Mediterranean Atmosphere: Exploring the best of Italy by Luxury Tour

As you arrive in Rome Fiumicino, you will be provided Airport assistance and private transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Dinner and Overnight stay at Boscolo Exedra Rome Hotel 5* or Similar.

After Breakfast at the Hotel, you will meet with the guide and begin the tour of Rome, also known as the “Eternal City”.

In the morning, you will visit the Vatican, the smallest sovereign state in the world. You will begin exploring the Vatican Museums which represent one of the world’s largest art collections accumulated in the centuries by the Popes, once part of the Papal Palaces, and the Cappella Sistina. After admiring the numerous works of art and masterpieces of Raffaello and Michelangelo, the tour continues to St. Peter’s Square with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to admire its overwhelming Dome and structure, the sublime and touching “Pietà” of Michelangelo, the glorious and mystic Bernini Colonnade, and St. Peter’s on-site burial. You will then have Lunch in an ancient Roman Osteria to savor traditional dishes.

In the afternoon, you will have free time for shopping.

Accommodation: Dinner and overnight stay at Boscolo Exedra Roma Hotel 5* or Similar.

On this day, you will journey to Castelli Romani. A tour of nature and culture to discover Frascati - Grottaferrata - Rocca di Papa - Nemi - Ariccia - Castel Gandolfo.

You will begin with Villa Aldobrandini, the uncontested Queen of Frascati, continuing to Grottaferrata where you can visit the ancient San Nilo Abbey where every Sunday is a celebrated Mass with the orthodox rite. Continue for Rocca di Papa with its Pontificial Fortress. Visit the Vineyards and Cellars with lunch and tasting in one of the oldest farms in the Castelli Romani.

The tour continues to Nemi, the best preserved city of the Castelli Romani which obtained the Orange Flag of the Italian Touring Club as “Excellence in the Hinterland”. Here you can taste the typical Nemi Strawberries in one of the places on the Lake from where you enjoy a wonderful view. Afterwards is a short stop at Ariccia, famous for its Porchetta. The day will end with a tour in Castel Gandolfo.

Accommodation: Dinner and Overnight stay at Boscolo Exedra Roma Hotel 5* or Similar.

The tour begins with the visit of one of the most impressive monuments of Ancient Rome — the Colosseum, originally known as the Flavio Amphitheater, it remains the largest amphitheater in the world. A symbol of the “Eternal City”, walk along the Via Sacra where once the victorious legions passed by until reaching the Roman Forum — A Valley between the Palatine and Capitoline Hills. The Forum was the Political, Religious, and Commercial center of the City, and also hosts, among glorious temples and arches, the Giulio Cesare’s body in an altar that can still be visited today.

Continue to Piazza Venezia and admire the Altare della Patria — one of the most visited monuments in Rome. You will then have Lunch in a restaurant. From Ancient Rome to Baroque Rome, continue in the afternoon to Piazza di Spagna where the fountain of the Bernini along with the staircase of Trinità dei Monti contribute to create a refined and classical eighteenth century atmosphere. You will head towards the Fontana di Trevi, the largest and most famous fountain in Rome. The tour continues through the traditional Roman alleys to Piazza di Santa Maria della Rotonda, home of the Pantheon — whose famous perforated dome remains the largest and most significant ever built.

Your day will end with a visit to Piazza Navona, a fascinating square famous for the three fountains of Bernini and its anecdotes. Return to the hotel for dinner and Overnight stay at Boscolo Exedra Roma Hotel 5* or Similar.

Journey to the city of Naples and meet with the guide for a visit to the historic center to discover the Cathedral of San Gennaro, the Royal Palace of Naples where once the great family of the Bourbons lived, the spectacular Real Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest Opera theater in Europe and in the world. You will also visit the beautiful Church of San Francesco di Paola located in Piazza del Plebiscito, the main square of Naples, and walk through the wonderful Galleria Umberto I.

You will have lunch in the restaurant and have free time for shopping. In the evening, there will be a cooking course on the Neapolitan Pizza in a cooking school located in the historic center of Naples, following the tradition inspired by the recipes of Edoardo De Filippo. After tasting and Dinner, proceed to the hotel.

Accommodation: Romeo Hotel 5* or Similar.

Upon meeting with the guide, you will depart Capri, the blue island lying in the Gulf of Naples, always synonymous of elegance. You'll reach Marina Grande harbor from the port of Naples by Hydrofoil boat and it starts your guided tour of Marina Grande, Anacapri and Capri.

You will transfer for Anacapri by Microbus to visit the Villa di San Michele, the home of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe, which was built on the ruins of an Ancient Chapel dedicated to San Michele, a magical place for its spectacular sea view where for a moment you will feel out of the world. You'll have free time in Anacapri among the narrow streets with typical shops and products. Afterwards is Lunch at a restaurant.

In Capri, visit I Giardini di Augusto where from the flowered terraces will be possible to admire the famous Faraglioni and still leisure in the triangle of luxury shopping from Piazzetta to Via Camerelle and Via Le Botteghe. In the evening, return to the hotel.

Accommodation: Dinner and Overnight Stay at Romeo Hotel 5* or Similar.

You have a full day to discover the Amalfi Coast with its unmatched beauty praised by artists from all over the world. You will meet the guide and depart by Private bus for the charming Village of Positano, renowned for its typical narrow stairs or better “scalinate” and for shopping. Then, we will reach Amalfi, the city that gave its name to the Coast. Visit the center of the village where you will find Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral of Sant’Andrea.

You will continue towards Rione Vagliendola to admire the old Aristocratic houses and Turrite houses. From here you will go to the Museo della Carta, a former Paper Mill turned into a Museum which houses the old machines used to make paper by hand. It is possible to purchase Amalfi’s old paper in the Museum-attached-shop.

After having lunch at a restaurant, continue for the hill town of Ravello. You will visit the thirteenth century Villa Rufolo to admire the beautiful gardens with waterfalls, where Richard Wagner found his Enchanted Garden - Klingsor Zaubergarten - to inspire him to complete Parsifal’s work.

Return to Naples for Dinner and Overnight stay at Romeo Hotel 5* or similar.

Today you will journey to the city of Pompei, a world heritage site of UNESCO. Meet with the guide to explore Archaeological finds of what is one of the best testimonies of Roman life and the best preserved city of that time. The tour will unveil the ancient traditions and life of ancient Pompei: admiring the Great Theater, the Necropolis, the Thermal Baths and some amazing buildings owned by the richest citizens.

By the end of the tour, visit the Coral Factory near the Excavations where you will be able to see the production process used. You'll have free time for shopping. After lunch, depart to Mount Vesuvius where you can stroll through the nature reserve and enjoy;  from the top of the Vulcan is an unparalleled view of the entire Gulf of Naples.

Return to the city of Naples for Dinner and Overnight Stay at Romeo Hotel 5* or similar.

On this day you will depart to Caserta known all over the world for its majestic Reggia, a Royal Palace, strongly wanted by the King of Naples in the purpose of giving an adequate seat of representation to the government of the capital Naples and its realm. There will be a guided tour of the Reggia di Caserta. Here you can admire the wonderful park that extends for 3 km in length with its fountains, the large waterfall and the majestic gardens and still inside the building, 1200 rooms in baroque style.

In the afternoon, transfer to McArthurGlen’s La Reggia Designer Outlet for the lunch and free time to shop for great brands.

Accommodation at Hotel Boscolo Exedra Roma 5* or Similar.

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will have to transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home.

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