12-Day Italian Classics: Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi

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This morning you explore the city, starting with St Mark’s Square, the Doge's Palace, the Marciana Library, the Procuratie, the Clock Tower, the Bridge of Sighs and the Prisons. Then, spend an hour on a private water taxi meandering the canals! Navigate along the Grand Canal and a maze of minor waterways, exploring Dorsoduro and San Polo, as you go through alleyways, bridges, and witness everyday life behind the touristic scene. The tour will end in Rialto, the bustling heart of Venice.

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Day at your leisure to explore Venice; we suggest you discover the real Venice on your own with its hidden squares and tales about the city. We recommend you explore the Grand Canal with the public transportation system called Vaporetto that regularly goes up and down, connecting several stops along the route. You can also visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the S. Elena gardens and the Lido, famous for its beaches on the way.

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Early morning, we take the boat to the train station and head to Florence. In the early afternoon, you go on a tour of the “Italian Genius in Florence” that takes you through the historical centre. From the Ponte Vecchio to Piazza della Signoria, through to Palazzo Strozzi and Piazza della Repubblica; you admire the beautiful Santa Maria Novella, and of course, Santa Maria del Fiore. Last but not least, you visit the Accademia Gallery to stand face to face with Michelangelo's David.

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Visit an enchanting district: Chianti and Siena. For lunch, stop at a Tuscan farm close to San Gimignano. The estate is a family-run organic farm that produces excellent wines and delicious local products. The farm also grows saffron, which will be used to prepare some of the dishes that will be paired with the wines. After lunch head to Siena, a very beautiful medieval town, characterised by the orange hue of its land and buildings. You'll visit the Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.

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A private driver will take you to Pisa and Lucca. where a local guide will wait for you. Pisa is a city with 3,000 years of history, pioneering science and trend-setting art. You'll visit the world-famous sites with masterpieces beyond your imagination. Then head to Lucca, a walled city with narrow streets where you will visit the Amphitheatre Square, the Roman ruins; the town's famous the San Martino Cathedral, and the Piazza Napoleone, the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and end at Piazza S. Frediano.

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Early morning, take the train to Rome, check-in and relax a little. For the early afternoon, we have organised a walking tour around the Roman landmarks. The walk will include the Ancient Rome spectacles: Roman Forums, Colosseum, Aventino Hill, Palatine Hills and Circus Maximus. For tonight we will be happy to book a table in the popular Campo dei Fiori district; a very lively neighbourhood, with a lot of restaurants, and cafes.

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You'll be taken to the Vatican to meet your guide for your tour. You'll visit the Pio Clementino Museum, Gallery of Candelabras, Gallery of Geographical Maps, Gallery of Renaissance Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. You finish with St. Peter's Basilica, the world's most famous church with skip-the-line tickets. You will admire Bernini’s 17th-century Baldacchino, a huge bronze sculpture above St. Peter’s tomb. Last but not least, Michelangelo’s only signed work, Pieta.

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Take the train to Naples and meet your driver for a slow journey to Sorrento. On the way, visit a beautiful wine estate at the foot of Vesuvio to taste wines and local delicacies. After lunch, stop for a tour of Pompeii's archaeological site. Once an important commercial centre, the entire city was buried under a layer of ashes. The guide will take you through the city's ancient temples, the market and the theatre - all impeccably preserved. Later in the afternoon, you arrive in Sorrento.

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Visit Amalfi, its lively and colourful alleyways, its lemon trees and gorgeous cathedral. Along the way, the driver will stop at little beaches if you want to swim, and at viewpoints to take pictures. If you want to enjoy lunch in Amalfi, we have a local restaurant. You can also visit Ravello, with its breathtaking view of the whole Gulf, and you don't miss Positano with its flowering bougainvillaea and picturesque squares. After this incredible day, the evening is free for your own leisure.

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Today, cruise around Capri to discover the Green Grotto and the Blue Grotto to swim. Anchor at Marina Grande where you will be free to explore by yourself. Start with Anacapri, for authentic local atmosphere and beauty of the landscape. Walk around the streets and admire the incredible church of San Michele, with a stunning mosaic floor, and Punta Carena where there is a breathtaking viewpoint. Don’t miss the Tragara Belvedere to admire the Faraglioni and the ancient perfume factory of Capri.