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Portraits of Italy
11 Days - 9 Nights

FROM $2239

A vacation of a lifetime! See the best of Italy from North to South. Discover its beauty and majesty with this exciting and comprehensive program.

Day 1: Sunday — USA Departure
Departure from the USA on Alitalia to Venice.

Day 2:Monday — Venice
Upon arrival at Venice's Marco Polo Airport you will be met and transferred by way of vaporetto to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. In the evening there will be a welcome dinner and orientation. Overnight in Venice.

Day 3:Tuesday — Venice
After breakfast at your hotel the day begins with a walking tour of romantic Venice that includes visits to the Basilica of San Marco, the Bridge of Sighs,  St. Mark's Square and the Doge’s Palace. The balance of the day fee to explore Venice on your own or to take an optional sightseeing tour.

Day 4:Wednesday — Venice/Florence
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for Florence by way of motorcoach. Along the way, you will stop in Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony. Then you will continue to Pisa where you will view the famous Leaning Tower and Baptistery. Upon arriving in Florence, there will be a dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Florence.

Day 5:Thursday — Florence
After breakfast at your hotel, your walking tour will include the Accademia Museum, housing Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo and Baptistery, Signoria Square and  Ponte Vecchio. The afternoon is your to enjoy at leisure.

Day 6:Friday — Florence/Rome
After breakfast at your hotel, you will enjoy a final spectacular view of Florence from Michelangelo Square.  Your private motorcoach will travel through the stunning Tuscan countryside to the medieval city of Siena where you will enjoy an orientation tour. On your way to Rome you will also stop in Assisi for a visit of St. Francis' Basilica. Arrive in Rome for dinner and overnight.

Day 7:Saturday — Rome
After breakfast at the hotel, your city tour of Rome includes visits to the Vatican and its breathtaking museums, including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Tonight, dinner will be in a local Roman restaurant with wine and music, followed by a tour of Rome by Night.

 
Portriats of Italy

“…and there stand the long rows of solidly-built houses
(roofless) just as they stood eighteen hundred years ago, hot with
the flaming sun;”
Mark Twain, “The Innocents Abroad
  Day 8:Sunday — Rome
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning tour of "Ancient Rome" that will take you to the Roman Forum, the Coliseum and the Arch of Constantine. Afternoon is at your leisure, or to take an optional sightseeing tour.

Day 10:Monday — Rome/Sorrento
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart by private motorcoach to the enchanting town of Sorrento. Along the way, you will pass the famous Monte Casino Abbey and Mt. Vesuvius overlooking the Bay of Naples.  You will visit the ruins of  Pompeii, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum before reaching scenic Sorrento. Overnight in Sorrento.

Day 10:Tuesday — Sorrento
The entire day is your to relax and enjoy at leisure, or perhaps to take an optional sightseeing tour to the fabled isles of Capri or Ischia. There will be a farewell dinner at your hotel in Sorrento.

Day 11:Wednesday — Naples/USA
“Arrivederci!” After breakfast at your hotel, a transfer will be provided to Naples Airport for your Alitalia connecting flight to the USA.

     
Your Portraits of Italy Vacation Includes:
  • Roundtrip economy class travel onAlitalia to Venice and return from Naples.
  • 9 nights accommodations in 4-star hotels: 
    • 2 nights in Venice,
    • 2 nights in Florence,
    • 3 nights in Rome, and
    • 2 nights in Sorrento.
  • All transfers.
  • 14 meals: Continental breakfast daily, plus 5 dinners with wine.
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary in deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach.
  • English-speaking tour escort throughout.
  • Local guides plus entrance fees.
  • Hotel service charges and VAT tax.

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For reservations and information in the U.S. call, 800-845-3365; in Canada, call 888-515-5245.
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