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12-Day Italy Luxury Discovery

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Overview

This 12-day tour will take you along some of the most beautiful cities of Italy, a real grab for culture and taste. Besides the iconic sites, during your Italy luxury tour, you will discover the hidden gems and most authentic sides of each city you visit - Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi.

You will visit local markets and shops, meeting producers of excellent “Made in Italy” foods and wines, artisans and local people. You'll take part in hidden tours to famed sights going where few travellers get to go, embark on unique food tours and gain an insight into the lives of locals and their centuries-old traditions while enjoying some of the finest hotels in the country.
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Cruising
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Your Italy Luxury Tour Begins

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Your Italy Luxury Tour Begins

Upon arrival, you'll take a private boat transfer from Venice Airport to your accommodation in the centre of the city. Later in the afternoon, you'll meet your private guide for an off-the-beaten-path tour of the Jewish Ghetto and some food and wine tasting in historical bars (called 'bacari') attended by local Venetians during the happy hours. This tour will be a true taste of authentic local Venice.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Molino Stucky Venice5 star

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    Activities

    Jewish Ghetto Tour with Local Food & Wine Tasting

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    Transportations

    Boat from Airport marco polo to Venice

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

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Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride

Today, you'll once again meet your local guide for a stroll around Venice to see the main highlights of the floating city. Meeting in St. Mark’s Square, you’ll take a few moments to appreciate this incredible space dating back to the 9th century. You'll then continue your tour to the Rialto Bridge and Doge's Palace. You'll end the tour with a romantic gondola ride, the best way to see Venice is indeed from the water! The rest of the afternoon is then free to spend however you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Molino Stucky Venice5 star

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    Activities

    Venice Walking Tour

    Piazza San Marco

    Rialto Bridge

    Doge's Palace

    Gondola Ride

    Venice

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

Travel to Florence & Handcrafts and Artisans Tour

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Travel to Florence & Handcrafts and Artisans Tour

After breakfast, you'll check out and depart by train to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, you'll be escorted to your accommodation in the city. Following some free time for lunch in the afternoon, you'll meet your local guide for a walk in the historical centre and an interesting tour of the ancient shops and artisan laboratories of the town. You will discover the excellence of “Made in Italy” through artisans workshops and handicraft stalls.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bernini Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Florence Artisans & Handcraft Shops in Oltrarno District Private Tour

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    Transportations

    Boat from Venice to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

    Train from Venice to Florence

    Private Driver from Santa Maria Novella Station to Florence

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    Florence

Day 4

Chianti Wine Tour

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Chianti Wine Tour

Today, you'll leave Florence behind for the day and head out into the Tuscan countryside. You'll enjoy a tour of Chianti onboard a minivan with an experienced tour guide. During the tour, you will visit two wineries and enjoy a typical Tuscan meal. At each winery, you will get a tour of the winery, learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a tasting. You'll also visit two Tuscan historical towns during the day.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bernini Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Chianti Wine Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Greve in Chianti

Day 5

Siena, San Gimignano & Dinner in Chianti

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Siena, San Gimignano & Dinner in Chianti

Florence is renowned as one of the most cultural and historical cities in the world packed full of amazing architecture and places of significance; you'll have a free morning to explore the city on your own before heading out for the rest of the day. In the afternoon, your Italy luxury tour takes you to Siena for a guided tour of the Tuscan countryside, you'll visit its famed Piazza del Campo, the medieval town of San Gimignano and end the day with a Tuscan dinner in a Chianti villa.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Bernini Palace5 star

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    Activities

    Siena and San Gimignano Tour

    Half-Day Tour to Siena and San Gimignano

    Piazza del Campo

    San Gimignano

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Siena

    San Gimignano

Day 6

Travel to Rome & Baroque Rome Tour on Ape Calessino

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Travel to Rome & Baroque Rome Tour on Ape Calessino

After breakfast this morning, you'll catch the train to Rome, your next destination on this wonderful trip. Upon arrival, you'll head to your hotel in Rome where you'll check in and then have some free time before heading out on an Ape Calessino tour in the afternoon. Known as the 'cousin' of the Vespa but more like a buggy, the Ape Calessino was popular in the 1960s and today still preserves its timeless charm.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento5 star

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    Activities

    Ape Calessino Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Florence to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Train from Florence to Rome

    Private Driver from Termini Railway Station ,via Marasaia 5M to Rome

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Rome

Day 7

Imperial Rome & Trastevere Food Tour

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Imperial Rome & Trastevere Food Tour

This morning, you'll venture out on a guided tour of Rome's most important and most iconic sites dating back to Imperial Rome: the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. After taking in this glorious sites including the world's largest amphitheatre, you'll have some free time for lunch. In the late afternoon, you'll head out on a guided tour of the lively Trastevere area, home to Rome's vibrant nightlife, including food and wine tastings during this wonderful food tour.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento5 star

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    Activities

    Imperial Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

    The Colosseum

    Roman Forum

    Palatine Hill

    Trastevere Food Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento to Colosseo

    Private Driver from NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento to Trastevere

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 8

Travel to Amalfi & Sunset Cruise

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Travel to Amalfi & Sunset Cruise

This morning after breakfast, you'll check out and catch the train to Naples. Upon arrival, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your accommodation in Amalfi. After some free time, enjoying this wonderful part of the world and getting settled in at your new hotel, you'll head out on a sunset cruise. You'll enjoy a three-hour cruise along the UNESCO-protected Amalfi Coast as the sky turns from blue to orange to red and purple.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Sunset Cruise along Amalfi Coastline

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Roma Termini

    Train from Rome to Naples

    Private Driver from Naples to Amalfi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Amalfi

Day 9

Amalfi, Lemon Tour and Cooking Class

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Amalfi, Lemon Tour and Cooking Class

Today learn something about the cultivation of the Amalfi lemons, which are unique in character and an essential ingredient of the region. Then, challenge yourself in a cooking class to learn some dishes you could prepare at home and surprise your guests with in the future. You'll have the remainder of the day to explore Amalfi at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Lemon Tour and Cooking Class in Amalfi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Day 10

Boat Trip to Capri

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Boat Trip to Capri

Along the route to Capri, you can enjoy Marina di Conca, the Emerald Grotto, Furore’s fjord, Positano, and Li Galli islands, home of the mythical sirens, according to Homer narration. During the Capri boat tour, you will admire the Faraglioni, the natural arch, White and Green Grotto, as well as the suggestive Marina Piccola. The return trip includes (time permitting) a shortstop for a relaxing swim along the coast.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Capri

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Capri

Day 11

Free Time in Amalfi

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Free Time in Amalfi

Today, you'll have the day free to spend as you wish. You may want to relax at your hotel, on the beach, explore a nearby town or perhaps take a guided excursion - the choice is yours! Amalfi sits dramatically at the foot of the steep cliffs iconic to Italy’s southwest coast. Unlike other towns on this coast, Amalfi's gentle sloping of winding streets and white buildings makes it easier to explore than other towns that cling to the cliffside.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Amalfi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Day 12

Goodbye Amalfi!

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Goodbye Amalfi!

After breakfast, you'll check out and take a private transfer to Naples airport where you'll catch your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amalfi to Naples International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 22 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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