Bernini 11 Days - 10 Nights

Highlights / General details

Discover the history and beauty of Italy in this unique tour!

Inclusion

Deluxe Coach 10 nights in Selected 4 star hotels (or similar): Rome – Nova Domus, Florence – AC, Venice – Bonvecchiati, San Marino – Titano & Grand Hotel, Rome Aiport – Mercure Rome West, Sorrento – Conca Park 10 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 7 dinners Admission fees: Church of Santa Croce in Florence
Baggage handling - 1 piece of luggage per passenger Dedicate local guides

Exclusion

Tips Drinks at meals Sojourn hotel taxes must be paid on spot

Hours of operation

English Departures: Sunday May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18, 25; September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13 French Departures: Friday May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11

Itinerary Day 1: Sunday. Rome Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, meet and greet by Auratours Italia tour escort and transfer to hotel. Time at leisure in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Monday. Rome After breakfast, proceed by private bus and with experienced guide a panoramic tour of the Capitol Hill, the Forum and the Colosseum (from outside). Before dinner enjoy a suggestive walking tour with your tour escort through the masterpieces of Bernini & Borromini. Special welcome dinner with music and wine included. Return to your hotel and overnight.

Day 3: Tuesday. Rome/Siena/Florence After breakfast, departure to Siena. Arrival in Siena. Walking tour of the city with your tour escort to admire the Dome (outside), the magnificent square known as Il Campo, where twice a year the Palio race is run on bareback horses. Late in the afternoon arrive in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance”, known worldwide for its unequalled treasures. A stop is planned at Michelangelo’s square for a first photo opportunity. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 4: Wednesday. Florence/Pisa/Florence After breakfast, guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower, the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce (inside), the pantheon of many famous Italian artists. Lunch in local restaurant. After lunch proceed to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (from outside) and the marvellous Piazza dei Miracoli, free time to enjoy shopping and taking pictures. Evening free to stroll through Florence, to find the best leather products or a quaint restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Florence.

Day 5: Thursday. Florence/Venice After breakfast, time at leisure for shopping or personal discoveries. Late in the morning departure to Venice. Arrival in Venice, the “Door of the Orient”. Overnight.

Day 6: Friday. Venice/San Marino After breakfast, guided visit of St-Mark’s Square and neighbouring sites. Rest of the day at leisure to discover this unique city. Late afternoon departure to San Marino. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Saturday. San Marino/Assisi/Rome After breakfast, free time to explore this wonderful town before leaving to Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto, and of the interesting medieval city. Continue to Rome, driving through splendid Umbria, the “Green Heart” of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Special dinner in a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight at hotel nearby the Airport.

Day 8: Sunday. Rome/Naples/Sorrento After breakfast, departure to Sorrento with a photo stop in Naples and with a panoramic tour of Maschio Angioino and Piazza Plebiscito. Passing through the Sorrentine Peninsula following the renowned panoramic cliff-top road, offering an incredible view of enchanting towns. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9: Monday. Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and departure to Capri by hydro-foil (ticket to the funicular included) to visit on your own this marvellous island. Return to Sorrento and free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Tuesday. Sorrento/Rome Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure for shopping and personal discoveries. In the afternoon departure to Rome downtown. Overnight.

Day 11: Thursday. Rome/Airport After breakfast transfer to Fiumicino airport.

Itinerary

Day 1: Sunday. Rome Upon arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, meet and greet by Auratours Italia tour escort and transfer to hotel. Time at leisure in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2:

Monday. Rome After breakfast, proceed by private bus and with experienced guide a panoramic tour of the Capitol Hill, the Forum and the Colosseum (from outside). Before dinner enjoy a suggestive walking tour with your tour escort through the masterpieces of Bernini & Borromini. Special welcome dinner with music and wine included. Return to your hotel and overnight.

Day 3:

Tuesday. Rome/Siena/Florence After breakfast, departure to Siena. Arrival in Siena. Walking tour of the city with your tour escort to admire the Dome (outside), the magnificent square known as Il Campo, where twice a year the Palio race is run on bareback horses. Late in the afternoon arrive in Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance”, known worldwide for its unequalled treasures. A stop is planned at Michelangelo’s square for a first photo opportunity. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

Day 4:

Wednesday. Florence/Pisa/Florence After breakfast, guided visit of Florence, including the Cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower, the doors of the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce (inside), the pantheon of many famous Italian artists. Lunch in local restaurant. After lunch proceed to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower (from outside) and the marvellous Piazza dei Miracoli, free time to enjoy shopping and taking pictures. Evening free to stroll through Florence, to find the best leather products or a quaint restaurant for dinner. Overnight in Florence.

Day 5:

Thursday. Florence/Venice After breakfast, time at leisure for shopping or personal discoveries. Late in the morning departure to Venice. Arrival in Venice, the “Door of the Orient”. Overnight.

Day 6:

Friday. Venice/San Marino After breakfast, guided visit of St-Mark’s Square and neighbouring sites. Rest of the day at leisure to discover this unique city. Late afternoon departure to San Marino. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7:

Saturday. San Marino/Assisi/Rome After breakfast, free time to explore this wonderful town before leaving to Assisi, a great religious town significant of the life of St-Francis. Visit of the great Basilica with its magnificent paintings by Giotto, and of the interesting medieval city. Continue to Rome, driving through splendid Umbria, the “Green Heart” of Italy. Arrival in Rome late afternoon. Special dinner in a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight at hotel nearby the Airport.

Day 8:

Sunday. Rome/Naples/Sorrento After breakfast, departure to Sorrento with a photo stop in Naples and with a panoramic tour of Maschio Angioino and Piazza Plebiscito. Passing through the Sorrentine Peninsula following the renowned panoramic cliff-top road, offering an incredible view of enchanting towns. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9:

Monday. Sorrento/Capri/Sorrento After breakfast, transfer to the harbour and departure to Capri by hydro-foil (ticket to the funicular included) to visit on your own this marvellous island. Return to Sorrento and free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 10:

Tuesday. Sorrento/Rome Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure for shopping and personal discoveries. In the afternoon departure to Rome downtown. Overnight.

Day 11: Thursday. Rome/Airport After breakfast transfer to Fiumicino airport.

Policies Auratours Vacances Italia s.r.l. reserves the right to provide hotels of similar category. For operational reasons, the order of excursions may be changes. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by our tour leader.

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