Bella Italia Escape
Bella Italia Escape
Bella Italia Escape
9 Days
Visiting: Venice, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Europe
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KIEX-2024
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Tour Overview
Visit some of Italy’s most iconic, romantic, and stunning locations on this escorted tour of Italy: from legendary Venice to Florence, Rome, and Sorrento. With fewer crowds and lower pricing, you’ll enjoy your time in Italy even more. What better way to start your Escape than with a delicious welcome dinner in Venice? Your Venetian experience also includes a private boat ride, a guided walking tour; a visit to St. Mark’s Square, the Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Also witness the age-old tradition of glassblowing performed by a local artisan. Travel to Pisa—home of the famous Leaning Tower—before continuing on to Florence, considered to be the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Florence is an art-lovers dream, and your sightseeing highlights include Michelangelo’s David statue in the Academy of Fine Arts. You’ll also travel to Assisi to visit the Basilica of St. Francis—named after the saint who sought the virtues of humility, forgiveness, simplicity, and best known for his love of God’s creatures. Spend two nights in Rome where your Local Guide takes you to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, where you will see Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment. You’ll visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica—with the artist’s marble-sculpted masterpiece, La Pietà. Drive to the Imperial Roman Forum area to visit the Colosseum—ancient arena of the gladiators. Journey along the Highway of the Sun to Pompeii—the legendary city both destroyed and preserved by erupting Mount Vesuvius. Get a sense of life during Rome’s ruling era with your expert Local Guide, then, continue to Sorrento for two nights. You’ll enjoy a full day of leisure in this charming bayside resort. Your Tour Director will share suggestions for spending free time in Sorrento. This is one Italy vacation you’ll remember not for the crowds, but for the ease of discovering these beautiful cities and sites of Bella Italia and Sorrento!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Venice Island,Italy
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE Take a private Boat Ride on the canals. Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and views of the Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Glassblower demonstration and free time.
Day 3: Venice Island,Pisa,Florence
Location: Venice, Pisa, Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
PISA Take photos near the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. 240 mi/ 420 km
Day 4: Florence,Assisi
Location: Florence, Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Then on to Assisi. 112 mi/ 180 km
Day 5: Assisi,Rome
Location: Assisi, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ASSISI [LF] Visit the Basilica of St. Francis. Free time this evening. 112 mi/ 180 km
Day 6: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum. Free afternoon.
Day 7: Rome,Pompeii,Sorrento
Location: Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast
POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the excavations.Scenic drive en route to Sorrento. 170 mi/ 270 km
Day 8: Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SORRENTO Orientation walk. Free time this afternoon. Farewell dinner.
Day 9: Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Naples)
UNESCO Sites
Archeological Site of Pompeii|Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
Venice Island:Carlton on the Grand CanalFlorence:Grand Hotel MediterraneoFlorence:Hotel Royal FirenzeAssisi:CenacoloRome:Starhotels MichelangeloSorrento:Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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