Italian Treasures

Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.

Accommodation
Two Nights, NH Collection Roma Centro

• Dinners

Location
Rome , Italy

Enjoy a guided tour that takes you to some of the city’s most famous sights, including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. This afternoon, venture to the walled enclave and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church on a tour of the Vatican City. Take in the sweeping expanse of St Peter’s Square before exploring the Vatican Museums. Here, you’ll find many of the world’s greatest sculptures and paintings, including Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece upon the barrel-vaulted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy an afternoon and evening at leisure.

• Breakfast

Location
Rome , Italy

Heading south, take the coastal route past cliffs that overlook the Bay of Naples. Enjoy postcard views as you reach Sorrento, where clusters of coloured buildings rest on a cliff above a harbour. You may like to spend time this afternoon taking in the lively village atmosphere while wandering the narrow laneways.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Sorrento, Hilton Sorrento Palace (or similar)

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Sorrento , Italy

Embark on a walking tour of Sorrento. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Capri. Once a resort island for Roman emperors, Capri is renowned for alluring the rich and famous with its beauty. Cruise across bright blue waters to the island and, on arrival, travel to the hilltop town of Anacapri to soak in the views. Enjoy some free time, then take a funicular ride down to the port before returning to Sorrento.

• Breakfast

Location
Sorrento , Italy

Engulfed by the lava from Mt Vesuvius in AD79, Pompeii provides a vivid picture of ancient Roman life, which you will discover on a fascinating guided tour around the haunting ruins. After, journey north to San Gimignano. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.

Accommodation
San Gimignano, Cappuccina Country Resort or similar

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
San Gimignano , Italy

Explore the historic streets and appreciate the medieval city skyline of San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the heart of Tuscany. Step back in time and marvel at the well-preserved medieval architecture and abundance of restaurants and trattorias before travelling north to Florence to enjoy an evening exploring at your leisure.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Florence, Hotel NH Firenze

• Breakfast
• Lunch

Location
Florence , Italy

Further explore this jewel of the Renaissance, once home to Da Vinci and Michelangelo. Your walking tour includes a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts, where you will see Michelangelo’s David. You may choose to join an optional tour to Pisa later to see its Leaning Tower and savour a Tuscan dinner.

• Breakfast

Location
Florence , Italy

Explore the whimsical city of Verona, perhaps stopping under Juliet’s balcony to put yourself in Romeo’s shoes. Later, continue to the incomparable city of Venice.

Accommodation
Two Nights, Venice, Hotel Savoia & Jolanda

• Breakfast
• Dinners

Location
Venice , Italy

Spend the morning discovering Venice, where romantic canals replace bustling streets on a guided tour. During your tour, stop and enjoy a Venetian glass-blowing demonstration. Embark on a walking tour of Sorrento. Alternatively, take an optional tour to Capri.

• Breakfast

Location
Venice , Italy

After breakfast your tour concludes. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• Breakfast

Location
Venice , Italy