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A Taste of Italy with Sorrento
Visit must see cities on this incredible tour. Discover Venice and its colorful history, glorious architecture and romantic canals. In Florence, take in the incredible art and the glorious Duomo. Explore the hill town of Orvieto and enjoy a delicious wine tasting. In Rome you will visit the Vatican, the Coliseum and the Forum. Not to be missed is a visit to Sorrento, Capri and the Amalfi coast.
10 Days • fr. $4,095
Tour Includes
- A welcome reception upon arrival
- An orientation tour of Venice
- A walking tour of Venice with a local guide including the Doge’s Palace and the acclaimed Piazza and Basilica of San Marco
- A gondola ride through the canals of Venice
- A visit to Bologna
- A guided orientation tour of Florence
- A typical Tuscan dinner at a local restaurant in Florence
- A walking tour of Florence including visits the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria.
- A visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David.
- A local lunch in the heart of Florence
- A wine tasting in Orvieto
- A visit to the Roman Colosseum
- A tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Please note (Please note that the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica are sometimes closed by the Vatican, so visits are subject to availability.)
- A guided tour of Pompeii
- Lunch at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria
- A visit to Positano
- A fast ferry ride to Capri (and return)
- A sightseeing cruise to Amalfi
- A farewell dinner with your group
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Professional Tour Director throughout
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person is included in the cost of all coach tours. Size should not exceed 30 x 20 x 10 inches and weight should be under 50 lbs. Luggage is carried at owner's risk throughout the tour unless insured.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Full daily breakfasts (except Day 1)
- 2 lunches
- 5 dinners
Hotel Details
- NH Venezia Rio Novo in Venice, Italy (2 nights)
- Starhotels Michelangelo Florence Hotel in Florence, Italy (2 nights)
- NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto Hotel in Rome, Italy (2 nights)
- Hotel Michelangelo Sorrento in Sorrento, Italy (3 nights)
Day 1
Venice Arrival | Welcome Dinner Location Information Description
Venice, Italy
Meet your tour director at 5:30 PM for a welcome reception and take an orientation walk around the city known as the ‘Queen of the Adriatic’. Spend time exploring on your own before gathering again for a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow travelers.
Dinner
NH Venezia Rio Novo Hotel
Day 2
Venice Tour | Doge’s Palace | Gondola Ride Location Information Description
Venice, Italy
Take a walking tour of Venice, the most serene of cities, with a local guide. See its glorious architecture, and charming bridges and canals. Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace and the acclaimed Piazza and Basilica of San Marco. Journey along the canals for a view of the city from a gondola.
Delight in an evening of independent dining and exploration.
Breakfast
NH Venezia Rio Novo Hotel
Day 3
Bologna | Florence Dinner Location Information Description
Bologna, Italy
Take a private group water taxi from your hotel to your coach and travel on to Florence. During your journey, stop for free time and lunch on your own in the lively, historic foodie city of Bologna.
Location Information Description
Florence, Italy
Arrive at your hotel outside Florence’s city center. Take a break, then depart for an orientation walk with your tour director and enjoy some free time in this beautiful city, the capital of Tuscany, and the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Enjoy a typical Tuscan dinner with your group at a local Florence restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
Starhotels Michelangelo Florence Hotel
Day 4
Florence Walking Tour | Accademia Gallery Location Information Description
Florence, Italy
Take a walking tour of Florence with a local guide and marvel at the sights of the city center such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. Savor a local lunch in the heart of Florence.
After lunch you’ll have the rest of the day to explore this magnificent city at your leisure.
Breakfast, Lunch
Starhotels Michelangelo Florence Hotel
Day 5
Location Information Description
Orvieto, Italy
You’re off to the Eternal City – Rome. Along the way, stop in the scenic hill town of Orvieto for a delicious tasting of its renowned local wine.
Location Information Description
Rome, Italy
In Rome visit the Colosseum, imperial Rome’s iconic structure, built between 72 and 80 AD. This engineering marvel could hold up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator battles and dramatic productions. (Please note that on some departures, the Colosseum visit may be moved to day 6.) Imagine the ghosts of the Caesars in the ruins of the Forum, the ancient heart of the Roman Empire.
Your hotel tonight is in Rome’s historic center.
Breakfast
NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto Hotel
Day 6
Location Information Description
Rome, Italy
Discover Rome independently this morning, as you enjoy free time to explore. In the afternoon visit the Vatican for a guided tour of the Museums, with entrance to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. (Please note that the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica are sometimes closed by the Vatican, so visits are subject to availability.)
Then it’s off to dinner in a local restaurant. This evening enjoy a farewell meal at a local restaurant.
Breakfast, Dinner
NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto Hotel
Day 7
Pompeii | Sorrento Location Information Description
Pompei, Italy
Depart from Rome for the World Heritage site of Pompeii, a city frozen in time after a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Learn about the city’s rediscovery in 1748 and excavation on a guided tour of this archaeological treasure.
Location Information Description
Sorrento, Italy
Savor lunch at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria before arriving at your hotel in Sorrento, a lively resort town since Roman times, now famous for stunning views of villas dotting the rocky cliffs along the coastline.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel Michelagelo Sorrento
Day 8
Isle of Capri | Independent Exploration Location Information Description
Capri, Italy
This morning take a fast ferry across the Bay of Naples to the charming island of Capri. Enjoy the breathtaking sights of this beautiful island. You’ll explore independently today. Capri is beloved as a day trip destination for its Roman ruins and colorful Blue Grotto, as well as its wonderful beaches.
Location Information Description
Sorrento, Italy
Return to Sorrento, where you’ll dine in the hotel this evening.
Breakfast
Hotel Michelagelo Sorrento
Day 9
Independent Exploration in Sorrento Location Information Description
Sorrento, Italy
The day is yours in Sorrento. Discover why this beautiful town has been a draw for visitors since the days of the 19th-century Grand Tour, enchanting writers like Byron, Keats, and Dickens. You might people-watch on the Piazzo Tasso, explore antique stores and artisan shops, visit the public garden and the old churches, or just relax on the beach.
In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.
Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel Michelagelo Sorrento
Day 10
Tour Ends in Sorrento Location Information Description
Sorrento, Italy
Your tour ends after breakfast in Sorrento.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 70 days or more prior to departure: Forfeiture of deposit
- 69 - 16 days prior to departure: 30% per person
- 15 - 8 days prior to departure: 50% per person
- 7 - 1 days prior to departure: 90% per person
- On day of departure: 100% per person
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A non-refundable land deposit of $250 per person is required for coach tours. Deposits are required within 5 days of making the reservation. Early booking discounts require higher deposits.
- The final payment must be made by credit card no later than 80 days prior to departure date. If payment is not received as scheduled, the reservation will automatically cancel and deposit payment become forfeit.
- Once confirmed any revision to land tours will incur a $50 handling fee per booking. If clients cancel from one tour and rebook on another tour or another date, a cancellation fee may apply. Revisions are not permitted within 14 days of departure or once documents have been issued.
- Documents will be shipped by U.P.S. ground service approximately 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received. If documents are required earlier, sufficient notice id required to arrange for early delivery by regular service. Late bookings will incur an express service delivery charge.
