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Connect with some of the world’s greatest cultural highlights on a two-week exploration of Italy. Get in touch with the ancient past alongside an archaeologist amid the ash-preserved ruins of Pompeii, marvel at Renaissance treasures in iconic Venice and enchanting Florence, and stop and smell the lemons in the quaint cliff-side villages of the Amalfi Coast. La dolce vita is sweet indeed.
TRAVEL STYLE: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS
Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
SERVICE LEVEL: UPGRADED
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
PHYSICAL RATING: 3 - AVERAGE
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
TRIP TYPE: SMALL GROUP
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.
AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
| TRAVEL DATE | PRICE | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2023 | from $5,719 CAD - Compared to $6,499 | Per Person |
| DAY | DATE | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun Nov 5 | Venice |
| 2 | Mon Nov 6 | Venice |
| 3 | Tue Nov 7 | Cinque Terre |
| 4 | Wed Nov 8 | Florence |
| 5 | Thu Nov 9 | Florence |
| 6 | Fri Nov 10 | Florence |
| 7 | Sat Nov 11 | Naples |
| 8 | Sun Nov 12 | Sorrento |
| 9 | Mon Nov 13 | Sorrento |
| 10 | Tue Nov 14 | Amalfi Coast |
| 11 | Wed Nov 15 | Amalfi Coast |
| 12 | Thu Nov 16 | Rome |
| 13 | Fri Nov 17 | Rome |
| 14 | Sat Nov 18 | Rome |
DAY 1 – VENICE
Please make your own way to the joining hotel.
Please make every effort to arrive on time for this important welcome meeting. If you are delayed and will arrive late, please inform us. Your Chief Experience Officer will then leave you a message at the front desk informing you of where and when to meet up.
DAY 2 – VENICE
Take an orientation walk through the local markets and neighbourhoods of Venice. Opt to visit museums, churches, the Doge’s Palace, or take a gondola ride.
DAY 3 – VENICE/CINQUE TERRE
Head to Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean. Visit Monterosso al Mare, a charming village nestled in the hillside. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore the villages along the crystal clear Ligurian Sea.
Take advantage of the chance to enjoy some truly amazing food. Eat a succulent starter of local anchovies marinated in lemon and locally produced olive oil, follow it with Trofie al Pesto and top the lot with the famous dessert, wine schiattetra. Heaven.
DAY 4 – CINQUE TERRE/FLORENCE
Travel to Florence, the capital of the Tuscany region. Take an orientation walk with our CEO through the lively yet ancient streets and enjoy an included aperitivo (pre-dinner alcoholic beverage) experience at a local bar.
On one of the evenings in Florence, we will walk up to Piazzale Michelangelo in the evening to take in the famous view over the River Arno and the city.
DAY 5 – FLORENCE
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.
DAY 6 – FLORENCE
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.
For a truly local experience, indulge your inner gastronome on a culinary tour of the city. Opt to pre-book the “Florence Food Tour” on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
DAY 7 – FLORENCE/NAPLES
Catch the train to Naples with the option to enjoy a fantastic meal in the birthplace of pizza. Opt to visit the National Archaeological Museum.
Look at the Veiled Christ, stroll through the chilled tunnels of underground Naples, or just sit in a plaza with a cocktail. Soak up this wonderful animated city different from anywhere else in Italy, where superstition blends with religion and pizza reigns supreme!
DAY 8 – NAPLES/SORRENTO
The day begins with an excursion to the ruins of ancient Pompeii with an archaeologist. Continue by private bus to Sorrento, where you’re welcomed to the south by panoramic views of the sea before settling in for the night.
After our tour, you have the option of visiting the nearby ruins of Herculaneum.
DAY 9 – SORRENTO
Enjoy a free day in Sorrento. Opt to visit the nearby islands of Capri or Ischia.
Enjoy the day at leisure from our boutique hotel, just steps from the central piazza.
DAY 10 – SORRENTO TO AMALFI COAST
Visit an organic lemon farm to see how limoncello is made from beginning to end. Stroll through fragrant lemon groves and enjoy a taste of this delicious liqueur. Travel to the stunning Amalfi coast for lunch at a local agriturismo that specializes in home grown, delicious produce. Meet the family and tour the property — a converted 17th-century monastery. Head into the fields and gardens to learn about local produce and herbs, then sit down to a wonderful meal of local fare surrounded by lush greenery, open terraces, and groves overlooking the Mediterranean. Continue to the hotel, which offers spectacular views of the coastline.
DAY 11 – AMALFI COAST
Hike the famous “Path of the Gods,” following ancient paths and trails linking isolated farms, villages, churches, and monasteries.
Probably the most famous walk in the Amalfi region, this trail climbs along ridges high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. We hike the ancient trails, once the only road connecting these two villages. The path can be rough underfoot and a little exposed, but well worth it for the spectacular scenery and the chance to be so close to nature and “the Gods.”
DAY 12 – AMALFI COAST TO ROME
Travel to Rome and take an orientation walk with the CEO.
Rome exudes history. From its Catacombs that entombed early Christians, to the Colosseum where gladiators battled to the death, up to the Palatine Hill, the traditional site of Rome’s founding. It is also home to the Vatican City – the home of the Pope and St Peter’s Basilica.
DAY 13 – ROME
Enjoy a free day to explore Rome. Opt to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican, or just wander the streets and palazzi, taking time for a caffè or gelato.
While you’re here, why not take to the streets on a food tour? Opt to pre-book the “Rome Street Food Tour” on the checkout page ahead of time to include this optional on your tour.
DAY 14 – ROME
Depart at any time.
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