CLASSIC ITALY
1. ARRIVE NAPLES / SORRENTO Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. A transfer is included from Naples International Airport to the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria. We invite you to join us for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner tonight. Meals D
2. THE INCOMPARABLE AMALFI COAST Rise early for a drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of the most spectacular drives in the world! Stop for a visit in the cathedral town of Amalfi. Continue winding through vine-draped hills to Ravello for a lunch of local specialties. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon to explore on your own. Meals BL
3. POMPEII,PAST AND PRESENT
Travel from Sorrento to Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. A walk through the ruins visits the temple, the forum and a home adorned with frescoes. Arrive late afternoon in Rome, where you’ll spend the next three nights. Meals BLD
The Renaissance comes to life in Florence and Imperial Rome lives on at the ancient Colosseum
Italian classics
Think of Italy and a host of images come to mind... the glories of Rome, taking shape in the now silent roars of the Colosseum, the crimson cloaks and hushed reverences of the Papal city at the Vatican, priceless works of art by Michelangelo, a rock star whose life-like sculpture of David eternally evokes awe... the treasures of Florence, coloring an era of enlightenment with a rich palette of paintings and architecture by Renaissance luminaries like da Vinci, Botticelli and Brunelleschi... saltwater roads in Venice lined with magnificent palaces frozen in time... sun-dappled Tuscan villages, medieval icons reigning over vineyard-draped landscapes that produce wines and foods that are regionally inspired, locally flavored and ultimately delizioso... that’s Classic Italy.
4. AFTER-HOURS AT THE VATICAN Today’s sightseeing is highlighted by a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums (subject to availability and day of the tour may vary). You’ll see the Candelabra Gallery, the Map Gallery and the Tapestries, and enter the Sistine Chapel to view the artist Michelangelo’s famous frescoes adorning the chapel’s ceiling – all without the usual crowds! Meals B
5. ROME OF THE CAESARS
Rome sightseeing includes the ruins of the Imperial Palace and Circus Maximus; a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica plus an opportunity to see St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City; a view of the Roman Forum from above; and a visit to the Colosseum. Enjoy a family-style dinner at a local restaurant in Rome tonight. Meals BD
6. ORVIETO AND TORGIANO
Arrive in hilltop Orvieto for a visit to the magnificent Duomo. After a traditional trattoria lunch, continue through Umbria to Torgiano, where you’ll spend the next two nights at a renovated 17th-century villa; enjoy a wine tasting tonight in the osteria. Meals BLD
7. HISTORY IN HILLTOP ASSISI
Drive to Assisi, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its art and architecture. Visit St. Francis Basilica to see its great 13th- and 14th-century frescoes. A cooking demonstration by an Umbrian chef in Torgiano tonight is a real treat! Meals BD
8. UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN
Journey through the Tuscan hills to San Gimignano. Stroll along the quaint streets and visit Piazza della Cisterna. Continue to the seaside resort town of Viareggio for an overnight stay. Meals BD
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