CLASSIC ITALY, Small Groups
3. POMPEII, AN UP-CLOSE LOOK Travel to Pompeii, a prosperous Roman city until it was frozen in time, buried by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. A walk through the ruins with a local expert reveals what life was like in Italy in 1st century AD. Arrive late afternoon in Rome, where your chic small hotel is at the top of the Spanish Steps. Meals BLD
4. THE VATICAN MUSEUMS,AFTER HOURS Rome 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); visit the Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling, without the usual crowds! Meals B
5. DISCOVERING THE ROME OF THE CAESARS Sightseeing includes a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica plus an opportunity to see St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. Visit the Colosseum, once the site of gladiator contests. Taste authentic Italian cuisine tonight, family-style, at a local restaurant. Meals BD
Enjoy a special visit to the Doge’s Palace in Venice after hours
Grand Tour, Small Group Small groups, averaging 24 Tauck guests – it’s a more intimate travel experience... in Michelangelo’s vast painted drama on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel... traveling the blue expanse of the Mediterranean along the Amalfi Coast... or Cinque Terre... in the lavish halls of the Doge’s Palace in Venice – where your small group visits after hours... at the haunting ruins of the Colosseum... in the passion of Renaissance scenes in the Uffizi... in the panorama of rolling vineyards from the heights of Orvieto... in the quaint cobblestone piazza of San Gimignano... when you have that first taste of authentic Umbrian cuisine...
1. ARRIVE NAPLES, THEN COCKTAILS IN SORRENTO Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Grand Hotel La Favorita. A transfer is included from Naples International Airport to Grand Hotel La Favorita in Sorrento, surrounded by gardens on a cliff overlooking the bay. Join us for a cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
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2. WINDING ALONG THE AMALFI COAST Drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world! Visit the cathedral town of Amalfi with its many medieval antiquities. Continue on to Ravello, known for its dramatic villas and panoramic coastal views. Return to Sorrento in the afternoon to explore its charming historic center. Meals BL
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6. ORVIETO, A WINE TASTING & A VILLA Arrive in Orvieto, set on a hill overlooking vineyards; a guided visit includes the Duomo. Following lunch at a trattoria, travel through Umbrian wine country to Torgiano and your 17th-century villa hotel; enjoy a tasting from the private winery in the osteria. Meals BLD
7. HISTORIC ASSISI PLUS A COOKING DEMO Drive to Assisi, home of St. Francis, founder of the order of Franciscans. A guide accompanies you on a visit to St. Francis Basilica, site of the saint’s final resting place. Return to Torgiano for a cooking demonstration by an Umbrian chef. Meals BD
8. THE TOWERS OF TUSCANY Travel through the rolling Tuscan hills to the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Stroll along the quaint streets and visit Piazza della Cisterna, one of Italy’s most picturesque town squares. Continue to the seaside town of Viareggio for an overnight stay. Meals BD
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Rome TYRRHENIAN SEA SARDINIA MEDITERRANEAN SEA Naples Sorrento
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