Artists have always travelled to Italy to lift their spirits, and this 2-week adventure offers you the same opportunity. Connect with the ancients at the ruins of Pompeii and in Rome and marvel at the Renaissance in Venice and Florence. You’ll explore villages, boat off the coast of Cinque Terre, and walk with the gods in Amalfi. We’ve taken care of the planning so you’ll have plenty of time for solo exploring and optional activities. Connect with the culture—past and present—and discover what visitors have always known: the heart beats faster in Italy.
◆Arrive at any time.
◆Take an orientation walk through the local markets and neighbourhoods of Venice. Opt to visit museums, churches, and the Doge's Palace, or take a gondola ride.
◆Head to Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean. Enjoy an overnight stay in a charming village perched on the rocky coast and a boat ride on the crystal clear Ligurian Sea.
◆Travel to Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region. Take an orientation walk with the CEO through the lively yet ancient streets and enjoy an included aperitivo experience at a local bar.
◆Enjoy a free day with a multitude of options including a day trip to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca, a visit to the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, and the Medici Chapels, or take an excursion to Pisa.
◆Enjoy a free day with a multitude of options including a day trip to the beautiful Tuscan town of Lucca, a visit to the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, the medieval Ponte Vecchio, and the Medici Chapels, or take an excursion to Pisa.
◆Catch the train to Naples with the option to enjoy a fantastic meal in the birthplace of pizza. Opt to to visit the National Archaeological Museum.
◆This morning, take an excursion to the ruins of ancient Pompeii with the option to visit the ruins of Herculaneum. Continue by private bus to Sorrento and be welcomed to the south with a visit to a local limoncello producer to learn about this delicious liqueur and enjoy a tasting.
◆Enjoy a free day in Sorrento. Opt to visit the nearby islands of Capri or Ischia.
◆Travel to the stunning Amalfi coast with lunch at a local agriturismo that specializes in home grown, delicious produce. Continue to the hotel, which offers spectacular views of the coastline.
◆Hike the famous 'Walk of the Gods,' following ancient paths and trails linking isolated farms, villages, churches, and monasteries.
◆Travel to Rome and take an orientation walk with the CEO.
◆Enjoy a free day to explore Rome. Opt to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican, or just wander the streets and palazzos, taking time for a café or gelato.
◆Depart at any time.