Italia Amore Mio
14 Days Starting in Venice and ending in
Visiting: Venice, Pompei
Tour Overview
Examine the intertwined histories and enduring cultures of different Italy regions from North to South with a slow and stylish pace, discovering Italian art, architecture and culture(not to mention mouth-watering cuisine). From the St Mark's Square to Sistine Chapel to Positano and Amalfi Coast, gain new perspectives on these pillars of Italy with Eskapas.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Venice (Monday)
Location: Venice
Meet & greet at the airport and take a private transfer to your hotel.
At 19:00/07:00PM, meet with your Tour Director at the hotel´s Reception Desk for a welcome meeting. You will also meet your journey’s fellow travelers.
Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Venice Meals: Not Available
Day 2 : Venice
Location: Venice
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Join your fellow travelers to discover the one and only Venice on a beautiful walking tour of the city. Discover Piazza San Marco, known as St Mark's Square. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market.
Afternoon at leisure to continue exploring this awesome city.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an amazing Gondola ride to your Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional Excursion: Murano & Burano Venice Bay cruise (Laguna): Optionally take a boat to: Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy. It lies about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km (1 mi) It is famous for its glass making. Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, known for its lace work and brightly colored homes.
Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 3 : Venice- Bologna - Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart southwards to Bologna, famous for its towers, churches and lengthy porticoes, Bologna has a well-preserved historical center. City tour & Archiginnasio.
The Archiginnasio of Bologna is one of the most important buildings in the city of Bologna; once the main building of the University of Bologna, it currently houses the Archiginnasio Municipal Library and the Anatomical Theatre.
Continue towards Florence, famous Tuscany capital, and the Italian city of Renaissance.
Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Florence
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Today you’ll explore Florence on a walking tour. Piazza Signoria, Duomo, Battistero, Campanile Giotto, Ponte Vecchio, old markets…Florence was a center of medieval European trade and finance, and UNESCO declared the Historic Centre of Florence a World Heritage Site in 1982.
Afternoon is at leisure for you to enjoy your own time in this stunning city of arts.
Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Florence
Breakfast and free day at leisure.
Optional Tour:
Pisa and Lucca. Although Pisa is known worldwide for its leaning tower, the city contains more than twenty other historic churches, several medieval palaces and bridges across the Arno. Continue to Lucca, known as an Italian "Città d'arte" (City of Art) from its intact Renaissance-era city walls and its very well preserved historic center.
Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Florence - Siena - Perugia
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Depart to “The Road of Chianti”. A Chianti wine is any wine produced in the Chianti region of central Tuscany. Sangiovese is the blend's dominant grape variety. Enjoy a beautiful Wine tasting in one of the best vineyards and cellars of the area.
Continue to Siena, one of the most important cities in medieval Europe. Discover its historic centre, UNESCO World Heritage Site, by the hand of a local. The city is famous for “The Palio”, a horse race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo.
Join an “Aperitivo” (light lunch) at Piazza del Campo with local products and wines.
After our lunch, depart towards Perugia.
Overnight: Perugia Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 7 : Perugia - Assisi - Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Discover today the historical city of Perugia. Going back to the Etruscan times, Perugia was one of the main cities. The city is also known as the universities town.
Depart to Assisi. The city of St Francis.
Assis is the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, who with St. Francis founded the Poor. UNESCO collectively designated the Franciscan structures of Assisi as a World Heritage Site in 2000.
Continue your journey in the early afternoon towards Rome, The Head of the World.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Set out for morning city discovery and enjoy one the most historical cities in the world, Rome. We finish our tour at Saint Peter's Square located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave in Rome.
Afterwards, we will visit (entrance included) the famous Sistine Chapel. Its importance lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment, both by Michelangelo.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. and Rest of the day is free at leisure.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for a dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 10 : Rome - Pompei
Location: Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Early departure to Pompei. Visit of the ancient city ruins stopped in time after a devastated eruption of the Vesuvius. (Entrance included)
Perhaps after History and ruins we need to try some Vesuvian wine (Lacryma Christi) Wine tasting & light lunch at the vineyard
Overnight: Pompei Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 11 : Pompei
Location: Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel. Today the day is at leisure for you enjoy your time.
Overnight: Pompei Meals: Breakfast
Optional Tour : Capri and Sorrento
Optionally, early departure to Naples to take the boat to Capri. Walking tour in the enchanted island of Capri including the Augustus´ gardens. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant. Boat to Sorrento. We will discover this charming coast town in a short walking tour. Afterwards, visit a famous Limoncello local factory tasting this Lemmon liqueur.
Day 12 : Pompei - Amalfi Coast & Positano - Pompei
Location: Pompei
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Bond for Salerno. Take a stunning boat trip to discover the Costiera Amalfitana. Stops in Amalfi & Positano
Overnight: Pompei Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 13 : Pompei - Caserta - Rome
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast at your hotel.
Departure to Caserta to visit The Royal Palace of Caserta (Reggia di Caserta) Former royal residence in Caserta, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. The Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest former royal residence in the world.
Continue back to Rome.
In the early evening, join your fellow travelers for an authentic and traditional farewell dinner at a Pizzeria cooking master class, followed by an unforgettable dinner.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
Day 14 : Rome Departure
After breakfast transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. End of our services.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Accommodation
- 2 Nights in Venice CASANOVA 4-stars or similar
- 3 Nights in Florence VILLA NEROLI 4-stars or similar
- 1 Night in Perugia PERUGIA PLAZA 4-stars or similar
- 3 Nights in Rome HOXTON 4-stars or similar
- 3 Nights in Pompei HABITA79 POMPEII - MGALLERY 4-stars or similar
Guide
- English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey
- English Speaking guided visits in Rome (Sistine Chapel entrance included), Venice, Bologna, Florence, Perugia & Siena
Meals
- Meals as described per itinerary (13 Breakfast, 2 lunches , 4 dinners)
Insurance
- Travel Insurance is included
Transport
- All transfers and transport per itinerary
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Other included
- Chianti wine testing,
- Typical “Aperitivo” in Siena
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Drinks during meals
- Optional tips to the driver and guides
- Everything that is not mentioned under the title "Included"
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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