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Absolute Italy |
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Absolute Italy:
Includes The
Amalfi Coast
- the island of Capri
- Pompeii
- Rome
- Tuscany
- Florence
& Venice.
This
holiday option truly does have it all and is a very unique holiday
experience in Italy that is a combination of private tours, private
transport, first class rail and wine experiences, to name but a few.
This
is truly a fantastic way to see the best of
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Sample Trip Itinerary |
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Day 1 - Private Transfer
from Naples Airport to Sorrento - Welcome Dinner in Hotel |
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Upon
arriving at the Naples airport, you will be met by one of our
English speaking drivers and privately transferred round the Bay
of Naples to the beautiful town of Sorrento. Here, you will be
staying in one of the fabulous hotels perched high up on the
cliffs, giving wonderful views of the bay and the island of
Capri.
Overnight in Sorrento.
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Day 2 - Full Day Private
Tour of the Amalfi Coast |
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Today we will
spend the day exploring the towns of the famous Amalfi Coast as
we travel along the often dizzying heights of the coastal road. Stops will
include the town of Amalfi, with its beautiful cathedral,
Ravello and the stunning gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Villa
Rufolo and Positano, where you will have some free time to enjoy
the views and shopping.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight in Sorrento.
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Day 3 - Tour of Capri
from Sorrento |
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This morning
after breakfast, you will meet the English-speaking skipper who
will be taking you on a tour around the island of Capri. There
will be plenty of opportunities to go swimming, visit some of
the caves, including the Blue Grotto and to go ashore, where you
can have lunch at your leisure.
In the late afternoon, you will be taken back to Sorrento where
you will have some free time to yourselves.
Overnight in Sorrento.
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Day 4 - Sorrento -
Pompeii - Rome by Night |
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After breakfast
at the hotel this morning we depart Sorrento for Rome, en-route
stopping in Pompeii, where a guide will meet you for a private
tour of the incredible ruined town. Although in a couple of
hours, you will just be able to see some of the highlights of
this immense site, including the Greek theater, amphitheater and
Forum, you will discover the moving story of a city which was
completely unprepared for the disaster which struck on an August
night in AD79. Afterwards you will enjoy lunch and a wine
tasting at a local vineyard, before continuing to Naples, where
you will catch the fast train to Rome.
In Rome, our driver will meet you at the station and take you to
your chosen hotel. Following dinner this evening, we will
come to take you on a wonderful introductory tour of Rome by
Night! The evening when the temperatures have dropped and
the streets are less crowded, is the perfect time to visit some
of the city's most popular monuments, which are beautifully lit
up every night and make for great photo opportunities!
Overnight in Rome.
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Day 5 - Rome & The
Vatican |
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After
breakfast we will go to Vatican City for an tour of the
largest private museums in the world. Our guide will
show you the highlights of this amazing collection,
begun by Pope Julius II in the 16th century and added to
by successive popes ever since. The path through the
galleries, leads us to the Sistine Chapel, where you
will need a little time to absorb the wealth of detail
and color surrounding you from the Creation on the
ceiling, to the Last Judgment adorning the altar wall.
We will continue into the Basilica of St. Peter's, the
most imposing of Rome's four Major Basilicas. Julius II
declared that this was to be the greatest church in all
of Christendom and with Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and
Bernini all playing a role in its design and
construction, there was destined to be. Prepared to be
awed by the space, the light, the lavish decoration and
the wonderful works of art that have been commissioned
by successive popes keen to leave their mark here.
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The
rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Rome.
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Day 6 - Ancient Rome:
The Colosseum & Roman Forum |
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Today
after breakfast we will pick you up at the hotel and introduce
you to your guide, who will take you back to the days of ancient
Rome and the heart of the great Roman Empire. From its mythical
foundations, to its expansion throughout Italy and the
Mediterranean, Rome continued to be ruled from the narrow
stretch of land in the center of the city: The Roman Forum.
Today a mix of temples, churches and monuments spanning more
than 12 centuries of history, our guide will help you unravel
this mix of beautiful structures and explain the story of their
survival.
Standing above the Forum is the Palatine Hill, where
Romulus and Remus are said to have been raised by the She-Wolf and
where Augustus and the emperors who followed, chose to build their
palaces. Here we will see the remains of some of these palaces and
the wonderful view the emperors would have had of the races in the
Circus Maximus, without having to mix with the people!
The final monument in the archeological complex, is
perhaps the pinnacle of Roman engineering and lasting symbol of
power: the Colosseum. Here we will skip-the-line and head inside to
learn about the violent world of public entertainment in the Roman
Empire, discover how and why the Colosseum was built and why this
spot was chosen and to dispel a few myths!
Free time for lunch and rest of the afternoon at
leisure in Rome.
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Day 7 - Rome - Tuscany -
Wine Tasting in Tuscany - Florence |
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Today we will
depart Rome and drive north through the beautiful countryside of
Lazio and Tuscany, until we reach the picturesque Orcia Valley,
home to some of Italy's finest wines like the Brunello di
Montalcino. At the Col D'Orcia Winery, you will enjoy a
fantastic guided tour of this exclusive winery with a light
lunch.
In the afternoon, we will visit some of Tuscany's famous
hill towns like Pienza and Montepulciano, giving you time to
explore and stretch your legs.
Our final destination for the day is Florence.
Overnight in Florence.
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Day 8 - Guided Morning
Tour of Florence Including the Accademia Gallery - Afternoon at Leisure |
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Our day will
begin with a walking tour through Florence with a local guide who
will show you some of the highlights of the city, explain the
history of the powerful Medici family who ruled much of Tuscany
during the Renaissance and were patrons to a young artist whose
incredible painting skills you have already admired in Rome. In
Florence, Michelangelo was better known as a sculptor, and our tour
will include the Accademia Gallery which houses his monumental
statue of David. After the tour, you will have the rest of the day
free.
Overnight in Florence.
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Day 9 - Morning Train
from Florence to Venice - Afternoon Tour of the Venetian Islands |
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This morning
after breakfast from your hotel you will take a taxi to the
Florence rail station to board your high-speed train from
Florence to Venice where you will be met by our local
representative and privately transferred to the hotel on Venice
Island right off of St. Mark's square.
In the afternoon, begin your tour of Venice's spectacular lagoon
departing from St. Mark's square. This tour includes the
islands of Burano, Toricello and Murano, famous the world over
for their magnificent colors, glass blowing and lace-making
traditions.
Return to Venice for dinner together.
Overnight in Venice.
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Day 10 - Secrets of
Venice: Doge's Palace and Historical Venice - Farewell Dinner in Venice |
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This
morning after breakfast your guide will meet you to begin your
privately guided walking tour of Venice Island including the Doge's
Palace and the many other highlights of Venice.
The afternoon will include a gondola ride, followed by time on your
own to visit the city.
Farewell dinner in Venice in a gorgeous location.
Overnight in Venice.
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Day 11 - Private
Transfer from Venice Island to VCE Airport |
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After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for your
return flight home.
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