8 Day Southern Italy

$1199 Land Only

$1849* Air & Land

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Highlights Escorted Package Includes Flights NYC-Rome, Naples-NYC Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline fuel surcharges 6 nights First Class accommodations 3 nights Palatino, Rome 3 nights Central, Sorrento ▲ All transfers 9 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides in all major cities Entrance fees per itinerary Special Features Forum & Colosseum, Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Visit to the excavations at Pompeii Scenic Amalfi Drive Wine & mineral water with all dinners Whisper technology enhanced touring ▲ Some departures may stay at the Hotel Cristina in Sorrento. Itinerary DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Italy. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Rome Arrive in Rome and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. This evening, enjoy an orientation meeting with your tour escort, followed by a welcome dinner Overnight: Rome Meals: Dinner DAY 3, Monday - Tour Ancient Rome This morning, a historic tour of "ancient Rome" takes you to the Roman Forum, the political center during the Roman Republic, the triumphal Arch of Constantine, the Arch of Titus and the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure Optional: Piazzas of Rome (PM) Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 4, Tuesday - Tour Vatican Museum Today begins with the visit to the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Stroll through St. Peter's Square, passing Bernini's famous colonnade, to visit St. Peter's Basilica, where you will view Michelangelo's Pieta. This highly-finished marble sculpture depicts the body of Jesus in the arms of Mary after the Crucifixion, and was created for the funeral monument of French cardinal Jean de Billheres. Afternoon at leisure Optional: Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast DAY 5, Wednesday - Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento Drive south, passing by the famous Monte Cassino Abbey, founded by St. Benedict of Norcia in 529. Destroyed on four separate occasions, it was last rebuilt after being the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War. View Mt. Vesuvius in passing the Bay of Naples, before reaching Pompeii. Visit the ruins of this best preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and the Forum. Continue to Sorrento Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 6, Thursday - Full Day in Sorrento Enjoy a full day at leisure in Sorrento. Tonight enjoy dinner at a local restaurant Optionals: Full Day Capri Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY 7, Friday - Scenic Amalfi Drive Today, enjoy panoramic views of the enchanting towns along the scenic Amalfi Coast. Pass the distinctive white Moorish homes of Positano on this legendary road overlooking the Mediterranean, to reach the coastal town of Amalfi: a UNESCO World Heritage Site Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast DAY 8, Saturday - Depart for the USA Transfer to the airport in Naples for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast Optionals Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Piazzas of Rome Day #3 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $42 A half day walking tour to explore the Eternal City. Stand in awe in front of the majestic Spanish Steps, and with your local guide stroll through the most characteristic Piazzas of Rome, including Trevi Fountain (Three coins), the monumental Pantheon -- best preserved of Roman buildings -- and the baroque Piazza Navona. Dinner with Opera Singers & Illuminated Drive Day #4 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $89 Optional opera dinner, complete with wine and music, and followed by a illuminated tour of Rome by night. Full Day Capri Day #6 01 Apr 2008 - 30 Apr 2009     $109 Sail to the magical Island of Capri with a local guide, visit the charming village of Capri and the famous gardens of Caesar Augustus with the expertise of a local guide for an unforgettable day! Tour includes: local guide, round trip transportation to port, round trip transportation by fast boat, minibus or cable car transportation on the island. Book your Optional Tours before you travel and see more, save time, and save money. Tours purchased while traveling cost at least 10% more! Tours often sell out - avoid disappointment! Save your cash - many countries do not accept credit cards. Rates & Hotels Click On A Date To Book Online * All Prices are in USD Jul 12 1479 2699 Aug 2 1319 2899 Aug 16 1329 2579 Oct 25 1499 2289 Nov 1; 8 1499 2099 Nov 15 1329 1929 Nov 22 1269 1869 Dec 6 1289 1889 2009 Land Only Air & Land Jan 24 1199 1849 Feb 14 1289 1939 Feb 28; Mar 7 1249 1899 Mar 14 1289 1939 Mar 21 1299 1949 Mar 28 1459 2169 *Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, optional tours, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions). Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers. Some departures may stay at the Hotel Cristina in Sorrento. Hotel Plans 8 Day Southern Italy - [details] Grand Hotel Palatino   Rome This first class hotel is located in the heart of ancient Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum. [more] Hotel Central   Sorrento This first class hotel is well-located near the city center, overlooking the Bay of Naples. [more] Package Date: Select Date   Include Flight? 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