Depart USA Sep 11, 2025

The Essence of Italy plus Sorrento (Fall 2025)

September 12, 2025 - September 25, 2025

11 Days & 10 Nights

Starting from $3,829 per person

With Extended Trip

14 Days & 13 Nights

Add as low as $950 per person

Private 4⭐&5⭐ Hotels

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Up to 28 People

Small Group Sizes

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09/12 - 09/25/2025

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Italy

The Essence of Italy plus Sorrento (Fall 2025)

11 days (14 with Sorrento)
Deluxe 4-star hotel accommodations
20 included meals (24 with Sorrento)
Top quality wine with dinners
All entrance fees as included in the itinerary
Luxury transportation during the tour

Small Group Tour- No more than 28 Passengers

Book as low as $3840*

*If paid by check

*Does not include Sorrento post-tour, airfare, or optional trip insurance

*Add $950 for 3 night Sorrento post-tour (a $2500 value if purchased separatley)

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Venice, Modena, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Sorrento (Optional)

Your adventure begins in Venice, a historic center of marine commerce with unchanged architecture. Next, we journey to Tuscany and explore Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, along with iconic sites like Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Our trip concludes in Rome, the Eternal City, featuring the Vatican and the Colosseum. Plus, you can extend your adventure with three extra days in Sorrento and a drive along the Amalfi Coast.

11 days (14 with Sorrento) of touring with English-speaking guides
10 nights (13 with Sorrento) of deluxe (4-star) hotel accommodations
20 included meals, without Sorrento (8 dinners, 2 lunches, 10 breakfasts)
24 included meals, with Sorrento (9 dinners, 2 lunches, 13 breakfasts)
All entrance fees as specified and included on the itinerary
Top quality wine with dinners
Porterage at hotels
All ground transportation and airport transfers while on the scheduled tour (excludes domestic transfers)

Book as low as $3840*

*Does not include Sorrento post-tour, airfare, or optional trip insurance

*Add $950 for 3 night Sorrento post-tour (a $2500 value if purchased separatley)

Itinerary at a Glance

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Fly in from the USA and relax from your journey to Europe!

Thursday Sep 11, 2025

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Arrive in Venice, Visit a local Prosecco Winery

Friday Sep 12, 2025

Welcome to Venice, where you'll meet your tour director at the Airport.
Transfer to your Venetian manor just outside of Venice.
Check in to your hotel and take some time to rest and settle into your accommodations.
Enjoy a visit to a local vineyard and winery.
Join a welcome reception at the hotel.
Experience a delicious, full-course Venetian dinner at the hotel restaurant with plenty of wine.

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Cruise to Murano, Tour of Venice

Saturday Sep 13, 2025

After breakfast enjoy a private boat ride, to the island of Murano.
Visit a Glass-Blowing factory, to witness the incredible craftsmanship of the artisans.
Enjoy a scenic cruise along the famous Grand Canal, lined with beautiful palazzi.
Tour of St. Mark’s Square, where you'll explore iconic landmarks such as the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica & Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge.
Free time to explore Venice on your own or take an optional gondola ride through the Venetian canals.
Dinner at the Villa.

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Padua, Bassano del Grappa

Sunday Sep 14, 2025

After breakfast, visit the Cathedral of St. Anthony.
Explore Padua and spend time in the shops, markets, and the bistros.
Visit the Scrovegni Chapel and see the exquisite frescoes by Giotto in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel to Bassano del Grappa and taste a variety of Grappa, including lemon Grappa.
Stroll Around Town and enjoy the quaint streets and the iconic covered bridge.
Return to your hotel for dinner.

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Ferrari Museum, Balsamic Vinegar Farm

Monday Sep 15, 2025

After breakfast, we will begin the day with an exciting visit to the Ferrari museum.
Balsamic Vinegar Farm visit, where you'll witness a demonstration of how the vinegar is made and taste its unique flavor.
Pavarotti Museum, dedicated to the legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.
Dinner at Ristorante Europa 92, a world-renowned restaurant, affectionately known as Ristorante Pavarotti.

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Tour of Florence, Academia Gallery

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025

After breakfast, we will travel to Florence, the capital of Tuscany, known as the "Birthplace of the Renaissance."
Walking Tour with a local expert, who will guide you through the city's renowned art and museums.
Visit the Cathedral, Town Hall Square, The Old Bridge, the Holy Cross Church, and the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Joaquin Rossini, and Nicholas Machiavelli.
See Michelangelo's Statue of David at The Academy of the Fine Arts.
Enjoy a demonstration at a local leather factory.
Free Time to shop and explore Florence at your leisure.
Travel to Montecatini and check into your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant with plenty of good wine.

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Cinque Terre, Dinner in Lucca

Wednesday Sep 17, 2025

After breakfast, start your day with a short drive to the stunning Italian Riviera.
Board a ferry and cruise to one of the beautiful Cinque Terre cliffside villages.
Take a cooking class and learn how to make the legendary Italian pesto sauce.
Free time to shop, explore, and take a leisurely stroll along the pristine shores of the Mediterranean.
Board a classic train back to La Spezia, taking in breathtaking views of the seascape.
Return to your hotel to freshen up.
Later, take a short trip to Lucca and tour of a local vineyard.
Tonight, savor a festive Tuscan dinner with wine and music.

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San Gimignano, Lunch and Wine Tasting

Thursday Sep 18, 2025

After breakfast we'll head to San Gimignano and explore this beautifully preserved medieval town, known as the Town of Fine Towers.
Enjoy plenty of opportunities to shop and explore, and take stunning photographs of the Tuscan countryside.
Savor a delicious lunch accompanied by excellent Tuscan wine at a famous winery just outside San Gimignano.
Visit Siena and spend some time exploring this historic city.
Return to your hotel in Montecatini.
Enjoy dinner at your leisure, giving you the freedom to choose a dining spot that suits your taste.

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Leaning Tower of Pisa, Rome

Friday Sep 19, 2025

Start your day with breakfast and check out of your hotel.
Head to Miracle Square to admire the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and take fun photos.
Journey along the Aurelian Way, an ancient trade route, to Rome, where you'll check into your hotel.
Enjoy a pizza party at a nearby Roman restaurant.

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Vatican City, Colosseum

Saturday Sep 20, 2025

After breakfast enjoy a Vatican City Tour, where a local historian will guide you through the smallest independent state in the world.
Tour the Sistine Chapel at marvel at Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece.
Explore St. Peter's Basilica and admire Michelangelo's Pieta and the majestic architecture.
Take a guided tour inside the Roman Colosseum, an iconic ancient amphitheater.
Visit the Roman Forum to explore the heart of ancient Rome.

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Walking Tour of Rome

Sunday Sep 21, 2025

After breakfast, tour the Roman Jewish Ghetto, the historic area established in 1555 in Rione Sant'Angelo, near the Tiber River.
Visit Teatro di Marcello, an ancient open-air theatre.
Explore Capitoline Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome, featuring ancient ruins and a piazza designed by Michelangelo.
Enjoy a guided culinary tour through family restaurants and trattorie.
Savor Roman artichokes, bruschetta, and other classic appetizers, along with distinctly Roman wines.
Spend your afternoon exploring, resting, or sitting in a local café.

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The Essence of Italy Tour Ends, Sorrento Tour Begins

Monday Sep 22, 2025

Departure: Guests who are not adding Sorrento, will be transferred to the Rome Airport for their return flights home.
Travel to Sorrento: For those continuing on to Sorrento, you will board a motorcoach for the journey.
Along the way, will will stop in Pompeii to explore this archaeological site with a private guide, learning about the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Enjoy a unique experience on the slopes of Vesuvius, savoring the famous Lacryma Christi wines produced on the fertile volcanic soil.
Arrive in Sorrento and check into your villa hotel.

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12

Amalfi Coast

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025

Start your day with breakfast and head to the Amalfi Coast.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Positano, or shop and explore this stunning seaside town.
Take some time to relax on the beautiful beach.
Return to Villa Giovanna and learn to prepare ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, and a surprise dish at Riccardo's villa.
Unwind, enjoy the delicious food you prepared, and savor some local wine.

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13

Excursion to the Isle of Capri

Wednesday Sep 24, 2025

After breakfast, travel by boat to the famous and beautiful islandof Capri.
Shop, explore, and enjoy the spectacular views from above.
Discover the charm and historical sights of this tiny island, once the playground of ancient emperors.
Return to the Villa and wander the streets of Sorrento.
Enjoy a farewell dinner with live music and plenty of wine at the hotel.

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Return Home

Thursday Sep 25, 2025