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Treasures of Italy

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Price on request
Duration
14 days
Countries
Italy
Activity
moderate

The adventure

Artists have always travelled to Italy to lift their spirits, and this 2-week adventure offers you the same opportunity. Connect with the ancients at the ruins of Pompeii and in Rome and marvel at the Renaissance in Venice and Florence. You’ll explore villages, boat off the coast of Cinque Terre, and walk with the gods in Amalfi. We’ve taken care of the planning so you’ll have plenty of time for solo exploring and optional activities. Connect with the culture—past and present—and discover what visitors have always known: the heart beats faster in Italy.

At a glance

Duration
14 days
Route
Venice → Rome
Countries
Italy
Activity level
moderate
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Rail Journeys, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.
Your journey through

Italy

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalPlease make your own way to the joining hotel.
Please make your own way to the joining hotel.
Day 2Take an orientation walk through the local markets…Venice
A picturesque scene of a boat navigating a Venetian canal with rustic, historic buildings and a small bridge.Venice
Take an orientation walk through the local markets and neighbourhoods of Venice. Opt to visit museums, churches, and the Doge's Palace, or take a gondola ride.
Map showing Venice
Day 3Head to Cinque TerreTake advantage of the chance to enjoy some truly amazing food. Eat a succulent starter of local anchovies marinated in lemon and locally produced olive oil, follow it with Trofie al Pesto (this is where it comes from!) and top the lot with the famous dessert - wine schiattetra. Heaven.
Vibrant boats in the picturesque harbor of Vernazza, Liguria, Italy.Cinque Terre
Take advantage of the chance to enjoy some truly amazing food. Eat a succulent starter of local anchovies marinated in lemon and locally produced olive oil, follow it with Trofie al Pesto (this is where it comes from!) and top the lot with the famous dessert - wine schiattetra. Heaven.
Map showing Cinque Terre
Day 4Travel to Florence
Travel to Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region. Take an orientation walk with the CEO through the lively yet ancient streets and enjoy an included aperitivo experience at a local bar.
Day 5Enjoy a free day with a multitude…
Enjoy a free day with a multitude of options including a day trip to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca, a visit to the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, and the Medici Chapels, or take an excursion to Pisa.
Day 6Enjoy a free day with a multitude…
Enjoy a free day with a multitude of options including a day trip to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca, a visit to the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, and the Medici Chapels, or take an excursion to Pisa.
Day 7Catch the train to Naples with the option…Look at the Veiled Christ, stroll through the chilled tunnels of underground Naples or just sit in a plaza with a cocktail and soak up this wonderful animated city so different from anywhere else in Italy, where superstition blends with religion and pizza reigns supreme!
Look at the Veiled Christ, stroll through the chilled tunnels of underground Naples or just sit in a plaza with a cocktail and soak up this wonderful animated city so different from anywhere else in Italy, where superstition blends with religion and pizza reigns supreme!
Day 8This morning
This morning, take an excursion to the ruins of ancient Pompeii with the option to visit the ruins of Herculaneum. Continue by private bus to Sorrento and be welcomed to the south with a visit to a local limoncello producer to learn about this delicious liqueur and enjoy a tasting.
Day 9Enjoy a free day in SorrentoEnjoy the day at leisure from our boutique hotel, just steps from the central Piazza.
Enjoy the day at leisure from our boutique hotel, just steps from the central Piazza.
Day 10Travel to the stunning Amalfi coast with lunch…
Travel to the stunning Amalfi coast with lunch at a local agriturismo that specializes in home grown, delicious produce. Continue to the hotel, which offers spectacular views of the coastline.
Day 11Hike the famous 'Walk of the GodsProbably the most famous walk in the Amalfi region, this trail climbs along ridges high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. We hike the ancient trails, once the only road connecting these two villages. The path can be rough underfoot and a little exposed, but well worth it for the spectacular scenery and the chance to be so close to nature and "the Gods".
Probably the most famous walk in the Amalfi region, this trail climbs along ridges high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. We hike the ancient trails, once the only road connecting these two villages. The path can be rough underfoot and a little exposed, but well worth it for the spectacular scenery and the chance to be so close to nature and "the Gods".
Day 12Travel to Rome and take an orientation walk with the CEOUnquestionably, Rome exudes history: from its Catacombs that entombed early Christians, to the Colosseum where gladiators battled to the death and on up to the Palatine Hill, the traditional site of Rome’s founding. It is also home to the Vatican City, the home of the Pope, and St Peter's Basilica.
The Colosseum stands majestically amidst bustling Rome, an iconic remnant of ancient architecture.Rome
Unquestionably, Rome exudes history: from its Catacombs that entombed early Christians, to the Colosseum where gladiators battled to the death and on up to the Palatine Hill, the traditional site of Rome’s founding. It is also home to the Vatican City, the home of the Pope, and St Peter's Basilica.
Map showing Rome
Day 13Enjoy a free day to explore Rome
Captivating wide-angle shot of Rome's iconic Colosseum with a serene sunset backdrop.Rome
Enjoy a free day to explore Rome. Opt to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican, or just wander the streets and palazzos, taking time for a café or gelato.
Map showing Rome
Day 14Departure dayDepartureDepart at any time.
Depart at any time.

Discover Italy

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Picturesque landscape of Lake Garda with a distant island under a summer sky.
Overcast day in Tuscan hills featuring cypress trees and traditional stone house.
A picturesque town nestled by cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, Italy.
Picturesque view of Tuscany's rolling hills, vineyards, and Italian villas under a clear summer sky.
Beautiful view of Ponte Sant'Angelo spanning the Tiber River in Rome, Italy under a clear sky.
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