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15-Day Rome, Tuscany & Sorrento

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Overview

If you have always dreamed about travelling through Italy, amongst rolling hills decorated with ancient farmhouses and vibrant vineyards that produce the most decadent wines, thousands of years of Roman history and glorious Italian culture and sun, then this is the perfect adventure for you.

On this lovely Italy vacation, you will first explore Rome - The Eternal City – and discover all the about the glorious Roman Empire. You will then continue to Florence, the true home to rare architecture and exquisite art before moving on to Siena, one of Tuscany’s most picturesque towns. Whilst in Siena, you will have the chance to go on a wine tour of Tuscany, where you can learn the traditional methods used to make some of the best wines in the world, as well as taste them.

Your next destination will be Sorrento, where you will tour the amazing Amalfi Coast and discover why its so loved by people around the world. You will also have ample time for leisure, to relax by the beach or the pool enjoying the Sorrentine sun.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Italy

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Arrival in Italy

After arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport, your private driver will take you to your hotel in Rome. You'll have the afternoon to relax at the hotel or venture out to explore Rome on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Navona Essence Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    RomeOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Navona Essence Hotel

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Discover Imperial Rome

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Discover Imperial Rome

Today, you'll explore the wonders of Imperial Rome. Beginning at Piazza Venezia, you'll then head to the famous Piazza Del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, where you'll have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. You will then head to the Circus Maximus, one of the largest sporting arenas ever built but of course, you'll save the best til last, The Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Navona Essence Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Classic Rome and Imperial Rome

    Piazza Venezia

    Piazza del Campidoglio

    Circus Maximus

    San Pietro in Vincoli Basilica

    The Colosseum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 3

Explore Classic Rome

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Explore Classic Rome

Today, you'll explore some of Rome's most iconic sights on this tour of classic Rome with your local guide. You'll begin your stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio and Palazzo Madama – the seat of the Senate and Piazza Navona. You'll also visit the Pantheon, an icon of Italy, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and finally, Piazza Venezia.

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    Accommodation

    Navona Essence Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Classic Rome

    Trevi Fountain

    Piazza Venezia

    Pantheon

    Spanish Steps

    Piazza Navona

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Travel to Florence

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Travel to Florence

Your private driver will take you from your hotel to Roma Termini train station for your high-speed train to Florence. Upon arrival, a private driver will take you to your hotel in Florence. Your afternoon will be free to spend as you wish. As one of the most cultural and historical cities in the world, Florence is packed full of amazing architecture and places of significance.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cosimo de 'Medici3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in FlorenceOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Navona Essence Hotel to Roma Termini

    Train from Roma Termini to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Private Driver from Santa Maria Novella Station to Hotel Cosimo de 'Medici

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Florence

Day 5

Tour of Florence

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Tour of Florence

Today, you'll visit the main sights of Florence on your quest for Michelangelo. You'll begin by visiting one of the most visited spots in the city, Piazza del Duomo. You'll then head to Giotto's Bell Tower, the most eloquent example of 14th-century Gothic architecture in Florence, before heading to the cathedral. You'll finish the Gallerie dell'Accademia Florence, which is home to one of the most stunning and most famous collections of Michaelangelo's work include the Statue of David.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Cosimo de 'Medici3 star

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    Activities

    Florence Walking Tour

    Piazza del Duomo

    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

    Giotto's Bell Tower

    Gallerie dell'Accademia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Venice

Day 6

Relax in Siena

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Relax in Siena

This morning, you'll embark on a private transfer from your hotel in Florence to your hotel in Siena. Distinguished by its medieval brick buildings, Siena is situated in Italy's Tuscany region. Renowned for its Piazza del Campo, its famous fan-shaped square which is the site of the Palazzo Pubblico, the Gothic town hall, and Torre del Mangia, there are lots of places to see. You'll have the day to explore and relax as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Castello Delle Quattro Torra

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    Activities

    Leisure Day in Siena

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Cosimo de 'Medici to Castello Delle Quattro Torra

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Tuscany

    Siena

Day 7

Explore San Gimignano, Chianti & Siena

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Explore San Gimignano, Chianti & Siena

Today you will have a guided tour of some of Tuscany's most beautiful regions. Your visits to San Gimignano and Chianti will also include wine tasting sessions. Beginning in San Gimignano, you'll learn all about the 13th-century law that enabled the town to stay perfectly preserved to this day before moving onto a wine tasting in Chianti. You will then return to Siena, where your tour guide will reveal to you the wonders of this Tuscan gem including its famous squares and the cathedral.

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    Accommodation

    Castello Delle Quattro Torra

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    Activities

    Tour of San Gimignano, Chianti and Siena

    San Gimignano

    Chianti

    Piazza del Campo

    Siena Cathedral

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Florence

    San Gimignano

    Siena

Day 8

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Assisi

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Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Assisi

Discover the beautiful town of Assisi, which was home to Saint Frances. On this guided tour, you will visit places such as Basilica di San Francesco, Piazza del Comune and Rocca Maggiore. Beginning at the Basilica di San Francesco, one of the most important monuments in Assisi's World Heritage Site, you'll learn about the place where Saint Francis was born and died, as well as his followers such as Saint Clare, the leader of the Order of Clare.

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    Accommodation

    Castello Delle Quattro Torra

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    Activities

    Tour of Assisi

    Basilica di San Francesco di Assisi

    Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli

    Basilica of Saint Clare

    Piazza del Comune

    Rocca Maggiore

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Assisi

    Santa Maria degli Angeli

Day 9

Cooking Class!

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Cooking Class!

During this cooking class, an expert chef will teach you how to prepare typical local dishes and you will enjoy a delicious lunch based on what you have prepared. You'll learn how to craft a delicious spread of Tuscan favourites, including bruschetta, crostini and pici, thick, hand-rolled pasta originating in Siena using completely fresh and local ingredients.

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    Accommodation

    Castello Delle Quattro Torra

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    Activities

    Cooking Class in Siena

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Siena

Day 10

Travel to Sorrento

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Travel to Sorrento

Today, you'll hop on this private transfer from your hotel in Siena to Florence Train Station, where you will get on a high-speed train to Naples train station. After this comfortable journey, your private driver will take you to your hotel in Sorrento. The rest of the afternoon will be yours to relax in 5-star luxury or head out to explore on your own accord.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Sorrento Palace4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Castello Delle Quattro Torra to Santa Maria Novella Station

    Train from Santa Maria Novella Station to Napoli Centrale

    Private Driver from Napoli Centrale to Hilton Sorrento Palace

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tuscany

    Campania

Day 11

Explore the Amalfi Coast

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Explore the Amalfi Coast

Today, you'll head out to enjoy the amazing colours and landscapes of the Amalfi Coast, visiting the beautiful coastal towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. After visiting Positano, you'll head to one of the most historic towns on this coastline, Amalfi, the seat of a powerful maritime republic from the 9th to 11th centuries. You can visit its beautiful buildings which are a tribute to its history before moving on to Ravello to explore its ancient stone streets and stunning clifftop gardens.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Sorrento Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of the Amalfi Coast

    Positano

    Amalfi

    Ravello

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campania

    Amalfi

    Positano

    Ravello

Day 12

Discover Pompeii

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Discover Pompeii

Discover the remnants of Pompeii on this guided tour which will take you back in time to the 1st century. Lost for almost 1,500 years beneath a blanket of ash, the historic settlement of Pompeii Pompeii was brilliantly preserved. Everything in the town from its buildings and materials to its residents was kept in great condition by the ash covering. On this tour, you'll learn all about the town's history, including details of the famous volcanic eruption that destroyed the city.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Sorrento Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Pompeii

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campania

    Pompeii

Day 13

Leisure Day in Sorrento

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Leisure Day in Sorrento

Today, you'll have the option to enjoy a leisure day and some free time to enjoy local attractions, go shopping or soak in the Sorrentine sun, or venture out on a day tour of the nearby Capri islands. Starting at Capri, the famed island in the Gulf of Naples known for its high-end shopping and staggering natural beauty, you'll then move on to Anacapri. You'll finish the day with an optional visit to the famed Blue Grotto, a cave where the water glows a luminous blue.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Sorrento Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Capri & AnacapriOptional Activity

    AnacapriOptional Activity

    CapriOptional Activity

    Blue GrottoOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campania

    Capri

    Anacapri

Day 14

Leisure Day in Sorrento

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Leisure Day in Sorrento

Enjoy a day at your leisure discovering the surrounding or soaking in the glorious Sorrentine sun. You'll have some free time to explore the local attractions in Sorrento and spend the day as you wish. You may want to visit Piazza Tasso, a large piazza which is one of the busiest and most popular areas in Sorrento; or Via San Renato, the colourful weekly street market in Sorrento takes place every Tuesday where you can buy a range of goods from clothes to household items to food.

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    Accommodation

    Hilton Sorrento Palace4 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Sorrento

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campania

    Sorrento

Day 15

Arrivederci Italia!

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Arrivederci Italia!

This day will bring your Italy vacation to a close as your private driver takes you from your hotel in Sorrento to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hilton Sorrento Palace to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Campania

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 36 activities
  • 14 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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