The Heart of Italy package all inclusive

Package 1 - The Heart of Italy

9 Nights / 10 Days

Local Tours

Price starts from€ 5400,00

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HIGHLIGHTS

The Heart of Italy - 9 Nights / 10 Days

Price starts at 5.400€ per person based on your private party of 8 guests in 4 or 5 star hotels, standard double occupancy rooms
10 Day private adventure through the heart of Italy
Admire architecture, art and Italian culture throughout Florence
Private guided tours of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pompeii
Delight in the pure, natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast; visits to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello
Relax in the crystal blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea and visit Capri via private boat
Hand-picked 4 or 5 star accommodations with breakfasts included

our safety measures

English speaking driver at your disposal for 10-11 hrs per day
New luxury mercedes minivan
Vehicle sanitized prior to pick up of guests
The vehicle will be used exclusively for you for the duration of the vacation/tour
Driver will undergo regular covid testing with ultimate covid test 48 hours prior to your arrival
The driver and vehicle is exclusive the same from the start till the end of the vacation.
Our tours frequent off the beaten path locations, less frequented by tourists with a greater authentic feel.
No hidden costs: guides and tickets are always included in our packages
Company representative available by phone 24 hrs per day
Flexible, risk free bookings and penalty changes*
Changes to land portion of tours up to 30 days prior to the travel date without penalty*

Why choose our tours vs big groups

Customize your days and timing at sites directly with your driver
Private, comfortable luxury vehicle exclusively for your party for the duration of your tour
Our private vehicles (which can hold a maximum of 8 guests) can arrive directly in the main center of the
cities, while taking a bus involves a considerable amount of walking which is a significant amount of lost touring time.
No need to wait around for group members to arrive and designated meeting times
More time to spend actually visiting sites
Air conditioning (temperature control) and Wi-Fi on board
Water, snacks and refreshing cotton wipes with aloe vera, provided everyday.
Friendly, local, english speaking driver/guides who engage with guests and share information to optimize your touring experience
24/7 assistance and support from our ground operational office in Italy
Private small groups of 3, 4, 6 and 8 + price per person will be lower
For groups more than 8 guests, we’ll use 2 minivans and the service provided will be the same
For custom made tours we work with any reasonable budget

When

All year

Price From

5400.00

Level

Very Easy

What’s included

9 Nights in 4 or 5 star hotel
9 Breakfasts
Vehicle and driver at your disposal for 12 hrs a day
Water - snacks - refreshing cotton wipes with aloe vera
Local licensed guides
Entrance Tickets to sites as indicated
Private Boat tour to Capri

Not included

Gratuities
Air Travel

Itinerary

Aeroporto internazionale Leonardo da Vinci
Firenze
Pisa
San Gimignano
Piazza della Signoria
Montepulciano
Roma
Pompei
Sorrento
Capri
Amalfi
Ravello
Fiumicino

Aeroporto internazionale Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), Via dell' Aeroporto di Fiumicino, Fiumicino, RM, Italia

Firenze

Florence, FI, Italia

Pisa

Pisa, PI, Italia

San Gimignano

San Gimignano, SI, Italia

Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria, Firenze, FI, Italia

Montepulciano

Montepulciano, SI, Italia

Roma

Rome, RM, Italia

Pompei

Pompei, NA, Italia

Sorrento

Sorrento, NA, Italia

Capri

Capri, NA, Italia

Amalfi

Amalfi, SA, Italia

Ravello

Ravello, SA, Italia

Fiumicino

Fiumicino, RM, Italia

The Heart of Italy - 9 Nights / 10 Days

Day 1	Arrival into FCO Rome Airport. A driver will be meeting you outside the luggage claim, and will transfer you from Rome airport to Florence (approximately 3 hour drive) for a 3 night stay at a 4 or 5 - star accommodation in Florence. Double occupancy room. Remainder of the day/evening to relax or explore on your own.
Day 2	Full day in Florence. Private tour of Florence with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Visit iconic sites such as The Accademia and see Michelangelo’s famous Statue of David, see Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, The Duomo, and visit The Uffizi. Skip the line entrance tickets to Accademia and Uffizi included.
Day 3	You can Select from these two options even on the day before of the tour, talking directly to your driver: 1. Day tour to Siena and San Gimignano. Explore San Gimignano with winery visit. 2. Day tour to Pisa & Cinque Terre. See Miracle Square and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Day 4	Check-out of Florence hotel. Your driver will transfer you from Florence to Rome with stop in beautiful Montepulciano en route. 3 Nights in Rome at a 4 - 5 star accommodation.
Day 5	Day tour of Rome part 1. Private 8 hour guided tour of Rome city center with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Sites include: Navona Square, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica. Includes skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel.
Day 6	Day tour of Rome part 2. Private 8 hour guided tour of Rome city center with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Sites to be visited include St. Peter in Chains, Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, Caracalla's thermal baths, Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill and Venezia square. Includes private, guided tour and skip the line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Also includes a visit to the Catacombs, tickets included.
Day 7	Check out of Rome hotel. Private transfer from Rome to Sorrento. Includes a 2 hr private guided tour of Pompeii archaeological site (tickets included) and a tour/tasting at a local olive oil farm. Arrival in Sorrento with 3 night stay at a 4 or 5 star accommodation.
Day 8	Private boat tour to Capri with English speaking skipper. Drinks, towels, snorkelling equipment included. Tour around the island, visit the White and Green Grottos. Entrance to Blue Grotto is weather/sea condition dependent and entrance fees are separate.*
Day 9	Day tour along the Amalfi Coast. Visit Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello.
Day 10	Departure from Italy 😔 . Private transfer from Sorrento to FCO Rome Airport.
	*Seasonal service. During off season or not favorable weather conditions, a private, professionally licensed guide will accompany you to Capri via hydrofoil and provide a guided walking tour of the island.

Where and how will I find the driver?

Your driver will be waiting for you at the confirmed pickup location (your arrival train track, at the airport arrival exit gate, at your accommodation) holding a sign with your name written on it.

What is your cancellation policy for the tours of Italy

Cancellation Policy is written notice 30 days prior to the scheduled tour start date without penalty. Once the cancellation period has passed, the full cost of the tour will be charged to the credit card provided at the time of booking. If cancellation is made outside of the policy period or in the event of a no show on the date the tour starts, no refund will be issued.

claytoncombe

From Tappan, New York

My wife and I used Joe Banana to get to various places around Italy, including Rome, Naples, and Positano. They were always right on time and excellent drivers, who were more than willing to humor our shaky Italian language skills and spoke mostly English. It was very hot and they always made sure we were comfortable in the air-conditioned cars, and drinking water. They also did a great job being flexible and coordinating with us by phone when, for instance, our train times changed. The real highlight of the trip was the Vesuvius, Pompeii, and winery tour. Our driver for the day, Luca Cozzolino, recommended we visit Vesuvius early, to beat the heat and the tourist rush, and boy was he right. After that we had an incredible tour of Pompeii with a private certified guide (which Joe B had also arranged), and a delicious lunch at a winery in the foothills of the volcano. To finish up, Luca dropped us off at our next destination, Positano. That day was the highlight of our whole trip, and we had Joe B and Luca to thank for that. We'd highly recommend them to anyone looking to take a lot of hassle out of their travel around Italy.

Margie I

From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We just spent 11 wonderful days in Italy and JBL really made our trip special. Giovanni and Nunzio were wonderful drivers and guides. They were so flexible, made great suggestions, and were very entertaining. I have to say that Nunzio really connected with our family which just made things even more enjoyable. If we ever go back to Italy again we will certainly be using their services!

AnneMarie T

From

From the beginning of making the reservation to the end it was fantastic,they put our minds at ease, especially being from another country. Our Driver Nunzio,was personable, knowledgable and a true pleasure to be around for the 2 days, he made our trip!!

Max & Sophie

From

Joe Bananas were excellent from the start. Cindy was extremely helpful with planning the perfect itinerary for our time on the Amalfi Coast. Our driver Massimo was a fantastic tour guide and taught us about the region’s rich culture and history. He was understanding of our needs and went above and beyond to make it a holiday to remember, even offering to take photos and suggest restaurants. Thank you Massimo and Cindy! From Max and Sophie