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Trip to Italy

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Description
Welcome to Italy: Italy, a European country with a long Mediterranean coastline, has left a powerful mark on Western culture and cuisine. Its capital, Rome, is home to the Vatican as well as landmark art and ancient ruins. Other major cities include Florence, with Renaissance masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s "David" and Brunelleschi's Duomo; Venice, the city of canals; and Milan, Italy’s fashion capital.
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​Highlights and Inclusions
  • Accommodations: Sorrento 3 nights, Rome 3 nights, Florence 2 nights, Modena 1 night, Venice 2 nights, and Naples 1 night
  • Breakfast daily except where noted otherwise
  • Private arrival transfers
  • Capri and Anacapri Day Tour
  • Papal Audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican City
  • Murano, Burano and Torcello Morning Tour
  • Private: Gondola Ridez
  • Private departure transfers

​Sorrento - 3 nights

May 16: Stay at Hotel Central, Sorrento, Italy
  • This relaxed, family-run hotel is a 13-minute walk from Sorrento's main square, Piazza Tasso, and 1.9 km from Marina Grande. 
  • The understated rooms, many with balconies, come with free Wi-Fi, as well as flat-screen TVs and minibars. Room service is available.
  • The hotel provides complimentary breakfast. Additional amenities include a traditional regional restaurant with patio dining, plus a 24-hour bar. There's also an outdoor pool, and a fitness club offering a gym, classes and a wellness area with a hammam.

May 17
The city is yours to explore. Sorrento is a coastal town in southwestern Italy, facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its busy marinas, it’s known for sweeping water views and Piazza Tasso, a cafe-lined square. The historic center is a warren of narrow alleys that's home to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th-century church with a tranquil cloister.

Click here for a must try Sorrento Farm Experience Including Tastings, Pizza Making and Limoncello experience.


May 18: Capri and Anacapri Day Tour​
See the colorful island of Capri on this day trip from Sorrento. Take in the breeze of the Mediterranean as you cruise over to the island in a jet boat. Soak up some free time to explore the hilltop village of Anacapri independently, before heading over to the chic town of Capri with your guide. Enjoy a walking tour, then opt to see the Blue Grotto or Faraglioni rock formations on your own. Your trip will conclude with transportation back to Sorrento.
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Rome - 3 nights

May 19: Stay at Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo, Rome, Italy
This modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Colosseum and 1.9 km from Trevi Fountain. The laid-back, contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines and complimentary soft drinks. Kids up to 15 stay free.
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May 20 - 21
Rome is a city like no other. While there’s plenty to see and do in each of those places, you truly can’t beat the rich history and friendly culture you find in the Eternal City. See the ruins at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. You can also enjoy a day-long stroll through the heart of Rome, visiting sights such as the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Largo di Torre Argentina, and the Trevi Fountain.

If you want to experience this tour Skip the Line: Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour click here.

Tour in the City with 24 or 48hr Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Skipthe-line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel 48hBus+Vatican ENG 2:00pm (TG6)
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May 22: Papal Audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican City
Highlights: Public audience of the Holy Father Duration: Approximately 4 and a half hours Departure: 7:15am Wednesdays
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Florence - 2 nights

Stay at De La Ville, Florence, Italy
This high-end hotel set on a bustling street is 2 minutes' walk from a bus stop, a 6-minute walk from Florence Cathedral and a 9-minute walk from Renaissance works of art in the Uffizi Gallery.

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May 23:
Art lovers will want to chisel out a day of their itinerary for the many other Florentine cultural treasures. Shoppers and ice-cream lovers may need to do the same.

Moneda - 1 night

May 24: Stay at BEST WESTERN Hotel Liberta,​ Moneda
A 3-minute walk from Romanesque Duomo di Modena, this low-key hotel is a 10-minute walk from Modena railway station and 2 km from the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari. ​
Venice - 2 nights

​May 25: Stay at Palace Bonvecchiati, Venice, Italy
A 2-minute walk from the nearest vaporetto stop in Venice's historic center, this high-end hotel is also 3 minutes by foot from the iconic St. Mark's Square and 0.5 km from the Bridge of Sighs.

May 26
Murano, Burano and Torcello Morning Tour
Highlights: Cruise the canals of Venice. You will visit the picturesque island of Burano, as well as a stop at Murano, which is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.
Duration:Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes Departure: 9:30 am daily (March-early November)

Private: Gondola Ride 5:00PM
Highlights: Enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Venetian canals during which you will discover the unusual reality of this atypical city while relaxing as the boat gently floats on the water.
Duration: Approximately 35 minutes Departure: Daily year round
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Naples - 1 night

​May 27: Stay at Millennium Gold, Naples, Italy​
An 11-minute walk from Naples Airport, this informal hotel in a modern building is 6 km from the opulent Teatro di San Carlo auditorium. 

Naples, a city in southern Italy, sits on the Bay of Naples. Nearby is Mount Vesuvius, the still-active volcano that destroyed nearby Roman town Pompeii. Dating to the 2nd millennium B.C., Naples has centuries of important art and architecture. The city's cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro, is filled with frescoes. Other major landmarks include the lavish Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle.

May 15 - 16
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May 16
Private Car Transfer - Naples Airport to Sorrento Hotel
Pickup: MXP-NAP IG619 @ 1930
Dropoff: Hotel Central | Corso Italia, 254 | Sorrento

May 19
Private Car Transfer - Sorrento Hotel to Naples Rail Station
Confirmation Details: Pick up 8:30 AM from Hotel Central
Pickup: Hotel Central | Corso Italia, 254 | Sorrento
Dropoff: Naples Central station to Rome Termini station #9932 11:25AM

May 22
Rome Termini Station to Florence Santa Maria Novella Station
Confirmation Details: 45934822//PNR: E8MBXM/Coach 2/Seats 21, 22
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Print your vouchers below for travel from and to Bologna Central Station.
Bologna Centrale To MODENA
MODENA To Bologna Centrale
Bologna Centrale To Venezia S. Lucia

May 24
Florence Santa Maria Novella Station to Bologna Central station #8932​
Confirmation Details: 45934822//PNR: E6Y97C/Coach 2/Seats 33, 34
8:54AM - 9:30AM Reserved 1st Class

Bologna Central station to Modena station #580
Confirmation Details: 45934822//PNR: YE8MA5 /Coach 2/Seats 55, 56
9:46AM - 10:08AM Reserved 1st Class

May 25
Modena to Bologna Central #8819
Confirmation Details: 45934822// PNR: YE8VUN /Coach 1/Seats 8A, 9A
Modena to Bologna Central station 5:18PM - 5:42PM

Bologna Central to Venice St Lucia #8446
Confirmation Details: 45934822// PNR: YE826N /Coach 3/Seats 5D, 6D
Bologna Central to Venice St Lucia 6:08PM - 7:35PM
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May 27 Click here to view your flight details from Venice to Naples.
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Hotel Central, Sorrento, Italy
Check-in: May 16
Check-out: May 19
Hotel Address : Corso Italia, 254, Sorrento 80067, ITALY
Telephone: +39 081 878 164 6
Standard Room with Full Buffet Breakfast, 1 Double Room

Mercure Roma Centro Colosseo, Rome, Italy
Check-in: May 19
Check-out: May 22
Hotel Address : Via Labicana 144, Rome 00184, ITALY
Telephone : +39 067 700 21
Deluxe Privilege Room with American Buffet Breakfast, 1 Double Room

De La Ville, Florence, Italy
Check-in: May 22
Check-out: May 24
Hotel Address : Piazza Degli Antinori 1, Florence 50123, ITALY
Telephone : +39 055 238 180 5
Superior Room with American Buffet Breakfast, 1 Double Room

BEST WESTERN Hotel Liberta
Check-in: May 24
Check-out: May 25
Hotel Address : Via Blasia, 10 , MODENA 41121, IT
Telephone : 039059222365
Double King Bed Non Smoking - Room Only, 1 Double King Bed Non Smoking

Palace Bonvecchiati, Venice, Italy
Check-in: May 25
Check-out: May 27
Hotel Address : San Marco, Calle dei Fabbri, 4680, Venice 30124, ITALY
Telephone : +39 041 296 311 1
Superior Room with Buffet Breakfast, 1 Double Room

Millennium Gold, Naples, Italy
Check-in: May 27
Check-out: May 28
Hotel Address : Viale comandante umberto maddalena 192, NAPLES (NAPOLI) 80144, IT
Telephone : 00390815955406
Double Or Twin Standard - Bed And Breakfast, 1 Double Or Twin Standard
Sorrento

May 18 - Capri and Anacapri Day Tour​

See the colorful island of Capri on this day trip from Sorrento. Take in the breeze of the Mediterranean as you cruise over to the island in a jet boat. Soak up some free time to explore the hilltop village of Anacapri independently, before heading over to the chic town of Capri with your guide. Enjoy a walking tour, then opt to see the Blue Grotto or Faraglioni rock formations on your own. Your trip will conclude with transportation back to Sorrento.

Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Point:Marina Piccola (Sorrento Port) Sorrento Port, outside La Scogliera Bar
Directions: Sorrento Port, outside La Scogliera Bar

Included
• Professional guide
• Jet boat ride
• Transport by air-conditioned minibus in Capri and Anacapri

Not Included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Rome

May 20 - 
Skip the line Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel

48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Skip the line Vatican tour
 
Click here to print your voucher for this experience.

May 22 - Papal Audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican City

Duration: Approximately 4 and a half hours
Departure: 7:15am Wednesdays

Make your visit to Vatican City truly unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime. Join Pope Francis attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you’ll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you’ll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.

Venice

May 26 - Murano, Burano and Torcello Morning Tour

Highlights: Cruise the canals of Venice. You will visit the picturesque island of Burano, as well as a stop at Murano, which is known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes
Departure: 9:30 am daily (March-early November)

Visit Murano, Burano and Torcello— three islands in the Venetian Lagoon — on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, you’ll watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

Private: Gondola Ride 5:00PM
Highlights: Enjoy a romantic gondola ride along the Venetian canals during which you will discover the unusual reality of this atypical city while relaxing as the boat gently floats on the water.
Duration: Approximately 35 minutes Departure: Daily year round

Enjoy a quintessentially Venetian experience. Travel through Venice's picturesque canals for great photo opportunities of palaces and a view of the city you can't get any other way.
Click on the each city for the guide.

Florence
Naples
Rome
Venice
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