10-Day Italy Discovery Tour from Rome with Venice, Florence and Capri

10 Days Duration

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About This Tour

This 10-day fully escorted "Italian Discovery" tour starts and ends in Rome, taking you through some of Italy's most iconic cities and cultural landmarks. Disco...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Naples, Bologna, Rome, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Venice, Padua, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Mount Vesuvius, Montepulciano, Assisi · Languages: English

Know before you go: This trip requires walking 2-3 miles per day, sometimes on hilly or mountainous terrain.; In Italy, and usually throughout Europe, you will need Euros for toilet entrances, buying bottles of water, and similar small expenses. USD or other currencies might not be accepted. Around 25-30 Euros per person per day should be enough. You will also need money for extra optional tours such as Pisa, a night walk in Venice, or other excursions offered by the guides. You may be required to carry 100-150 Euros per person. No credit cards are accepted on the bus. ATM machines and exchange offices are widely available.; For dinner in Sorrento, elegant attire is highly recommended, with no short trousers. Dress code for men: jacket.; During winter time, the Capri tour may not be organized due to the ferry boat schedule. In this case, you will have free time at leisure in Sorrento.

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What's Included

Rome - St. Martin 4* or similar
Florence - Raffaello 4* or similar
Venice - Delfino (Mestre) 4* or similar
Sorrento - Michelangelo 4* or similar
Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii, and Capri)
Italian English-speaking tour guide
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (please inform us at the time of booking in case of any food allergy or dietary restriction)
All transfers and transport as per itinerary by luxury A/C motorcoach
Entrance fees and skip-the-line tickets to the museums and sites mentioned in the program

Not Included

Before/after flights
Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Personal expenses
City taxes are to be paid directly to the hotels. We inform all clients that rates do not include city taxes when required. City tax must be paid directly by clients at the hotel reception desk on arrival or at check-out, according to the local city board procedure. Please note that the tax will vary according to the hotel category.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Rome and Rome by Night Walk

Benvenuti a Roma! Arrive in Rome and meet our private driver at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Tread in the footsteps of emperors and slaves as your first encounter with intoxicating Italy begins in the "Eternal City" and its glorious past, which you will have an opportunity to explore on your own before joining the Rome by Night Guided Walk, starting at 07:45 pm. Pickup is at the hotel, and you will reach Via del Teatro Marcello. Our local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day and absolutely romantic at sunset. You will cross the characteristic area of the Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome's most beautiful neighbourhoods, full of history and a real Roman atmosphere. One of Rome's typical landmarks is its beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in Piazza Mattei. The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second most ancient after the one in Venice, and it can be considered the heart and soul of Roman cuisine. Then you will walk into Piazza della Rotonda and enjoy the illuminated view of the Pantheon, the former temple of Marcus Agrippa later converted into a church. This is the only ancient Roman temple that has remained untouched through the centuries, and it is stunning at night when the crowds are gone. Next stop... close your eyes and throw a coin over your right shoulder straight into the Trevi Fountain. It is said that those who do so are granted to come back to Rome someday. Your walk continues towards Piazza di Spagna, one of the city's most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top. After this intense and gratifying walk, there is only one thing missing to complete the experience: relax and enjoy a creamy, tasty gelato - it's on us. The tour ends in the Spanish Steps area. Enjoy the rest of the night on your own, then return to the hotel independently for your overnight stay. Overnight: Rome Meals: Not Available
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Day 02

Rome to Assisi, Siena and Florence

Depart from your hotel at 7:15 a.m. on a deluxe coach and arrive in Assisi, ready to explore this tiny town surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages at your own leisure. Take your time to visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Afterwards, you will have free time for lunch, which is not included. Board the bus to reach Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known worldwide for the Palio, the historic horse race held around the shell-shaped town square, Piazza del Campo. Next, continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
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Day 03

Florence and Optional Pisa Excursion

After breakfast, spend the day discovering beautiful Florence, the "Cradle of Renaissance," where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free "Comune" and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the countless monuments, churches, and buildings at Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. During your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the "Campanile" tower, partly designed by Giotto, and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the "Gates of Paradise." In the heart of the city, you will also see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling through the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own, or take a short optional trip to Pisa, one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa's symbol "the Leaning Tower," and the Baptistery.
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Day 04

Florence to Bologna, Padua and Venice

After breakfast in Florence, depart for Bologna, where you will discover the elegant city centre with its porticos, shopping streets, and more. From Piazza Malpighi, walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, then continue to King Renzo's Palace, Palazzo Podestà, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest churches in the world. Bologna is a real gourmet's heaven, so do not miss the chance to enjoy a tasty meal at your own leisure. In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, home to Sant'Antonio Basilica, one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrive in Venice (Mestre). Check in at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
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Day 05

Venice Highlights and Leisure Time

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco with skip-the-line tickets to visit the splendid St. Mark's Basilica. After this, discover the most iconic places of the "Floating City": the Palazzo dei Dogi, the symbol of Venice's glorious past, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice's canals at your leisure, then return to the hotel for your overnight stay. Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast
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Day 06

Venice to Montepulciano and Rome

After breakfast, depart from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, churches, castles, and delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its "Nobile" wine, available for purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Lunch in a typical restaurant is included. After lunch, enjoy a quick stop and some free time. In the evening, arrive in Rome and check in to your hotel. Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 07

Rome Vatican Museums and Leisure

Between 7:45 and 8:00 am, after breakfast, depart from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square with our exclusive skip-the-line access. No stress to reach the area. Upon arrival, your guide will lead you through the museums, where you will visit one of the most important art collections in the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael's Rooms and then the amazing Sistine Chapel. The tour would not be complete without St. Peter's Square, the open space before the basilica, redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and itself an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque age. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your own leisure, or choose one of our selected tours for the afternoon or evening. Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
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Day 08

Rome to Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel at approximately 7:00 a.m. Then depart by coach heading south, crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples and enjoy a short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill for beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples, with Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia, Procida, and the city below. There will be time to take some lovely pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina, you will leave the city and travel south towards Mount Vesuvius. Once you reach the town of Pompeii, you will have lunch with real Neapolitan pizza. After lunch, enter one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the ruins of Pompeii, with skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii and travel back in time to the tragic days of 79 AD, when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ash and poisonous gases, leaving it crystallized until our own days. You will learn how people lived at that time by visiting houses and "bars" of the period, and by admiring frescoes and mosaics that reveal how rich and prosperous the city was before that dreadful day. After the visit, drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner and an overnight stay at your new hotel. Dress code for dinner: jacket for men.
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Day 09

Sorrento and Capri Excursion

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri, one of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean. Depending on weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to Rome in the evening for your last overnight stay. Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Important Note: During winter time, the Capri tour may not be organized due to the ferry boat schedule. In this case, you will have free time at leisure in Sorrento.
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Day 10

Departure from Rome

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services. Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy · Tour start: Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.