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PRIVATE TOURS OF ROME INCLUDE

  • VATICAN  MUSEUM
  • PAPAL  AUDIENCE
  • PAPAL  GROTTOES
  • ROME  HIGHLIGHTS
  • ROME ILLUMINATED AT  NIGHT
  • COLOSSEUM  & ANCIENT ROME FORUM
  • ANCIENT  ROME  TOUR
  • ROME  CATACOMBS
  • DA VINCI  CODE TOUR
  • PAPAL  ENCLAVE  TOUR
  • BORGHESE  GALLERY  MUSEUM
  • NERO'S GOLDEN HOUSE (DOMUS  AUREA)
  • FAMOUS  ROME  FLEA  MARKETS
  • COOKING  CLASS ROME OR SORRENTO
  • SUBTERRANEAN   ROME
  • BAROQUE  ROME
  • ILLUMINATI  TOUR
  • BERNINI'S ROME

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PRIVATE TOURS OF ROME ENVIRONS INCLUDE:

  • FLORENCE / TUSCANY  TOUR

  • ASSISI  SIGHTSEEING

  • SIENA  /  SAN  GIMIGNANO

  • POMPEII TOUR /  HERCULANEUM

  • WINE TOURS

  • CORTONA "UNDER TUSCAN  SUN"

  • NAPLES CITY TOUR

  • SORRENTO TOUR

  • POSITANO TOUR

  • CHIANTI  TOUR

  • ORVIETO  TOUR

  • ANCIENT ROME CAPITAL OSTIA  ANTICA

  • AMALFI  COAST  SIGHTSEEING

  • TIVOLI GARDENS

  • EMPEROR  HADRIANS  SUMMER PALACE

  • ANAGNI -- BIRTHPLACE  OF  5  POPES

  • ANCIENT ETRUSCAN & CERVETERI

  • PERUGIA MEDIEVAL CITY

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DA VINCI CODE TOUR

 PRIVATE TOUR OF THE SIGHTS IN THE BOOK INCLUDING THE POPE'S SUMMER PALACE OF CASTELGANDOLFO

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PRIVATE VATICAN TOURS

Our Luxury Coach Tours for Rome Sightseeing & More

These Rome sightseeing, Rome tours, and Vatican tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return. Includes transportation in deluxe air-conditioned tour buses, tour guides, entrance fees and service charges. Taxes are not included.  Tours which include lunch or dinner are specified.

ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH, & ITALIAN TOURS AVAILABLE

Prices are per person in euros, Vat tax not included.

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*ANCIENT ROME TOURS*

Monuments of Rome Tour

Includes the Trevi "three coins" Fountain, the Pantheon (an ancient architectural marvel),  the most beautiful square in Rome--famous Piazza Navona featured in numerous movies, the ancient Papal fortress of Castle St. Angelo, and a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.   35.00 euros

Ancient Rome Tour

Includes Michelangelo's Capitol Square, the ruins of the Palatine and Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine (which was the model for Paris's Arc de Triomphe), the Basilica of St. Paul.  35.00 euros.

Illuminated Rome at Night Tour

A night visit of the eternal city includes  the legendary tree-lined Via Veneto, the Piazza Barberini with its Bernini fountains, a visit to the Trevi "three Coins " Fountain, the grand Vittorio Emmanuel white marble "wedding cake" monument, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus,  Piazza Navona, and the Vatican.   39.00 euros

 

See Rome splendor by illumination in our Rome Night Tour Rome by night is spectacular

Rome Evening Tour of Dinner and Music:

Includes the illuminated Rome at night tour and then on to a special restaurant in Rome.  Enjoy a wonderful dinner complemented by local wines and featuring Italian songs performed by local musicians.  75.00 includes dinner and wine

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All of the above Rome tours (except the Evening Dinner Tour) are also available with private guide or private limo or both guide and limo.

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*full day ancient rome Tours AND MORE*

These tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return.  Includes transportation in Deluxe air conditioned buses, special tour guides, lunch, entrance fees and services charges. Taxes not included. 

Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included.

Tour A: Full day ancient Rome tour with lunch: Includes the Monuments of Rome Tour and the Ancient Rome Tour.   94.00 euros

Tour B: Full day ancient Christian Rome tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tour and Christian Rome tour.   113.00 euros

Tour C: Full day ancient and religious Rome tour with lunch : includes the Vatican Museums and Ancient Rome tours.   109.00 euros

All of the above Rome tours are also available with private guide or private limo or both guide and limo.

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private limo and Rome tour guide services

 

*Religious Rome TOURS*

Vatican Tours and Sistine Chapel See the newly restored Sistine Chapel

Vatican Museum Tours

 Includes the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Galleries.   51.00 euros

Christian Rome Tour

Includes the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the Holy Stairs, the Basilica of  St. John the Lateran, the ancient Catacombs, and the Appian Way--the oldest road from Roman times--plus the famous Domino Quo Vadis Chapel.   40.00 euros

Papal Summer Residence, Monastery & Vineyard Visit in Roman Countryside Tour

Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo.  See an ancient volcanic lake, a small village high in the mountains, the monastery of Grottaferrata and a visit to one of the famed Frascati wineries.   41.00

Papal Blessing Sunday Morning in Rome:

Includes the Trevi "three coins" Fountain, the Pantheon (an ancient architectural marvel),  the most beautiful square in Rome--famous Piazza Navona featured in numerous movies, the ancient Papal fortress of Castle St. Angelo. At the end, the tour stops at St. Peter's Square for the Papal Blessing.   29.25

Papal Blessing Sunday Morning in the Pope's Summer Residence (summer only):

Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo. Short stop at the Lake of Albano, an ancient volcanic lake. Then on to the Papal Blessing at Castelgandolfo. After the ceremony return to Rome.   35.00

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All of the above Rome Christian and Vatican tours are also available with private guide or private limo or both.

 private limo and Christian Rome tour services


full day religious rome Tours

These tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return.  Includes transportation in Deluxe air conditioned buses, special tour guides, lunch, and service charges. Taxes not included. 

Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included.

Tour A: Full day St. Peter's Basilica and Ancient Rome tour with lunch: includes tour of St.Peter's Basilica, a short tour of landmarks sites such as Trevi (Three Coin Fountain) and the ancient Papal fortress and the Ancient Rome Tour.   94.00 euros

Tour B: Full day Christian Rome and Vatican Museums tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tour and the Christian Rome Tours.   113.00

Tour C: Full day Ancient Rome and Vatican Museum tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tours and the Ancient Rome Tours. 109.00

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All of the above Rome City tours are also available with private guide or private limo or both.

 private Rome limo and tour guide services.


A VERY SPECIAL VATICAN EVENt

THE PAPAL AUDIENCE

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   Meet the head of the Roman Catholic Church, one of the most powerful and historic figures of our time.  Your visit to Rome should include if at all possible a Papal Audience. 

    It is quite difficult to obtain reservations for this limited attendance occasion.  Reservations must be made in advance (the general rule is at least 2 weeks prior to your desired audience) and the only way to guarantee that the reservation is accepted is by going to the Vatican office in person.  

 Our staff fills out the necessary papers in person.  When the tickets are issued on the Tuesday just before the Wednesday papal audience, our staff goes back to the Vatican and picks up the tickets.  Then we deliver it to you personally at your hotel. For more information:

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*ROME TOURS: the Rome Region*

Tivoli Tours

Tivoli Tour

 Includes a wonderful scenic trip to this favorite haunt of great emperors and wealthy ancient Romans. It is about 18 miles from Rome center.  Visit Emperor Hadrian's summer palace, an ancient version of a theme park.  It had an extensive area including the  imperial villa, pool, spa, race track, living quarters of servants all designed and built by Hadrian in the 2nd century. Then on to the Villa d'Este, a Roman Renaissance villa with beautiful world famous gardens.   53.00 euros

Roman Countryside & Winery Tour

 Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo.  See an ancient volcanic lake, a small village high in the mountains, the monastery of Grottaferrata and a visit to one of the famed Frascati wineries.   41.00  euros

Ostia Tours Italy's second best preserved ruins

Ancient Ostia Tour

  Only 20 minutes from Rome is the ancient capital of the Roman Empire, Ostia.  An extensive archaeological site second in importance only to Pompeii. Once ancient Rome's bustling port city, this excavated harbor built around 4th century B.C. at the mouth of the Tiber was long hidden by floods and mud. As a result the city is well preserved (better than many of the ruins in Rome center). Ancient roads, spas, houses of the wealthy and the slaves, early fitness centers, theaters, workshops, inns, temples. Most popular are the ancient wonderfully preserved mosaics of the 12 thermal baths.  60.00  euros

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All of the above Tivoli Tour, Villa d'Este Gardens Tour, Ancient Ostia Tour and Roman Countryside & Winery Tour are also available with private limo or private guide and limo service.

private Rome, Tivoli, Ancient Ostia and Countryside tour services.


*CAPRI & ANCIENT POMPEII Tours*

wall painting in ancient pompei, the city destroyed by Vesuvius in Naples, ruins of pompei in Napoli destroyed by volcano vesuvio

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, hydrofoil, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel. Taxes not included.

Naples, Capri Island Tour

Lunch at a popular Capri restaurant included.

Beginning in Rome, you pass by some famous sights such as the Abbey of Montecassino. Arriving in Naples, you board the hydrofoil for the half hour trip across Naples Bay to the picturesque island of Capri.  Your first stop is a visit to the famed "Blue Grotto," the bayside cave that contained the luminescent aqua water enjoyed by the ancient Roman emperors. Then a minibus will take you up the Capri hillside to the villa of Anacapri, the village which offers an amazing panoramic view of Capri, the bay, Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Amalfi coast. After lunch and free time to explore, you meet at the harbor for a short trip by hydrofoil to Sorrento, the stunning cliffside town on the Amalfi coast.  In the early evening, you depart for a return to Rome.  140.00 euros 

Naples & Ancient Pompeii Tour

Lunch at a local Pompeii restaurant included.

Starts in Rome, crosses through the Castelli Romani wine region, on to Montecassino, and arriving in Naples.  After a tour of the city's main sights, including its famous waterfront castle, you take the short drive to Pompei, the town destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.   In early evening,  board the bus for your return to Rome.   94.50

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The Pompeii tour is also available with private limo or private limo and guide. It can include a trip to Mt. Vesuvius.

 private limo and Ancient Pompeii tour services.


*FLORENCE & TUSCANY TOURS*

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel.

Florence & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Florentine restaurant included.

  Includes a scenic trip along some of  the quintessential Italian regions such as Umbria and Tuscany.  Arrive in Florence late morning and enjoy a tour of the art city's most famous sights including Giotto's Bell Tower and the famous Signora's palace. You will visit the Academy museum which features Michelangelo's sculpture of David.  Lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant. Then the tour will proceed to the Piazza Santa Croce, a popular square in the center of Florence with its famous church and good location close to shopping and famous sights. Free time to explore the city, its museums and the famous covered bridge, the Ponte Vecchio or to shop. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view of the city, then return to Rome.  140.00  

  Optional overnight in Florence.   Extra day supplement with bed and breakfast per person:               4 star hotel   90.99                                            in 3 star hotel     65.50                                single room supplement 28.00                  single room supplement  28.00

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The above Florence tour is also available as private limo and Florence tour services.

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*TUSCANY SIGHTSEEING TOURS*

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel.

Assisi & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Tuscany restaurant included.

  Includes a visit to one of the most picturesque areas of Italy with its vineyards, olive trees and fortressed hilltop towns. The tour takes you through medieval towns such as Orvieto and Spoleto. There are cathedrals, palaces, fortresses and ancient walls along the route. Arriving at Assisi, the mystic town of St. Francis, visit, the St. Francis  Basilica with its early Renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Stroll through the ancient town, shop, and enjoy the many artisan stores. Then enjoy a pleasant lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant.  86.00 euros

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The above Assisi and Tuscany tour is also available with private limo or private limo and guide: 

  private limo Assisi & Tuscany tour services.

OVERNIGHT ESCORTED TOURS OF ITALY

*RELIGIOUS SIGHTSEEING & ART CITY TOURS OVERNIGHT*

MINI ART TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

4 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.   Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The last day, begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel.  Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. At mid-afternoon, board the bus or rail for the return trip to Rome.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Three dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

Four Star hotel:  669.00           Three star hotel:  588.00

single room 817.00                                single room   683.00 

triple room 636.00                                                         triple room 553.00

child with 2 adults 546.00                child with 2 adults 470.00   

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ART CAPITALS

One way from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

5 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena known for its great horse race the Palio. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town where you will visit the famous St. Anthony of Padua cathedral and see Donatello's "Gattemalata."  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.

The last day of the tour starts with a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Then around noon, the tour officially ends.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday from March to November; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Four dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

 

Four Star hotel:  828.00           Three star hotel:  754.00

single room 1,035.00                                single room   883.00 

triple room 790. 00                                                         triple room 706. 00

child with 2 adults 660.00                child with 2 adults 603.00   

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NORTH ART CITIES

One way from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan Tour. 

6 days in 4 star hotels 

Tour prices include transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town where you will visit the famous St. Anthony of Padua cathedral.  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel before Venice at your leisure.  Take a morning tour by motorlaunch to a glass factory on the island of Murano. Dinner and overnight.

The fifth day starts with a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Then a morning departure for Verona to see the town of Romeo and Juliet. Then continue on to Como. Dinner and overnight in this beautiful mountain lake area.

On the last day, there is a final buffet breakfast at the hotel.  Then depart for Milan where the tour officially ends at the Central Railway Station.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Five dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees to sightseeing tours on the itinerary

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

Four Star hotel:  1023.00           *Three / 4 star hotel:  889.00

single room 1224.00                                single room   1045.00 

triple room 973. 00                                                         triple room 847. 00

child with 2 adults 819.00                child with 2 adults 712.00   

* The three star option visits the stunning Lake Garda instead of Lake Como and stays overnight in Milan instead of overnight in Como.

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*GRAND ITALY ART & RELIGIOUS TOUR*

Lake Como near Milan one of Italy's art cities

ART CIRCLE TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Milan, Bologna, San Marino, and Perugia.

7 days in 4 star hotels 

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, meals according to the program, entrance tickets to tours listed in program, tour guide, assistance of personnel, four star hotel (unless the three stop option is selected) accommodations in double occupancy with private bath/shower.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

  The next day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to take optional tours to the islands of Murano and Burano by motorlaunch or go shopping. Dinner and overnight in Venice. 

On the fifth day, after a buffet breakfast, you proceed to enchanting Verona for a tour of Romeo and Juliet's city. Late afternoon, enjoy the scenic drive to Lake Como.  Dinner and overnight in this beautiful region.

The next day after breakfast, we drive the 30 minutes to Milan and tour the sights including its famous Grand Duomo cathedral.  In the afternoon drive to medieval Bologna, another great art city. Then on to the world's smallest and oldest independent republic, San Marino. This was originally founded as a Christian sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

On the last day, following buffet breakfast, depart for Perugia, the charming university town.  Visit the impressive cathedral and the Palace.  Finally, return to Rome this evening.

The four star hotel option leaves every Tuesday and spends a night at Lake Como; the three star option leaves every Saturday and spends a night at Milan. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Six dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

 Four Star Hotel   1230.00        *Three / Four Star Hotel    1091.00

In single  1472.00                         In single 1292.00

In triple 1175.00                           In triple 1033.00

Child with 2 adults  985.00               Child with 2 adults 873.00 

*substitutes overnight stay in Lake Como area for overnight in Milan 

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*AMALFI COAST OVERNIGHT TOURS*

Amalfi Coast Tours

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, ferryboat transfers, tour guide,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

AMALFI COAST 2 DAY TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, AnaCapri and Sorrento Tour

2 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotel

Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic city of Naples.  After a short tour you proceed to nearby Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of  Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompeii ruins. From there you drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel in this beautiful town on the Amalfi Coast. 

 On the second day, after breakfast, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then a stop at Capri's mid-level "Piazzetta" the chic, popular shopping square of the island.  You will be escorted to the Gardens of Augustus for a view of the two famous enormous jutting rocks in the bay of Capri. Later return to Sorrento by ferry for the bus trip back to Rome. 

This tour has daily departures from March to November. Includes hotel pickup for start of tour.

   270.00 euros per person in double room     Single room 315.00,          Triple room 262.00 per person        Child with 2 adults: 216.00

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AMALFI COAST 3 DAY TOUR

Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, AnaCapri and Sorrento Tour.  

3 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotel

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic Naples.  After a short sightseeing drive around the city highlights, you proceed to nearby Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompei ruins. From there you drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel. 

The second day is spent in beautiful Sorrento, one of the jewels of Italy's legendary Amalfi Coast.  Begin with breakfast at the hotel. then have the day free to shop in the many boutiques, enjoy Bellinis at the outdoor restaurants, or go swimming. Dinner  at the Sorrento hotel and then one more night in a romantic Amalfi Coast town. 

On the third day, after breakfast at the hotel, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then a stop at the mid-level "Piazzetta" the chic, popular shopping square of the island.  You will be escorted to the Gardens of Augustus for a view of the two enormous jutting rocks in the bay of Capri. Later return to Sorrento by ferry for the bus trip back to Rome.

This tour has daily departures from March to November.  Includes hotel pickup for start of tour.

  365.00 euros per person in double room   Single room 455.00    Triple room 339.00 euros per person   Child with 2 adults 292.00

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AMALFI COAST 5 DAY TOUR

 Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, & Amalfi Tour 

5 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotels 

  Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic Naples.  After a short sightseeing drive around the city highlights, you proceed to nearby Pompei, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompei ruins. From there you visit a Cameo factory, popular with people around the world. Then drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel. 

 On the second day, after breakfast, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Sorrento.

On the third day, morning departure to picturesque town of Amalfi, along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Along the way you will drive through the colorful, artistic Positano and many other small villages.  Time at leisure in Amalfi, then dinner and overnight.

On day four, you have free time to discover the beauty of this coastal  resort town of Amalfi, go for a swim in the beautiful waters or explore the area.  You are free to take excursions to nearby Positano or exclusive Ravello. Dinner and overnight in Amalfi. 

On the last day, after breakfast, you have a morning at leisure then an early afternoon transfer to Sorrento. From there we begin our return to Rome.

This tour has daily departures from March to November. Includes hotel pickup at start of tour.

Some Features:

  • Daily continental breakfast

  • four dinner

  • two lunches

  • full day excursion to Pompeii

  • full day excursion to Capri

  • private car transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi; private car transfer from Amalfi to Pompeii

  • local guides and sightseeing entrance fees

  750.00 per person in Double Room  Single room 979.00  Triple 720.00 per person ; Child with 2 adults 628.00

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EXOTIC SICILY TOUR

View from Taormina on the island of Sicily, Italy, famous for anicent ruins, beautiful cliffs, Mt. Etna

Explore the famous archaeological ruins and enjoy the stunning beach resorts on this unspoiled island.

Palermo, Erice, Cefalu, Messina, Taormina, Syracuse, Agregento.

8 days in 4 star hotels

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

This tour requires independent arrival and departure from Sicily. Our staff will be happy to arrange transport for you from Rome or Naples by boat, train or plane. We can also arrange accommodations along the way if you wish to visit some areas such as the Amalfi Coast along the southern Italian coast either before or after your tour of Sicily.

Tour includes accommodations in four star Jolly Hotels, half board, ground transportation by deluxe motorcoach, service charges, sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary with English Speaking driver. Taxes not included.

Arrive in Palermo, Sicily to a welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight in our four star hotel.   The next day visit the famous Grand Duomo of Monreale.  Return to Palermo and tour the city sights including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace and enjoy a panoramic view of the historic center.  After lunch, take an optional excursion to the Catacombs and the handcrafts village of Mondello. Dinner and overnight.

After a buffet breakfast, a trip to Segesta for a visit to the ancient Doric Temple with its history recorded in the stones.  Lunch at Erice mountainside medieval city located at 800 mtrs above the sea  with a stunning view of the unique landscape.  Then tour Trapani's salt mills. On to Agrigento,  for dinner and overnight in your hotel.  After dinner enjoy an unforgettable panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated.

The next day after a buffet breakfast, visit the Valley of Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor & Pollux.  Lunch in a local restaurant. Then visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Continue on to Syracuse. Dinner and overnight.

After a buffet breakfast visit the archaeological area. Among the riches are the famous "Latomie of the Paradise," the "Dionysus Ear."  Then visit the baroque island of Ortigia.  After lunch, depart for Ragusa and visit the medieval city and capital of Sicilian baroque style.  Continue to Catania. Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, begin your exciting excursion to Mt. Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather permitting you will reach 1800 meters. Continue on to beautiful cliffside resort of Taormina and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant.  In the afternoon visit the Greek theater and then leisure time for shopping or strolling the tiny streets. Continue to Messina for dinner and overnight in front of the Straight.

The next day, board a boat to visit Reggio Calabria to view its famous Bronze di Riace. Drive along the Thyrrenian coast with a first stop at Cefalu, famous for its Norman style cathedral and wash house built in the rock. Stop at Cape Orlando for lunch. Continue to Palermo. 

Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight in the Palermo hotel.  On the final day, after a buffet breakfast, your tour ends.   

 Tour includes: four star accommodations, half board, service charges,  transportation by deluxe motor coach and guided tours by English speaking drivers and guides. 

This four star hotel tour leaves every Saturday from April to October inclusive.  

  842.00 per person in double   single 1035.00 

Some features:

  • full board (dinner on first day to breakfast on last day)

  • roundtrip ferry Messina to Calabria 

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