14 days itinerary - The Best of Italy from Milan - Package 11

HIGHLIGHTS

• Embark on a spectacular 14-day journey across Italy
• Explore iconic cities with guided tours of Venice, Florence, and Rome, as well as the ancient ruins of Pompeii
• Delight in private boat tours along the captivating landscapes of Lake Como and the enchanting island of Capri
• Dive into history with private guided tours of renowned landmarks like the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, and more
• Enjoy a comfortable stay in hand-picked 4 or 5-star accommodations, complete with daily breakfast for a truly memorable Italian experience

DAY 1

Arrival at Milan Malpensa Airport. Our representatives will be waiting for you outside the baggage claim. Transfer directly from Milan to Lake Como area. Private 4 hour boat tour along Lake Como. Check into a 4-5 star accommodation in the Como area for 2 nights stay.

DAY 2

Highlights of Milan. Enjoy a 4 hour morning tour in Milan with a professionally licensed guide. Visit famous sites including the medieval Sforza Castle and the magnificent Duomo and the Piazza. Includes entrance tickets to the Sforza Castle and Duomo. See other sites such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Piazza. 

DAY 3

Private transfer from Lake Como to Venice. Discover the magnificent architecture, art and history of this city during a walking tour in the afternoon. See famous landmarks such as St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, the Giotto Bell Tower and the Rialto Bridge. End the tour with a 30 minute gondola ride. Check in to a 4-5 star accommodation for a two night stay. 

DAY 4

Admire the extraordinary city of Venice with a boat tour along the Grand Canal. Either a morning or afternoon boat tour of the Grand Canal & walking tour of the Jewish ghetto with a professionally licensed guide. Remainder of the day at your leisure in Venice. 

DAY 5

Check out of Venice hotel and we’ll transfer you by boat from your hotel to the main land. Driving day with visit to Pisa en route to Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, check in to your 4 or 5 star hotel, for a two night stay.

DAY 6

Let’s explore Florence, private half day tour of of this city with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide, with headsets. Visit iconic sites such the Accademia to see the famous statue of David, Piazza Santa Croce, Piazza Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and The Duomo. Includes skip the line entrance tickets to the Accademia.

DAY 7

Check-out of Florence hotel. This is a driving day, with a private transfer from Florence to Sorrento. Your driver will take you through the town of Assisi where you will have time to visit the Basilica of San Francesco di Assisi. Lunch on your own in Assisi. Upon arrival in Sorrento, check in to a 4 or 5 star hotel, for a four night stay.

DAY 8

Full day gastronomic experience. This will include a visit to a local Olive Oil factory for a tour/tasting, a mozzarella demo/tasting as well as a local pizza making class and gelato tasting experience. 

DAY 9

Private boat tour to Capri. Roundtrip transportation from hotel to port. Private boat with English speaking skipper. Drinks, snacks, towels, snorkeling equipment included. Tour around the island, visit the White and Green Grottos.

DAY 10

Day tour along the Amalfi Coast. Your private driver will show you the magnificence of the area with stops and free time to walk around in Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Includes visit to local Lemon Grove for a tour, lunch and limoncello demonstration/tasting.

DAY 11

Check-out of Sorrento hotel. Your driver will transfer you from Sorrento to Rome with a stop in Pompeii en route. Enjoy a private, two hour guided tour of Pompeii with a professionally licensed, English speaking guide. Entrance tickets included. Then on to Naples to experience the delight of an authentic Neapolitan pizza and short driving tour of Naples before continuing on to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, check in to a 4 or 5 star hotel, for a three night stay.

DAY 12

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 Square. Includes skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. 

DAY 13

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 14

Departure from Italy 😔. Private transfer from Rome hotel FCO Rome Airport.