CLASSICAL ITALY TOUR
Italy's main historical sites
7 Days / 6 Nights
Arrival at the airport. Meeting with the tour leader and transfer to Venice by bus. Transfer by vaporetto boat (water bus) to Venice downtown. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, guided tour of the city. After the visits, boat to Tronchetto and departure for Padua. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Free visit of the Basilica of St. Anthony. Departure for Florence with stopover in Bologna. Lunch in restaurant. Walking tour of the historical centre and departure for Florence. Arrival in Florence at the end of the afternoon and check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Guided visit of Florence. Lunch in restaurant. Departure for Siena and visit of the town. Departure for Assisi. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Guided half day visit of Assisi. Lunch in restaurant and departure for Rome. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to St. Peter Square for the Pope’s blessing. Lunch in restaurant. Walking tour of the city and panoramic city tour by bus. In the afternoon visit of the rest of the city, including Catacombs of San Callisto and the Crypt of Santa Cecilia. Transfer to the restaurant for a farewell dinner with music show. Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Visit of the Vatican Museums. Lunch in restaurant. In the afternoon, walking tour of downtown Rome. Dinner at the hotel restaurant. After dinner, “Rome by Night” tour. Overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to the airport for departure.
ITALY RELIGIOUS TOUR
When travel meets spirituality
10 Days / 9 Nights
Arrival at Rome Airport and transfer to Assisi. During the trip we will make a small stop in Greccio and at the chapel of the Nativity. Lunch in restaurant. In the evening we will continue our trip to Assisi. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. In the morning we will visit the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Porziuncula. Then we will proceed with a guided walking tour of Assisi. We will visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Basilica of Saint Clare. Independent lunch. Afternoon at disposal. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast depart for Cascia. Here we will visit the Sanctuary and the Monastery of Saint Rita, the church of Saint Francis and the church of Saint Anthony. Lunch in restaurant. In the evening we will continue our trip to Loreto. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. In the morning visit to the Sanctuary of the Holy House, situated in the centre of the Great Basilica. After the lunch in restaurant transfer to Lanciano, where we will visit the Church of Saint Francis. We will continue towards San Giovanni Rotondo, where Saint Pío of Pietrelcina lived. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, we will visit the Sanctuary of Saint Pio, including his tomb and the former church. Then visit the new church. Lunch in restaurant. Later we will visit the caves of Saint Michael the Archangel. Then return to San Giovanni Rotondo. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Bari. Here we will visit the Norman-Swabian Castle and the Basilica di San Nicola. Visit also the Cathedral of San Sabino, where the relics of this saint are situated. Lunch in restaurant. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Naples. Tour of the city with a local guide. We will start from Spaccanapoli and its architectural wealth. Visit to the churches: Santa Chiara, San Domenico Maggiore, San Severo, the Duomo di San Gennaro and its piazzas: Bellini, Gesù Nuovo, etc. Later we will admire the Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace and the Teatro San Carlo. Lunch in restaurant. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to the port of Naples and take the ferry to Capri. We will enjoy a tour of the two parts of the island, Capri and Anacapri, and see the famous “Faraglioni”. Later we will board the ferry back to Naples. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Rome. Along the way we will visit the Abbey of Montecassino and its museum. Lunch in restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel and free time before boarding your private coach to Rome Airport for your return flight.
TUSCANY WINE TOUR
8 Days / 7 Nights
Arrival at Florence Airport. Transfer by private coach to the hotel, check in and free time to freshen up. Rest of the day at leisure. Welcome dinner and overnight Florence.
After breakfast at hotel, meet your local guide and start a half day guided tour of Florence. Independent lunch and afternoon at leisure. You could go see the Accademia or the Uffizi, or just take a relaxing stroll around this beautiful city. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Impruneta to visit this historical town. Then you will have lunch in a typical “agriturismo” (farm house) in the Chianti area. In the afternoon wine tasting in this wine area and visit to the medieval town of Monteriggioni. Then transfer to your accommodation (villa, relais, or farmhouse) in the Chianti area. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. This morning you will go to a market for some food shopping. Then transfer to Volterra and visit this Etruscan town. Have lunch in a typical trattoria inside the walls. In the afternoon you will stop in San Gimignano for an independent visit. Before returning to your farmhouse, you will stop in a local “tenuta” near San Gimignano for a wine tasting session of the wines produced here. Free dinner and overnight stay in the Chianti area.
After breakfast in hotel, you will transfer to a villa in the heart of Chianti, where you will enjoy a cooking class. You will prepare a seasonal menu using fresh vegetables and herbs and extra virgin olive oil. Finally you will dine on the delicious dishes you prepared! After lunch, depart to Cortona and tour of this medieval town. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast in hotel, transfer to Montepulciano, where you will have some free time to visit this interesting Renaissance city. You will stop then in a local wine cellar to taste the Vino Nobile and other local products. The tour will continue to Pienza, a small town in the area of Val d’Orcia. Pienza owes its fame also to the excellent pecorino, of which you will have a taste in one of the farmhouses located in the area. Free time for lunch in the Val d’Orcia and then in the afternoon you will move to Montalcino, famous for its wine Brunello. After a wine tasting you can have free time to visit the Museo Civico e Diocesano d’Arte Sacra and have a walk through the Fortress. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel and then leave for Siena. Here you will meet your local guide and start a half day tour of this medieval city. Independent lunch and then return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel and then transfer by private coach to Florence Airport for your return flight.
BEST OF TUSCANY & UMBRIA
8 Days / 7 Nights
Upon your arrival at Florence Airport you will be met by your private coach and transferred to the city centre for a guided tour. Next, walk to the Accademia Gallery and make a beeline for Michelangelo’s David. Welcome dinner and overnight Florence.
Breakfast in hotel. Depart by private coach for a full day excursion to Carrara, Pisa and Lucca. Visit Carrara marble quarries by 4×4 jeep. After that you will enjoy a tasting of “lardo di Colonnata”. Afterwards you will be driven to Pisa, where you will enjoy a 2-hour guided walking tour, including the Leaning Tower (exterior). Later get ready to travel to Lucca. Upon arrival, you will have free time to walk along the walls before entering into the city centre. After the sighseeing tour, return to Florence for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Check out your hotel and depart for a full day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. Start your day in Siena, where you’ll do a guided tour of this medieval city. Then, enjoy some free time to walk around the old town centre and to stop for the independent lunch. Next, transfer to San Gimignano. Upon arrival, you will have free time to see the town at your own pleasure. Before heading to your accommodation, visit the Monteriggioni medieval fortress. Check in to your accommodation in the Chianti area. Dinner and overnight Tuscany.
Breakfast in hotel. The tour begins with a drive through the hills covered with vineyards leading you to the hill town of Montalcino. Visit a wine cellar and enjoy a tasting of Brunello red wine. Then go up to the top of the town and enjoy the view over the Tuscan countryside. The next stop is the Val d’Orcia. Stop at San Quirico d’Orcia and you use your free time to visit the Romanesque Collegiate. Continue on to hilltop town of Pienza. Once arrived enjoy a tasting of the famous pecorino di Pienza. Later you’ll have free time to visit this Renaissance town. The last stop is the hill town of Montepulciano. Here you will take part in your second wine tasting session of Vino Nobile whilst visiting the cellar. At the end of the day, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
This morning leave Tuscany and head to Umbria. Once arrived in Tuoro, board your private boat on Lake Trasimeno, that will bring you to Isola Maggiore. You’ll enjoy a nature hike around the island, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon continue on to Assisi, where you’ll visit the 13th-century Basilica of St. Francis. Then you will travel overland to the countryside around the medieval town of Trevi and check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight Trevi.
Today travel to the walled hill town of Spoleto and enjoy a guided walking tour. After lunch at a local restaurant, we’ll head to the medieval hill town of Scheggino. From here, you’ll have the opportunity to set off on a gentle rafting adventure along the Nera River. Upon returning to Trevi, have dinner at the hotel and overnight.
This morning, we’ll depart for the heart of the Apennines to experience a day in the Life of an Umbrian mountain village. You’ll set off aboard 4-wheel-drive vehicles and meet up with some local truffle hunters and their dogs. We’ll all then go truffle hunting into the woods. We return to the village for an authentic Italian lunch with some of the local villagers. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Trevi.
After breakfast in hotel, board the coach and transfer to Rome or Florence International Airport for your return flight.