Italian Wonders

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Visit the famous city of Pompeii and enjoy the beauty of the Amalfi Coast on this full day Guided tour on private basis. This tour starts with a visit to the Pompeii Excavations, where you can admire the ancient Roman city preserved by the ashes of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius dating back to 79 A.D. The excavations tour will end with a visit to a cameo factory, where a craftsman will show you how these jewels have been realised. After our lunch stop, we proceed to the Amalfi coast for a panoramic tour (without guide). If time allows, brief stops may also be made in Positano Amalfi to enjoy the beauty of this famous coastline before returning to Naples. Tour departs from a common departure point. Overnight at the Hotel in Naples. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Depart on a full day excursion to the mythical island of Capri, favourite haunt of the jet set. Retrace the steps of film stars on the magical isle of Capri. After being transferred to Naples' port of Beverello, enjoy the 45 minute journey across the sea to the island. The visit starts with your local guide at Anacapri and you can enjoy the views from Axel Munthe's Belvedere. You will visit the famous Piazzetta, symbol of the Dolce Vita, and you can admire the gardens of Augustus with their magnificent view over the Faraglioni rocks. There is then time at leisure to explore the picturesque streets such as Via Camarelle, Via Tragara, Via le Botteghe which are full of lively coffee bars and you can browse in the exclusive boutiques. Later you will travel back to the port in Naples and from there you will be dropped back to your Hotel. Tour departs from a common departure point. Overnight at the Hotel in Naples. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Check out and transfer to Naples train station to board your train to Rome. On arrival in Rome, transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight at the Hotel in Rome. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Morning at leisure.Afternoon depart on an Ancient Rome tour with Colosseum visit. This half day tour focuses on some of the major sights of ancient Rome, including the Colosseum and the great Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, we arrive at Piazza Venezia at the heart of the city with its Monument to Victor Emanuel II, also called the 'Vittoriano'. We walk up to Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo, and enjoy from here a magnificent view over the Roman Forum. Afterwards we proceed with a visit to the Colosseum, the most famous monument ever built, symbol itself of Rome's majesty and eternity. Passing the Pyramid Cestia, we arrive at St. Paul's Outside the Walls which we visit to see the tomb of the Apostle of the people. Tour departs from a common departure point. Overnight at the Hotel in Rome. (B)

After breakfast at the Hotel. Proceed to a tour of Vatican City. Crossing the park of Villa Borghese we reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. Tour departs from common departure points. Overnight at the Hotel in Rome. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Check out and transfer to Rome train station to board your train to Florence- the Tuscan capital On arrival check into the Hotel. Overnight at the Hotel in Florence. (B)

Our trip will start from Florence and our first stop will be in Pisa, the city worldwide known for its Leaning Tower and for its architectonic masterpieces. Once arrived in Pisa our guide will lead you to the famous Miracles Square explaining the wonders of this square. You will admire The Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other beautiful monuments before entering inside the Cathedral (interior). At the end of the visit you will have free time for photos and for lunch ( not included) before departing for Lucca. In Lucca guided visit of historical centre where you will have the chance to admire the Anfiteatro Square, the Guinigi Tower, San Martino Do me and the typical "antique dealers street". Before coming back to Florence we will stop in a winery in Lucca countryside for tasting wine and extra virgin olive oil of local production ( from 01st April 2014 wine tasting will be substituted with tasting of Bucellato, a typical Lucca cake). Transportation by coach, English/Spanish speaking assistant, authorised English - Spanish local guide, entrance fee to the Cathedral, wine tasting in Lucca country side (from 01st April 2014 wine tasting will be substituted with tasting of Bucellato a typical Lucca cake). Overnight at the Hotel in Florence. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Check out of the Hotel and transfer to the station to board your train to Venice. On arrival in Venice, check into the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax. Overnight at the Hotel in Venice. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Depart on a half day tour to Murano, Burano & Torcello tour. Sail to Murano to see how the beautiful coloured glass is made, then on to the pretty islands of Burano and Torcello. After sailing past the island of San Giorgio Maggiore, the Public Gardens, the tip of Sant'Elena and the famous Lido beach resort, the boat arrives in Murano, known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry. Here we stop for around 40 minutes to visit one of the factories. The second stop is at the picturesque island of Burano, famous not only for its lace but also for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colours. The stop will last about 30 minutes. Then after a short cruise, we reach Torcello, the earliest centre of civilization in the estuary. Only the Cathedral with its magnificent mosaics and the church of Santa Fosca remain as testimony of its former glory. The stop will be for about 30 minutes then we return to St.Mark's Square. Tour departs from a common departure point. Overnight at the Hotel in Venice. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Check out of the Hotel and transfer to the station to board your train to Milan. On arrival Milan, check in Hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel in Milan (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Depart on a day trip to Lake Como. Explore scenic Lake Como in Italy's beautiful Lake District on a day trip from Milan. Lake Como, Lago di Como in Italian, is Italy's most popular lake and also it’s deepest. Lake Como is shaped like an inverted Y giving it a long perimeter. The fashionable lakeside town of Como is just a short drive from Milan, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Lake Como is a top romantic travel destination and a great spot for photography. One can spend good time shopping and dining as well. Tour departs from common departure point. Overnight at Hotel in Milan. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at your Hotel. Morning at leisure. Later in the evening transfer to the starting point, for the Milan city tour wherein we will visit the Scala museum and theatre, then we proceed with a stroll through the sumptuous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (the world's oldest arcade) reaching Piazza Fontana. We continue the tour on foot to view the Palazzo Reale and to visit the breathtaking Duomo.The tour proceeds with a panoramic drive by coach past many of Milan's most important sights including the Arco della Pace, the churches of Santa Maria delle Grazie (home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper) and San Lorenzo, Corso Venezia and Piazza San Babila and the courtyard of Milan's magnificent Sforzesco Castle. Our final stop is to see Leonardo da Vinci's great masterpiece - The Last Supper. The local guide will bring all of these great monuments to life.Overnight at Hotel in Milan. (B)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, we check out and proceed to the airport for your flight back home. It’s hard but time to say good bye. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Italian tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)