Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast tours Italy from its north where the Italian Lakes are set like jewels set among the majestic peek of the Alps to Italy’s south where you will experience the Amalfi Coast to see why it is considered one of the most beautiful coastlines on earth. In between we’ll tour Italy’s famous cities Rome, Florence, Venice, and Milan. After testifying to the riches of Rome, Florence, Italian Lakes, Venice, Assisi and sun-drenched Capri, your tour comes full circle amid the ill-fated streets of Pompeii. This is a perfectly paced tour with two-night stays in Rome, Florence, the Italian lakes, Venice and Sorrento, and one-night in hill-top Assisi. All traveling days are of a reasonable length with interesting stops en route for refreshments and photo opportunities. Submit form or call ItalianTourism.us today 800-227-1577 to book your Italy tour package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast.

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Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi

Day 1 – DEPART USA
Board your overnight flight (not included) to meet your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast.

Day 2 – ROME AT LEISURE
Welcome to Rome, once the hub of a vast empire that spread from Britain to the Persian gulf and from Africa to Germany. On arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport, airport transfers leave for the tour hotel at 09:30, 12:30 & 15:30. Relax and settle in. You may want use this free time to do some early Rome sightseeing. As evening falls, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception and light meal to celebrate your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast
Hotel: Kolbe
Meals: Welcome Reception

Day 3 – ROME SIGHTSEEING
With a local guide, visit the Vatican Museums, filled with a vast collection of ancient and Renaissance art. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Michelangelo’s fresco skills. Then enter St Peter’s Basilica to see Bernini’s ‘Popes’ Altar’ above the spot where St Peter is reputed to have been crucified. Afterwards, cross the River Tiber to visit the world’s largest Roman arena, the Colosseum and gaze out over the Forum, the centre of ancient public life. The afternoon is all yours to do as you please.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 4 – ROME – SIENA – FLORENCE
This morning your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast travels Italy north to Tuscany’s medieval Siena and stroll through the winding stone paved streets to the vast Campo Square, where the Palio horse race takes place amid great festivities. See the ‘Fountain of Joy’ and then walk up to the hilltop cathedral, striped with black and white marble. A superb two-course Tuscan lunch sampling the local specialities and wine is included. After your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast continues traveling Tuscany through the cypress clad hills and vineyards of Tuscany to Florence, jewel of the Renaissance. En route, hear an informative tutorial about the Chianti wines that make this region so famous.
Hotel: AC Hotel Firenze
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch / Dinner

Day 5 – FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING
A guided tour sightseeing Florence takes you inside the Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s original statue of David, then continue to the Cathedral to see Giotto’s belltower and the ‘Gates of Paradise’ adorning the Baptistery. Visit the political stage of Florence, Signoria Square, filled with works of art, and finally pause in Santa Croce square, overlooked by its basilica, the final resting place of Galileo and Michelangelo. After a demonstration of leather-work, you have spare time to shop or continue your Florence sightseeing.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 6 – FLORENCE – PISA – MILAN – ITALIAN LAKES
Today your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast travels west towards the Tuscany coast. At Pisa see the famous leaning tower in the ‘Field of Miracles’ and the 11C Cathedral and Baptistry. Then your Italy Tour Package Italian Lakes Amalfi Coast continues north to Milan to admire La Scala Opera House and the Gothic Cathedral, its marble facade bristling with 135 pinnacles and over 2000 statues! After some time here, head for your lake-side holiday resort on beautiful Lake Maggiore. As night time draws in, why not work up an appetite before dinner with a traditional evening stroll (passeggiata).
Hotel: Simplon
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner

Day 7 – ITALIAN LAKES AT LEISURE
The day is set aside to relax and enjoy all the fantastic sights this beautiful lake land area has to offer. Perhaps take a cruise over to Isola Bella, one of the picturesque Borromean Islands? As the evening descends, choose from a selection of restaurants for your dining pleasure.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dine Around

Day 8 – ITALIAN LAKES – VERONA – VENICE
This morning follow the southern fringes of the European Alps to Verona, setting for one of history’s saddest love stories. Walk with your Tour Director to Juliet’s balcony in the inner courtyard of the Capulet home and see the well preserved Roman Arena (still used for open-air opera performances). While here, an authentic two course highlight lunch, typical of the region, has been arranged on your behalf, including a glass of wine. Afterwards continue to your hotel in Venice, a city of 118 islands, with no motorcar traffic to mar its beauty.
Hotel: Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Lunch

Day 9 – VENICE SIGHTSEEING
What better way to see Venice than from a private launch, cruising past palazzos and churches to St Mark’s Square. See the gilded Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and Lord Byron’s Bridge of Sighs. This is followed by a demonstration of glass-blowing. No visit to Venice would be complete without a gondola serenade through the ‘watery streets’. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere, music and songs as you drift along the romantic canals. Spend the afternoon as you wish. As night falls, why not savour the magic of St. Mark’s square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafés.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 10 – VENICE – RAVENNA – ASSISI
Skirt the Venetian Lagoon and cross two of Italy’s most important rivers, the Adige and Po, before approaching the city of Ravenna. Stop to visit the Church of St Apollinaris in Classe with its dazzling mosaics. Then the scenery changes dramatically as you drive through the wild Apennines. Your destination is the stone built hill-town of Assisi, home of St Francis. See the Church of St Mary of the Angels before continuing up Mount Subasio to enjoy a guided visit inside the Basilica of St Francis.
Hotel: Roseo
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner

Day 11 – ASSISI – SORRENTO
Drive southwards, joining the Highway of the Sun, past the vineyards of Frascati and Castelli Romani. Stop briefly at the Commonwealth Cemetery in the shadow of the hilltop monastery of Cassino. Continue along the cliff top road to the picturesque holiday resort of Sorrento, which bustles with life until late each night.
Hotel: Regina
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

Day 12 – ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION
Investigate the art of ‘intarsio’ or marquetry wood inlaying before cruising to Capri – the isle of dreams. Under the Mediterranean sun, take an open top taxi up to Capri Town, where you can explore the narrow alleyways, browse in exclusive boutiques and enjoy the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Perhaps join an optional tour to visit Axel Munthe’s Villa San Michele? Descend to the port by funicular railway and return to Sorrento for some relaxation time.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Dinner

Day 13 – SORRENTO – POMPEII – ROME
Drive to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Walk with a local guide through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. Return to Rome where you enjoy a last night Celebration Dinner including pasta, wine and music.
Hotel: Sheraton
Meals: Buffet Breakfast / Celebration Dinner

Day 14 – RETURN TO USA
Arrivederci Roma! Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 & 09:30.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast

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Optional Italy Guided Tours:

HIDDEN VENICE
An historical walk, with a local guide, through some of the lesser known quarters of Venice. Discover some of the secrets of other quarters of the Venetian labyrinth. Your experience will be enhanced by the use of individual headsets.
Adult Price: EURO 26

DELIGHTS OF THE BAY OF NAPLES
Tucked away amongst the lemon and olive groves of Sorrento is a small family farm where we see how mozzarella is made! Then we enjoy some of these locally produced specialties, pasta, and finish with the famous Limoncello!
Adult Price: EURO 31

SAN GIMIGNANO EXCURSION
A delightful excursion to Tuscany’s most famous hilltop town. San Gimignano is considered the medieval Manhattan of Italy due to its towers which dominate the skyline. There is time to enjoy the atmosphere of this unchanged ancient jewel which has remained intact since the 14th century, and today is a UNESCO World Heritage town.
Adult Price: EURO 31

PIAZZA FOUNTAINS
This walking tour takes you to the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona with its pavement cafes, 17th century fountains and architecture. Perhaps have your portrait painted by one of the street artists! This tour is conducted by a local guide and you will utilise personal headsets.
Adult Price: EURO 32

ROME OF THE ANCIENT CHRISTIANS
We visit the Catacombs, which are early Christian underground cemeteries carved out of soft tufa stone. Then to St. Peter in Chains to view the magnificent ‘Moses’ sculpture by Michelangelo.
Adult Price: EURO 34

ISOLA BELLA
The premier attraction of Lake Maggiore is the Borromean Islands. Our lake cruise takes us to Isola Bella, the largest and most famous island, renowned for its incredible palace and stunning Botanical Gardens. A guided tour of this privately owned palace with free time to admire the gardens is a must.
Adult Price: EURO 36

ISLAND TOUR ISLE OF CAPRI
Spectacular cliffs and the famous turquoise coloured waters are best experienced with a relaxing cruise around the island to view the beautiful white grotto and unique coastline. Our cruise ends in Capri town at the Augustus Gardens with picture postcard views. Enjoy a lemon granita, a speciality of the island. This optional is weather dependent and will be replaced by a mini bus tour of the Island to Anacapri, the highest village and will include a visit toVilla San Michele.
Adult Price: EURO 37

AMALFI COAST DRIVE POSITANO VISIT
First we drive along the famous Amalfi Coast with its clear blue waters and picturesque resorts. We stop to transfer to minibuses in order to visit the exclusive artist’s paradise of Positano, magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Adult Price: EURO 38

MAGICAL VENICE
This evening we board our private boats for a cruise down the famous “Grand Canal”, past illuminated palazzi and twinkling chandeliers, to the romantic St Mark’s Square. We have reservations in a famous café where we sit under the stars listening to the orchestra play some of Italy’s best loved music (One drink is included).
Adult Price: EURO 45

ILLUMINATIONS DRIVE PIZZA DINNER
Tonight we have a pizza dinner in a typical Roman restaurant before enjoying an illuminations drive which shows us Piazza Venezia, the Forum, the Colosseum and the Campidoglio.
Adult Price: EURO 46
MOUNTAIN EXPERIENCE WITH FONDUE LUNCH
We embark on an exciting excursion, which takes us by cable car to the summit of Mottarone for breathtaking views of the Swiss peaks and five Alpine lakes. At the top of the mountain we enjoy a fondue lunch and local wines.
Adult Price: EURO 49
DINNER IN TUSCANY
A fabulous dinner of Tuscan specialties awaits you. We drive into the hills surrounding Florence for a fabulous meal and Chianti wine! A great evening of food, wine and fun! (On certain occasions a visit to the Monastery will be included before the dinner Euro 62)
Adult Price: EURO 57

SORRENTO EVENING
A chance to enjoy a delicious dinner of local specialities. We arrive at one of the area’s top local restaurants for an incredible dining experience featuring some of the famous dishes of this region!
Adult Price: EURO 57

BURANO EXCURSION LUNCH
Explore the Venetian lagoon on our cruise around the islands including the colourful island of Burano – a photographer’s paradise and famous for its lace. Then enjoy a superb lunch sampling the local specialities. An excursion not to be missed! Lunch may be replaced with a dinner.
Adult Price: EURO 65

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