Arrival in Venice, Winery Tour

Venice - Upon reaching Venice Airport, the Tour Director will greet you and arrange a transfer to your Venetian manor, located just outside Venice. Take some time to relax and settle in before visiting a local Prosecco vineyard and winery. Enjoy appetizers and sample a selection of local wines during the tasting. Later, join us for a welcome reception at the hotel, followed by a delightful full-course Venetian dinner at the hotel restaurant, complete with plenty of wine to end your busy day. Rest well for an exciting day ahead.

Lagoon Cruise, Torcello, Burano

Burano - After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a delightful cruise on the Venice lagoon. The first stop is the island of Torcello, known for being the site of Attila the Hun’s invasion and conquest of Venice. His throne remains there today. Visit the first basilica of the initial Venetian community before heading to the next destination. Board a private boat to the colorful island of Burano, where you’ll learn to make Aperol spritz and Risotto. After the fun and informative class, enjoy a delicious Venetian meal with superb regional wines, especially Prosecco.

Cruise to Murano, Venice Tour

Murano - This morning, board a private boat to the island of Murano, home to one of the oldest and most renowned glass-blowing factories in the world. Witness the incredible craftsmanship of artisans whose skills have been passed down for centuries. Then, proceed to the heart of Venice and cruise along the famous Grand Canal, lined with beautiful palazzi. Enjoy an orientation tour of St. Mark’s Square, featuring iconic landmarks like the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica & Tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge. Take some free time to explore Venice or opt for a gondola ride through the Venetian canals. Tonight, relax in the villa’s beautiful restaurant and savor local specialties.

Ferrari Museum, Balsamic Vinegar Farm

Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari - Begin the day with an exciting tour of the Ferrari museum. Afterwards, visit a local farm renowned for producing Balsamic vinegar. Witness a fascinating demonstration of its production and taste the unique flavor of the finest Balsamic vinegar. Modena is also famous as the home of legendary opera singer Luciano Pavarotti, and there is a museum in his honor that we will visit. Tonight’s special dining experience will be at the world-renowned Ristorante Europa 92, located next to the Museo Casa Pavarotti. Pavarotti was a regular at this restaurant, affectionately known as Ristorante Pavarotti.

Florence Tour, Academia Gallery

Florence Historic Center - Travel to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the “Birthplace of the Renaissance”. A local expert will guide you on a sensational walking tour through the area, renowned for its art and museums. Visit the Cathedral, Town Hall Square, The Old Bridge, the Holy Cross Church, and the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, Joaquin Rossini, and Nicholas Machiavelli. The tour will be highlighted with a visit to The Academy of the Fine Arts, where you will see Michelangelo’s Statue of David. Enjoy a demonstration at a local leather factory. After the tour, have some free time to shop and explore. Later, head to Montecatini for hotel check-in. Tonight’s dinner will be in the hotel restaurant, with plenty of good wine.

Cinque Terre, Dinner in Lucca

Cinque Terre - This morning, take a short drive to the Italian Riviera and La Spezia. In La Spezia, board a ferry boat and cruise to one of the beautiful Cinque Terre cliffside villages. Take plenty of time to shop and explore. Stroll along the pristine shores of the Mediterranean. Board a classic train back to La Spezia while enjoying breathtaking views of the seascape. Back at the hotel, take some time to freshen up before a short trip to Lucca. Enjoy a brief, interesting tour of a local vineyard, followed by a festive Tuscan dinner with wine and music.

San Gimignano, Siena, Lunch and Wine Tasting

San Gimignano - This is the last full day in Tuscany, and “we’ve saved the best for last!” Visit San Gimignano, a splendidly preserved medieval town known for its towering structures, earning it the name Town of Fine Towers. Enjoy ample shopping and exploring opportunities in this gorgeous town, with countless vantage points to photograph the beautiful Tuscan countryside. Just outside the town, enjoy lunch and plenty of wine at a famous Tuscan winery. Siena is the last visit of the day before returning to the Montecatini hotel. Dinner is at leisure.

Leaning Tower of Pisa, Rome

Leaning Tower of Pisa - After breakfast and hotel check-out, depart for Rome. Before leaving, visit one of Italy’s most iconic structures, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tour director will lead the group to Miracle Square, where you can admire the tower and take fun photos of friends “holding it up” to prevent it from collapsing. Pisa is located along the Aurelian Way, an ancient trade route leading to Rome, where you’ll check into the hotel and settle in comfortably. Later, enjoy a pizza party at a nearby Roman restaurant.

Vatican City, Colosseum

Vatican Museums - In the morning, a local historian will guide you to Vatican City, the smallest independent state in the world. First, visit the Vatican Museums to see some of the Church’s great art treasures. Then, proceed to the Sistine Chapel and gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s most famous masterpiece. Enter the majestic St. Peter’s Basilica to admire another Michelangelo masterpiece, the Pieta. In the afternoon, take a guided tour inside the Roman Colosseum and visit the Roman Forum.

Walking Tour of Rome

Rome - Enjoy a leisurely morning with a lovely espresso or cappuccino in preparation for a late morning tour of the old Roman Jewish Ghetto in Rome. Established in 1555 in the Rione Sant’Angelo, near the Tiber River in the southern part of Campo de’Fiori, the tour starts at the Teatro di Marcello, an ancient open-air theatre built in the last years of the Roman Republic. Visit Capitoline Hill, one of the few ancient ground-level ruins surrounding a piazza, an urban plan designed by Michelangelo. The expert guide will take you through the region’s honored family restaurants and trattorie, serving favorite local fare such as Roman artichokes, bruschetta, and other classic appetizers, along with plenty of distinctly Roman wines. The afternoon is free for exploring, resting, or sitting in a local café to watch Roman life pass by.

Pompeii, Vesuvio Vineyard

Pompeii Archaeological Park - After checking out of the hotel in Rome, board a motorcoach to Sorrento. During the journey, stop at Pompeii, an archaeological site entirely covered in ash by the catastrophic eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. A private expert will guide you through this incredible city, frozen in time for almost two millennia. Then, take a short drive to the slopes of Vesuvius for a unique lunch and wine-tasting experience. Savor the famous Lacryma Christi (Tears of Christ) wines, produced only on this fertile volcanic soil. Later, arrive at the villa hotel in Sorrento for check-in.

Positano, Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast - After a leisurely breakfast, embark on an excursion to the Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have your cameras ready for the breathtaking view of Positano, where you’ll have free time to shop and explore this stunning seaside town, featured in many famous movies and magazines. Relax on the beautiful beach before returning to Villa Giovanna. In the afternoon, prepare for a culinary experience with Riccardo at his villa, where you’ll learn to prepare ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, and a surprise dish. Afterward, unwind, enjoy your delicious food, and savor some local wine.

Capri, Farewell Dinner

Island of Capri - Today, transfer to the famous and beautiful island of Capri by boat. A representative from Wherever Tours will be available at the hotel to offer suggestions before your transfer, ensuring you make the most of your day. This tiny island, once the playground of ancient emperors, will leave you breathless with its limitless charm and historical sights. Take time to shop and explore, and most importantly, enjoy the spectacular views from above. Upon your return, wander the streets of Sorrento before heading back to the hotel for the farewell dinner and live music, accompanied by plenty of wine.

Return Home

Sorrento - It’s time to bid farewell to Sorrento and conclude the amazing adventure through Italy. After breakfast, a transfer to Naples airport will be provided for further travel. Wherever Tours expresses gratitude for choosing them as your travel partner and hopes you had a memorable time in Italy. Please consider them for future travel plans.

• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included
• All Fees and Taxes included
• Museum fees included
• Local guides included
• Equipment such as vox headphones included
• Porter services included

This isn’t just a tour; it’s a Life Adventure. The Best of Italy Tour explores the most stunning Italian regions and their unique features from a vibrant perspective, always paired with delicious food and plenty of wine. From the canals of Venice to the breathtaking landscapes of the Amalfi Coast, through Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance, experiencing the paradise of Cinque Terre, savoring wine in San Gimignano, and capturing memories with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Naturally, the Best of Italy includes a stop in Rome, the Eternal City, featuring visits to the Vatican and the Colosseum.

Through words and images, the aim is to convey the beauty of these journeys, but how can one truly know until they experience it? Thousands of satisfied clients have traveled with Wherever Tours, creating a devoted following. So, are you ready to join the adventure?

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