Full Day

Journey beyond the modern highways and large cities and discover the real Italy, where small ancient visits are just waiting to be discovered. A tour that unveils the religious architecture of Umbria and the wines and local products of Tuscany.

Leaving Rome in a northerly direction, driving along the Tiber Valley, we reach ORVIETO, a small town of Etruscan origins where we stop to admire the magnificent 14th century cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture. The tour continues through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards. This is the land of some of Italy’s best known D.O.C. (quality controlled) wines, which include Orvieto, Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Lunch too will be of traditional local dishes. In the early afternoon, having driven along the shores of Lake Trasimeno, we reach ASSISI, built at the foot of Mount Subasio. Here, during a guided stroll through the lanes of this historic town, you will see the Church of St. Claire, St Francis’ birthplace, his childhood home, Townhall Square with its People’s Palace, Roman Temple dedicated to Minerva and of course the Townhall itself. Visit St Francis’ Basilica, close to the ancient city walls, with its magnificent frescoes painted between the 12th and 14th centuries. Leaving Assisi, we stop at the town of Santa Maria degli Angeli named after its church inside which, in the Chapel of Porziuncola, St. Francis died in 1226. Reaching Rome around 7:30/8:00 pm, you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel.

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Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air conditioning and a tour Guide, lunch, entrance tickets and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded.

Capri, situated in the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by an emerald and turquoise sea, is often called the pearl of the Mediterranean. This Island of Dreams has enchanted many people with the incomparable beauty of its rugged landscape, the mildness of its climate, the richness of its vegetation and its characteristic small white houses.

Leaving Rome in a southerly direction you take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as “Castelli Romani”. Approximately halfway along the highway you will be able to see the Benedictin Abbey of Montecassino, noted for the famous battle and its complete destruction during the Second World War. Arriving in Naples you will board the jet boat for the 45 minute crossing to Marina Grande, the port of Capri. Here you will then board motorboats to reach the Blue Grotto optional visit (if weather and sea conditions permit). Minibuses are then used for a panoramic drive to reach Anacapri, situated at 280 metres above sea level from where you will have a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples. After lunch in a local restaurant, you will have some free time to take unforgettable photographs and purchase local products before returning to Marina Grande to board the boat back to Naples. Entering the port of Naples, don’t miss this opportunity to admire the splendid Maschio Angioino (a fortress of the 12th century), the Certosa of San Martino and the Royal Palace. After disembarking you will then take the coach for the return journey of approx. 3 hours, back to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

Additional cost of € 28.00 for the optional visit of the Blue Grotto.

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USEFUL INFORMATION: During the journey from Rome to Naples, it will not always be possible to make a comfort stop, but the boats for Capri have bar and restroom facilities. We would recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and especially comfortable shoes to assist you when boarding the boats. During high season there may be delays in boarding the boats and minibuses and we ask you to pay particular attention to your guide to avoid getting separated from your group.
N.B. If the sea conditions are so bad as to not permit the boats to leave from Naples to Capri, it will be necessary to substitute this tour with the tour of Pompeii (tour 15) and the difference in price will be reimbursed.

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Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air-conditioning, ferryboat ride, entrance tickets, a tour Guide, lunch and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded.

A journey to discover art, history, folklore and archaeology in one of the most typical regions of southern Italy.

Leaving Rome in a southerly direction, we take the “Highway of the Sun” crossing the fertile Roman countryside through the area known as the ‘Castelli Romani’. Approximately halfway along the highway, you will be able to see the Abbey of Montecassino, noted for its famous battle and complete destruction during the Second World War. Descending towards the port of Mergellina and following the coastal road, we arrive in the ancient fishing quarter of Santa Lucia and see the impressive Castel dell’Ovo. Upon leaving the city, we cross the fertile valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata before finally arriving at Pompeii, where we stop first for lunch. After that we will visit the excavations on foot with a local guide on an archaeological journey through the ancient city. In approx. 2 hours you will see some of what has been discovered in more than 1,700 years since Pompeii was covered by ashes during the eruption of Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Through the remains and ruins of this ancient city, we can picture the everyday life of the Imperial Age and imagine the panic felt by the people in those last few minutes before the city was so disastrously buried. At the end of the visit to Pompeii we will return to the coach for a journey of approx. 3 hours back to Rome. During this excursion we will visit a coral and cameo factory where we will have the opportunity to admire and purchase items of this ancient craft that dates back to Greek times.

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USEFUL INFORMATION: We suggest that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this excursion, and to wear sunglasses and sun hat in the summer months. From April 1st to October 31st the guide will give you earphones for the visit of the excavations.

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Tour includes: transportation in an air conditioned Deluxe Coach, entrance tickets, Tour Guide, lunch and the assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded.

Two days to discover not only the excavations of the ancient city of Pompeii but also to see the breathtaking coastline of the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri, the jewel of the Mediterranean sea.

Day 1: The same itinerary as Tour 15 with a visit to NAPLES and POMPEII followed by a drive along one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Italy known as the ‘Costiera Sorrentina’, to which the town of SORRENTO gives its name. Arrival at your hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2: After breakfast transfer to the port of Sorrento and after approx. 20 minutes by jetboat arrive at the port of Marina Grande on the island of CAPRI. Board motorboats and then rowboats to visit the BLUE GROTTO (if weather and sea conditions permit), followed by a panoramic tour of Capri and ANACAPRI by minibus and on foot. After your included lunch, you will have some free time before taking the boat to rejoin the daily tour coach for the journey back to Rome. Approximate arrival time will be 8/8.30 pm and return to the vicinity of your Hotel.

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USEFUL INFORMATION: We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for the visit of the excavations of Pompeii. Also, to make the boat transfers as easy as possible, we recommend bringing the minimum of luggage necessary for your stay. Remember, of course, to bring your bathing costumes during the summer months.

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N.B. The tour cost does not include the carriage of luggage or porterage on the Sorrento-Capri-Naples transfers. The charge of approx. EUR 12,00 per bag must be paid on the spot directly by clients. For logistical reasons, the name of the hotels in Capri and Sorrento will be advised en route, after departure from Rome.

Days 1 + 2: Same itinerary as Tour 16 to NAPLES, POMPEII, SORRENTO and CAPRI but at the end of the afternoon of day 2, check-in to your hotel on Capri, where you will have your included dinner and one night’s accommodation.
Day 3: After the included breakfast, the rest of the day is yours to discover the charms of this ‘jewel of the Mediterranean’. In the afternoon, you will be transferred back to the port to take the boat and then the coach back to Rome. Approximate arrival time will be 8:00/8:30 pm after which you will be left in the vicinity of your hotel.

USEFUL INFORMATION: We advise you to wear comfortable shoes for the visit of the excavations of Pompeii. Also – to make the boat transfers as easy as possible, we recommend bringing the minimum of luggage necessary for your stay. Remember, of course, to bring your bathing costumes during the summer months.

N.B. The tour cost does not include the carriage of luggage or porterage on the Sorrento-Capri-Naples transfers. The charge of approx. e 19,00 per bag must be paid on the spot direct by clients. For logistical reasons, the name of the hotels in Capri and Sorrento will be advised after departure from Rome during the course of the tour.

Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance period, where you breathe art in its Medieval streets, the craftsmens’ workshops and the Renaissance Palaces. Here, the memories of the Medici family are linked with the splendour of the works of the renowned artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli.

Leaving Rome in a northerly direction and crossing the green valley of the Tiber, you pass the slopes of the Apennines covered with olive groves and vineyards to reach the famous valley of Chianti, before finally arriving in Florence built on the banks of the river Arno. The city tour will start with a visit to the Academy Museum where you will see the magnificent David by Michelangelo before continuing on foot with your local guide to see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its beautiful dome by Brunelleschi. Other treasures, the Baptistry and Giotto’s Bell Tower can also be admired before reaching Piazza della Signoria, the ‘heart’ of Florence. Your included lunch will be served in a typical Florentine restaurant before resuming your walk in the afternoon and making you way to Piazza Santa Croce where the church of the same name is situated and where great artists like Michelangelo are buried. You will have the opportunity to visit a leather shop in order to admire one of the typical crafts of the city, and here you will also have some free time to see the work of local goldsmiths and other traditional craftsmen. Departure from Florence at approximately 5.00 pm for the return journey to Rome. Return to the vicinity of your hotel.

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Tour includes: transportation in a Deluxe Coach with air conditioning and a tour Guide, lunch, entrance tickets and assistance of our qualified personnel. Beverages and extras excluded.