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11-Nights Italian Vistas from $3,999
Collette
OFFER ID 1631949
Italian Vistas
From the ancient ruins of Pompeii to the chic charm of the Isle of Capri, embark on a spectacular Italian getaway. Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, the charming Sorrento Coast, Florence, Venice, and Stresa in the Lake District. Discover the treasures of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. Take a boat to the enchanting Isle of Capri. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence, a veritable open-air museum. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and stroll the streets of Verona. Stop at a Tuscan winery and farm for a lunch of regional specialties and wines. Tour Venice and walk the Castello district. Cruise to Isola Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands. Delve deeper into its history and culture as you visit some of the world’s most beautiful locales.
11 nights from $3,999 per person
Italian Vistas
Day 1 Overnight Flight
Ciao, Italy!
Day 2 Rome, Italy
Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino
Welcome to the “Eternal City” of Rome. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.(D)
Day 3 Rome
Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino
This morning, discover Italy’s capital city during an extensive walking tour. Visit the Colosseum,* where your guide recounts its rich history. Meander through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll head to the medieval Monti neighborhood where cobblestoned streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques and local restaurants.(B)
Day 4 Rome
Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museums** and St. Peter’s Basilica. The evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.(B)
Day 5 Rome - Sorrento
Hotel: Hotel Michelangelo
Journey to the brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into hillsides above the blue sea. Along the way, pause in nearby Gragnano for a lunch and visit to a pasta factory. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento, where you'll enjoy free time to explore before settling in for a two-night stay in a hotel located either in Sorrento or along its picturesque coast***.(B, L)
Day 6 Sorrento
Hotel: Hotel Michelangelo
Today, sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri.**** Upon arrival, admire the island’s iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise,**** passing by the steep cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to the mainland for an evening at leisure.(B, D)
Day 7 Sorrento - Pompeii - Florence
Hotel: Grand Hotel Baglioni
Start your day in Pompeii, where it’s your choice! Soak in 2,000 years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster paced visit of Pompeii's off-the-beaten-path gems. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the bus while you head to Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Late this afternoon, arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy’s best art and architecture, begin your exploration with an evening stroll to dinner at a local restaurant.(B, D)
Day 8 Florence
Hotel: Grand Hotel Baglioni
This morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Florence. Along the way, admire the cathedral’s iconic dome and the Baptistery’s famous Gates of Paradise. Stroll through the historic Piazza della Signoria and stand in awe before the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. The rest of the day is yours. Consider an optional excursion to the 14th-century Certosa monastery, featuring an after-hours tour and dinner in a popular Tuscan restaurant.(B)
Day 9 Florence - Pisa - Venice
Hotel: NH Venezia Santa Lucia
Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.(B, L)
Day 10 Venice
Hotel: NH Venezia Santa Lucia
Embark on a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. When you return, step off the beaten path and see for yourself how the locals live. Explore the Castello district with a local expert, walking canal by canal through the narrow streets all the way to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the stunning Basilica and the ornate façade of the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime.(B)
Day 11 Venice - Verona - Stresa, Lake Maggiore
Hotel: Regina Palace Hotel
Depart Venice for Verona and stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lake Maggiore.(B, D)
Day 12 Stresa
Hotel: Regina Palace Hotel
Today, it’s your choice! Take a boat across Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella, where you’ll join an expert guide and venture into the Borromeo Palace and gardens***** -OR- cross into Switzerland as your motor coach climbs up the Simplon Pass for a taste of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Stresa, a town long-favored by European aristocracy because of its blend of elegant belle-époque mansions, fragrant gardens and charming views. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori****** for a farewell dinner surrounded by beautiful scenery.(B, D)
Day 13 Stresa - Tour Ends
Your Italian adventure comes to a close today.(B)
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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