Escorted Italy Tour visits Rome, Sorrento, Assisi, Venice, Italian Lakes, and Florence travel to Italy’s beautiful cities the Italian Lakes and Amalfi Coast on this escorted Italy tour. Submit form or call ItalianTourism.us 800-227-1577 to book your escorted Italy tour.

Escorted Italy Tour Highlights:

• Rome View the Forum and Circus Maximus. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
• Monte Cassino Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery.
• Pompeii Visit the excavations.
• Sorrento Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
• Local Speciality Inlaid wood-working in Sorrento.
• Be My Guest Speciality dinner with wine on a working lemon farm near Sorrento.
• Assisi Visit St. Francis’ Basilica.
• Classe Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris and admire its mosaics.
• Pomposa View the ancient Romanesque Abbey.
• Venice Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
• Local Speciality Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory in Venice.
• Verona See the Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony.
• Milan Guided tour includes Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria.
• Lugano Excursion Visit this magnificent lakeside resort.
• Pisa View the Leaning Tower.
• Florence See the Cathedral and Signoria Square and view Ponte Vecchio. Admire Florentine leatherwork and enjoy views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Siena Visit this medieval Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race.
• Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.

 

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Escorted Italy Tour Itinerary

DAY 1
DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Rome.

DAY 2
ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Spend the rest of your day relaxing or take a leisurely stroll around the city. Join your companions and your Travel Director later for a Welcome Reception. Then enjoy an orientation drive to see St. Peter’s Basilica and other sights – a great introduction to this beautiful city.

Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)
Hotel: Milton/NH Giustiniano (F/SF)

DAY 3
ROME SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Visit the Sistine Chapel featuring Michelangelo’s famous frescoed ceiling, with historical commentary from your expert Local Guide. Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important Christian churches in the world. Across the Tiber, view the Forum, center of daily life in ancient Rome, and the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. Visit the mighty Colosseum. Spend free time this afternoon seeing the sights of your choice. This evening, why not discover the city’s culinary delights?

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

DAY 4
ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery near Monte Cassino. Your expert Local Guide tells you all about the devastation caused by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 during your walking tour of Pompeii. Arrive later at your hotel in Sorrento where you dine tonight.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Corallo/Johanna Park (F)

DAY 5
ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION
Witness the art of inlaid wood-working, for which Sorrento is famous. Later, embark on an included excursion by ferry to the Isle of Capri. See the local gardens and other sights during an orientation walk of Capri town. Spend time exploring this lovely island on your own. Perhaps consider visiting the villa of the Swedish doctor, Axel Munthe. Join your companions this evening in Sorrento for a delicious Be My Guest dinner at a picturesque lemon farm.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

DAY 6
SORRENTO – ASSISI
Assisi is a mystical town perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio overlooking the peaceful Umbrian landscape. Under the protection of St. Francis this city is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. Your expert Local Guide takes you on a walking tour, which includes a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for its frescos depicting the life of this much-loved saint. Spend time afterwards exploring on your own and shopping for souvenirs. Dine at your hotel this evening.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Ora Hotel Cenacolo (SF)

DAY 7
ASSISI – CLASSE – VENICE (2 NIGHTS)
Driving north from Assisi, cross the Apennines to the Adriatic Coast and the town of Classe, famous for ancient mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris. Admire the Romanesque Basilica of Pomposa. Arrive later in Venice, Queen of the Adriatic, where you stay for two nights.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Al Sole/Biasutti (F)

DAY 8
VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square is magical! View the Bridge of Sighs, the beautiful Doge’s Palace and the Basilica. Watch a demonstration of the ancient art of glass-blowing at a traditional workshop. Spend free time seeing the sights of your choice. You might like to cruise across the lagoon to the Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

DAY 9
VENICE – VERONA – MILAN – LAKE MAGGIORE (2 NIGHTS)
Stop in Verona, the home of Shakespeare’s starcrossed lovers, to admire the Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony. Cross the plains of Lombardy to the fashionable city of Milan for a guided walking tour. See the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the famous Galleria. Dine tonight at your hotel.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Simplon (F)

DAY 10
LUGANO EXCURSION
Discover the beautiful lakeside resort of Lugano in Switzerland. Shop for souvenirs or simply relax with a cappuccino in the main square.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

DAY 11
LAKE MAGGIORE – PISA – FLORENCE (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the Plains of Lombardy, the forested Apennine Mountains, and pass by Genoa to Pisa. View the extraordinary Leaning Tower before arriving in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Tonight, you might like to sample some local Tuscan cuisine.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Croce di Malta (F)

DAY 12
FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME
Your expert Local Guide brings the city’s rich history to life during your walking tour. See the Cathedral and Signoria Square and view Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo. Spend free time exploring or shop for high quality leather and gold.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

DAY 13
FLORENCE – SIENA – ROME
Set in scenic Tuscan countryside, visit the medieval town of Siena, famous for its exciting Palio horse race. This evening in Rome, join your Travel Director and newfound friends for a Farewell Dinner.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Sheraton Golf (SF)

DAY 14
ROME – USA
Say ‘arrivederci Roma’ at the end of your memorable vacation in Italy. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Conditions apply.

Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

Note Certain departures will visit Milan on Day 9 and Lugano on Day 8. Certain departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before the departure to Sorrento on Day 3 and the Pompeii visit will be on Day 5.

Submit form or call us today 800-227-1577 to book your escorted Italy tour