Day 09/01/205 ( Monday ): Fly to Venice

Depart from Philadelphia to Marco Polo airport Venice, Italy.

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Day 09/02/2025 ( Tuesday ): Padova 

Transfer by coach from the airport in Venice to Padova. We’ll arrive in Stra’ and visit Villa Pisani on your own, followed by lunch.  From here we will go to our hotel to refresh. We will then stroll the charming city of Padova with a local guide and enjoy some local fare. L. B.

 

Day 09/03/2025 (  Wednesday ): Venice

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Venice. There we will meet with the local tour guide for a morning walking tour to the historic center, Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, etc. Excursion by private boat to the island of Murano and Burano, lunch (on your own) in Burano. Murano is famous for glassware and Burano for the craft of lace. Return to hotel in the evening for dinner.  D.B.

 

Day 09/04/2025 ( Thursday ): Golfo del Tiguglio – La Spezia

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for Liguria. Lunch (on your own) at an autogrille. In Rapallo, we’ll start the tour by boat, to the Golfo del Tiguglio. Stop in Portofino, where you will have free time. In the afternoon we continue by boat enjoy a view of Santa Margherita Ligure, then return to Rapallo. Late afternoon, we arrive at our hotel in La Spezia. Accommodations for 2 nights with dinner. D. B.

 

Day 09/05/2025 ( Friday ):  Cinque Terre

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for 3 of the 5 towns that make up Cinque Terre: Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. The first stop we’ll tour Manarola and then be on our way to Vernazza, a beautiful medieval village and then we’ll continue to Monterosso. From there we’ll stop for lunch (on your own). In the afternoon, by boat we continue to Portovenere. There we can admire many unique and characteristic places on the cliffs overlooking the sea, like old fishing villages that have preserved the medieval urban layout. In Portovenere enjoy free time to visit this beautiful village. We’ll return by boat to the port of La Spezia, to go back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.  D.B.

 

Day 09/06/2025 ( Saturday ): Siena

Breakfast at the hotel, then we depart for Siena. Lunch (on your own) at an autogrille and our arrival in Siena. Walking tour with a guide, we’ll visit the city famous  for the Palio, the Cathedral, Piazza del Campo, St. Dominico, St. Catherine and Porta Romana. Late afternoon we’ll arrive at our hotel. Accommodations for 4 nights with dinners . D. B.

 

Day 09/07/2025  ( Sunday ): Volterra - San Gimignano

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for Volterra. Guided walking tour of the characteristic medieval center where it is still possible to enjoy the atmosphere of an ancient village: Piazza and Palazzo dei Priori, the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Art Gallery and Civic Museum. Lunch (on your own). In the afternoon, we’ll continue to San Gimignano, the "City of Towers" on a walking tour of the Cathedral, Porta S. Giovanni, Piazza della Cisterna, Palazzo del Popolo. Late afternoon, we return to the hotel for dinner. D. B.  

 

Day 09/08/2025 ( Monday  ): Florence

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for Florence where we will meet with the local guide for a walking tour. All morning is dedicated to visit the city, Piazza Duomo, the Baptistery. After lunch (on your own), you will have free time to see the Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti. In the late afternoon, return to the hotel for dinner. D. B.

 

Day 09/09/2025 ( Tuesday ): Assisi

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for Assisi. The day is dedicated to a guided walking tour of Assisi, one of the major religious centers of Italy. We will visit the oldest part of the city, the Cathedral of San Ruffino, the Basilica of Santa Chiara, the temple of Minerva and the Basilica of San Fransesco. After lunch (included) at a local restaurant, free time. In the late afternoon, we’ll return to the hotel. L. B.

 

Day 09/10/2025 ( Wednesday ) Caserta - Napoli

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for to Caserta. After a stop along the way for lunch ( on your own) , we arrive in Caserta. Guided tour of the famous Bourbon Palace, masterpiece of the architect Vanvitelli, and its wonderful park. Arrival at the hotel in  Naples. Dinner included with 3 nights stay. D. B.

 

Day 09/11/2025 ( Thursday) Capri

Breakfast at the hotel, then, by boat, we’ll depart for Capri. Tour of the island by minibus. Stop in Anacapri, visit the lookout with an incredible view of the mall. After lunch at a restaurant  (included), visit Capri, its square, the famous meeting point of the International Society and the Gardens of Augustus, from where one can enjoy super views of the coast between the cliffs and the small marina. Enjoy some leisure time and descend to the port.  Arriving in the evening at the hotel. L. B.

 

Day 09/12/2025 ( Monday ): Pompei - Amalfi Coast  

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Pompei. Guided tour to Pompei, one of the most fascinating archeological museums in the world. After Pompei, we continue to the Amalfi Coast, one of the most popular tourist stops in Italy. Stop in Positano to visit this charming fishing village. After Positano, weather and sea conditions permitting, ride a boat to Amalfi to admire the splendor of the coast from the sea. Visit the Amalfi Cathedral and the picturesque square. We will then enjoy lunch (included). In the late afternoon, we return to the hotel. L. B.

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Day 09/13/2025 ( Saturday  ): Rome 

Breakfast at the hotel, then we’ll depart for Rome. After a break along the way, we’ll arrive in Rome to meet with a local guide to visit "Ancient Rome", the Coliseum, Via dei Fori Imperali, the Arch of Costantino.  Late afternoon we’ll arrive at our hotel. Accommodations for 2 nights with dinner. D. B.

 

Day 09/14/2025 ( Sunday): Rome

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning to Vatican City with a local guide. We will tour the Vatican museums including the Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Michelangelo during the Italian Renaissance. We will visit the basilica of St. Peter, the most important and largest church of Christendom in the heart of the Catholic world. Lunch and free time (on your own) in the center of  Rome: Piazza di Spagna, Via del Corso, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona. Return to the hotel for dinner. D. B.

 

Day 09/15/2025 ( Mondday ): Flight to USA

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to Rome airport for the flight home to Philadelphia.

 

PRICE PER PERSON

Personal private tour 7-8 people.

$ 5,850.00 price for Cash/Check.

 

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

Transfer from Venice airport and to Rome airport.

Hotel accommodations for 13 nights.

13 breakfasts, and 13 meals.

Guided tours with local English speaking guides.

Boat in Venezia.

Boat in the Gulf of Tiguglio.

Boat Cinque Terre.

Boat to Capri and minibus.

Boat Positano to Amalfi.

Entry to the Coliseum and Vatican Museums.

Price per person, double occupancy, tax included but subject to change.

Drinks, ¼ bottle wine and ½ bottle water per person / at meals.

 

D = Dinner    L = Lunch     B = Breakfast 

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NOT INCLUDED

Airfare, some entrance fees to churches/museums, tips.

 

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