ROME, SORRENTO, THE ENCHANTING AMALFI COAST, UMBRIA & TUSCANY

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and enjoy la "Dolce Vita" to the fullest!

ROME, SORRENTO, THE ENCHANTING AMALFI COAST, UMBRIA & TUSCANY
Code: BIT-8000

An unforgettable 11 days' tour to visit some of the most iconic Italian destinations and live memorable experiences.

Enjoy a classic tour of Rome, discover the archeological site of Pompei, and explore the gems of the Amalfi Coast. Reach the undiscovered Region of Umbria and enjoy an authentic, hands-on cooking class before enjoying a traditional meal. Last but not least, enjoy the charm of Tuscany while visiting the enchanting towns of Siena and San Giminiano, and the charming Val D'Orcia.

A multitude of memorable experiences that will linger long after you've returned home.  

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit ICONIC ITALIAN DESTINATIONS and immerse yourself in authentic experiences, including:

  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St.Peter’s Basilica 3-hour tour with private guide;
  • Pompeii Archeological Site 2-hour tour with private guide
  • Amalfi Coast Scenic Tour with private driver
  • Private Half-Day cooking class in Umbria region
  • Tuscan Gems Full-Day Tour: private transfer, Siena and San Gimignano tour with private guide
  • Enchanting Montepulciano, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni Full-Day Tour including: private transfer, full-day English speaking guide, Montepulciano, Pienza and Bagno Vignoni visit, winery tour and tasting

DAY 1 - Pick-up at Rome Airport and drop-off to the hotel 

BENVENUTO, WELCOME TO THE ETERNAL CITY! After your arrival at Rome Airport, our driver will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. CHECK IN at the hotel and enjoy some time for relaxation after your long journey to the “Eternal City”.In the morning, you will have leisure time to explore the city center. Enjoy some of the best shopping in the world while immersing yourself in the architecture and history of Italy’s capital. Rome will keep you intrigued long after you have left. We recommend that you visit the Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, or Piazza di Spagna. Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN ROME AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 2 - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica 3 hours' walking tour with private guide 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to the Vatican Museums. Here you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the works of art, of the VATICAN MUSEUMS. Vatican Museums is a unique experience that must be experienced at least once in a lifetime. This visit is a long and interesting trip that will fill you with emotions through more than twenty centuries of history and art. Next we will visit THE SISTINE CHAPEL, including the rooms of Raphael and the art gallery Pinacoteca (just a small part of their extensive priceless collection). The Sistine Chapel is a must-see for your trip, as the site draws more than 5 million visitors per year (more than the population of Norway!). Last but not least, visit the ST.PETER’S BASILICA, the largest church in the world. The basilica which is home to the Holy See and considered the most important religious temple of the Catholicism. Lunch will be on your own. After the morning tour, you will have leisure time to explore the city center. Enjoy some of the best shopping in the world while immersing yourself in the architecture and history of Italy’s capital. OVERNIGHT STAY IN ROME AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 3 - Transfer to Sorrento

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. Leisure time in the morning. In the early afternoon, you will be transferred to Rome train station by private transfer and catch the high-speed train to NAPLES (standard class seats, transfer time: approx. 1h and 15 min). Once arrived to Naples, you will be met by our driver and transferred to Sorrento. Spend your time exploring the stunning sights of Sorrento, famous for its ceramics, lacework, and woodwork. Find a new favorite local artist and take a piece of your trip with you to return home after your journey.This region is the home of limoncello, a traditional lemon digestif alcohol, which you can enjoy in countless cafes as you gaze out at cliffs plunging into the sea. Enjoy dinner on your own in the city. OVERNIGHT STAY IN SORRENTO AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 4 - Transfer to Pompeii, Pompeii archeologica site 2 hours' walking tour with private guide, transfer to Sorrento 

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rome train station by private transfer and catch the high-speed train to NAPLES (standard class seats, transfer time: approx. 1h and 30 min). Once arrived to Naples, you will be met by our driver and transferred to POMPEII ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE, UNESCO’s WORLD HERITAGE SITE. Here you will be met by our expert guide who will help in collecting your entrance tickets to Pompeii Excavations. Imagine being able to take a look at the living past, as if stepping back in history with a time machine. On this 2-HOURS' TOUR of the magnificent Pompeii, you will literally be able to walk through the actual streets where Roman history took place. Our expert guide will lead you down pathways where you will discover the architectural masterpieces of the past. Around midday, our driver will transfer you to Sorrento. Lunch will be on your own. Leisure time in Sorrento. Dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN SORRENTO AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 5 - Amalfi Coast scenic tour with private driver 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, our driver will take you to a breathtaking scenic tour along the AMALFI COAST, a scenic part of the coastline that extending from Positano to Vietri sul Mare through Amalfi. Imagine perfect turquoise water, plunging cliff lines, and warm-hued homes clinging to the cliffs— the Amalfi Coast will take your breath away.The first stop is POSITANO, a colorful small village is perched on the steep rocks of Monti Lattari overlooking the clear blue waters of the Gulf of Salerno. Here, you will enjoy beautiful views over unique landscapes from almost every corner of the city. After Positano, our next destination will be AMALFI, one of the most historic towns along the Amalfi Coast boasting, having had a glorious history as a maritime republic whose status joined the ranks of coastal powerhouses like Pisa, Venice, and Genoa. This history is reflected in the unique Arab-Sicilian architecture throughout the region. RAVELLO is our last stop before coming back to the hotel. This tiny village that sits back from the coast, perched at the top a cliff overlooking the sea with verdant gardens spilling over cascading clifflines. This enchanting city has been the inspiration of countless composers, musicians, and authors over the centuries. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel and have time to enjoy dinner on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN SORRENTO AT BOUTIQUE B&B ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 6 - Transfer to Umbria Region 

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Naples train station by private transfer and catch the high-speed train to ROME (standard class seats, transfer time: approx. 1h and 30 min.). Once arrived to Rome Train Station, you will be transferred to your accommodation located in Umbria region by private car (transfer time: approx. 2h and 30 min). Your accommodation is a charming hotel-villa rich in history, which rests idyllically in Umbria's beautiful countryside, surrounded by olive trees and picturesque valleys. OVERNIGHT STAY IN UMBRIA REGION AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH HALF-BOARD SERVICE (BREAKFAST AND 3-COURSE DINNER - BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 7 - Half-day rpivate cooking class experience, lunch includeded 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, around 9:30/10:00 am, you will start an AUTHENTIC HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS at Relais Villa Monte Solare followed by lunch. Discover time-tested techniques for creating the best meal, including from-scratch pasta and perfectly simmered sauces. These techniques have remained secret in this valley for centuries, and we will unlock their traditions to create and enjoy the perfect meal. Leisure time in the afternoon. OVERNIGHT STAY IN UMBRIA REGION AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH HALF-BOARD SERVICE (BREAKFAST AND 3-COURSE DINNER - BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 8 - Siena and San GIminiano full-day tour with private guide 

ENJOY BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be met by our expert driver and transferred to SIENA. Here you will be met by our expert guide who will lead you through the beauties of the City of Palio, of the most beautiful cities of Tuscany. The tour will give you the chance to rediscover the origins and the most significant places of a city that was one of the most important economic and cultural centers in the Italian Middle Ages: we will visit the Duomo, also known as Cathedral of the Assumption, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture containing famous works of Michelangelo, Donatello and Bernini. Then we will will walk along the historical streets where you could admire the most important buildings and monuments of the city, before reaching the monumental Piazza del Campo, the beating heart of Siena’s culture and extraordinary architectural setting where, twice a year, the famous Palio di Siena takes place. Lunch will be on your own. In the afternoon, you will visit the enchanting town of SAN GIMIGNANO. The visit to San Gimignano is a complete immersion into the 1300s borgo ambience; in fact, the city, still mostly intact today, is one of the best representatives – in terms of planning and organization – of the European commune (essentially, the urban version of the feudal system) from the Middle Ages! In late afternoon, you will be transferred back to the hotel. OVERNIGHT STAY IN UMBRIA REGION AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH HALF-BOARD SERVICE (BREAKFAST AND 3-COURSE DINNER - BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 9 - Val D'Orcia full-day tour with private guide 

BREAKFAST AND CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. A full day in VAL D’ORCIA, one of the most stunning Tuscan valleys! After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to this area of Tuscany that boasts endless rolling hills covered with grain and sunflowers, a rich green valley encompassing the Orcia river (from which the area derives its name). The first stop is MONTEPULCIANO, a medieval town of rare beauty. This hidden gem is perched on pristine limestone ridges with meandering streets and a quintessential town squares. Full of elegant Renaissance palaces, ancient churches, charming squares, and hidden corners, the town boasts vast panoramas all over the wonderful Val d'Orcia and Val di Chiana valleys surrounding it. Imagine seeing the very grapes you will later enjoy in a full-bodied, aromatic wine... this will soon be your reality as our tour of the historical center includes a visit to an ancient winery located in the heart of Montepulciano and an exclusive WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE. Lunch will be on your own with recommendations from our guide if needed. After lunch, you will be transferred to PIENZA, a tiny charming village known as the “ideal city of the Renaissance”. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is unparalleled in the natural beauty surrounding it, with vast vineyards, olive groves - and grain fields capitivating your views. Inside, this small town has flower-lined streets, quaint cafes, and beautiful architecture to keep you enchanted for hours. Times permitting, we will then visit the thermal village of BAGNO VIGNONI. Where traditional towns would have a main square, Bagno Vignoni boasts a large pool (49 meters long and 29 meters wide), from the bottom of which bubble up a number of hot springs whose therapeutic quality has been renowned since antiquity. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel. OVERNIGHT STAY IN UMBRIA REGION AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH HALF-BOARD SERVICE (BREAKFAST AND 3-COURSE DINNER - BEVERAGES NOT INCLUDED).

DAY 10 - Transfer to Rome

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. After breakfast, you will be transferred to by private car (transfer time: approx. 2h and 45 min/3h). Lunch and dinner will be on your own. OVERNIGHT STAY IN ROME AT 4-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, DOUBLE ROOM (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY) WITH BED AND BREAKFAST SERVICE.

DAY 11 - Transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) 

BREAKFAST and CHECK OUT FROM THE HOTEL. In early morning (5:30 am), you will be transferred to Rome Fiumicino Airport by private car. Arrivederci and we hope to see you again!

PRICE:

  • on request.

 

SERVICES INCLUDED:

  • Pick-up at Rome Airport (FCO) and drop off to the hotel in Rome by private transfer (Day 1);
  • 2 nights in Rome at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 1-3);
  • Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica 3-hour Tour with private guide from 9:00 am to 12:00 am: pick-up at the hotel and drop off to Vatican Museums, Vatican Museums 3-hour tour with private guide, entrance tickets to Vatican Museums. NOTES: Comfortable shoes suggested - we regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility - entrance to Churches requires a strict dress code. We cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress (Day 2);
  • Pick-up at the hotel and drop-off to Rome Train Station by private transfer, high-speed train from Rome to Naples (standard class seats, transfer time: approx. 1h and 15 min.), pick-up at Naples Train Station and drop-off to Sorrento by private transfer (Day 3);
  • 3 nights in Sorrento at Boutique B&B accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 3-6);
  • Pompeii Half-Day Tour: private transfer, Pompeii Archeological Site 2-hour walking tour with private guide (Day 4);
  • Amalfi Coast Scenic Tour with private driver (Day 5);
  • Pick-up in Sorrento and drop off to Naples Train station, high-speed train from Naples to Rome (standard class seats, transfer time: approx. 1h and 30 min), private transfer from Rome Train Station to Umbria - transfer time: approx. 2h and 30 min. (Day 6);
  • 3 nights in Umbria at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with half-board service - breakfast and 3-course dinner, drinks not included (Day 6-9);
  • Half-Day Cooking Class Experience including lunch (Day 7);
  • Siena and San Gimignano Full-Day Tour including: private transfer, full-day English speaking guide, visit of Siena and San Gimignano (Day 8);
  • Montepulciano, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni Full-Day Tour including: private transfer, full-day English speaking guide, winery tour and tasting, visit of Montepulciano, Pienza, Bagno Vignoni, transfer to Rome (Day 9);
  • 1 night in Rome at 4-star hotel accommodation, double room (double occupancy) with bed and breakfast service (Day 10); • Private transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport (Day 11).

 

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flight ticket;
  • Visa;
  • City tourist taxes;
  • Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
  • Basic medical insurance: on request;
  • Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Period: from April to October. Other months on request;
  • Prices have been calculated with a minimum of 2-6 pax;
  • Prices have been calculate with an occupancy of two pax each room;
  • Private transfers during the trip: during the trip, the private transfers will be arranged by car/minivan. The car/minivan can contain max. 1x20/23kg luggage per person and 1x10kg hand luggage per person;
  • We create our quotes based on the best possible options for accommodations and experiences currently available, taking into account your budget and timeframe of travel. Italy is a popular destination for travelers and the availability may change while you are making your final decision. If any of the accommodations and services listed above are no longer available, we will do out best to place them with others of the same quality; however, the itinerary presented above includes the best options currently available. We recommend reviewing the program and returning your acceptance, changes, or rejection as soon as possible;
  • The order of the day trips could be changed according to the supplier’s availability;
  • If some suppliers/travel experiences are not available they will replaced by others 
  • of the same quality;
  • The travel agency is not responsible for extra costs due to delays/strikes;
  • We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility and difficulties in walking;
  • We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside of our control;
  • Booking: advance booking is recommended;
  • Cancellation Policies: please see our Terms and Conditions.

 

PAYMENT:

  • 30% deposit at the time of booking (non-refundable).
  • Balance 30 days prior to the departure date;
  • In case of refund, the refund costs will be charged to the customer.

 

CONDITIONS & TERMS:

  • In case of cancellation after the booking, the organizer will keep the amount equal to 25% of the price referred to Article. 6, paid pursuant to art. 5 and can hold an additional sum equal to 5% of the price paid, as penalty for the reimbursement of the cost of individual practice management, cost of insurance coverage required at the time of conclusion of the contract or other services already given, except, in each case, the claim of the major damage pursuant to Art. 1382, paragraph 1, of Civil Code;
  • in case of withdrawal from 30 days to day of departure an amount equal to 100% of the price paid will be retained to the tourist.
  • It is, however, expressly excluded - pursuant to art. 32, paragraph 2, Code of tourism - the right of withdrawal of the customer as provided for in Art. 64 and ss. Legislative Decree no. 206/2005.

 

SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flight ticket;
  • Visa;
  • City tourist taxes;
  • Lunch and dinners not included in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”;
  • Basic medical insurance: on request;
  • Tips and everything not mentioned in the section “SERVICES INCLUDED”.