10-Night Italy Tour: Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento

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Duration
11 days
Group Size
1 to 9 people
Ages
0 - 99 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Explore Italy on a 10-night tour from Rome, with hotel accommodation, transport, city tours and excursions included! With the cities of Rome, Florence, Venice and Sorrento as your bases throughout, the tour also includes excursions to must-visit towns and sites like Capri and the UNESCO-listed archaeological site at Pompeii. Discover the cultural differences between these fascinating areas of Italy, and admire the must-see attractions like St Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the Pantheon in Rome.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In January and February, most 4-star hotels in Sorrento will close, so selected 3-star hotels will be offered.
  • When booking for 3 people, customers will receive a triple room
  • Please note: During the low season (November to March) the visit to Capri Island will not take place and so you will be free to enjoy a full day in Sorrento on your own
  • Please note: for peak season - August and September - Day 8 and 9 - Hotel will be in the surroundings of Sorrento
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers up to 7 years old
  • Children free accommodation sharing room with parents up to 6 years old
  • During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks).
  • Starting from March 23, 2025, the stop in Padua will be replaced by extended time in Bologna, including a special street food lunch experience.
  • Streed Food Experience in Bologna (From March 23, 2025)
  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
  • Please note that this itinerary has a very strict schedule and it is not suitable for travellers with mobility issues. For this reason, we do not encourage to book a group tour, rather an FIT package or a private tour (ask our team for a quotation!) to meet the travellers special needs

Pickup

Pick up from your hotel in Rome - Time zone: Europe/Rome

• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable • Please note: Rates do not includes city taxes. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. City tax will change according to hotel category • Hotels are subject to availability at time of booking. In the rare event that the mentioned hotel is unavailable, you will be accommodated in another centrally located hotel of the same star rating • Please note: During the low season (November to March) the visit to Capri Island will not take place and so you will be free to enjoy a full day in Sorrento on your own. • Please note: In peak season, Day 8 and 9 Hotel could be in the surroundings of Sorrento • To the Spanish and Portuguese speakers: For technical reasons we will start the itinerary on Monday's departures by travelling south.

What's included

Professional guide
Lunch: 5
Skip the line to the Vatican Museum
10 nights of hotel accommodation
Dinner: 2
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast: 9
Rome: Hop On Hop off panoramic Bus. Daily Ticket.
Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice ( Light Lunch)
Onboard WiFi
Walking guided tour of Rome at sunset
Gratuities
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Itinerary

Day 1: Rome
Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel. Hop on hop off daily ticket at disposal. Visit Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop on Hop off Gray Line buses (I Love Rome City Tour) and spot your favourite city landmarks from a different point of view! Enjoy on your own the rest of the night. Return to the hotel on your own and overnight

Overnight stay in Rome: Hotel St. Martin 4* or similar

Day 2: Rome-Assisi-Siena-Florence
A holy city for Christians, Assisi is an eternal destination for pilgrims wanting to the see the places where Saint Francis was born, where he worked, and where he died. Together with almost all its surrounding territory, Assisi was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2000.

Overnight stay in Florence will be at: Hotel Raffaello 4* or similar

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Day 3: Florence
Florence, the capital of Tuscany, hosts many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture. One of the most famous places is the Duomo, the cathedral with a tiled dome designed by Brunelleschi and Giotto's bell tower.

Overnight stay in Florence will be at: Hotel Raffaello 4* or similar

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Day 4: Florence-Bologna-Padua (until 16/03/25) -Venice
Bologna is the lively and ancient capital of Emilia-Romagna. Piazza Maggiore is a large square surrounded by arcades, bars, shops and medieval and Renaissance structures such as Palazzo d'Accursio, the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio. Bologna has several nicknames – la dotta (the learned) and la rossa (the red, for its leftwing politics) - but it is la grassa (the fat) that’s perhaps the most fitting. Food is a very big deal here.

Overnight stay is at: Hotel Delfino (Mestre) 4* or similar

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Day 5: Venice
Venice is nestled on more than 100 small islands within a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. In this city there are no roads but canals, including the Grand Canal, flanked by Renaissance and Gothic palaces. On the central square, Piazza San Marco, stands the Basilica of San Marco, enriched by Byzantine mosaics, and the bell tower of San Marco, from which you can admire the red roofs of the city.

Overnight stay is at: Hotel Delfino (Mestre) 4* or similar

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Lunch: Light lunch included

Day 6: Venice-Montepulciano-Rome
Montepulciano is a medieval town in the hills of Tuscany, in Italy. Surrounded by vineyards, it is known for its red Nobile wine. The Pulcinella Tower is a clock tower surmounted by Pulcinella, one of the figures of the commedia dell'arte. Piazza Grande houses the 14th-century Palazzo Comunale, with a tower that offers a view of the surrounding countryside.

Overnight stay in Rome is at: Hotel St. Martin 4* or similar

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Day 7: Rome
Today it is the site of the Papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescos that decorate the interior, and most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.

Overnight stay is at: Hotel St. Martin 4* or similar

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Day 8: Rome- Pompeii-Sorrento
The famous eruption of Vesuvius on 24 August of 79 AD caused the destruction of Pompeii and a vast area of ​​the current Vesuvian area, such as the cities of Ercolano, Stabia and Oplonti. The excavations have brought to light a large quantity of finds of very valuable value. In 1748, during the reign of Charles III of Spain, the first excavation campaigns began in a systematic way, with a work that continues to this day.

Overnight stay in Sorrento is at: Hotel Michelangelo 4* or similar

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Day 9: Sorrento-Capri-Sorrento
Capri, is famous for its steep territory, exclusive hotels and shopping, ranging from haute couture, to limoncello, to handmade leather sandals. One of the most famous natural sites is the Blue Grotto, a dark cavity where the sea water is tinged with electric blue thanks to the presence of an underground cave that filters the sunlight. During the summer the spectacular coastline of the island, full of coves, attracts numerous yachts.

Overnight stay in Sorrento is at: Hotel Michelangelo 4* or similar

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Day 10: Sorrento-Rome
Land of colors, sirens, city of gardens: there are so many definitions attributed to Sorrento, home of the great Torquato Tasso. Sorrento is famous for its panoramic view of the sea and Piazza Tasso, dotted with coffee. The historic center is a maze of narrow streets where the church of San Francesco is located, a 14th century building with a tranquil cloister. Sorrento is also famous for Limoncello liqueur.

Overnight stay in Rome is at: Hotel St. Martin 4* or similar

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Day 11: Rome
Rome the famous eternal city

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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