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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Awe-inspiring visit to Saint Peter’s Basilica

  • Guided tours through the world-class Vatican art museums

  • Breathtaking scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast

  • Visit to the fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii

  • Cooking class in Ravello at a gorgeous seaside setting

  • Private boat tour around the famous Island of Capri

  • Tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Siena

  • Prepare hearty local cuisine in a Tuscan cooking class

  • Guided tour of the world-class Uffizi Gallery in Florence

  • Wine-tasting in the renowned Chianti wine region

Italy is ready to embrace you. Immerse yourself in its beauty and allow it to change you. Soak up the sun at outdoor cafes and stroll through piazzas in Rome while sampling gelato. Admire the view as you wind around the dramatic Amalfi Coast. Dive into a cooking class taught at a traditional farmhouse kitchen. Sail away to the glamorous island of Capri and take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Sample fine wines at scenic vineyards amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany.

THE BEST OF ITALY TOUR: ROME, AMALFI COAST, ISLAND OF CAPRI AND TUSCANY

WINE
CULTURE
SEA
COOKING
TRIP AT A GLANCE

 

Day 1: Tour Begins in Rome, Italy

Day 2: Guided Tour of the Vatican Museum and Saint Peter’s Basilica

Day 3: Discover Ancient Rome from the Colosseum to the Pantheon

Day 4: Scenic Drive along the Amalfi Coast

Day 5: Guided Tour of Pompeii Archaeological Site

Day 6: Cooking Class in Ravello at a Spectacular Seaside Setting

Day 7: Sail Away to the Glamorous Island of Capri for an All-Day Tour

Day 8: Travel from the Amalfi Coast to Tuscany

Day 9: Visit the Medieval Hilltop City of Siena and Private Cooking Class

Day 10: Visit the Renaissance City of Florence and Guided Museum Tours

Day 11: Scenic Tour and Wine Tasting in the Chianti Region

Day 12: Depart Italy and Return Home

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

 

Discover the best of Italy on this unforgettable 12-day grand tour. You’ll visit some of the most beautiful places in the country. The tour begins in the eternal city of Rome, where you’ll see the building blocks of Western Civilization and learn the fascinating details of ancient history. You’ll also visit the most important site in the Christian world, the Vatican City, which holds some of the finest art collections that you’ll find anywhere.

 

Next you’ll take an incredible scenic drive along the spectacular Amalfi Coast until you reach Positano. Clinging to mountains above the sea, Positano has a charm that is unique to this part of Italy. Whitewashed houses are covered with vibrant bougainvillea while the deep blue waters beckon in the distance. From this location, you’ll visit the chic island of Capri and take a cooking class at a kitchen with a view of Ravello.

 

The tour includes the famous region of Tuscany, a lovely countryside with green rolling hills lined with iconic cypress trees. This unspoiled region has many well-preserved medieval hilltop towns as well as important historic cities. Siena is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich history beginning in the Middle Ages. Florence is the place where the Dark Ages ended and the Renaissance began in Italy.

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