Classic Italy
The gracious curves of the Tuscan hillside, and a Venetian footbridge, reflect a gracious culture.
Dazzling views, masterful cuisine “Italy” calls to mind a host of images... mountains plunging to the
Amalfi Coast, lemon groves, bougainvillea... the glory of the Roman Empire, the now-silent roars of the Colosseum, the Vatican’s crimson cloaks, priceless works of art by Michelangelo... the jewel-like city of Florence, Renaissance paintings and architecture by luminaries like da Vinci, Botticelli and Brunelleschi... Umbrian frescoes, a magnificent checkerboard duomo... Tuscan village life, food and wine that are the ultimate in delizioso... saltwater thoroughfares in Venice, ornate palaces and lively piazzas... That’s 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, ranked among Italy’s grandest for more than 175 years. Join us for a welcome dinner tonight. Meals D
2. THE AMAZING AMALFI COAST Rise early for an unhurried and spectacular drive along the Amalfi Coast, stopping for a visit in Amalfi on the Bay of Salerno. You’ll continue winding through vine-draped hills to Ravello, where views offer a sensational setting during lunch. This afternoon you’ll return to Sorrento’s charming piazzas and small alleys in its historic center. Meals BL
8 FRANCE ITALY
Cinque Terre Viareggio
Venice
ADRIATIC SEA
Florence San Gimignano CORSICA
Orvieto Torgiano Assisi
Rome TYRRHENIAN SEA SARDINIA MEDITERRANEAN SEA Maximum Elevation: 1,300 ft. Naples Sorrento
Pompeii Amalfi
3. POMPEII, FROZEN IN TIME Travel to Pompeii, frozen in time in 79 AD by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. The city lay undisturbed until ex ca va tions began in the 18th century; they continue today. A walk through the ruins with a local guide visits the temple, the forum and a home adorned with frescoes. Meals BLD
4. THE VATICAN, AFTER-HOURS Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and time to explore Rome at your leisure. We’ll meet up later for your after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, seeing the treasures without the crowds (day of this after-hours tour may vary based on Vatican availability). Meals B
5. MERAVIGLIOSA ROMA! Spend the morning sightseeing in the Eternal City with a guide, including a tour of the Colosseum. This afternoon is free to explore on your own before meeting up for a family-style Roman dinner. Meals BD
6. UMBRIAN DELIGHTS Arrive in Orvieto for a visit to its dazzling black and white Duomo, including the chapel frescoes painted by Luca Signorelli with dramatic scenes from Dante’s Divine Comedy. Continuing on through the Umbrian countryside, you’ll head to Torgiano for a 2-night stay in a restored 17th-century patrician home, beginning with a private wine tasting. Meals BLD
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