Tauck World Discovery
Classic Italy
Classic Italy
Discover Bella Italia on Tauck’s most comprehensive journey in
the country on visits to scenic Tuscan hill towns, centuries-old cities,
countryside villages, and the Amalfi Coast. On your Rome tour, experience the
rich history of the Vatican and the Roman Empire. Art is the focus of your
Florence tour, including Michelangelo’s statue of
David and the masterpieces at the
Uffizi. See Cinque Terre villages clinging to coastal mountains, and the Amalfi
Coast traversing the top of high sea cliffs. Historic sights in Pompeii,
canal-laced Venice, and the hill towns of Orvieto, Assisi, and San Gimignano all
host unique charms.
Day-by-Day
Itinerary
Day 1: Sorrento sojourn
Tour begins at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport in
Fiumicino one hour after the arrival of Tauck-selected flights. Travel
through the Campania countryside to the southern resort town of Sorrento. Get to
know fellow travelers at the evening welcome dinner.
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hôtel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento,
Italy
Day 2: Amalfi Coast drive
Drive along the Amalfi Coast, one of Europe’s most dramatic shorelines. Stop for
visits in Amalfi with some houses dating to the 10th century, and Ravello,
perched on towering cliffs above the sea. Explore Sorrento’s piazzas in the
evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Grand Hôtel Excelsior Vittoria, Sorrento,
Italy
Day 3: Ruins of Pompeii
Explore the excavated ruins of Pompeii, buried in volcanic ash when Mt. Vesuvius
erupted in 79 AD. Walk through city streets with a local expert to discover the
way of life in ancient Italy. Visit the temple, the forum, and a home adorned
with frescoes.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Rome, Italy
Day 4: Visit the Vatican
Visit Vatican City early to avoid the crowds. Explore the rich treasures in the
Vatican Museums. View the art and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica. In the
Sistine Chapel, gaze in amazement at Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Choose to see
more in Vatican City in the afternoon, or visit other attractions in the city.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Rome, Italy
Day 5: A day in Rome
In Rome, tour the Colosseum; Circus Maximus, the 4th-century BC stadium where
chariot races were held; and the ruins of the Imperial Palace. Check out the
Roman Forum with temples, monuments, and the Senate House. Pursue your own
passions in Rome during the afternoon. Dine at a traditional trattoria in the
evening.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Excelsior, Rome, Italy
Day 6: Discover Orvieto
Journey to Orvieto, set on a 984-foot plateau overlooking vineyards below. Visit
the Duomo of Orvieto, a notable Romanesque-Gothic cathedral built over a span of
300 years. Continue through the wine-producing regions of Umbria. Arrive in
Torgiano, a small village in the Tiber Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Le Tre Vaselle, Torgiano, Italy
Day 7: Revered Assisi
Drive to Assisi, a well-preserved medieval town designated a UNESCO World
Heritage Site for its art and architecture. A highlight is the Basilica di San
Francesco, the burial place of St. Francis, the beloved patron saint of animals.
Gaze at the impressive 13th- and 14th-century frescoes, some of Italy’s finest.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Le Tre Vaselle, Torgiano, Italy
Day 8: Towers of San Gimignano
In the hilltop town of San Gimignano, see the 13 medieval towers built in the
12th century by nobility as both private fortresses and symbols of wealth.
Stroll along the narrow streets and visit Piazza della Cisterna, one of Italy’s
finest town squares. Overnight in the seaside resort town of Viareggio.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Principe di Piemonte, Viareggio, Italy
Day 9: Cinque Terre villages
Visit Cinque Terre, accessible only by sea for hundreds of years. These five Old
World fishing villages cling to rocky bluffs, hemmed in by steep cliffs. Journey
on to the Renaissance city of Florence.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: Hotel Brunelleschi / Hotel Helvetia &
Bristol
Day 10: Statue of David in
Florence
Experience Florence, where the arts flourished between the 13th and 16th
centuries. Learn about art history from a local expert, then visit the Galleria
dell’Accademia. Gaze in wonder at Michelangelo’s marble statue of
David standing nearly 17 feet tall.
Choose among many museums and historic sites to explore on your own in the
afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Hotel Brunelleschi / Hotel Helvetia &
Bristol
Day 11: Masterpieces of the
Uffizi
Join a local expert for a guided tour of the extraordinary Uffizi Gallery,
Italy’s extraordinary art museum. Admire some of the world’s greatest art
masterpieces, including works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo,
Sandro Botticelli, and more. During your free afternoon, perhaps visit the Ponte
Vecchio, the 14th-century bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hotel Brunelleschi / Hotel Helvetia &
Bristol
Day 12: Rail trip to Venice
Travel by rail to Venice, built on 118 small islands traversed by a canal
network. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Head to St. Mark’s Square, the heart
of Venice, with a local guide. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the greatest
buildings in Europe, featuring exquisite mosaics and detailed carvings. See
Doges’ Palace, a pink marble Gothic masterpiece.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy
Day 13: The romance of Venice
The day is open so you can take in the sites you choose. Perhaps tour the
Accademia featuring Venetian art, take a classic gondola ride on the canals, or
a boat ride to islands in the lagoon. Share favorite tour highlights with travel
companions at the farewell reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice, Italy
Day 14: Ciao Italy
Tour ends at Venice Marco Polo Airport 2 1/2
hours prior to the departure of Tauck-selected flights. If you are
departing at other times, you must secure your own transportation to the
airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
14 Days from $5,390 plus airfare
| Double |
Single |
Triple |
|
| March and November | $5390 | $6690 | $5026 |
| April through October | $5890 | $7229 | $5487 |
27 meals included.
International Air is Additional – Tauck
can book your international air, for travel originating in the United States,
subject to availability; ask upon booking for special airfares that may be
available.
Please ask at time of booking about
additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive
Guest Protection Plan.
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