Discover Italy’s legendary cities, Renaissance art, ancient ruins, and coastal beauty. From Assisi and Venice to Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri, on a fully escorted journey.
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Sorrento Capri and Renaissance Cities Escorted Group Tour
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Day 1
ROME – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE
Ancient Icons, Hilltop Peace, Piazza Power, Art-City Night
- 7:30 a.m. meeting at a designated point in central Rome
- Guests in select hotels: pickup between 6:45–7:15 a.m.
- Travel by deluxe motor coach (heated/air‑conditioned as needed)
- Drive north to Assisi, town of St. Francis (patron saint of Italy)
- Visit the Basilica of St. Francis with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue
- See Assisi’s medieval castles and surrounding landscape
- Continue by coach to Siena
- Overview of Siena’s history, ties to Romulus & Remus legend, and Palio traditions
- View the Siena Cathedral (Duomo), originally planned as the largest in the world
- Late‑day arrival in Florence, capital of Tuscany
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Florence
Day 2
FLORENCE
Masterpieces On Repeat
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Florence
- Guided sightseeing tour of Florence
- Visit Piazza del Duomo (Cathedral Square)
- See Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, statues, and mosaics
- View Giotto’s Bell Tower (“Lily of Florence”) and the Baptistry of St. John
- Visit Santa Croce to see Cimabue’s famous crucifix (restored)
- Rest of the day at leisure
- Optional: museums (Uffizi, Accademia), or half‑day Pisa tour (not included)
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Florence
Day 3
FLORENCE – PADUA – VENICE
A Day That Ends in a Floating Legend
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Depart by coach for Venice via Padua
- Stop in Padua, home of the 800‑year‑old university where Galileo once taught
- Visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, with Donatello’s “Gattamelata” equestrian statue
- Continue east to Venice, set in the Venetian Lagoon
- Panoramic guided walking tour of Venice
- Visit St. Mark’s Square and see St. Mark’s Basilica (Italo‑Byzantine architecture)
- External visit of the Doge’s Palace
- View the Bridge of Sighs, linking palace to former prison
- Group dinner and overnight stay on Venice Island
Day 4
VENICE – ROME
Back To The City Of Fountains And Piazzas
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Venice
- Morning boat tour through the canals and lagoon
- Short crossing to Murano, island group linked by bridges
- Glass‑blowing demonstration in a traditional workshop
- Free time for shopping on Murano
- Afternoon transfer to rail station or Tronchetto (coach/bus terminal)
- Return to Rome by motor coach or train (mode advised by escort a day or two prior)
- Arrival in Rome and transfer to hotel
- Dinner on your own
- Overnight stay in Rome
Day 5
ROME – NAPLES – POMPEII – SORRENTO
From Ash History To Citrus Air
- Buffet breakfast at your hotel in Rome
- 7:00 a.m. pickup with multilingual tour leader
- Travel by coach to Naples
- Walking tour of Naples’ historic center with local guide
- See Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Galleria Umberto I, Teatro di San Carlo
- Continue by coach along the Tyrrhenian Sea to Pompeii
- View Mount Vesuvius en route
- Short visit to a coral and cameo factory
- Lunch in a typical local restaurant
- Guided visit of the Pompeii excavations (ancient city buried in 79 AD)
- Travel by coach to the Sorrentine Peninsula
- Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Sorrento
Day 6
SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO
Blue Grotto Dreams And Faraglioni Drama
- Buffet breakfast at the hotel in Sorrento
- 9:15 a.m. departure for the island of Capri
- Ferry crossing to Marina Grande, Capri’s main port
- Weather permitting: visit the Blue Grotto by small rowboat
- Visit the Augustus Gardens and enjoy island views and scenic roads
- Stop at the Piazzetta, Capri’s main square and social hub
- Minibus transfer up to Anacapri for lunch
- Free time to enjoy Anacapri and its coastal views
- Return to Marina Grande and ferry back to Sorrento
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sorrento
Day 7
SORRENTO – ROME
A Final Night Built For A Roman Toast
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Day 1
ROME – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE
Ancient Icons, Hilltop Peace, Piazza Power, Art-City Night
Meet your group in central Rome and depart by deluxe motor coach for Assisi, the hilltop town of St. Francis. Explore the Basilica of St. Francis, adorned with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and admire the medieval castles that dominate the landscape. Continue to Siena, renowned for its fine art, museums, and the legendary Palio horse race, and see the impressive Cathedral that was once intended to be the largest in the world. Each neighborhood here is represented by its own animal or mascot, and their rivalries come alive during the Palio. In the evening, travel on to Florence, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a peaceful night at your hotel.
Day 2
FLORENCE
Masterpieces On Repeat
After a buffet breakfast, discover why Florence is revered worldwide for its art and culture. Your guided tour includes Piazza del Duomo, home to the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the octagonal Baptistry of St. John. You’ll also visit Santa Croce to see Cimabue’s renowned crucifix, carefully restored after damage yet still preserving its original character. The afternoon is free to enjoy Florence as you wish—stroll its streets, visit famous museums, or join an optional half‑day excursion to Pisa (optional activities not included). In the evening, relax over dinner and spend another night in Florence.
Day 3
FLORENCE – PADUA – VENICE
A Day That Ends in a Floating Legend
After breakfast, travel by coach to Padua, a historic university city and the setting of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” Visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, guarded by Donatello’s majestic equestrian statue “Gattamelata.” Continue to Venice and embark on a panoramic walking tour of this unique canal city. In St. Mark’s Square, admire the domes of St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the finest examples of Italo‑Byzantine architecture, and see the Gothic Doge’s Palace from the outside. You’ll also view the famous Bridge of Sighs, named for the last glimpse of Venice that prisoners had before entering their cells. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on Venice Island.
Day 4
VENICE – ROME
Back To The City Of Fountains And Piazzas
After breakfast, enjoy a morning boat tour across the Venetian Lagoon to Murano, a cluster of islands famed for centuries of glass‑making tradition. Watch a glass‑blowing demonstration and browse local shops for unique pieces. In the afternoon, transfer to the rail station or Tronchetto, where you’ll board your transportation back to Rome (coach or train, as advised by your tour escort). Relax on the journey and, upon arrival in Rome, transfer to your hotel. Dinner is not included this evening.
Day 5
ROME – NAPLES – POMPEII – SORRENTO
From Ash History To Citrus Air
After breakfast, depart Rome with your multilingual tour leader and head south to Naples, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. On a guided walking tour, see Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace, Galleria Umberto I, and the historic Teatro di San Carlo. Continue along the Tyrrhenian coast toward Pompeii, with views of Mount Vesuvius, and stop briefly at a coral and cameo factory, a local craft dating back millennia. Enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant, then visit the excavations of Pompeii, where ash and stone from the 79 AD eruption preserved an entire Roman city in remarkable detail. Afterward, travel on to the Sorrentine Peninsula, known for its dramatic cliffs and citrus groves, for dinner and an overnight stay in Sorrento.
Day 6
SORRENTO – CAPRI – SORRENTO
Blue Grotto Dreams And Faraglioni Drama
After breakfast, depart for the legendary island of Capri, a resort destination since Roman times. Arrive at Marina Grande and, weather permitting, visit the magical Blue Grotto, where sunlight filtering through the water bathes the cave in an ethereal blue light. Continue to the Augustus Gardens for spectacular views of the island and its winding cliffside roads, then pause in the Piazzetta, Capri’s lively main square. A minibus will take you up to Anacapri for lunch and time to enjoy the cooler, higher‑elevation village with its
Day 7
SORRENTO – ROME
A Final Night Built For A Roman Toast
For your final day, enjoy a buffet breakfast at your Hotel, take the rest of the morning to explore the popular and attractive town of Sorrento on your own. Consider leisurely shopping along Via San Cesareo, Sorrento’s main shopping street, or visit the Museum Correale, which is surrounded by a grove of lush citrus trees. You may also choose to visit the nearby coastal towns of Ravello, Positano or Amalfi.
Be prepared to meet at the hotel at 3:30 p.m. You will meet your tour leader and return to Rome via motor coach. Depending on traffic, your arrival in Rome will be around 9:00 p.m.
