy, 80067
not found
Up to null guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 10 SorrentoFri, Sep 20
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 11 SorrentoSat, Sep 21
Hotel Regina
Departure: Private Transfer Minivan
Included
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast with Private Transport
Included
8h
Private tour
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast with Private Transport
Flight from Sorrento to PalermoEconomy Class (Checked Baggage Included)
Departure
Sep 21, 2019
Saturday
Sorrento, ItalyNAP
1 h
Arrival
Sep 21, 2019
Saturday
Palermo, ItalyPMO
Ticket:
$450
Total for 2 tickets:
$900
Palermo
Saturday, Sep 21Monday, Sep 23, 2019
itItaly
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 11: Arrival in Palermo
Welcome to Palermo - the stunning capital of Sicily. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.

The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.

Day 12: Palermo City Tour & Optional Tour to Monreale
After breakfast, you meet with your private guide to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo.

The capital of Sicily - Palermo - has been a crossroads for cultures and civilizations for 8 millennia. Together with your private guide, you visit the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.

Then you walk along Villa Bonanno to the Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, just to admire the exterior; continue along Vittorio Emanuele to the imposing Four Corners. Then on to the Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria and just behind it see two splendid Arabo-Norman churches, La Martorana and San Cataldo.

After the tour, you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Palermo on your own or join our carefully planned optional tour to Monreale.

Day 13: Departure 
The first half of the day is free for you to enjoy and explore Palermo on your own. Alternatively, you can enjoy the carefully planned optional tour.

Day 11 PalermoSat, Sep 21
Eurostars Central Palace
Eurostars Central Palace
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 327, Palermo, Italy, 90134
Standard Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Arrival: Private Transfer Minivan
Day 12 PalermoSun, Sep 22
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 13 PalermoMon, Sep 23
Eurostars Central Palace
Included
Half Day Guided Palermo City Tour
Included
4h
Private tour
Half Day Guided Palermo City Tour
Total price:$351
Highlights of your Palermo experiences
Palermo
Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel
Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel
Palermo
Palermo Cathedral
Palermo Cathedral
Palermo
Pretoria Square
Pretoria Square
Palermo
Church of San Cataldo
Church of San Cataldo
Palermo
Church of St. Mary of the Admiral
Church of St. Mary of the Admiral
Car from Palermo to AgrigentoPrivate Transfer Minivan
Departure
Sep 23, 2019
Monday
Palermo, ItalyPalermo airport/hotel
2 h
Arrival
Sep 23, 2019
Monday
Agrigento, ItalyAgrigento hotel
Agrigento
Monday, Sep 23Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019
itItaly
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 13: Arrival in Agrigento
In the afternoon you are transferred to Agrigento where you check-in at your charming hotel and have the evening at leisure.

Day 14: Valley of the Temples & Scala dei Turchi Cliffs
Today after a delicious breakfast at the hotel you spend the day with your guide exploring famous Agrigento sights and its surroundings.

You tour begins with one of the two highlights of the city - the splendid Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You then continue to the near-intact Temple of Concord, the best-preserved temple in the world and one of the symbols of Sicily.

In the second part of the day enjoy a trip to the seaside to see the famous Scala dei Turchi Cliffs. The dazzling chalky white rocky cliff eroded conveniently into stairs rises 50 meters above sea level. This natural phenomenon so-called "Stairs of the Turks" allows for easy walking. Its gleaming color is eye-catching enough, but what makes it even more remarkable is that it looks like a staircase carved by man even though its shape is entirely natural.

After the tour you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure.

Day 15: Departure 
In the morning after breakfast you check-out and your driver meets you at the hotel lobby for the trip to Taormina.

Day 13 AgrigentoMon, Sep 23
Alba Palace Hotel
Alba Palace Hotel
Via Belmonte 21, Favara, Italy, 92026
Classic Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 14 AgrigentoTue, Sep 24
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 15 AgrigentoWed, Sep 25
Alba Palace Hotel
Included
Half Day Tour to Valley of Temples and Turchi Cliffs from Agrigento
Included
Half day
Private tour
Half Day Tour to Valley of Temples and Turchi Cliffs from Agrigento
Total price:$596
Highlights of your Agrigento experiences
Agrigento
Temple of Concord
Temple of Concord
Agrigento
Valley of the Temples
Valley of the Temples
Agrigento
Stair of the Turks
Stair of the Turks
Car from Agrigento to TaorminaPrivate Transfer Minivan & Tickets to Villa Romana
Departure
Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday
Agrigento, ItalyAgrigento hotel
3 h
Arrival
Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday
Taormina, ItalyTaormina hotel
Ticket:
$293
Total for 2 tickets:
$585

Description for connection

In about 1 hour after your departure from Agrigento, you have a stop to see the hidden gem of Sicily near a town Piazza Armerina. Here you visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale a UNESCO Site especially noteworthy for the richness and quality of the mosaics. Following a visit, you continue the trip to arrive in a coastal town of Taormina.
Taormina
Wednesday, Sep 25Friday, Sep 27, 2019
itItaly
2 nights
Your program overview

Day 15: Arrival in Taormina
Upon arrival you check-in at your hotel and have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own.

Day 16: Sightseeing of Taormina
In the morning meet your private local guide. Together you take off to see the highlights of Taormina. During the tour you stroll along the main street, Corso Umberto I, and visit the Greco-Roman Theater that has Etna as its backdrop.

After the tour you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own, spend time on the beach or dine in one of the local restaurants overlooking the bay.  

Day 17: Departure 
This is the last day of your amazing tour to Italy! After breakfast your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!

Day 15 TaorminaWed, Sep 25
Eurostars Monte Tauro Hotel
Eurostars Monte Tauro Hotel
Via Madonna Delle Grazie, 3, Taormina, Italy, 98039
Classic Double Room Breakfast Included
Up to 2 guests
1 double / twin beds
Breakfast included
Regular rate
2 Adults
1 Room
Day 16 TaorminaThu, Sep 26
You don't have any pre-planned program for this day
Day 17 TaorminaFri, Sep 27
Eurostars Monte Tauro Hotel
Departure: Private Transfer Sedan
Included
Taormina Walking City Tour
Included
2h
Private tour
Taormina Walking City Tour
Total price:$422
Highlights of your Taormina experiences
Taormina
Corso Umberto
Corso Umberto
Taormina
Greco-Roman Theater
Greco-Roman Theater
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