Trip Highlights
- Visit to Assisi - Middle Age City
- Amazing visit to Florence
- Elegant arcades in Bologna
- Montepulciano – A tuscary Wine Region
- Elegant refined art in Venice
About The Package
This tour package gives you a unique chance to explore beautiful Italy in leisurely manner. Get close to the culture and history of Italy and get amazed by the scenic beauty of the region and also visit at Montepulciano, a Tuscary Wine Region. Experience Rome, Florence, Bologna, Naples, Capri Venice and much more, a true Italian experience.
Package Includes
- Applicable transfers and sightseeing by Deluxe coach as mentioned in itinerary.
- Multilingual Tour Guide.
- Accommodation as per itinerary in well-appointed rooms.
- Meals as mentioned Itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in itinerary.
Day
1
Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence
Depart from Hotel Diana in Rome by Deluxe Coach and arrive in Assisi. In Assisi, you will get a chance to explore this tiny town, which is surrounded by walls built in Middle Age. Continue the journey to Basilica of St. Francis, and see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. You can also enjoy lunch here (on your own). Later, board a bus for Siena, which is a medieval town surrounded by ancient wall that is known for the ‘Palio’, an annual Horse Race around the cell shaped town square, Piazza del Campo. After this you will proceed to Florence. Check in at the hotel. Rest of time is free to relax or at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
2
Florence
After breakfast, spend your day by venturing and exploring beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of renaissance” where in time of Michelangelo, Italian art was at its pinnacle. Florence prospered in a middle age and it further got refined by the renaissance. You will get enthralled by its numerous buildings, churches and monuments as Santa Maria del Fiore. Also visit the fascinating dome built by Filipo Brunelleschi. After this, pass by a small piazza to see the campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the baptistery with the bronze door that Michelangelo dubbed “the gates of paradise”. Continue the journey by visiting Piazza della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio) and the basilica of Santa Croce which is the heart of the city. You can spend the afternoon by having a stroll on the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own. We recommend to take an optional tour of Pisa to see its main attraction, the leaning tower. Also visit the baptistery and the square of miracle, which houses the Duomo. Back to your hotel and enjoy the dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
3
Florence-Bologna, Padova, Venice
After breakfast, depart for Bologna. Bologna is famous for elegant arcades or porticos. Continue the journey from Piazza Malpighi, walk down to Piazza Del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune Square and Major Square). See the Neptune Fountain, King Renzo Palace and the basilica of San Patronia, one of the biggest in the world. In the Afternoon, depart for Padova, famous for its original Sant ‘ Antonio Basilica. Later, arrive in Venice, which is world renowned for its classic gondola boats and its elegant refined art. Check in to your hotel. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
4
Venice
After breakfast, board a private water bus to St. Mark’s Square, interior visit of the splendid cathedral, the Dogi Palace, a symbol of glory and authority of Venice as it housed the seat of the government. Nearby you will see the legendry bridge of sight. In Afternoon, you can roam around the canals at your own pace. Return back to the hotel and have dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
5
Venice-Montepulciano (Tuscany Wine Region)-Rome
After breakfast, visit to Tuscany which is famous for its beautiful churches, castles and wine. Continue the tour to Val Di Chiana with a stopover in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich for art and history. It is also known for its “Nobile” wine. Montepulciano is also the host of an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Enjoy this afternoon by roaming and exploring Montepulciano at your own pace. You can get complimentary wine tasting in various shops. In the evening, proceed to Rome and check in at the hotel. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
6
City tour of Rome
After the breakfast, explore the beautiful city Rome by visiting its artistic beauties such as St. Peter ‘s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Navona Square, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain. Later, discover the city at your pace. Return to the Hotel and an overnight stay.
Day
7
Rome
This day is free for you to explore Rome and Vatican on your own. You can also do shopping in the local markets or in malls. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
8
Rome-Naples-Pompeii-Sorrento
After breakfast, at around 7 am, coach would take you through the regions of Lazio and Campania, where you can see the picturesque views of the Abbey of Montecassiono. Upon arrival at Naples, go for a short walking tour, visiting tourist attractions like Margellina neighborhood, Castel dell’Ovo, Plebiscito Square, The Royal Palace, Maschio Angioino and the Port. Enjoy the lunch, and then continue your tour to Pompeii, a famous Roman City, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Depart to Sorrento passing through Sorrentine Coast. Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
9
Sorrento-Capri-Sorrento
After breakfast, embark on a boat to Capri Island. You will enter in the famous Blue Grotta in a small row boat. Enjoy the lunch and then roam around the Island on your own. Return to the mainland for dinner. Overnight stay at your Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day
10
Sorrento-Palermo (Overnight on Ferry Boat)
After the breakfast, explore town of Sorrento. In Afternoon, visit to Naples Harbor and embark on Tirrenia/Snav Ferry to Palermo (dinner and breakfast are not included in the boat). (B)
Day
11
Arrival at Palermo
Upon arrival at Palermo, check-in to your hotel. After getting refreshed, explore Palermo town on your own. Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (D)
Day
12
Palermo-Monreale
After breakfast, visit Monreale, an ancient royal town. Back in Palermo and visit the cathedral and city’s other main attractions. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
13
Palermo-Erice-Mazara Del Vallo-Marsala-Agrigento
After breakfast, depart for Erice, a small mountain top medieval village in Western Sicily that has changed little since sixth century B.C. Later continue to Mazara Del Vallo, where you will have free time to explore this seaside town famous for wine. Towards the South you will pass by Mazara Del Vallo, a fishing port overlooking the strait of Sicily and city. Your next exciting stop would be Agrigento. Here you will be visiting the Valley of the Temples (admission included), which includes the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest Doric-style buildings. Back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
14
Agrigento-Noto-Siracusa-Taormina
After breakfast, depart for Noto, a city that will amaze you with its recently renovated cathedral and Baroque architecture. Later visit Siracusa, where you can see the astonishing Greek amphitheatre, the Ear of Dionysus and the Roman Theatre (admission tickets included). Later pass through three bridges of Island of Ortigia, which is also known for Baroque architecture, Medieval Palaces and Churches. In afternoon, arrive in Taormina, where you will check in at the hotel. Enjoy your dinner at the hotel and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
15
Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
After breakfast, depart to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the Highest mountain in Italy. If the weather permits, you will climb to the summit (1800m). Return back to Toarmina which is a beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Check in at the hote. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (B/D)
Day
16
Departure from Taormina
After breakfast, transfer to the airport as per your flight connection. (B)
End of a scenic tour!!
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