Pearls of Italy 2024

8 Days Tour Start in Venice – End in Rome

Main cities: Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii

14 Meals to include – 7 buffet breakfast, 6 dinners, 1 wine tasting with dinner

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Pearls of Italy is an 8-day-tour, a great introduction to the best of Italy! This tour is scheduled todepart on Sunday in Venice (VCE) and arrive on Sunday in Rome (FCO). Your tour will begin in VENICE and proceed through the landscape of Tuscany region to visit a local winery, FLORENCE, then head south to SORRENTO, AMALFI COAST, POMPEII and will end in ROME and the VATICAN CITY. As we travel from city to city, you will enjoy many picturesque towns. Some of these cities are part of the cultural and natural heritage deemed by the World Heritage Committee as having outstanding universal value (whc.unisce.org). Pearls of Italy is a perfect choice for big families with children and group of friends who want to enjoy Italy without missing anything including nice restaurants, winery, historical and cultural venues.

ITINERARY

Day 1 – Venice

Welcome to Venice Int. Airport (VCE). At your arrival, our Tour Director will be waiting for you. Included airport transfers leave for your hotel at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon you have time to rest, for some shopping and spend time at your pleasure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel: The Quid, Voco or similar (1 night)

Day 2 – Venice – Winery – Tuscany

This morning meet our local guide for a walking tour through Venice city center to see the Bridge of Sighs, created at the beginning of the 17th century to serve as a link between the prisons and the inquisition rooms of Doge’s Palace. Then, continue to St. Mark square and visit a glass factory. In the afternoon depart from Venice and travel through the stunning golden landscape of Tuscany to reach a local farm in the countryside for a wine tasting and dinner. Then, travel toward the lively renaissance area of Florence, with its priceless art and architecture for overnight.

Hotel Nil, Vespucci or similar (2 nights)

Day 3 – Florence

With our local guide walking tour of Florence city center to see the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery’s renowned “Gates of Paradise” by Ghiberti, walk through the open-air museum at Signoria Square, ending at the splendid Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in this spectacular renaissance city before we stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for photos. Tonight, a delightful evening that begins with a ride through the Tuscan hills to a lovely restaurant where a sumptuous dinner is served.

Day 4 – Pompeii – Amalfi Coast

This morning, with a comfortable departure, we drive southwards enjoying the highway of the Sun, passing by the hilltop monastery of Cassino to reach Pompeii, the city buried in 79AD by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Following our Local Guide, visit the ruins of this best-preserved Roman city including the Temples of Apollo & Jupiter & the Forum. Enjoy a short drive through the panoramic Amalfi Coast followed by some free time. Tonight, an authentic taste of Amalfitana cuisine will be served in hotel’s restaurant.

Hotel: Hotel Club 2 Torri, La Lucertola or similar (2 nights)

Day 5 – Amalfi Coast – Sorrento

Today, enjoy panoramic views of the enchanting towns along the Amalfi Coast, including the distinctive Moorish homes of Positano; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After, lunch in a local restaurant, enjoy the afternoon at your own pleasure in Sorrento.

Day 6 – Rome – Colosseum

This morning leave the Amalfi Coast to reach the eternal city of Rome. Meet our local guide to visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum where Roman legions marched in triumph. In the evening sightseeing tour of Rome city center to see Spanish steps, Navona square and Trevi fountain followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Hotel: Carpegna, Aurelia Antica or similar (2 nights)

Day 7 – Rome – Vatican City

Today, discover the independent Vatican State with our local guide (Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica with its monumental St. Peter’s Square). At the end of the tour, you will have time to stroll around, shop or treat yourself to a quaint café among the locals. Tonight’s dinner will be served at a local restaurant in the heart of Trastevere area.

Day 8 – Leave for home

Arrivederci Italy! Your included departure transfer will arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) at 7:00 am.

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WHAT IS INCLUDED

Transportation:

Private airport transfer on arrival & departure in Venice and Rome (See the Itinerary)
Luxury air-conditioned private mini-coach

Hotels:

First Class Hotels 4**** & 5***** (Stars Hotel)
Includes all taxes (including city tax)
Baggage handling included (ask your driver)
All standard gratuities for hotel personnel

14 Meals:

7 American inspired breakfast buffets
1 wine tasting with fine local cuisine – 2 main courses, with fine local wine (1/4), water and dessert
6 Dinners/lunches to include – 2 main courses, with fine local wine (1/4), water and dessert
All Tips for restaurant personnel

Tour Guide & Tour Driver:

Your tour will be conducted by our tour guide & tour driver. They will take the worry out of foreign travel as they manage the intricate details of your tour, keeping you entertained with anecdotes and stories to make sure your vacation is educational, entertaining, fun and safe!
Any gratuities are at your pleasure

Licensed Local Guides:

Our local expert guides are native citizens of the cities they represent offering fascinating insight into local history, customs & tradition while entertaining you with stories that only a local would know!
Expert guides in Venice, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Pompeii

Equipment:

Wireless headsets to hear our guides clearly and distinctly in public places allowing you to roam & explore sites (within 60 feet) without missing any insight from your local guides (group of 9 or more)
Travel documents (PDF) included
One umbrella per person in case of rain

View, Visit, Walking tour, Museums and Gallery

(WLG) = With Local Guide & wireless headsets

Venice:

Walking tour of the city center with the view of St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs (WLG)
Visit the glass-blowing

Florence:

Ponte Vecchio, Duomo square, Signoria Square and Church of Santa Croce (WLG)
View from Piazzale Michelangelo

Rome:

Vatican City: Museum, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Basilica (WLG)
Visit the Colosseum and the Forum. (WLG)
Walking tour through Rome’s city center to see the Spanish Steps, Venice Square and Trevi Fountain

Pompeii:

Walking tour through the ruins of the best preserved Roman city. (WLG)

Suggested attire:

Comfortable shoes are important for walking on the uneven surfaces
Attire for Italian Churches: No shorts, skirts, tank tops, or bare shoulders for men or women are permitted. Bermuda shorts are permitted

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