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A full immersion into the beauties of Italy, an ideal itinerary for your first trip! You'll be impressed by the history and culture, the colours and smells, the knowledge and passion of our native drivers and guides, your faithful companions who will exceed your highest expactations!

Let’s start in Rome, our amazing capital, “ the  Eternal city”, enjoy its ancient sites and proud history, culture and lifestyle.
We will take you through the ancient sites including the Roman and Imperial Forums , the Colosseo, the Pantheon , the incredible collection of masterpieces kept in the  Vatican Museums  and the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s  inspirational ceiling of the Creation and his divine depiction of the Last Judgment. Continue through the elegant  shopping streets, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain and follow the tradition of throwing a coin into the water to ensure you’ll be back one day! You will savor the typical  Roman recipes  through  the ancient food stores and our favorite trattorias and restaurants in Trastevere and Campo de' Fiori, for an authentic dining experience!

Head south to the Amalfi Coast and you will enjoy fantastic views, the picturesque villages overlooking the bay of Naples and relaxation by the sea, enjoy the authentic Italian Pizza and fresh seafood in the most typical trattorias, and a refreshing Limoncello typical of the area! You will definitely enjoy the fizzy character and atmosphare! Discover the charming villages of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello crossing the narrow panoramic Amalfitan road with twists and turns and amazing views. Not to be missed a boat trip to Capri, one of Italy's most charming islands, enjoy the tourquoise waters of the Blue Grotto and a refined lunch overlooking the Faraglioni!

Going north reach Tuscany that offers unique landscapes of rolling hills, elegant rows of cypress trees and vineyards, ancient hilltop villages and castles, excellent cuisine and superb wines! In Florence  you will experience the Medieval and Renaissance character of the city and its incredible architecture and history and the impressive museums with masterworks like the divine Michelangelo's David. Shop at the major Italian boutiques and at the most local open markets. Let us drive you on the back roads of the Chianti wine country and discover Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Greve, Castellina, the pearls of the region. You will definitely get to know how we feel blessed with the priviledge of living here!

End in Venice, magical and very romantic city that lies on the water and is like no other in the world.  You will see charming canals, elegant facades of ancient historical palazzi, romantic bridges and gondolas!  You will love to stroll around admiring the major sites like St. Mark’s square , the Ducal Palace , Rialto Bridge and romantic canals! Experience a boat trip to the Lagoon and discover Burano, Torcello and Murano- famous for its glasses! You will definitely admire the city from a completely different perspective!

 

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrival in Rome and private transfer to the selected hotel downtown

Day 2. Half day walking tour Ancient Rome with native and passionate guide and fast track admissions.

Day 3. Free morning. Afternoon Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided tour with experienced and native guide, and fast track admissions

Day 4. Private transfer to Amalfi Coast with stop en route in Pompeii to explore the ancient ruins. Arrival at the selected hotel downtown Sorrento.

Day 5. Sightseeing tour Amalfitan Coast with stop and free time to the charming villages of Positano, Amalfi, Ravello.

Day 6. Day trip to Capri  island or rest day

Day 7. Private transfer to Naples trainstation for your fast train to Florence. Arrival and transfer to the selected hotel downtown

Day 8. Half day walking tour Florence including the Academy of Fine Arts with professional and friendly guide and fast track admission

Day 9. Day trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, with 2 hours guided visit Siena and lunch in typical osteria

Day 10. Chianti Classico wine tour with visit of 2 boutique wineries and light lunch in winery

Day 11. Fast train to Venice and water transfer to the selected hotel downtown

Day 12. Half day walking tour of the city with our passionate guide

Day 13. Lagoon boat tour with visit of Murano and Burano

Day 14. Departure. Private water transfer to Venice airport.



 


  • 14 days, 13 nights
  • Private daily departures
  • The trip can be customized according with your travel desires and style
  • Rome and major sites
  • Amalfi Coast and villages
  • Florence & Tuscany
  • Venice and Lagoon
  • Beautiful landscapes
  • History, art, culture & lifestyle
  • All native and passionate drivers and guides

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