Treasures of Italy
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From €5699 p.p. Including Private Transfer
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From €5029 p.p. Excluding Private Transfer
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A 14 day trip through the pearls of the south
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Encounter the most beautiful parts of Italy
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Venice, Florence, Sorrento, And Rome
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4 or 5 Stars Accommodations
The perfect trip for those who want to experience Italy with its natural beauty and gastronomical wonders of southern Italy and the jet set feeling of the famous cities of the north. You will visit world famous Amalfi Coast, visit the Colosseum in Rome, and experience the romantic gondola ride through the Venetian canals! And no, we did not Forget the Main Cathedral in Florence and the world-famous Real Neapolitan Pizza Margherita!
Days 1, 2, & 3 The romantic canal city of Venezia!
Welcome to Italy and the romantic city of Venice! On your arrival, you will be greeted by a water taxi taking you to your hotel in Venetian style. Today you will relax and savor the magic of this enchanting city.
After a long, we suggest taking a romantic and delightful gondola ride through the winding canals of Venice and enjoy the wonderful views that this romantic city offers.
On your second day at the charming city of Venice, a guided tour has been organized to take you to Piazza San Marco to visit two important and stunning iconic land marks, first the Palazzo Ducale (Doges Palace), one of the most renowned buildings in Venice that sits in Saint Marks Square and looks on the Grand Canal, the palace was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic.
Secondly, the Basilica di San Marco, created in 1092 and located in Piazza San Marco. The Basilica is one of the best surviving examples of the Italian Byzantine culture.
After a wonderful venetian day, we suggest taking a nice stroll through the city towards the famous Rialto Bridge, one of the most important and iconic bridges in Venice, it connects the Saint Marks and Saint Paul districts of Venice. Originally a wooden bridge, it stood for hundreds of years until its collapse in 1524. After the incident, an ornate stone bridge was built, and it still stands to this day.
On your third day in the mystical city of Venice, you will take a boat guided tour to the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. With this tour, you’ll depart from a pier conveniently located near St. Mark’s square to visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. You’ll tour a glass factory and watch a glass blowing artist in action in Murano and enjoy free time strolling the colorful canals and browsing the artisan shops of Burano. The last stop is the mysterious Torcello with the oldest churches of Venice, here the Venice Republic was born. During your journey back you’ll admire the beauty of the Venetian Northern lagoon.
After returning to your hotel and ready to enjoy your last night at this magnificent city, we suggest stopping for a nice Spritz, and reminisce all the beautiful places that you have seen and enjoyed in Venice.
What’s included: Accommodation – Breakfast – 2 Excursions – Private Transfer
Days 4, 5 & 6 Welcome to the Renaissance!
This morning you will travel to Florence while enjoying the Roman and Tuscan countryside. After checking in at the hotel, you will take a guided tour at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio and completed in the 15th century, it is the third largest churches in the world after Saint Peters in Rome and Saint Paul in London. The cathedral was dedicated to Santa Maria del Fiore, The Virgin Flower of Florence in 1412.
After a wonderful morning at the Duomo of Florence, we suggest a nice stroll towards the famous Ponte Vecchio (the old bridge) and a nice Tuscan dinner. Most of all, before the stroll, a well-earned aperitivo such a beautiful glass of Tuscan red or white wine can be savored.
On your second day in the beautiful Renaissance city of Florence, you will take a tour guide at the Accademia Gallery, where you can indulge yourself in a large collection of sculptures and paintings are collected, such as the most famous sculpture of Michelangelo, the statue of David.
After a wonderful learning experience at the Accademia Gallery in this enchanting Renaissance city,
we suggest for to go the Piazza della Signoria for an aperitivo while looking at the famous Palazzo Vecchio or the famous fountain of Neptune, the mythical God of the Sea.
On your third day in Florence, you will take a tour to the Pitti Palace, a wealthy banking family that could no longer pay for the Palace and taken over by the Medici, the most important and powerful family of Florence. Today the palace is divided into four museums.
The Galleria Palatina, is located in the palace with masterpieces of the Medici’s collection and also located behind the palace, the Boboli Gardens can be described as the most beautiful gardens in Florence.
After a fascinating day in the history of one of Florence’s most important Renaissance families and exploring the most elegant and charming gardens of Florence, we suggest for a nice aperitivo at the Piazza della Repubblica, One of the most famous squares in Florence. The square has the triumphal arch in honor of the Italian King Vittorio Emanuele II, a beautiful antiques carousel, the Column of Abundance, and the Navel of Florence which marks the precise center of Florence.
What’s included: Accommodation – Breakfast – 3 Excursions – Private Transfer
Days 7, 8, 9 & 10 The world-famous city of Sorrento!
Welcome to Sorrento! At your arrival you cannot do else then to start your stay in Italy with an authentic Neapolitan espresso. Today you’ll enjoy some free time and go for a nice walk through the historic center. In the evening you can enjoy a nice stroll through the magic of this beautiful sea town adorned with lemon and orange trees.
On your first tour, you will explore the ancient ruins of the city of Pompeii and bask in the magnificence and glory of this amazing city sitting on the foothills of the famous Vesuvius Volcano.
After a wonderful day and tour of Pompeii, we suggest having a nice aperitivo in the main square Piazza Tasso for an iconic Limoncello Spritz, from Sorrento’s home-grown lemons.
On your third day, you will visit one of the most beautiful locations of southern Italy, the world known Amalfi Coast. While admiring the natural beauty of the coast, you will explore the most famous towns of Positano and Amalfi.
After a long day on the Amalfi coast, we suggest enjoying a delicious dinner in one of the many restaurants that Sorrento offers.
On your final tour, you will visit the famous jet set island of Capri. An island full of beauty, history and for those who like shopping!
On your last night in Sorrento, we suggest enjoying the true Sorrentino dishes where you will not find anywhere else, such as the Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, or a delightful desert La delizia al Limone (Lemon Delicacy).
What’s included: Accommodation – Breakfast – 3 Excursions – Private Transfer
Days 11, 12, 13 & 14 Rome – Staying right in a 4-star hotel the heart of Bella Roma!
Welcome to Rome! Today you’ll enjoy some free time and go for a nice walk back in time through the historical center. In the evening you can enjoy a nice stroll through the magic of the Italian capital and enjoy a traditional Roman dish in one of the many restaurants that Rome offers.
On your second day in Rome, you will get to know the most beautiful monuments and ruins by discovering the Colosseum. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater that housed around 65,000 spectators, presented gladiator battles and battles with wild animals, also by flooding the arena battles with ships were taken place.
During your afternoon aperitivo, you can think about our suggestions of an afternoon program such as a city walk and visit the Pantheon, one of the most well maintained and completely intact Roman building, it was constructed in 27 BC on the order of Marcus Agrippa, or see the beautiful Piazza Navona, one of the most remarkable squares in Rome, the elongated shape owes its purpose as a Roman athletic stadium. The square includes several fountains such as the “La Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi” by Bernini and the obelisk which dates to the reign of the Roman Emperor Domitian (81-96AD).
On your third day in Rome, you will take a guided tour of Vatican City for an in-depth introduction to the art collection in the museum, as well as the inspiring architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica. Once you reach the Sistine Chapel, you will truly appreciate the cultural and artistic climate that allowed Michelangelo to create the “The Creation of Adam” that fills the center of the ceiling. Saint Peter’s Basilica acts as the religious center of Catholicism, where you can find another of Michelangelo’s masterworks, the Pietà, that features Mary carrying Jesus.
After a wonderful experience at the Vatican City, on your free time, we suggest to stroll towards the famous Trevi Fountains, a baroque fountain, located on the Piazza di Trevi, built in the 18th century and designed by the architect Nicola Salvi or the Roman Forum, known as the political, legal and religious center of the Roman Empire where you can admire the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the city center of Rome.
On your last day in Rome and in Italy, you will have the day to absorb all the great memories that you have experienced in this wonderful tour and enjoy the last night in Roma.
What’s included: Accommodation – Breakfast – 2 Excursions – Private Transfer
Arrivederci Italia!