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Stop At: Cooltours - Day Tour, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Tuscany
The day trip starts directly at your lodging where you will be picked up by a driver guide also wine expert in a comfortable Mercedes minivan for your Brunello di Montalcino private wine tour experience.
After the first part of the drive, we will be in the scenic tuscan countryside made of rolling hills and cypresses, uphill you will start enjoying the view of the vineyards where Sangiovese grosso grows to produce the most elegant Italian wine.
Stop at the first winery for cellar visits with attention to the history of the wine making in this old wine region and wine tasting of at least 3 different wines.
After the first stop we will visit the second winery and you will be served a home made lunch to combine each Brunello and Rosso vintage, so you will be able to savor a typical Tuscan meal but also to learn in your palate how wine & food pairing works in Tuscany, homeland of great red wines.
The last stop will be done at the third organic producer where you will continue your wine tasting and olive oil tasting as well.
Your day will end after you tasted different styles Brunello, Rosso di Montalcino and some Supertuscan wines.
Please note: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL TASTING is included at least in one of the three wineries selected.
We will drive back to Florence or Siena.
- Pick up at 8:30 am if departure is from Florence OR 9:30 if departure is from Siena
- Drive to the beautiful Montalcino area with its rolling hills
- Stop at the first selected winery, ground cellars visit, detailed private tour of the winery most likely done by the owners
- Guided wine tasting of at least 3-4 wines
- Short ride to the second winery for cellar visit
- Food and wine pairing with detailed information about tasting notes
- Visit the third winery and wine tasting of at least other 3 wines
- Drive back to your lodging, ride will depend on the pick up point ( approx. 1 hr to Siena and 2 hours to Florence).
Duration: 9 hours
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Stop At: Cooltours - Day Tour, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Tuscany
This exclusive private wine experience will lead you to the heart of the Chianti Classico region to sample top end Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Gran Selezione and Supertuscans wines.
All wines are upscale and personally selected by quality and certifications by your sommelier.
Do not expect mass production wineries but exclusive and unique wineries only locals have access to.
- Pick up at your lodging front door (Florence or Siena or surroundings)
- Scenic drive through the Sienese and Florentine sides of the Chianti Classico Region (usually the distance from one place to the next one is about 30 minutes drive)
- Stops along the way to take postcard perfect pictures made of vineyards, grapes, harvesting moments (in season) and stone made villages (medieval hamlets)
- Stop and visit the first selected winery: the owners will greet you and will show you the cellars, their grounds and they will explain how they make their own wines.
Make sure you ask all the questions you have in mind cause they are there for you and they are part of our wine experience.
- Around noon or so we will drive toward the second winery where a feast of food will be served (special dietary needs can be satisfied) but of course each course will be paired with the right food under the supervision of the winery owners but also your sommelier.
Being a farm to table meal, expect to taste extra virgin olive oil, truffle products and/or aged balsamic vinegars (all according to the seasonal products selected and produced by the wineries), local cheeses, honey and more for an authentic farm to table food experience.
- After food and wine pairing, our scenic drive will lead you to the third winery (usually a little bigger estate) to complete your cellar visits and wine tastings always followed by a member of the winery.
- After this last winery, you will be driven back to your lodging and we'll be ready for your next wine adventure with us!
Duration: 8 hours
We will start the day off departing at 10:00 am from Florence at local Hotels, We will venture down through the hills of Chianti Classico for a great scenic ride, and will also be driving past the small town of Castellina in Chainti and San Donato. We will visit one local Brewery, a local fan favorite Winery and a wonderful cheese tasting location. You will sample pairings different styles of beer and wine with food from the Chianti Classico Region at all venues. We will return to Florence or your place of lodging around 4:00pm.
Did you know that Chianti can offer more than just wine?
With this activity you will discover the winders of this region that is now renovating and welcoming new kinds of production. The first stop involves, of course, wine and extra virgin olive oil tasting in one of the last family farms who uses old techniques and traditional equipment. To taste the real flavor of olive oil and Chianti classico as it used to be decades ago. Then (surprise, surprise!) the tour will continue with... beer! Italy is not well known as a beer country, but young and brave people started this kind of production also here in Chianti and the result is amazing!
Last but not least the sheep farm; here you will enjoy a tour of the grounds, the stables, where it might be possible to see the milking or the feeding of the animals, and finally a visit to the cheesemaking lab.
Next you will be able to taste each one of the cheeses produced here, coupled with organic honey, bread and of course wine!
An expert local guide will lead you during te entire day, so you can look with your eyes how in this land the old and the new are not in contradiction but can mix together in a unique ensemble.
The Beer, Wine and Food Pairing tour includes a knowledgeable wine and food expert guide, transportation to Venus and all tastings and food pairings.
• Pickups are available in Florence at Hotels and B&Bs in the surrounding area.
• Advance booking is required for daily tours.
• Last minute inquiries are welcome.
• On rare occasions, Tuscany Private Tour reserves the right to change venues due to availability.
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Stop At: Necropoli di Tarquinia, Tarquinia, Province of Viterbo, Lazio
Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO. The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania represent the achievements of Etruscan culture.
The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania speak to the accomplishments of Etruscan culture, Tuscania is a town full of charm and history, particularly the mythological legends on how the city was founded which have been passed on from generation to generation.
A private driver with a luxury minivan get you at your lodging in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia and drive through the exquisite wide open of Lazio locale encompassed by delicate green hills, streams and lakes. In the wake of meeting the neighborhood direct you will visit the features of the territory. For lunch you should need to stop at one of the extremely ordinary trattorias in the region to taste delightful neighborhood specialities.
On the off chance that you wish you can likewise observe Lake Bracciano and the Medieval town of Tarquini with its high rising Ancient towers. The Etruscans possessed the region North of Rome for more than nine centuries and created one of the most punctual precedents of urban human advancement from the IX century b.C.
Numerous tombs appear to be extensive houses and are spread out on a city-like arrangement. They highlight quality sketches and carvings on the dividers. They mirror the main surviving case of Etruscan private craftsmanship and design.
A delicious typical lunch is included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Le Terme del Bullicame, Viterbo, Province of Viterbo, Lazio
Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO. The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania represent the achievements of Etruscan culture.
The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania speak to the accomplishments of Etruscan culture, Tuscania is a town full of charm and history, particularly the mythological legends on how the city was founded which have been passed on from generation to generation.
A private driver with a luxury minivan get you at your lodging in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia and drive through the exquisite wide open of Lazio locale encompassed by delicate green hills, streams and lakes. In the wake of meeting the neighborhood direct you will visit the features of the territory. For lunch you should need to stop at one of the extremely ordinary trattorias in the region to taste delightful neighborhood specialities.
On the off chance that you wish you can likewise observe Lake Bracciano and the Medieval town of Tarquini with its high rising Ancient towers. The Etruscans possessed the region North of Rome for more than nine centuries and created one of the most punctual precedents of urban human advancement from the IX century b.C.
Numerous tombs appear to be extensive houses and are spread out on a city-like arrangement. They highlight quality sketches and carvings on the dividers. They mirror the main surviving case of Etruscan private craftsmanship and design.
A delicious typical lunch is included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lago di Bracciano, Province of Rome, Lazio
Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO. The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania represent the achievements of Etruscan culture.
The Necropolis of Tarquinia and Tuscania speak to the accomplishments of Etruscan culture, Tuscania is a town full of charm and history, particularly the mythological legends on how the city was founded which have been passed on from generation to generation.
A private driver with a luxury minivan get you at your lodging in Rome or at the port of Civitavecchia and drive through the exquisite wide open of Lazio locale encompassed by delicate green hills, streams and lakes. In the wake of meeting the neighborhood direct you will visit the features of the territory. For lunch you should need to stop at one of the extremely ordinary trattorias in the region to taste delightful neighborhood specialities.
On the off chance that you wish you can likewise observe Lake Bracciano and the Medieval town of Tarquini with its high rising Ancient towers. The Etruscans possessed the region North of Rome for more than nine centuries and created one of the most punctual precedents of urban human advancement from the IX century b.C.
Numerous tombs appear to be extensive houses and are spread out on a city-like arrangement. They highlight quality sketches and carvings on the dividers. They mirror the main surviving case of Etruscan private craftsmanship and design.
A delicious typical lunch is included.
Duration: 1 hour
Morning lessons start at 11:30, evening lessons at 6.30 pm. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours in total. Detailed instructions on the location and how to reach it will be provided beforehand. Please provide us your lodging name or address.
The pick up will be provided for minimum two participants.
Among the many existing varieties of flat breads, pizza is surely the most popular worldwide. Napoli is the birthplace of this dish and the process of its making is listed by the UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. In fact, beside the mere composition of the ingredients, the skill of working the dough seems to be exclusive of this area and its a show to not be missed.
During this experience, the pizza maker will give you some information about the history of this simple and yet complete and tasty meal, how this is prepared, its ingredients and how to stretch it and top it. While listening and watching, you will be given some appetizer. Then, in turn, you will be preparing your own pizza.
It is advised to wear a suitable outfit for food preparation. Aprons will be provided.
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Stop At: Tolu Giovanni
Here we will learn all secrets about cheese making and we will taste 3 different pecorino cheese
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chianti Brew Fighters, Radda in Chianti, Tuscany
We will visit the brewery and taste several beers
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tuscany Private Tour, Castellina In Chianti, Tuscany
Here we will have an amazing lunch with Wine tasting, honey and Extra virgin olive oil tasting.
It is a great off the beaten path winery where the family live and work.
Duration: 2 hours
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 4 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you. Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 participants.
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The custom of drinking wine is very ancient in our region: frescoes, pottery and ancient texts found in archaeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum confirm this practice. Greeks started farming the vineyards on the rich volcanic soil and some of these early varieties still survive to this day, such as the Aglianico.
Even though the wine making process, thus its taste, has changed a lot during this long time span, it is clear the unchanged interest for this drink. This tour will take you around the vineyards, learning more about the composition of its soil and how the coexistence with other trees, plants and herbs as well as a mix of modern and traditional techniques affects the quality of wine. After a stroll in the fields, to complete the experience, there will be a plentiful tasting menu with local food and wines to be enjoyed in its original environment.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 AM (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 5-6 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
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Sorrento is a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination due to its variety of small antique shops and location on the Amalfi Coast. The town is most commonly known for its small shops selling an arrangement of ceramics, lacework and marquetry.
The Sorrentine Peninsula has views of Naples, Vesuvius and the Isle of Capri. The Amalfi Drive, connecting Sorrento and Amalfi, is a narrow road that threads along the high cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Limoncello, a digestif made from lemon rinds, alcohol, water and sugar, is produced in Sorrento with typical giant Sorrento lemons.
3 dish-Lunch at a traditional restaurant is included, drinks are not included.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 AM (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 5-6 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
This is a short hike to the volcanos crater. The national park of Mt. Vesuvius is listed as UNESCO biosphere reserve and it is composed by the caldera of Mt. Somma and the Grand Cone of Mt. Vesuvius. In other words, a mountain into another mountain, aka the pre-existing one got its top blown away forming a new one. There is a long history of studies on the colonization of lava by vegetation throughout different epochs. The traditional agricultural areas are diverse in fruit, vines and flowers. It became sadly famous for its eruptions in 79 AD, the deadliest of recent history. Last eruption took place in 1944, in the middle of WWII and today it is considered a dormant volcano.
Extra info: It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket to the crater costs 10 €.
Visit two of the most important world heritage sites in Europe both protected by UNESCO, Cerveteri and Ostia. On this tour you meander down the quiet streets lined with abandoned buildings. There is the Baths of Neptune with it stunning black and white mosaics, Amphitrite, the theatre and the Forum, once the hub of life in the city.
On this walk back in time your guide will give you an insight into how the citizens of Ostia Antica used to work and enjoy their leisure time; what it was really like to live in this thriving city port that was Romes gateway to the rest of the world.
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Stop At: Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica, Ostia Antica, Province of Rome, Lazio
This is a private 3-hour tour back in time to explore Ostia Antica. You will see the thermal baths, the Forum, the Capitolium as well as examples of original shops, mills, wine warehouses, laundries and much more.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Necropoli della Banditaccia, Cerveteri, Province of Rome, Lazio
Appreciate a fun enlightening and loosening up day trip to the world legacy destination of Cerveteri, secured by Unesco. This is a city-like necropolis feauturing staggering fantastic tombs painted and cut in the stone.
Duration: 2 hours
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 5 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day, in a matter of few hours, stopped the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Extra info:the archeological site of Pompeii is completely open air and the visit will last about 2 hours on foot. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. Single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii. Audio-guides are provided.
In the organization of an exceptionally proficient guide you will see Michelangelo's popular perfect work of art "David".
Your guide will clarify the history and criticalness of this astonishing statue. Of the other treasures to be found in the Accademia there are a number of unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo as well as collections that include works by Botticelli, Paolo Uccello and Andrea del Sarto, to name a few. You can pick a morning or evening visit.
You will be gathered from your central lodging by your guide and taken specifically to the Accademia, one of Rome's best historical centers. With pre-booked tickets you by-pass the holding up lines and head straight inside.
There are numerous great fortunes to be found in the exhibition hall, the feature being Michelangelo's David. Situated in the focal exhibition this titanic statue towers above you; set aside opportunity to stroll around it and view it from each viewpoint. It is a really interesting masterpiece; cut from a solitary square of Carrara marble it was etched when Michelangelo was in his mid 20s. At 17 feet (5.17 meters) it is a portrayal of David, the scriptural legend who slew the monster Goliath. Revealed in 1504 this superb statue came to symbolize the barrier of common freedoms encapsulated by the Florentine Republic.
Of alternate fortunes to be found in the Accademia there are various incomplete models by Michelangelo and also accumulations that incorporate works by Botticelli, Paolo Uccello and Andrea del Sarto, to give some examples.
Appreciate this voyage through the Accademia and take in intriguing certainties and stories from your master direct who will make your visit to this brilliant gallery both fulfilling and vital.
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Stop At: Cooltours - Day Tour, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Tuscany
The day trip starts between 9:00 and 9:30 am with a pick up in Florence at your lodging (if needed a meeting point might be required).
The drive will take us to the beautiful medieval city of Siena where after a detailed introduction of its history, architecture, you will have some free time to explore this charming town.
When lunch time arrives, you will be driven in a small farm producing excellent wines and olive oil and you will be invited to taste their wines along with their farm to table lunch based on the farm's products.
Improve your wine knowledge and enrich your experience meeting the local producers.
The last stop will be in the famous UNESCO site, San Gimignano to admire the immaculate medieval architecture and learn more about Tuscan traditions.
- Pick up or meeting point at 9:00 or 9:30 am
- 1 hours drive to Siena
- Free visit to explore the city
- Scenic drive toward a farm winery to sample delicious wines, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic
- Free visit in San Gimignano
- Drive back to Florence
Duration: 8 hours
Appreciate an unwinding and interesting day trip from Rome to the Dying town of Bagnoregio and to the castled city of Orvieto. A private driver guide in a luxury minivan will get you at your inn in Rome or at port of Civitavecchia and drive through the enchanting wide open of Lazio Region following the Tiber River valley. Bagnoregio is a medieval town based on a slope that is gradually being dissolved by winds and water. It has been the area of numerous motion pictures and television arrangement. Orvieto ascends on a high volcanic shake and it is altogether strengthened. The downtown area is extremely pictoresque and its Cathedral is one of Europe's generally valuable. You will see the composition artful culminations by Luca Signorelli in the St. Brixius Chapel and numerous more awesome destinations including St. Patrick's Well. Typical lunch with the popular white "Orvietano" wine taste is included.
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Stop At: Civita di Bagnoregio, Civita di Bagnoregio, Province of Viterbo, Lazio
Rome's encompassing region is rich of workmanship, history and nature. Take a free day the hordes of the downtown area and travel through the plesant field north of the Capital. A private driver-guide will get you at your lodging with an airconditioned minivan. You will take after the valley of the Tiber River up to Bagnoregio where you will stop initially to visit the diminishing town.
Bagnoregio is an awesome medieval town based on a slope that is being disintegrated by wind and water. The town is in the midst of an awesome scene and has been the area of numerous occasions and motion pictures. Its region is rich of water springs and new agricoltural items. Your guide will bring up out the best diners and wineries in the zone to taste delightful nearby fortes.
This astonishing trek proceeds thorugh green slopes brimming with organic product trees and wineyards until the point when you will at last achieve Orvieto. This Ancient town based on a high volcanic shake highlights beguiling medieval rear ways and valuable workmanship treasures particularly St. Patrick's Well, the Cathedral and the Chapel of St. Brixius containing Signorelli's Last Judgment.
From Orvieto you will likewise appreciate an amazing perspective of the Tiber Valley. Toward the finish of this astonishing visit you will be driven back to Rome or anyplace else you wish.
Amid this broad and loosening up private outing you will have the opportunity to take extraordinary pictures and spend noteworthy minutes in the absolute most captivating locales of Italy far from the hordes of mass-tourism.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Duomo di Orvieto, Orvieto, Province of Terni, Umbria
Rome's encompassing region is rich of workmanship, history and nature. Take a free day the hordes of the downtown area and travel through the plesant field north of the Capital. A private driver-guide will get you at your lodging with an airconditioned minivan. You will take after the valley of the Tiber River up to Bagnoregio where you will stop initially to visit the diminishing town.
Bagnoregio is an awesome medieval town based on a slope that is being disintegrated by wind and water. The town is in the midst of an awesome scene and has been the area of numerous occasions and motion pictures. Its region is rich of water springs and new agricoltural items. Your guide will bring up out the best diners and wineries in the zone to taste delightful nearby fortes.
This astonishing trek proceeds thorugh green slopes brimming with organic product trees and wineyards until the point when you will at last achieve Orvieto. This Ancient town based on a high volcanic shake highlights beguiling medieval rear ways and valuable workmanship treasures particularly St. Patrick's Well, the Cathedral and the Chapel of St. Brixius containing Signorelli's Last Judgment.
From Orvieto you will likewise appreciate an amazing perspective of the Tiber Valley. Toward the finish of this astonishing visit you will be driven back to Rome or anyplace else you wish.
Amid this broad and loosening up private outing you will have the opportunity to take extraordinary pictures and spend noteworthy minutes in the absolute most captivating locales of Italy far from the hordes of mass-tourism.
Duration: 2 hours
Capri, a small island made of limestone carved with steep cliffs and caves, has been considered for centuries as a gem of the Mediterranean Sea.
In historical times the island has been occupied by Greeks, Romans, Western and Eastern emperors, as well as pirates and tyrants. Traces of these occupants are still visible at present. In the latter half of the 19th century, Capri became a popular resort for European artists, writers and other celebrities.
Starts between 8 and 9 am (see timetable). Duration: approx. 8 hours
This tour will take you to Anacapri by local minibus, where you can enjoy a magic view from the belvedere. Here stand the remains of Castello Barbarossa named after the pirate and Ottoman admiral, Hayreddin, nicknamed Barbarossa ("Redbeard"). From 1898, it was owned by the Swedish psychiatrist Axel Munthe (later donated to his foundation). Munthe was against hunting and turned the surrounding area as a sanctuary for birds (ornithological station). Lunch break to a local restaurant. Stroll along the lively alleys neighboring the Piazzetta in Capri and dont miss the view of the Faraglioni sea stacks from the Augustus gardens! If you are willing to visit the Blue Grotto or attend other excursions on your own on the island, please coordinate your plans with your guide.
The tour manager will meet you up by the nearest pick up point to your accommodation between 8 and 9 am (see timetable) and will take you to the harbor where you will board the hydrofoil with your fellow passengers. Tickets will be purchased before departure with the assistance of the tour leader (hydrofoil fee not included in this quote). Once in Capri, you will be taken around the main attractions of this small and loved island. Minibus from Capri harbor to Anacapri, from here to Capri and back to the harbor. Lunch break to a local restaurant. In the afternoon, return to Naples and drop off to your same location.
This tour lasts approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 AM (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 5-6 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Also known as the light blue ribbon (Nastro Azzurro), the road that from Sorrento peninsula leads to Amalfi, was built in 1832 by the bourbons and it hasnt changed much since. It runs along the Lattari Mountains coastline, passing by a number of small villages nestled in the rocks and considered amongst the prettiest in the Mediterranean. Inhabited since the VI century BC by the Greeks and previously by local indigenous people, this area mainly shares the same history of neighboring Naples. Tourism, fishing and farming are the main source of income for locals. The most popular products are: the Limoncello liqueur; the colorful ceramic art-crafts from the traditional school of Vietri and the famous Carta dAmalfi, an exclusive type of paper made out of cloths (linen, cotton and hemp). All these items are sold by the many shops available in Amalfi.
Positano will be seen from the top, for it would take a few hours just to visit this village, located at the bottom of the hill and only accessible on foot.
The return drive will follow a different route, giving you the chance of seeing the lavish green of the mountains before reaching the highway to Napoli. In some occasion, to avoid getting stuck in traffic jam, the tour can be carried out the other way round, starting from Amalfi and back to Sorrento.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 11:00 and 11:30 AM (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 5 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
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The legend tells the founding of Herculaneum by Hercules in 1243 BC, while historians concord it was originated by indigenous people such as the Oscan or the Etruscans. During the Roman Empire it became a resort for wealthy people and intellectuals. Unlike Pompeii, in 79 AD, Herculaneum was buried by 25 meters of muds and other volcanic elements.
This important philosophical center got totally forgotten until 1709, when a farmer unearthed precious marbles during digging works for a well. This event quickly reached the local governors, leading to the first excavations. Amongst the valuable findings, the Villa dei Papiri is surely the most important one, called after the library which at that time contained up to 1800 papyruses. To date, despite its extension, second only to Pompeiis, only a small portion of the ancient city has been excavated, with archaeologists regularly busy with new discoveries.
Extra info: the archeological site is completely open air and the visit will last maximum 2 hours on foot. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance ticket is not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 11 € in Herculaneum. Check the official Pompeii and Herculaneum website for detailed information.The visit at Herculaneum ruins provides audio-guides with a minimum of 6 people; tour guide upon availability.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 4-5 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you. This tour can be combined with afternoon visits available on this portal.
Traces of the existence of this ancient roman city date back to the 6th century BC. At the time of the dramatic eruption, in 79 AD, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants and was considered of great importance for the Roman Empire. Several emperors and aristocrats had their holidays villas in that area, while merchants were running businesses with locals. This bustling place got buried under several meters of ashes in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, Pompeii came back to light when the Bourbons were governing Naples. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Extra info: the archeological site of Pompeii is completely open air. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets in Pompeii are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To this date, single entrance ticket costs 15 €. Check the official Pompeii ruins website for detailed information.
The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided.
Your driver will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 3 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
This tour will take you to three areas of the city. The driver will first drive along the seaside passing onto lungomare Caracciolo and Mergellina and up to Posillipos hill from which you can take a snapshot of the most popular view of the city embracing the whole bay, Capri Island and Mt. Vesuvius. Driving back to the center you will be able to see the ancient Castel dellOvo, the oldest standing stronghold in town (12th century) embedded in an old fishermen village (Borgo Marinari). Second, you will be taken to the monumental area for a stroll on your own. This neighborhood counts a number of outstanding buildings placed side by side, such as: Maschio Angioino castle (1279); Real San Carlo theatre, the world's oldest working opera house (1737); Royal Palace (1644); Plebiscito Square, the largest in town and named after the vote that in 1860 declared the unification of the Kingdom of Italy; Galleria Umberto, a shopping mall from 1887; the neoclassic church of San Francesco di Paola from 1820 inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. Back to the vehicle, you will be heading to the historical center Naples splitter (Spaccanapoli), the ancient Greek urban structure and heart of the city, where you can enjoy your pizza dinner.
This tour will be handled by an English speaking expert driver who will point you the main monuments disclosing along the way. Other languages, beside Italian, are available on request.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
This tour will take you to a 30 miles scenic road along the Costiera Sorrentina and Amalfitana, also known as the light blue ribbon (Nastro Azzurro) or simply Amalfi drive. Built in 1832 by the bourbons, this road hasnt changed much ever since. It runs along the Lattari Mountains coastline, passing by a number of small villages nestled in the rocks and considered amongst the prettiest in the Mediterranean, such as Positano, Praiano, Conca dei Marini and Furore. Inhabited since the VI century BC by the Greeks and previously by local indigenous people, this area reached its golden age with the rise of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi in early Middle Age, a major independent city-state. Today, tourism, fishing and farming are the main source of income for locals. The most popular products are: the Limoncello liqueur; the colorful ceramic art-crafts from the traditional school of Vietri; the inlaid wood art in Sorrento and the famous Carta dAmalfi, an exclusive type of paper made out of cloths (linen, cotton and hemp). All these items are sold by the many shops available in Sorrento and Amalfi.
During the road trip, the driver will stop one or two times to the nicest spots to let you enjoy the view and take pictures. Both in Sorrento and Amalfi you will have some time on your own to stroll around and do your favorite activities, such as shopping, or simply relax to your favorite place. Lunch break to a local restaurant along the way. Positano will be seen from the top, for it would take a few hours just to visit this village, located at the bottom of the hill and only accessible on foot.
The return drive will follow a different route, giving you the chance of seeing the lavish green of those mountains before reaching the highway to Napoli. In some occasions, to avoid getting stuck in traffic jam, the tour can be carried out the other way round, starting from Amalfi and back to Sorrento.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day ended the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Continue this tour to the top of for a short hike to the volcanos crater. The national park of Mt. Vesuvius is listed as UNESCO biosphere reserve and it is composed by the caldera of Mt. Somma and the Grand Cone of Mt. Vesuvius. In other words, a mountain into another mountain, aka the pre-existing one got its top blown away forming a new one. There is a long history of studies on the colonization of lava by vegetation throughout different epochs. The traditional agricultural areas are diverse in fruit, vines and flowers. It became sadly famous for its eruptions in 79 AD, the deadliest of recent history. Last eruption took place in 1944, in the middle of WWII and today it is considered a dormant volcano.
Extra info: It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii and single entrance ticket to the crater costs 10 €.The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided.
Considered of great importance for the Roman Empire, they were at their social and economic peak at the time of the disaster. The main difference between the two places is that Pompeii was a bustling city, gateway for merchants and travellers, while the latter was more of a residential village for aristocrats and intellectuals.
Stop along the way to a local factory to learn more about the process of Cameos (carved sea shells) and Corals craft. Lunch break to a local restaurant with a 3 course tourist menu, drinks not included.
At the time of the dramatic eruption, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants, while Herculaneum had a population of some 5.000 people. A number of emperors and aristocrats had their holiday villas in thesecities. One day, in 79 AD, several meters of ashes buried the whole areain a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, under the Bourbons government, excavation works started. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world, while Herculaneum is renewed for its Villa dei Papiri which hosted a library of over 1800 papyruses.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Lunch break to a local restaurant with a 3 course tourist menu, drinks not included.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Extra info: both the archeological sites are completely open air and the visit will last about 2 hours on foot on each place. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii and 11 € in Herculaneum. Check the official Pompeii and Herculaneum website for detailed information.The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided. The visit at Herculaneum ruins provides audio-guides with a minimum of 6 people; tour guide upon availability.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day ended the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Lunch to a local restaurant.
Continue this tour to the top of for a short hike to the volcanos crater. The national park of Mt. Vesuvius is listed as UNESCO biosphere reserve and it is composed by the caldera of Mt. Somma and the Grand Cone of Mt. Vesuvius. In other words, a mountain into another mountain, aka the pre-existing one got its top blown away forming a new one. There is a long history of studies on the colonization of lava by vegetation throughout different epochs. The traditional agricultural areas are diverse in fruit, vines and flowers. It became sadly famous for its eruptions in 79 AD, the deadliest of recent history. Last eruption took place in 1944, in the middle of WWII and today it is considered a dormant volcano.
Extra info: It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii and single entrance ticket to the crater costs 10 €.The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day ended the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Lunch to a local restaurant.
Continue this tour to the top of for a short hike to the volcanos crater. The national park of Mt. Vesuvius is listed as UNESCO biosphere reserve and it is composed by the caldera of Mt. Somma and the Grand Cone of Mt. Vesuvius. In other words, a mountain into another mountain, aka the pre-existing one got its top blown away forming a new one. There is a long history of studies on the colonization of lava by vegetation throughout different epochs. The traditional agricultural areas are diverse in fruit, vines and flowers. It became sadly famous for its eruptions in 79 AD, the deadliest of recent history. Last eruption took place in 1944, in the middle of WWII and today it is considered a dormant volcano.
Extra info: It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii and single entrance ticket to the crater costs 10 €.The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day, in a matter of few hours, stopped the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Continue the tour to the Amalfi drive.This tour will take you to a 30 miles scenic road along the Costiera Amalfitana, also known as the light blue ribbon (Nastro Azzurro). Built in 1832 by the bourbons, this road hasnt changed much ever since. It runs along the Lattari Mountains coastline, passing by a number of small villages nestled in the rocks and considered among the prettiest in the Mediterranean. Inhabited since the VI century BC by the Greeks and previously by local indigenous people, this area mainly shares the same history of neighboring Naples. Tourism, fishing and farming are the main source of income for locals. The most popular products are: the Limoncello liqueur; the colorful ceramic art-crafts from the traditional school of Vietri and the famous Carta dAmalfi, an exclusive type of paper made out of cloths (linen, cotton and hemp). All these items are sold by the many shops available in Amalfi.
During the road trip, the driver will stop one or two times to the nicest spots to let you enjoy the view and take pictures. In Amalfi you will have some time on your own to stroll around and do your favorite activities, such as shopping, or simply relax by sipping a cappuccino or else. Positano will be seen from the top, for it would take a few hours just to visit this village, located at the bottom of the hill and only accessible on foot.
Extra info:the archeological site of Pompeii is completely open air and the visit will last about 2 hours on foot. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii. The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided. The visit at Herculaneum ruins provides audio-guides with a minimum of 6 people; tour guide upon availability.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Pompeii was a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day, in a matter of few hours, stopped the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Lunch to a local restaurant.
Continue the tour to the Amalfidrive.This tour will take you to a 30miles scenic road along the CostieraAmalfitana, also known as the light blue ribbon (NastroAzzurro). Built in 1832 by the bourbons, this road hasnt changed much ever since. It runs along the Lattari Mountains coastline, passing by a number of small villages nestled in the rocks and considered amongst the prettiest in the Mediterranean. Inhabited since the VI century BC by the Greeks and previously by local indigenous people, this area mainly shares the same history of neighboring Naples. Tourism, fishing and farming are the main source of income for locals. The most popular products are: the Limoncello liqueur; the colorful ceramic art-crafts from the traditional school of Vietriand the famous CartadAmalfi, an exclusive type of paper made out of cloths (linen, cotton and hemp). All these items are sold by the many shops available in Amalfi.
During the road trip, the driver will stop one or two times to the nicest spots to let you enjoy the view and take pictures. In Amalfi you will have some time on your own to stroll around and do your favorite activities, such as shopping, or simply relax by sipping a cappuccino or else. Positano will be seen from the top, for it would take a few hours just to visit this village, located at the bottom of the hill and only accessible on foot.
Extra info:the archeological site of Pompeii is completely open air and the visit will last about 2 hours on foot. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii. The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided. The visit at Herculaneum ruins provides audio-guides with a minimum of 6 people; tour guide upon availability.
After the visits, drive to the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius for a Mediterranean food and wines tasting and a guided visit along the vineyards to learn more about the Campania Ars Vinearia (the art of making wine).
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
Traces of the existence of this ancient roman city date back to the 6th century BC. At the time of the dramatic eruption, in 79 AD, Pompeii counted about 11.000 inhabitants and was considered of great importance for the Roman Empire. Several emperors and aristocrats had their holidays villas in that area, while merchants were running businesses with locals. This bustling place got buried under several meters of ashes in a matter of few hours. Centuries later, in 1748, Pompeii came back to light when the Bourbons were governing Naples. The discovery was greeted with enthusiasm as it added great wealth to the kingdom and inspired the neoclassicism movement in Europe. Nowadays, the ruins of Pompeii are amongst the most visited archaeological sites in the world.
Included in this tour there is a stop to a Cameos and Corals workshop, to learn more about this ancient art-craft, for which the Neapolitan school is still considered of great importance. Cameos in particular are carved sea shells representing scenes of mythological deities.
Campania Ars Vinearia. The custom of drinking wine is very ancient in our region: frescoes, pottery and ancient texts found in archaeological sites such as Pompeii and Herculaneum confirm this practice. Greeks started farming the vineyards on the rich volcanic soil and some of these early varieties still survive to this day, such as the Aglianico.
Even though the wine making process, thus its taste, has changed a lot during this long time span, it is clear the unchanged interest for this drink. This tour will take you around the vineyards, learning more about the composition of its soil and how the coexistence with other trees, plants and herbs as well as a mix of modern and traditional techniques affects the quality of wine. After a stroll in the fields, to complete the experience, there will be a plentiful tasting menu with local food and wines to be enjoyed in its original environment.
Extra info: both the archeological site of Pompeii and the stroll along the vineyards are completely open air. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets in Pompeii are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To this date, single entrance ticket costs 15 €. Check the official Pompeii ruins website for detailed information.
The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided.
The tour manager will meet you by the nearest pick-up point to your accommodation between 08:00 and 09:00 am (see timetable) and this tour will last approximately 8 hours in total. Check our full list of complimentary scheduled pick up points, or provide us your lodging address and we will arrange it for you.
In the morning you will be visiting Pompeii, a town that disappeared from the maps and from peoples memories as it got completely buried under the ashes erupted by the volcano in 79 AD. That dramatic day, in a matter of few hours, stopped the lives of an entire bustling city to only come unearthed many centuries later. These ruins give an incredible picture of ancient romans daily life and their original urban setting: homes, shops, frescoes, thermal baths, mosaics and much more.
In the early afternoon, you will be heading towards Napoli. Unlike Pompeii, Naples long history never stopped for the past 3.000 years. Remains from all ages are mostly embedded into each other, layer after layer, in a succession of architectural styles as well as adaptations from the local folk itself.
The tour in Naples will show you three areas of the city. First, a drive along the seaside passing onto lungomare Caracciolo and Mergellina and up to Posillipos hill from which you can take a snapshot of the most popular view of the city embracing the whole bay, Capri island and Mt. Vesuvius. Driving back to the center you will pass by the ancient Castel dellOvo, the oldest standing stronghold in town (12th century) embedded in an old fishermen village (Borgo Marinari). Second, you will have a short stroll to the monumental area. This neighborhood counts a number of outstanding buildings placed side by side, such as: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino, 1279); Real San Carlo theatre, the world's oldest working opera house (1737); Royal Palace (1644); Plebiscito Square, the largest in town and named after the vote that in 1860 declared the unification of the Kingdom of Italy; Galleria Umberto, a shopping mall from 1887; the neoclassic church of San Francesco di Paola from 1820 inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. Back to the vehicle, you will be heading to the historical center Naples splitter (Spaccanapoli), the ancient Greek urban structure and heart of the city: a pedestrian area filled with small shops and workshops, cafes and restaurants, buskers and street vendors that attract locals and foreigners every day.
Extra info: the archeological site of Pompeii is completely open air and the visit will last about 2 hours on foot. It is advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather conditions. Entrance tickets are not included as the fee may vary under certain circumstances, such as age, nationality and profession or in occasion of special events and discount cards. To date, single entrance ticket costs 15 € in Pompeii. The visit at Pompeiis ruins is led by a tour guide with a minimum of 6 people; under this number audio-guides are provided. The visit at Herculaneum ruins provides audio-guides with a minimum of 6 people; tour guide upon availability.
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet you guide
Pass By: Le mura di Lucca, Lucca, Province of Lucca, Tuscany
Meet your guide and bikes at 5:30 p.m. at the hotel in the city center of Lucca. We will all get to know one another by embarking on our first excursion together into the old town with a local guide and a food crawl!
Meals included:
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: From Lucca to San Miniato
Stop At: Centro Storico di San Miniato, San Miniato, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
46 kilometers on mostly flat roads with sections of wide trails and paths through wooded sections.
Depart on bike from Lucca after having ridden around the famous ancient city walls and visiting the historical city center. Following the pilgrimage route, we will ride our bikes along footpaths and back streets where we will meet fellow cyclists and pilgrims traveling the path on foot.
The slow pace of the ride will really allow you to see a part of Italy that cannot be experienced by car or train. See the little old Italian ladies hanging up their laundry as you greet them with a hearty "buon giorno!". Today is a good warm up to the day that follows which is a bit more hilly.
Lunch will be at a local eatery along the way and lodging for the night is in the town of San Miniato, internationally known for its amazing white truffles! Dinner will be a group outing at a very local Trattoria.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: San Miniato to San Gimignano
Pass By: Historic Centre of San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Tuscany
42 Kilometers; Welcome to the Tuscan hills! Moderately difficult to difficult.
Our morning starts out with a downhill experience... after that its up and down as we make our way over and through the Val D'Elsa to the Manhattan of Tuscany: San Gimignano with all it's remaining medieval towers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site! A challenging uphill section from Castelfiorentino to Gambassi Terme will stoke our appetites for a lunch stop at the top of the hill. After lunch, the terrain is still a bit rolling but we have the vineyards of Vernaccia wine grapes to feast our eyes upon and perhaps even stop to snack on some grapes. We reach our destination in late afternoon, time enough to wander the city and maybe have a gelato...but we dont want to ruin our dinner!
Meals included:
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: San Gimignano to Siena
Pass By: Centro Storico di Siena, Siena, Tuscany
51 kilometers; from one UNESCO World Heritage site to another! We continue up and down through the literally breathtaking scenery of the Tuscan hills to Colle Val dElsa where we can stop for a caffe. The itinerary takes us through another beautiful section of the Via Francigena: a meditative bike path, along the Elsa river where you will be surrounded with the silence of the river valley away from any traffic noise and the hustle and bustle of daily life. Next stop is Pieve di Strove with its Romanesque interiors, then on to the splendid Abbadia at Isola, with its imposing Abbey that has been a pilgrimage resting stop for centuries!
The lunch stop today is at a long-standing eatery for Sienese locals that is located in the shadow of medieval walls Monteriggioni. We will then reach Siena through some dirt roads, passing by the medieval hamlet of Cerbaia. We suggest you book a hotel in Siena a spend at least a day exploring this other important destination of Tuscany.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Explore the best of Italy on this semi-independent 6-day tour through Rome, Florence, Pisa, and Venice. See famous landmarks like the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Ponte Vecchio, the Florence Cathedral, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and much more. Travel between cities by train and admire the passing Italian countryside and enjoy a stress-free trip with all lodging, transfers, entrance tickets, and sightseeing tours included. *You can add on wine tasting or extend your stay in Florence during this flexible Tuscany tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Stop At: Rome City Center
Following pick up at the airport, get transferred to your centrally located hotel in Rome. In the evening, go on a sightseeing tour of the Eternal City. This sightseeing tour is the perfect introduction to all Rome's must-see landmarks such as the Fountain of the Nayads, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, St. Peter's Square, Trevi Fountain and many more. This evening tour ends with the drop off at your hotel. Meeting point: near your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rome at Marco Polo or similar, a 3-star hotel
Day 2: Rome
Pass By: Piazza della Repubblica, Rome, Lazio
After breakfast, head out to the Vatican City. On the way, pass by Piazza della Reubblica, one of Rome's busiest spots. In the middle of the square is the famous Fountain of the Naiads named after the figures of the four water nymphs, which decorate its sides. Get a glimpse of the Aurelian Walls which once surrounded the ancient city.
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Lazio
On arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will lead you into the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Get inside St. Peters Basilica and admire the beautiful architecture and design of the structure. Then you have the rest of the day free to roam.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rome at Marco Polo or similar, a 3-star hotel
Day 3: Florence
Stop At: Leaning Tower of Pisa, Pisa, Province of Pisa, Tuscany
After breakfast, proceed to Florence. In the afternoon, head of to Pisa with a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli where you will see the celebrated Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and other important monuments (reach the meeting point near the hotel on your own). This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral. The day ends with your transfer back to Florence.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in Florence at San Giorgio & Olympic or similar, 3-star hotel
Day 4: Venice
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, Veneto
After breakfast, proceed to Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic Sea. After check-in at the hotel in Venice Mestre, proceed to the meeting point for the tour at St. Mark's Square on your own and meet your guide there for a walking tour of the island. Your guide will take you to Venice's most important landmarks such as Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, la Fenice Theatre, Scala del Bovolo, Ponte di Rialto and many more. Included in the same tour is a 35-minute Gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor channels. (Note: During high season, we can offer this same tour on Day 4 together with the Venice Islands Tour on Day 5. That will save you the cost of one trip to reach the meeting point at St. Mark's Square on your own. Please write under 'Special Requirements' if you wish to combine these tours during high season.)
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in Venice at Piave / Hotel Mercante di Venezia or similar, 3-star hotel
Day 5: Venice Islands Tour
Stop At: Isola di Murano, Murano, Veneto
After breakfast, proceed to the meeting point Alilaguna's Pier at St. Mark's waterfront on your own and start the Venice Islands Lagoon Tour. Embark on a motorboat and visit the Island Murano, where one can watch the antique art of making glass. Then, move on to the characteristic Island of Burano, with its strong colors and light contrast, fisher island and renowned for lace making. Lastly, visit Island Torcello with its old Cathedral and its atmosphere of remote Venetian past.
(Note: During high season, we can combine the walking tour of Venice on Day 4 together with the Venice Islands Tour on Day 5. That will save you the cost of one trip to reach the meeting point at St. Mark's Square on your own. Please write under 'Special Requirements' if you wish to combine these tours during high season.)
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight in Venice at Piave / Hotel Mercante di Venezia or similar, 3-star hotel
Day 6: Departure
Stop At: Venice Marco Polo Airport
After breakfast, get transferred to Venice Marco Polo Airport to catch your flight.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: at hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
The Ancient Romans used to call this region "Campania Felix", happy land, for its fertility and beauty. Still today it is one of Italy richest areas for variety and quality of food, wine and art masterpieces.
On this 7 days tour of the region you will visit the main historic and cultural sites of Campania such as Pompeii, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Caserta Royal Palace, Pozzuoli and Capua.
Taste genuine delis produced by small family run eateries and farms. Visit olive groves and oil mills, vineyards, mozzarella and limoncello facilities, fruit vegetable and fish markets and other amazing specialties from this gifted land. You will stay in charming rural villas and farm accommodations surrounded by the warm flavors and colors of Italian countryside.
A private top-rated guide and driver will be with you the whole trip from pick-up to your departure. They will assist and take you to some hidden treasures that only locals know.
Please your senses and your taste buds with an all inclusive guided tour of Campania region in Italy. You will visit the most beautiful and interesting sites, explore traditional farms and experience quality food and drinks.
A private guide with an experienced driver will pick you up at the airport or cruise ship or any other location in the area to start this exclusive gourmet and art trip in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan.
Day 1: Visit Naples and its precious monuments including the Duomo and spectacular Piazza Plebiscito. Here, you will taste the specialties the city is famous for: pizza Margherita (that was invented here), coffee (Neapolitans have the highest reputation in Italy for coffee) and legendary pastries such as Sfogliatella and Babà.
Day 2: Discover Capua amphitheatre, where gladiator Spartacus started the slaves rebellion against the Romans. The amphitheatre undergrounds are better preserved that the Colosseum and you will never forget it. On the same day you will visit the church of Sant'Angelo in Formis, masterpiece of Medieval Art with some of the most interesting frescoes of central Italy.
This area is nationally famous for Mozzarella production and you will visit a factory with real Buffalo grazing.
Day 3: Explore Caserta Vecchia and Royal Palace, by far the most magnificent Royal Palace in the world, more beautiful than Versailles for the quality of interior paintings and decorations and the elegance of outside architecture and gardens.
Day 4: Live Ancient Mithology by visiting the volcanic geysers of Phlegraean Fields, the land of Titans and Pozzuoli Amphitheatre.
Day 5: Explore the archeological ruins of Pompeii and reach the top of vulcano Vesuvius that destroyed the city in 79 AD. On its slopes, in a town called Gragnano, first-choice durum-wheat pasta and spaghetti are made. You will visit the production facilities.
Day 6: Discover the charming villages of the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, see how they make famous local liqueur Limoncello and Olive oil.
Day 7: Enjoy Castellabate and Cilento Park including Paestum archeological sites. Did you know that some of the most celebrated "Greek" philosophers were born and taught here, such as Parmenides and Zeno? After WWII scientists studied local pupulation to find out why they were living so long and the answer was in the diet. The work "Mediterranean diet" was used here for the first time to celebrate Cilento great variety of healty food and wines. You will experience it thoroughly.
Day 8: Optional: day trip to Capri or Ischia Island with boat and funicular rides.
Every night you will stay in a charming typical farm or rural accommodation to fully enjoy Campania countryside and relax.
Fully enjoy the weekend in this enchanting city and don't worry if you're not a sporty person, Interlaken gives you multiple opportunity to spend you time.
Day 1 - Thursday: Depart from Florence on Thursday night at 9.00 pm (meeting point 20 minutes before) at Bar Reale (Follow platform 16 to the grassy area with palm trees) with our fully-fitted luxury GT coach and join Interlaken on Friday early morning.
Day 2 - Friday: Check-in at the accommodation. Your tour leader will be at your full disposal to give you suggestions about your weekend plans. There are multiples activities to choose from. Just some examples: paragliding, skiing or snowboarding, skydiving, ice skating, chocolate making & tasting, spa day, hiking, etc..
Day 3 - Saturday: Breakfast at the accommodation and then continue your adventures in Interlaken.
Optional day trip to Bern - depart at 10:00 am for Bern, return to Interlaken around 4:00 pm.
Day 4 - Sunday: Breakfast in the morning and check out from the accommodation, enjoy last minute free time in Interlaken before departing back to Florence.
INCLUDES IN THE PACKAGE:
• Journey by fully-fitted luxury GT coach
• Expert English speaking tour leader
• 3 nights in accommodation
• Breakfast on Friday, Saturday and SundayWHAT TO PACK
• PASSPORT
• You should always have your passport with you when traveling.
• STUDENT ID
• TOWEL
• Some of our accommodations may not provide free towels
• LUGGAGE LOCK
• There may be occasions when we must store our luggage prior to checking into the accommodation
• pillow for the bus
• adapters
• portable phone charger
• umbrella (just in case!)
• comfortable walking shoes
3-day tour discovering the beauty around the Garda Lake and Verona. Starting from Milan or Venice, reach by train Verona and explore its surroundings, Sirmione and Garda Lake.
Transfers from one city to another are provided by trains. This solution grants you a more flexibility in the timetable. Moreover this tour is private so you'll not join big group: a tour customized just for you at your own pace, without the hurry of a big bus tour!
Please note: this tour provides accommodations in 3* hotels in the city center of Verona, with breakfast service only. Lunch and dinner are not included. Tourism tax to be paid at the hotel not included.
Day 1: Train transfer from Milan/Venice to Verona.
Check in at 3* hotel in the city center of Verona. Private transfer from Verona to Sirmione. 1.5 hours private excursion to Sirmione from Verona.
Located in a peninsula that lays in the Garda Lakes waters, Sirmione is a small town of ancient origin, famous since the Roman times. About this period, interesting is the archeological site known as Grotte di Sirmione. On the top of this peninsula, it is what remains of a Roman domus.
Private transfer from Sirmione to Verona. Overnight in Verona.
Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Half day walking tour of Verona with tasting.
Visit the city center of one of the most famous Venetian city after Venice. Your private guide leads you to discover the top attractions of Verona, like the Shakespearian balcony of Juliet and Piazza delle Erbe
Dated back to the Roman Age is also the massive Arena, also now used for concerts or theatrical shows. During the day are provided some stops to taste Italian and local products. This Italian region is very famous in the world for its winery production and Valpolicella, Lugana, and Prosecco are its typical, quality wines. Combine them with a variety of Italian food like prosciutto di Parma, salame, speck, Parmigiano cheese, olives and pasta dishes.
Overnight in Verona.
Day 3: breakfast at the hotel. Train from Verona to Milan/Venice.
This 5-day tour around Italy brings you to discover three of the most iconic places of Italy: Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre.
Transfers from a city to another are provided by trains.
Itinerary
Day 1: arrival in Rome. Private transfer from the airport to the hotel. Check in at 3* hotel in the city center. Overnight in Rome.
Day 2: breakfast at the hotel. Half day private walking tour of Rome with professional guide. Stroll along the narrow streets around Navona Squares and Pantheon, and discover the secret places that only locals know. You'll also get to see the sights known all around the world, like Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps! Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Rome.
Day 3: breakfast at the hotel. Train from Rome to Florence. Check in at 3* hotel in the city center of Florence. Half day private walking tour of Florence with professional guide. Discover the Cradle of the Renaissance and its best-known treasures, including the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Porcellino Market, the most characteristic places of Florence. Overnight in Florence.
Day 4: breakfast at the hotel. Full day trip to Cinque Terre from Florence (this is the only group tour you'll take part in).
Explore Cinque Terre, an area declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the unique landscapes and the perfect mixture of earth and sea. After a group transfer to reach Cinque Terre, you'll discover these wonderful 5 towns by train (during winter or in bed weather conditions) or by boat (during summer). Stop in Monterosso and Riomaggiore then, after lunch, you will have free time to continue to explore these places on your own. Overnight in Florence.
Day 5: breakfast at the hotel. Train Florence-Rome. Private transfer to the airport/hotel in Rome.
Please note: this tour provides accommodations in 3* hotels in the city center of Rome and Florence, with breakfast service only. Lunch and dinner are not included. Tourism tax to be paid at the hotel.
Discover the Ferrari world with this 3-days tour of Maranello.
The itinerary starts from Florence where youll catch a train direct to Bologna. Here youll spend 2 nights discovering the city and tasting the local specialties. The next morning youll reach Maranello by private car. Enjoy your daily tour of Ferrari Museums and experienced the test track.
Transfers from a city to another are provided by trains. This solution grants you a more flexibility in the timetable. Moreover this tour is private so you'll not join big group: a tour customized just for you at your own peace, without the hurry of big bus tour!
Please note: this tour provides accommodations in 3* hotels in the city centre of Bologna, with breakfast service only. Lunch and dinner are not included. Tourism tax to be paid at the hotel not included. Ferrari test drive not included
Day 1: train from Florence to Bologna. Check in at 3* hotel in the city center of Bologna.
During the afternoon private walking tour of Bologna with food tasting. Bologna is renowned as La Grassa (The Fat), so what better place for foodies! Discover the Italian food specialties walking around the medieval food market of Bologna, and stopping in traditional shops for tastings of gelato, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto from Parma, and salami from Felino.
Overnight in Bologna
Day 2: breakfast at the hotel. Daily tour of Maranello and the Ferrari Museums.
Starting from Bologna, this full day tour provides you an incredible experience in the birthplace of Ferrari, one of the most famous stable in Formula 1. Spend a few hours in the Ferrari museum, admiring present and vintage cars and supercars that made the history of this important Italian automaker.
Learn how was the involvement of Ferrari in Formula 1 technology. End the morning going to Fiorano test track and Viale Enzo Ferrari. Return back to the hotel
Overnight in Bologna.
Day 3: breakfast at the hotel. Train from Bologna to Florence.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome to Sorrento
Pass By: Vesuvio, Naples, Province of Naples, Campania
See the infamous Mount Vesuvius as we make our way from Rome to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pompeii.
Stop At: Pompeii - Archaeological Area., Pompeii, Province of Naples, Campania
Spend a couple hours exploring the archaeological site of Pompeii with our local guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cathedral of Sorrento
Explore the winding streets and beautiful views of Sorrento on our local walking tour. The tour is highlighted by the Pizza Tasso, Cathedral of Sorrento and old town square.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sorrento - twin share cabins
Day 2: Isle of Capri
Pass By: White Grotta, Capri, Island of Capri, Province of Naples, Campania
See the White Grotto on our way to the Isle of Capri for a day exploring the island and it's many sights.
Pass By: Natural Arch, Capri, Island of Capri, Province of Naples, Campania
See the Arco Naturale, Grotta Meravigliosa, and Villa Cruzio Malaparte as we make our way to the Isle of Capri for the day.
Stop At: Monte Solaro, Anacapri, Island of Capri, Province of Naples, Campania
The day is yours to explore the Isle of Capri! We suggest heading up Mount Solaro to see the stunning scenery from the top of the isle.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sorrento - twin share cabins
Day 3: Amalfi Coast to Rome
Stop At: Villa Rufolo, Ravello, Amalfi Coast, Province of Salerno, Campania
Explore the Villa Rufolo, the historical and cultural centre of Ravello.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Amalfi Coast
Enjoy the stunning views of the Amalfi Coast on a scenic guided drive.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Rome
Arrival in Rome. Private transfer from the airport Roma Fiumicino/Termini Train Station to the hotel. Check in at 3-star hotel in the city center of Rome. Day at your leisure.
Day 2: Rome (B)
Breakfast at the hotel, then depart at 9:30 a.m. for a 3-hour private walking tour of Rome led by a professional guide.
Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways, listening to the secret of Rome that only a local guide known. Admire (from outside) the world famous Ancient Rome archaeological sites, like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, and walk through the most beautiful squares, like Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps and Fontana di Trevi.
Afternoon at your leisure.
Day 3: Rome - Florence (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. High speed train from Rome to Florence (journey takes about 2 hours). Check in at 3-star hotel in the city center of Florence. At 2:30 p.m., begin a 3-hour private walking tour of Florence led by a professional guide. Learn about the birthplace of famous artists, philosophers and writers, home to numerous churches and monuments. Discover the top attractions like Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo with the Brunelleschis famous Dome and the Giottos bell tower, the baptistery and its famous doors and Ponte Vecchio.
Day 4: Florence - Venice (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. High speed train from Florence to Venice (journey takes about 2 hours). Check in at 3-star hotel in the city center of Venice. At 3:00 p.m. climb in to one of the city's famous gondolas for a private 35-minute ride. For centuries the Gondola has been the most representative and important means of transport in Venice, so it is the perfect way to discover the secret waterways and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of Venice, the city of water. Lose yourself through the maze of alleys and canals, passing over little bridges and discovering the amazing churches, rich in paintings.
Day 5: Venice (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from the hotel in Venice to the airport of Venice Marco Polo/Train station of Venice S. Lucia.
Please note:
• Accommodations in 3 star hotels in the city center of Rome, Florence and Venice, with breakfast only. Tourism tax need to be paid at the hotel.
• Lunch and dinner are not included.
• Tour starts in Rome and ends in Venice. If you have a return flight from Rome, please schedule it on the afternoon.
Day 1: Sorrento - Castellana Caves - Locorotondo - Alberobello - Noci (D)
Pick up at your hotel or at the meeting point in Sorrento at approx. 7:30am and departure for Apulia. Along the way you will visit the Castellana Caves discovered in 1938. The Grottos of Castellana are one of the most important attractions of Apulia and a natural heritage of inestimable value to Italy. The tour winds along a distance of 3 km, a unique guided tour of the caves.
Time at leisure for lunch (at own expense). After the visit to the Caves, the journey continues to Locorotondo where youll enjoy a wine tasting in the local wine cellar. The proceed to Alberobello the town of the trulli which is part of the Unesco Heritage list. The trulli are typical houses with a cone roof, used as homes and to store farmer utensils. End your 1st day heading to Noci. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Lecce - Gallipoli Ostuni Noci (B, D)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure to Lecce, renowned for its baroque arts and architecture developed between the end of the XVI century and the first half of the XVII century. During the tour you will admire the rich and beautiful decoration of the St. Oronzo church, the basilica of Santa Croce and the Celestini palace and the Roman amphitheatre. The tour will continue to Gallipoli, from the Greek name Kallipolis meaning "beautiful city", a fishing village on the coast in southern Italy's Apulia region. Gallipoli has a good old town built on a limestone island and linked to the mainland by a 16th century bridge. Its harbours are used by fishing boats and there's plenty of fresh seafood. Free time for lunch (at your expense) and proceed to the village of Ostuni, also called white town because of its white walls and white painted houses. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Noci.
Day 3: Matera Sorrento (B)
Buffet breakfast at the hotel and departure to Matera. This town is internationally known for the sassi (stones), originated from a prehistoric (troglodyte) settlement, and are suspected to be the first settlements in Italy. One of the peculiarities of this ancient city is that there is a great similarity with the ancient sites in and around Jerusalem. This caught the eye of film directors and movie studios and the Sassi were the set of various films such as The Gospel according to St. Matthew(Pasolini 1964), King David (Bruce Beresford 1985), The Passion of the Christ (Gibson 2004) and the Nativity story (Hardwicke 2006). Matera is also part of the Unesco Heritage List. Time for a snack in Matera and return via Pompei to Sorrento.
DAY 1 ROMA-MONTEPULCIANO-PIENZA -MONTALCINO-SIENA
Departure at 8.00 am from our meeting point or pickup at the hotel and departure for a delightful trip through the rolling hills of the Chianti Region. We will reach the hilltop town of MONTEPULCIANO, world-known for wines like the Nobile di Montepulciano. Here we will stop for a wine tasting including typical local appetizers. Proceed to PIENZA the Renaissance ideal town, well-known for its Pecorino cheese. The tour will continue visiting the town of MONTALCINO, famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. Arrival in SIENA and accommodation in Hotel. Hotel Garden 4* or similar. Meal: D
DAY 2 SIENA-SAN GIMIGNANO-PISA-MONTALCINO DI LUCCA-LUCCA-MONTECATINI TERME
Breakfast in hotel. Guided walking Tour of Siena including Piazza del Campo, well-known for its horse-race Palio. Continue to SAN GIMIGNANO for another short visit, then proceed to PISA where to admire Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. We will continue to MONTECARLO DI LUCCA a lovely village on the Lucca hills, for a Wine Tasting accompanied by superb and delicious specialities of Tuscany. In the afternoon youll visit LUCCA and then arrive to MONTECATINI TERME.
Accommodation in Hotel. Dinner and Overnight. Grand Hotel La Pace 5*, Hotel President 4* or similar. Meals: B-D
DAY 3 MONTECATINI -LA SPEZIA-CINQUE TERRE-MONTECATINI
Breakfast in hotel. Departure from Montecatini to La SPEZIA where you ll embark for an unforgettable day trip dedicated to the discovery of one of the most amazing and enchanting landscapes in the World suspended between sea and land:CINQUE TERRE. The boat will hop you on and off to a few lands, you 'll have time for lunch on your own , and at about 16.00 we will leave this little piece of Heaven and get the local train which will you bring back to La Spezia. Return to your hotel in Montecatini Terme. Dinner at a local restaurant and Overnight.
Meal: BD
DAY 4 MONTECATINI- CARRARA MARBLE CAVES - MONTECATINI TERMAE SPA
Breakfast at the Hotel, departure to CARRARA to admire the impressive Marble caves quarries, where Michelangelo took the material to create his masterpieces. Back to Montecatini,rest of the day at leasure to enjoy the Thermal spa treatment at the Oasi natural springs in Montecatini. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Montecatini Terme.
Meal: BD
DAY 5 MONTECATINI - FLORENCE - ROME
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Florence, walking guided tour of about two hours to see the most interesting monuments of this medieval city, Florence, known as the cradle of the Renaissance, lunch on your own and early afternoon transfer back to ROME. Accommodation in Hotel centrally located. Overnight. Hotel Romanico Palace 4*S, Hotel Gambrinus 4* or similar
Meal: B
DAY 6 ROME
Breakfast in hotel, End of our services. Meals: B
01 - DAY BARI Arrival at your hotel in Bari on your own, where your tour leader will be waiting for you. In the afternoon(around 2:00pm) start discovering Apulia with a fascinating old town walking tour that includes the Basilica of St. Nicholas and the beautiful Cathedral of St. Sabino, which are among the greatest examples of Apulian Romanesque architecture.At the end of the visit learn about one of the most important products of this region: olive oil and have a taste. Overnight and dinner in Bari .
Meals: D
02 -Day ALBEROBELLO, the capital of Trulli. Join a walking tour to visit this picturesque village. The tour will start with a beautiful view from the Belvedere terrace, and an introduction to the interesting history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue your visit of the two districts of Aia Piccola and Rione Monti At the end of the tour have a tasting of Valle D 'Itria's local products. The tour continues with a visit of POLIGNANO A MARE, a small town set on high cliffs. Overnight at the hotel.in Bari
Meals: B
03-Day BARI - OSTUNI - LECCE Visit OSTUNI the Medieval White Town, whose narrow whitewashed alleys guide visitors to the majestic Cathedral, in the late Romanic and Gothic style. After the visit move on to Masseria Grieco for a special tasting of extra virgin olive oil, wine, local bakery products . In the evening arrive in Lecce. Overnight.
Meals: B (tasting in Ostuni area)
04 Day LECCE - OTRANTO - LEUCA - LECCE Departure to OTRANTO known as Gateway to the East. It is the most Oriental of all Italys cities, founded by Greeks from Crete thousands of years ago. Take a walk with your tour leader and see the Norman cathedral that is the largest Romanesque building in Apulia. . Enjoy the panoramic views out to sea. Proceed to SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA which sits on the southernmost tip of the Salento peninsula, on a stunningly beautiful bay.Depending on the weather conditions, take a boat tour, which is the only way to see the truly fascinating underwater caves. Tkae a guided tour in Lecce. Overnight in Lecce.
MEALS B
05 Day Departure to Manduria, to visit a special Museo della civiltà del vino di Manduria. The museum is located inside the Winery Produttori Vini Manduria and represents the essence of wine and other local products that will be shown and explained through a tasting of wine and local food. A sommelier will guide you in a tasting of 5 wines, accompanied by cheese, homemade pasta, and cakes. After this delicious light lunch proceed to MATERA to admire the famous Sassi of Matera, ancient cave dwellings that are still in use today. They have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Bari
Meals: B (tasting in Ostuni area)
06 -DAY BARI American buffet breakfast at the hotel, check out. End of the tour.
Meals: B
Enjoy a complimentary hotel pickup and transfer from your centrally located Hotels accommodations to the airport. .
Stunning views over Calabria's landscape's. After exploring the landscapes, youll head back toward the coast. While driving back to the hotel, enjoy Calabria's pristine coastline.
With a guaranteed window seat on your comfort minivan, you can sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible views. Your professional Guide/Driver will provide expert commentary along the way. After the completion of your daily excursions, enjoy the worry-free transfer in a minivan back to your hotel or airport for your flight back home.
Starts and ends in Reggio Calabria Pick up / drop off LAMEZIA TERME OR REGGIO CAL. APT to your hotel ,9 seats Minivan
Included
• English Speaking Licensed Guide
• Transportation
• Hotel/Apt pick up drop off (Lamezia or Reggio Cal.)
• Hotels bookings
• All transfers
• On board insurance
Tour is fully customizable and Guide will assist and accompany clients during the entire tour, regardless of tour type, ancestry, historic or cultural tour. Daily excursions will start at 9.00 am. with hotel pick up and end at 6pm. approx with final hotel drop off.
Based on clients needs, tour itinerary and price can vary, depending on inclusions(accomodation, transfers, transportation, etc...)
All tours will be carried out with fully Licensed Private Tour Guides and Chauffeurs with on board travel insurance.
Comfort 9 seater Minivan Mercedes Viano or similar
ITINERARY DETAILS
DAY 1: Visit of Reggio Calabria, the Museum, the promenade, the Roman Baths, the Greek walls and the Cathedral. In the afternoon, Scylla and Chianalea, and the Ruffo Castle.Return to the hotel.
DAY 2: Visit of Pentedattilo. The village, situated on a hill with a beautiful landscape with an almost lunar atmosphere, is evocative of ancient tragedies.Return to the hotel.
DAY 3: Gerace: the Cathedral, the Church of San Francesco, the Norman Castle.In the afternoon, Locri,the Greek city. Return to the hotel.
DAY 4.: REGGIO CALABRIA-SANT'ELIA-PALMI Morning, departure for Palmi, the Museum House of Culture. On the way back, Scylla and Palmi, we will stop on Mount St. Elias to admire the breathtaking landscape on the Tyrrhenian sea.Return the hotel.
DAY 5: REGGIO CALABRIA-STILO Stilo and the famous Byzantine Basilica "The Catholic.", dating from the x century AD, is one of the most significant symbols of the Basilian monasticism.Return to the hotel.
DAY 6.: PIZZO-TROPEA Departure for Tropea and Pizzo. Arrival in Pizzo and visit OF the Church of Piedigrotta, charming and unique in its kind, as it is excavated in sandstone, a few meters away from the sea. You will then visit the Aragonese Castle, infamous for Murat's execution .We then continue to Tropea where you will visit the Cathedral, the main street with its Belvedere over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Sant Maria of the island. Return to the hotel.
DAY 7: REGGIO CALABRIA-GAMBARIE Today we visit Gambarie on the Aspromonte Mountains. Here you can see the "Cippo di Garibaldi", the pine-tree where Garibaldi sat when he was wounded.The protected area is the central point of the mountain range, dominated by the peak of Montalto,which with its 1956 meters, it is the highest peak, one of the most scenic spots. Aspromonte enjoys a very diverse environment where the Mediterranean Maquis gives way to dense forests.
More info: www.visitreggiocalabria.com
Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up in Rome (airport or hotel the client stays) and accomodation - dinner included
Pass By: Rome Fiumicino Airport
pick up at the airport or any other place the customer wishs
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 2: Full day Rome and Ostia ruins - overnig in Rome - dinner included
Stop At: Colosseum, Rome, Lazio
Visit Coliseum, vatican and all the most famoust and important sites of Rome - tickets of Coliseum and Foro Romano included
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica, Ostia Antica, Province of Rome, Lazio
2 HRS TO EXPLORE THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF OSTIA ANTICA
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 3: Rome to Naples - on the way vist of Cassino and city tour of Naples
Stop At: Abbazia di Montecassino, Cassino, Province of Frosinone, Lazio
Transfer from Rome to Naples, on the way stop to vist the famous Abbey in Cassino - in the afternoon Naples City tour
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 4: Full day Pompei, Herculaneum and Vesuvius
Stop At: Pompeii - Archaeological Area., Pompeii, Province of Naples, Campania
2 hrs guided tour of the site
Duration: 2 minutes
Stop At: Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, Ercolano, Province of Naples, Campania
2 hrs visit of the site
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vesuvius National Park, Ottaviano, Province of Naples, Campania
2 hrs to have a panoramic tour of the volcano
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 5: Naples - full day Sorrento and Amalfi Coast
Stop At: Sorrento Lift, Sorrento, Province of Naples, Campania
Today we spend the entire day to visit the peninsula sorrentina and Amalfi Coast:
- 2 hrs in Sorrento;
- 1 hr in Positano;
- 2 hrs in Amalfi;
- 1 hr in Ravello
Overnight in Salerno
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 6: Salerno to Taormina - on the way brief visit of Messina
Stop At: Duomo di Messina, Messina, Province of Messina, Sicily
This day is dadicated to a 5 hrs transfer to Sicily; on the way to taormina we visit the town of the Strait, Messina
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 7: Taormina, Mount Etna, Castelmola
Stop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, Nicolosi, Province of Catania, Sicily
Today we visit:
- in the morning 3 hrs free time to explore Taormina;
- Volcano Etna - wine/food tasting included
- the medieval Village of castelmola
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 8: Transfer Taormina to Palermo - on the way visit of Piazza Armerina and Agrigento
Stop At: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Province of Enna, Sicily
2 hrs guided tour of the ancjient roman villa
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, Sicily
2 hrs guided tour of the greek arcaeologias site, one of the most well preserved
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 9: Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale
Stop At: Cattedrale di Palermo, Palermo, Province of Palermo, Sicily
2 hrs to visit the most important monumet of Palermo
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Duomo di Monreale, Monreale, Province of Palermo, Sicily
1.5 hrs ot visit the famous Duomo mosaiques and the surrounding monuments
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Duomo di Cefalu, Cefalu, Province of Palermo, Sicily
2 hrs free time to vist the pedestrian city center of Cefalù
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight 3 or 4 stars hotel - dinner included
Day 10: Transfer from Palermo city to Falcone/Borsellino airport
Stop At: Palermo Airport
after the breakfast, transfer to Airport; it's time to say goodbye
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Highlights
• All Guided Tours & Accommodations
• Explore Cinque Terre
• Visit the Showstopper in the middle of Duomo Plazza
• Visit the Most famous museums: Accademia & Uffizi Gallery
• Visit the county-side: Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano
Itinerary
Day 1: Sightseeing of Florence
Stop At: Foundation Architects Florence
The customers will be greeted at the arrival & transferred to check-in at the hotel in Florence.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazzale degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany
Later in the morning visit, Uffizi Gallery on an organized small group guided tour.
Uffizi Gallery Tour- Explore the glory of masterpieces from the past at the Uffizi Gallery. A world-famous museum of Florence, it contains one of the oldest and famous collections of art in the world. Visitors to Florence should not miss the chance to view some of the most precious and amazing pieces of art done by Giotto, Filippo Lippi, Raphael, and Caravaggio. On this guided tour, you will be able to "skip-the-line" to obtain a priority entry ticket to the Uffizi gallery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
Free time for Lunch and Shopping (on your own expense)
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
You'll be meeting your guide in front of the Hard Rock Cafe for the evening walking tour of Florence.
Walking Tour - Join an amazing journey through the most famous squares and streets of Florence with and informative, friendly, and engaging guide. Walk to the stunning Florence Duomo, the Old Bridge, and the Signoria Square with its replica of Michelangelos David.
After the tour, enjoy a free Gelato offered by Star Florence.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3 Star or 4 Star Hotel in Florence
Day 2: Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni & Chianti Wine Tasting
Stop At: Monteriggioni, Monteriggioni, Tuscany
Once picked up at the meeting point, you'll cross the beautiful Chianti hills we arrive at the Medieval hilltop gem of MONTERIGGIONI, with its still intact walls. Here you can drink in the history and relive the atmosphere of olden times.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Duomo di Siena, Siena, Tuscany
You'll see the famous Gothic architecture and the traditional Palio horse race. Follow your local guide to the suggestive Piazza del Campo, where the magnificent Palazzo Pubblico stands, with its Torre del Mangia. Visit Piazza del Duomo and be impressed by the imposing Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic. Before leaving Siena, you will be served a LIGHT LUNCH in a cozy restaurant where, together with genuine Tuscan products, you will savour traditional pastries.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: San Gimignano 1300, San Gimignano, Tuscany
Next, we drive to SAN GIMIGNANO, famous for its white wine, the world-renowned Vernaccia, and its skyscrapers, also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO! The visit is free for independent sightseeing, strolling around the narrow streets and admiring the relaxing landscape.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chianti Road, Tuscany
At the end of the day tour, we move into the CHIANTI area, with its picture-postcard landscapes. You have the chance to taste the best Chianti red wine in a rustic wine estate along with home-made snacks and sampling of wines and oil.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Light lunch in a cozy restaurant in Siena. And tasting of traditional pastries & wines, and regional products
Accommodation included: Star or 4 Star Hotel in Florence Please: You'll be transferred back to Florence
Day 3: Cinque Terre
Stop At: Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola, Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Our visit begins at daybreak, with the arrival at RIOMAGGIORE: the village, dating back to the early thirteenth century, is famous for its historic character and local wine. You can admire the houses leaning one against the other and stroll along the narrow cobbled alleyways and sheltered paths.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Manarola Scenic Viewpoint
We then reach MANAROLA by walking along the famous Via dellAmore (The Path of Love) a romantic and evocative walk known from the rocks falling sheer into the sea. The tiny harbor has a boat ramp and picturesque buildings clinging to the ravine.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Our journey continues to MONTEROSSO, an ancient fishing village considered The Pearl of the Cinque Terre, where you will be awed by its enchanting beaches and the lush vegetation encircling the little town.
Later you'll have lunch in a typical restaurant in Monterosso,
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Vernazza, Vernazza, Cinque Terre, Italian Riviera, Liguria
Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe, before taking the boat to VERNAZZA, a seaside town surrounding a small natural port. As well as comfortable clothes and shoes, we recommend you bring your swimwear!
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch includes Sea salad,"Trofie" with pesto sauce, dessert, Water and wine.
Vegetarian option available upon request
Accommodation included: 3 Star or 4 Star Hotel in Florence Please: You'll be transferred back to Florence
Day 4: Sightseeing of Florence
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany
In the morning, after seeing the Duomo from all sides and visiting the inside of the cathedral, all you need to do to complete the experience is a climb to the top of the cupola. See the entire city from a single point by climbing to the top of Florence's Dome by Joining a guided tour with local expert guides to discover the structure's full history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Florence, Tuscany
Free time for Lunch (on your own expense)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany
After lunch, you'll meet the guide in front of the Ticketing office of Accademia.
Accademia Tour - The Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze, or "Gallery of the Academy of Florence", is an art museum in Florence, Italy and is best known as the home of Michelangelo's sculpture David. It also has other sculptures by Michelangelo and a large collection of paintings by Florentine artists, mostly from the period 1300-1600, the Trecento to the Late Renaissance.
It is smaller and more specialized than the Uffizi, the main art museum in Florence. It adjoins the Accademia di Belle Arti or academy of fine arts of Florence, but despite the name has no other connection with it.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Foundation Architects Florence
After the tour ends you'll be escorted back to the hotels for check out and transferred to the same pickup point near the Train Station in Florence.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Useful Italian for rail travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria [or] la stazione | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah [or] lah stat-zee-YO-nay |
| ticket | un biglietto | oon beel-YET-toh |
| first class | prima classe | PREE-mah CLAH-say |
| second class | seconda classe | say-CONE-dah CLAH-say |
| one way | solo andata | SO-low ahn-DAHT-tah |
| round trip (return) | andata e ritorno | ahn-DAH-tah ay ree-TOUR-noh |
| Just the supplement | Soltanto il supplemento | soul-TAHN-toh eel sou-play-MEN-toh |
| Just a seat reservation | Soltanto una prenotazione | soal-TAHN-toh oo-nah pray-no-tah-tsee-YOH-nay |
| I have a Eurailpass | Ho il Eurailpass | oh eel YOO-rail-pahs |
| sleeping couchette | una cucetta | oo-nah koo-CHET-tah |
| berth in a sleeping car | un posto nel vagone letto | oon POH-sto nell vah-GOAN-nay LET-toh |
| track | binario | been-AR-ree-yoh |
| train | treno | TRE-no |
| car (carriage) | carozza | ka-RO-tza |
| seat | posto | PO-sto |
| departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
| arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
| left luggage | deposito bagagli | day-PO-zee-toh ba-GAHL-yee |
| punch your ticket | timbrare il biglietto | teem-BRA-ray eel beel-YET-toh |
| Is this the right platform for the Rome train? | E questo il binario per il treno à Roma? | ay KWAY-sto eel been-AR-ree-yo pair eel TRE-no ah RO-ma? |
| delayed | in retardo | een ree-TAR-do |
| strike | sciopero | SHO-pair-oh |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| City / Train station names | ||
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Main station |
| Rome | Roma | Termini |
| Florence | Firenze | Santa Maria Novella |
| Venice | Venezia | Santa Lucia |
| Milan | Milano | Centrale |
| Genoa | Genova | Porta Principe |
| Naples | Napoli | Centrale |
| Leghorn | Livorno | Centrale |
| Turin | Torino | Porta Nuova |
Useful Italian for air travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| the airport | l'aeroporto | LAHW-ro-port-oh |
| the airplane | l'aereo | LAIR-reh-oh |
| terminal | terminal | TEAR-me-nahl |
| flight | volo | VOH-lo |
| gate | uscita d'imbarco | oo-SHEE-tah deem-BARK-oh |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
| departures | partenze | par-TEN-zay |
| arrivals | arrivi | ah-REE-vee |
| delayed | in ritardo | een ree-TAR-doh |
| on time | in orario | een oh-RAH-ree-yo |
| early | in avanti | een ah-VAHN-tee |
| boarding | imbarco | eem-BARK-o |
| connecting flight | la coincidenza | la ko-een-chee-DEN-za |
| check-in | accettazione | ah-chet-ta-zee-YO-nee |
| immigration | controllo passaporti | cone-TRO-lo pah-sa-POR-tee |
| security check | controllo di sicurezza | kohn-TRO-lo dee see-kur-AY-tzah |
| customs | dogana | do-GA-na |
| shuttle | la navetta | lah na-VET-tah |
| boarding pass | carta d'imbarco | kart-ta deem-BARK-o |
| baggage claim | ritiro bagagli | ree-TEER-oh bah-GA-lyee |
| carry-on luggage | bagaglio à mano | bah-GA-lyo ah MA_no |
| checked luggage | bagalio | bah-GA-lyo |
Useful Italian for car travel
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| car | automobile | ow-toh-MO-bee-lay |
| scooter/motorboke | un motorino | oon mo-tair-EE-no |
| gas station | stazione di servizio | stah-zee-YO-nay dee sair-VEE-tzee-yo |
| gas | benzina | ben-ZEE-nah |
| diesel | gasolio [or] diesel | gah-ZOH-lee-oh [or] DEE-zell |
| Fill it up, please | al pieno, per favore | ahl pee-YAY-noh, pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| Where is... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the highway | l'autostrada | lout-oh-STRA-dah |
| ...the state highway | la statale [written "SS"] | lah sta-TAHL-eh |
| ...the road for Rome | la strada per Roma | lah STRA-dah pair RO-mah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| keep going straight | sempre diritto | SEM-pray dee-REE-toh |
| to cross | attraversare | ah-tra-vair-SAR-ay |
| toll | pedaggio | peh-DA-jo |
| parking | parcheggio | par-KEH-jo |
| road map | carta stradale | kar-ta stra-DA-lay |
| where can I pay the fine? | dove posso pagare la multa | DOH-veh Po-so pag-GAR-ray la MOOL-tah |
Typical road signs / terms » more
| English (anglais) | French (français) |
| Stop | Stop |
| Exit | Uscita |
| Staffic light | Semaforo |
| One-way | Senso unico |
| Dead-end | Strada senza uscita |
| Parking prohibited | No parcheggio or parcheggio proibito |
| Pedestrian zone | Area pedonale |
| Limited Traffic Zone (you pay to drive in) | ZTL or Zona Traffico Limitato |
Basic phrases in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
| thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
| please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| yes | si | see |
| no | no | no |
| Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
| I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
| I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
| That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
| Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
| Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
| Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
| Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
| Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
| Today | oggi | OH-jee |
| Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
| Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
| a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
| Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
| Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
| Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
| Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
| Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
| Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
| Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
| January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
| February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
| March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
| April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
| May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
| June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
| July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
| August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
| September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
| October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
| November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
| December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| 1 | uno | OO-no |
| 2 | due | DOO-way |
| 3 | tre | tray |
| 4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
| 5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
| 6 | sei | say |
| 7 | sette | SET-tay |
| 8 | otto | OH-toh |
| 9 | nove | NO-vay |
| 10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
| 11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
| 12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
| 13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
| 14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
| 15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
| 16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
| 17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
| 18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
| 19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
| 20 | venti | VENT-tee |
| 21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
| 22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
| 23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
| 30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
| 40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
| 50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
| 60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
| 70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
| 80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
| 90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
| 100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
| 1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
| 5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
| 10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).
