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Mediterranean Atmosphere: Exploring the best of Italy by Luxury Tour

10 Days (9 Nights)
Mediterranean Atmosphere: Exploring the best of Italy by Luxury Tour

Overview

Rich Culture, Fine Wines, Breathtaking views, Iconic Cuisine, and Colorful History — The country of Italy is known for many things but above all it is an icon of many wonders, earning the nickname Bel Paese which means "The Beautiful Country". Every where you go, there's always something to look forward to.

The Mediterranean Atmosphere of Italy is one that should be explored and experienced as well; Naples, Amalfi Coast, Capri Island just to name a few of the many destinations one should not hesitate to visit while in the country. What better way to make this possible than with our luxury tour. 

Itinerary

Your Itinerary

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, stands under a cloudy sky. Tourists walk around the ancient amphitheater, surrounded by green grass.
Day 1

ROME

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.

Panoramic view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, at dusk with city buildings and distant mountains.
Day 2

ROME

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.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, stands majestically under a blue sky with scattered clouds at sunset.
Day 3

ROME

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 Colosseum in Rome, Italy, bathed in golden sunrise light, with blue sky and clouds.
Day 4

ROME

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.

Ornate stone fountain with statues and arches against a blue sky in Naples, Italy. A cruise ship is visible in the background.
Day 5

NAPLES

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.

Ornate stone fountain with statues and arches against a blue sky in Naples, Italy. A cruise ship is visible in the background.
Day 6

NAPLES

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.

Colorful Amalfi Coast town, Italy, with turquoise sea, mountains, and vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers in foreground.
Day 7

AMALFI COAST

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.

POMPEI
Day 8

POMPEI

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.

The gardens and fountains of the Royal Palace — Royal Palace of Caserta, Italy
Day 9

CASERTA

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.

Sunset view of St. Peter's Basilica over the Tiber River in Rome, Italy. Golden light reflects on the water.
Day 10

ROME

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

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Terms & Conditions

The rate includes:
• 9 nights in double room at the hotels mentioned in the program (hotel category 5 *) with half board - drinks excluded (BB treatment on 05 day);
• Private tour guide for visits as per program;
• Service assistance as indicated in the program;
• Private bus transfers as per program (included in the quota: motorway tolls, food and driver’s expenses, parkings where provided, ZTL entry passes in the Cities where provided);
• Monument entry tickets for the visits provided in the program;
• Microbus transfer for Anacapri;
• Funicular railways for Vesuvio;
• Visits and Tastings as per program;
• Meals at elegant restaurants as specified in the program –excluded wines;
• Dinner – tasting at cooking school in Naples day 05;
• Obligatory travel insurance;
• Group Assistance 24/24 h;
• VAT.
The rate does not include:
• Lunch on 09 day; City tax; Porterage, tips, free, extra in general and not specified in the program and “rate includes”.

Notes: This program may be modified to suit your specific customer needs. For operational reasons, the program and the hotels may be subject to change and is subject to reconfirmation when booking. Availability and prices may vary in certain times of the year corresponding to fair events, holidays and high season periods and are subject to reconfirmation. These rates are subject to possible VAT and general taxes increases.

Frequently Asked Questions & Tips

1 How long is the Mediterranean Atmosphere Italy tour and what does it cover?

Mediterranean Atmosphere is a 10-day, 9-night luxury tour based in Rome, starting and ending at Rome Fiumicino airport. It combines Rome, the Vatican and the Castelli Romani with day trips to Naples, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pompei and Mount Vesuvius, and the Royal Palace of Caserta.

2 Where do I stay on Mediterranean Atmosphere?

The itinerary lists the Boscolo Exedra Roma 5-star hotel in Rome, or similar. For operational reasons hotels may change and are reconfirmed at the time of booking; ask us for the full hotel plan for your dates.

3 Does the tour include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

Yes. On day 2 your guide takes you through the Vatican Museums, one of the world's largest art collections gathered by the Popes, and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Raphael and Michelangelo. The tour continues to St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, where you see Michelangelo's Pieta.

4 What is seen in Ancient Rome on day 4?

Day 4 begins at the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the world, then follows the Via Sacra to the Roman Forum between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, where the altar of Julius Caesar can still be seen. You continue to Piazza Venezia and the Altare della Patria and more of Rome's historic centre.

5 Which towns are visited in the Castelli Romani?

On day 3 you tour Frascati, Grottaferrata, Rocca di Papa, Nemi, Ariccia and Castel Gandolfo. Highlights include Villa Aldobrandini in Frascati, the ancient San Nilo Abbey in Grottaferrata and Nemi, one of the best preserved towns of the area, with lunch at one of the oldest farms in the Castelli Romani.

6 What does the Naples day include?

On day 5 a guide shows you the Cathedral of San Gennaro, the Royal Palace of the Bourbons, the Teatro di San Carlo, the oldest opera house in Europe, the Church of San Francesco di Paola in Piazza del Plebiscito and the Galleria Umberto I. After lunch and time for shopping, the evening brings a Neapolitan pizza cooking course in the historic centre.

7 Is there a pizza cooking class on Mediterranean Atmosphere?

Yes. On the evening of day 5 you join a cooking course on authentic Neapolitan pizza at a cooking school in the historic centre of Naples. It is one of the most hands-on experiences of the tour and follows a full day of sightseeing in the city.

8 What does the Capri excursion include?

On day 6 you take a hydrofoil from Naples to Marina Grande, then a minibus up to Anacapri to visit Villa San Michele, the home of Swedish doctor Axel Munthe with spectacular sea views. You have free time in Anacapri's lanes and lunch at a restaurant before continuing your guided tour of Capri.

9 What will I see on the Amalfi Coast day?

Day 7 is a full day on the Amalfi Coast by private bus with a guide. You visit Positano, known for its stepped lanes and shopping, then Amalfi with Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea. The day also includes the Paper Museum, a former paper mill housing the old machines used to make paper by hand.

10 Does Mediterranean Atmosphere visit Pompei and Vesuvius?

Yes. On day 8 a guide leads you through Pompei, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the best preserved Roman city, including the Great Theatre, the Necropolis, the Thermal Baths and grand private houses. After a coral workshop visit and lunch, you continue to Mount Vesuvius to walk in the nature reserve.

11 What is the Reggia di Caserta?

The Reggia di Caserta is a vast royal palace built for the Kings of Naples, with some 1,200 Baroque rooms and a park stretching 3 km with fountains, a great waterfall and formal gardens. On day 9 you enjoy a guided tour, followed by lunch and free time at a designer outlet nearby before returning to Rome.

12 Which meals are included on Mediterranean Atmosphere?

The itinerary describes breakfast at the hotel, lunch in restaurants on most touring days and dinner at the hotel on arrival. Please ask us for the exact meal plan for your dates, as the programme is reconfirmed when you book.

13 Are airport transfers included?

Yes. On arrival at Rome Fiumicino you receive airport assistance and a private transfer to your hotel, and on day 10 you are transferred back to Fiumicino for your flight home. International flights are not included.

14 How is travel arranged on the day trips from Rome?

Each day trip is guided, with transport arranged for you, including a private bus on the Amalfi Coast and a hydrofoil and minibus for Capri. You return to your Rome hotel, so there is no need to pack and change hotels each night.

15 How fit do I need to be for this Italy tour?

The tour involves a good amount of walking, including the Vatican Museums, the Roman Forum, Pompei's uneven streets, Positano's many steps and the paths on Mount Vesuvius. Comfortable shoes and a moderate level of fitness are recommended.

16 Can the Mediterranean Atmosphere programme be customised?

Yes. The programme may be modified to suit your specific needs, and extra nights or visits can be added. For operational reasons the programme and hotels may change and are reconfirmed when booking.

17 Do prices change during holidays and high season?

Yes. Availability and prices can vary during trade fairs, holidays and high season, and are reconfirmed when you book. Rates are also subject to any increase in VAT or general taxes, and the exact fare for your dates is shown on this page or in your quote.

18 How much deposit is required for Mediterranean Atmosphere?

A 25% deposit confirms your booking, and the balance is due 65 days before departure. The exact fare for your dates is shown on this page or confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

19 Can children or single travellers book Mediterranean Atmosphere?

Yes. Child pricing uses two bands based on age at departure: 0 to under 5, and 5 to under 12. Single occupancy is available on request, so let us know who is travelling and we will quote accordingly.

20 How do I ask a question or book Mediterranean Atmosphere?

Email travel@palacetours.com, call 786-408-0610, or message us on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/17864080610, where a travel specialist or our AI assistant will answer. Any departure dates listed on this page can be booked directly online; if none suit you, tell us your preferred dates and we will send a quote.

Notes: This program may be modified to suit your specific customer needs. For operational reasons, the program and the hotels may be subject to change and is subject to reconfirmation when booking. Availability and prices may vary in certain times of the year corresponding to fair events, holidays and high season periods and are subject to reconfirmation. These rates are subject to possible VAT and general taxes increases.

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