Picture Perfect Italy - Summer 2021
Overview
Highlights
- Venice: Welcome Dinner in Venice, Seafood Dinner on Liguarian Coast
- Tuscany: Cooking Lesson in Tuscany
- Rome: Celebration Dinner in Rome
- Liguarian Coast: Seafood dinner on the Liguarian Coast
- Dining Summary: 17 breakfasts (B), 1 Lunch with Wine (LW), 7 dinners with wine (DW)
- Italian Lake District: Cruise to the island of Isola Bella, renowned for its opulent palace and stunning gardens.
- Tuscany: Visit an estate, taste the wine and olive oil, then learn the art of Italian cookery.
- Florence: Visit the Pitti Palace, full of art treasures, and enjoy views over Florence from the Boboli Gardens.
- Cinque Terre: Explore the Cinque Terre
- Capri: Cruise to the Isle of Capri
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Trip includes
- Accommodation in hand picked hotels in the best locations
- Escorted by an expert Travel Director throughout
- Business class legroom onboard your 40 seater luxury air conditioned coach
- Included airport transfer service on first and last day of the trip (selected times)
- Hotels and restaurant tips included
- Concierge service and luggage handling throughout
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Itinerary
Transfers from Venice airport depart at 09.30, 12.30, 15.30 to your hotel. Later, join your Travel Director for a welcome drink and a relaxed evening of dinner and wine at a local restaurant. (Dinner with Wine)
A Local Expert introduces you to this fabled city. Standing in the iconic Piazza San Marco, admire the grand basilica and Doges’ Palace. See the Grand Canal and learn about the history and culture of “La Serenissima”. The rest of the day is free for independent explor...
It’s through the distinctive formations of the Dolomites, where rugged peaks take form of towers, belfries or domes to visit the chic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. (Breakfast)
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps ascend to the summit of one of the nearby peaks by cable car?(Breakfast)
Head for magnificent Milan to see the impressive cathedral, with its façade dripping with pinnacles and spires. Now onto the enchanting Italian Lake District for three nights by the water in beautiful Baveno. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Take to the waters of Lake Maggiore for a delightful cruise to the beautiful Borromean Islands. Visit Isola Bella renowned for its incredible palace and stunning Botanical Gardens. (Breakfast)
Spend time in Bellagio – the pearl of Lake Como! Enjoy glorious water views and explore the narrow cobblestone alleyways, filled with luxurious boutiques. Visit the romantic gardens of Villa Carlotta. Built at the end of the 17th century, the botanic haven is famous f...
Leave the Italian Lake District and travel down the sunny, colour-splashed Ligurian coast, known as the Italian Riviera! Here, visit the exclusive fishing village of Portofino, epitome of La Dolce Vita. Admire the gaily coloured houses, browse the trendy boutiques, st...
Get ready to explore the “Cinque Terre” or “five villages” which were for years only accessible by donkey. With our Local Expert we explore a couple of the fishing villages hugging the cliffface, where there are amazing opportunities to capture great photographs. Enjoy some free time to soak up the atmosphere before returning to your hotel. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
A relaxed start this morning before continuing to your charming hotel set in the wine growing region. (Breakfast)
Get your camera’s ready for a drive through the beautiful rolling countryside of Tuscany, past olive groves, old farmhouses, medieval towns and rows of vineyards. Visit an estate in the heart of Tuscany to taste the finest produce of wine and olive oil. Enjoy a cookin...
Today is dedicated to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Join your Local Expert and enjoy commentary via your audio headsets as you walk from the Basilica of Santa Croce, where Michelangelo is buried, to the Uffizi Gallery. Here we study works of art by some...
Drive to hilltop Orvieto overlooking a sea of vineyards. Sightseeing with your Local Expert shows you the Gothic Cathedral, housing Luca Signorelli’s beautiful frescoes. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Drive south to the ancient city of Pompeii, preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets to explore the shops, villas and temples. Continue to the exclusive artists paradise of Positano on the breath-taking...
There is magnificent scenery at every turn as you travel along the Amalfi Coast to board your ferry to Capri – the Isle of Dreams. Arriving at the Marina Grande, ascend to Capri Town by funicular railway. There is time to browse in the elegant shops before taking the ...
Drive to the UNESCO listed gardens of Cardinal d’Este. In the 16th century he diverted the River Aniene to feed hundreds of fountains for his fantasy garden which still function perfectly today! Later we arrive in the “Eternal City” of Rome. (Breakfast)
Hear tales of the glory of ancient Rome as you see the Colosseum and Forum with a Local Expert. On the opposite side of the Tiber, see St Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s early masterpiece the Pieta, before enjoying some last minute shopping or sightseeing. At this evenings Celebration Dinner, savour the flavours of Italy along with local wine. (Breakfast / Dinner with Wine)
Your memorable trip comes to an end today. Transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07.00 and 09.00. (Breakfast)
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