11 Nights 12 Days Tour Package to Naples, Rome, Florence, Genoa, Milan, Verona, Venice, Rome
Itinerary
Welcome to Italy! Upon arriving at the airport, transfer to train station to board the train to Naples. Arrive at the beautiful town of Naples and transfer to hotel. Check in and rest of the day is at leisure to explore the town on your own. Overnight in Naples.
After breakfast, proceed for Amalfi Coast and Sorrento day trip. The first stop (approx. 1h) will be in beautiful Sorrento, then on to elegant and flowery Positano (stop approx. 1h) and finally reach Amalfi, (stop 1h). Lastly you will visit Ravello among the most precious gems of the Amalfi Coast, famous for its tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views, such as the one from Villa Rufolo on its hanging garden. Return to Naples is expected around 5 p.m. Overnight in Naples.
After breakfast, transfer to train station o board the train to Rome. Arrive at Rome and transfer to hotel and check in. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Overnight in Rome.
We include a panoramic tour of the capital of Italy and one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The Colosseum, the Roman forums, the squares and fountains in the center, the great life of the city. We finish in St. Peter´s of the Vatican, an independent state within the city of Rome and center of the Catholic Church. You can visit the basilica and the museums. In the evening we include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood of the city known for its small traditional restaurants.
After breakfast, take a full-day journey from Rome through the hills of Chianti to the cities of San Gimignano and Siena. Arriving in San Gimignano, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore its charming medieval streets and taste the world-famous white wine Vernaccia. Continue to the nearby town and visit a local winery for a Chianti tasting with local appetizers. Finally, make your way to Siena for a lovely wander around the historic center of the city, a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along Piazza del Campo, the public square that's also home to the Palio di Siena horse race. Visit the Mangia Tower, and admire the cathedral's Romanesque-Gothic facade before beginning your trip back to Rome through the Tuscan countryside. Proceed to hotel and Overnight in Rome.
We travel to the capital of Tuscany - FLORENCE, upon arrival we will make a stop to take a photo at the Michelangelo viewpoint, where we can have one of the most beautiful views over the city. After that we include a sightseeing tour with a local guide of the capital of Tuscany, one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the cradle of the Renaissance and few of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli or Raphael. Highlights include the Gothic cathedral (duomo), the ancient Stone Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) with its goldsmiths´ shops and the Signoria square - the political heart of the city with the town hall in a medieval building.
Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one, the well known Leaning Tower of Pisa. After this we head to the Ligurian Coast, with some of the prettiest coastlines in Europe. We will visit the CINQUE TERRE which has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. It comprises of five villages, almost isolated by road, which live on fishing and tourism. We arrive by train, ticket included, to one of its charming towns (normally VERNAZZA, but on busy tourist dates it could be Manarola or Corniglia, very similar towns that are somewhat less crowded). Time to have a lunch. Afterwards we travel by train to LEVANTO, where we take the bus to continue to GENOA.Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular local railway service, not a tourist service. Sometimes the trains are full (it is not possible to book places on these trains) so it might be necessary, on occasion, to travel standing and not seated. In these cases we suggest walking to the monumental site (approximately 900 meters).
We will continue our journey to the nearby city of SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE, where we will embark for PORTOFINO, one of the most exclusive places in Europe. Enjoy a stroll by the sea and time at leisure. After lunch, we continue to MILAN, the busy northern city in which we recommend a visit to the cathedral.
Note: Due to weather conditions in winter, sometimes the boat to Portofino does not operate, in which case access will be by urban microbus (poor quality service, sometimes long waiting times).
Today we see one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Europe, the region of the Italian lakes. First we will travel to LAKE ORTA in ORTA DE SAN GIULIO, a well-preserved medieval city. We take a train ride to reach the center of the medieval town, and then a boat to the ISLAND OF SAN GIULIO, a little island on the lake with a monastery. After this we go on to LAKE MAGGIORE, making a stop in STRESA, where we have the option to visit the Borromean Islands, and especially ISOLA BELLA with its gardens and palace (closed in the winter). Time for lunch. After lunch we go on to VERONA. Note: during the winter months the Orta train does not operate. In that case you will access the medieval town by walking approximately 800 meters from the bus parking lot.
We will have time to see Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet before leaving for VENICE, where we arrive at about 13.00 hrs. We include a boat trip to the area of St. Mark’s Square, with a local guide we take a stroll around the City of Canals. There will also be a chance to admire the glasswork of Murano. Afterwards enjoy some leisure time, maybe a trip in a gondola? Accommodation in the Mestre district.
After breakfast, transfer to Venice train station to board the train to Rome. Arrive Rome and transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is at Leisure to explore on your own. Overnight in Rome.
After breakfast, transfer to Rome airport to board the flight back home. Say Godbye to Beautiful Italy with sweet memories.
Price & Validity
Hotel Category | Price (Per Person) | Hotel Options |
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4 Star | Rs 249,191 | Not Provided |
Inclusions / Exclusions
• Accommodation in above mentioned or similar hotels with breakfast.
• Includes arrival and departure airport transfers.
• From Naples – Amalfi coast, Positano and Sorrento day trip.
• General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, hotel and breakfast buffet.
• Includes arrival and departure transfer.
• City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE
• Boat: To Island of St. Giulio, To the area of St Marks in Venice
• Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome
• Transfer: Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence, Train station – hotel – train station in Rome, Venice Hotel -Train station – Rome Hotel
• Ticket admission: Murano glasswork in Venice
• Ferry: Sta Margarita de Ligure/ Portofino
• Train Tickets: to the monumental field of Miracles in Pisa, Cinqueterre region, To Orta, Rome to Naples – Rome, Venice – Rome.
• From Rome – Siena and San Gimignano Chianti Wine tasting day trip.
• Any International Airfare
• TCS
• Any meals not mentioned
• VISA fee and Consultation Charges
• Any Travel Insurance
• Any Expenses of personal nature like Tips, laundry, shopping Etc.
• Anything not mentioned in the above inclusions.