The romance of Italy has inspired the imagination of poets, artists and writers for centuries – and Tauck makes it yours to discover, from the great cities of Rome, Venice and Florence to the lush landscapes of Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.

Wine Tasting & Cooking Demo
Catch a glimpse of Italian country life on a two-night stay at a country-house hotel in Torgiano; attend a wine tasting from local vineyards and share the secrets of the nuances of Italian cooking with an Umbrian chef.

Lecture, University Professor in Florence
Attend an in-depth briefing by an art historian before a guided walking tour of the famed Galleria dell’Accademia.

Private Boat Ride, Cinque Terre
Aboard a private boat, cruise along the Mediterranean shores of Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera, to view the unique seaside villages.

1. Arrive Rome / Sorrento
Tour departs: 10:00 AM from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Travel to the lively resort town of Sorrento on the beautiful Mediterranean coast; your hotel overlooks the Bay of Naples. Join us this evening for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. Meals LD

2. Travel the Sensational Amalfi Coast
Drive along the Amalfi Coast, with visits to the villages of Amalfi and Ravello; enjoy free time in Sorrento. Meals BL

3. Pompeii / Rome
Explore ancient Pompeii, buried by volcanic ash in 79 AD, with a local expert; arrive late day in Rome. Meals BLD

4. A Day in Vatican City
Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica; dine at a traditional restaurant in Rome. Meals BD

5. Rome of the Caesars
Sightseeing includes views of the Roman Forum, the Palace of Caesar, and Circus Maximus; you’ll also visit the Colosseum. The afternoon and evening are at your leisure. Meals B

6. Hill Towns, Orvieto and Torgiano
Visit the Duomo in Orvieto, and have a trattoria lunch. Your hotel in Torgiano is a 17th-century patrician home – attend a wine tasting featuring their private vineyards. Meals BLD

7. Assisi / Italian Cooking Demonstration
In medieval Assisi, see St. Francis Basilica; discover the secrets of Italian cuisine from a chef who shares insights into the nuances of Italian cooking at a demonstration. Meals BD

8. Under the Tuscan Sun / San Gimignano
Travel through the lush Tuscan hills to San Gimignano and the seaside resort town of Viareggio. Meals BD

9. Cinque Terre Villages / Florence
Cruise by private boat to view the centuries-old fishing villages of Cinque Terre, explore their cobblestone streets and alleyways, and then journey to Florence. Meals BD

10. University Professor Lecture
A university professor gives an in-depth briefing prior to a walking tour of the Galleria dell’Accademia. Meals B

11. Uffizi Gallery / Time at Leisure
Join a local expert for a guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery, featuring works by great Renaissance artists; the rest of the day is free to explore as you choose in Florence. Meals B

12. Rail to Venice / Gondola Serenade
Travel by Eurostar high-speed rail to Venice; transfer by canal boat to your hotel, located on the Grand Canal just steps from St. Mark’s Square. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and the sumptuous Doges’ Palace – and finish the day with a serenade aboard a gondola on the canals. Meals BL

13. Venice at Leisure
Today it’s truly “as you please” in Venice, where there are many optional sightseeing possibilities. Join us this evening for a reception and farewell dinner. Meals BD

14. Journey Home
Tour ends: 7:30 AM at Venice’s Marco Polo Airport. Persons who are departing at other times should secure their own transportation to the airport. You should allow 2 ½ hours for flight check-in. Meals B

Mar 19, 26
Apr 2, 9, 16, 21, 23, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 31
June 4, 7, 11, 16, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 23
August 6, 20, 27, 30
September 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 26, 29
October 1, 5, 8, 10, 15, 22, 29
November 5

14 Days from $6,390 plus airfare
(13 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches & 8 Dinners

Price Per Person

March
Double $6390 / Single $7950 / Triple $5896

April
Double $6590 / Single $8150 / Triple $6096

May
Double $6890 / Single $8528 / Triple $6370

June – November
Ask at time of booking for prices

Small Group Departures with no more than 26 Tauck guests are available on select dates, specially priced from $7360 per person double; inquire at time of booking.

International Air is Additional.

Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.

• Night 1,2 Grand Hôtel Excelsior Vittoria / Hilton Sorrento Palace
  Sorrento, Italy
• Night 3,4,5 The Westin Excelsior, Rome
  Rome, Italy
• Night 6,7 Hotel Le Tre Vaselle
  Torgiano , Italy
• Night 8 Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte
  Viareggio, Italy
• Night 9,10,11 Grand Hotel, Florence / Hotel Helvetia & Bristol
  Florence, Italy
• Night 12 & 13 The Westin Europa & Regina
  Venice, Italy

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