Grand Tour of Italy - Tour of group

Grand Tour of Italy 
19 days/18 nitghs 

Hypothetical tour: 

1° day: Arrival 

Meet at Milan airport and tranfer to hotel. Later, enjoyan orientation tour including the gothic Duomo, the 19thcentury Galleria and "La Scala" Opera house. Dinner in an elegant restaurant in Milan. Overnight. 

2° day: Lake Maggiore 

Travel  to the Italian Lakes today. Forst stop in Stresa, and see the idyllic Borromean Islands. Time to relax or take a boat trip before a short ferry ride across Lake Maggiore to Laveno. Enter Switzerland briefly on a visit to Lugano. later, back in Italy enjoy a scenic drive around Lake Como to Como town. Overnight and dinner in Como. 

3° day: Lake Como

Morning at leisure in Como. Afternoon departure for Lake Garda. Accommodation, dinner at the hotel. 

4° day:  Sirmione - Verona

Experinece the beauty of Lake Garda on an included excursion along its shores to Sirmione. Here can admire the imposing Scaliger castle before continuing on to romantic Verona, for a guided tour of the city, home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. See the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. Then free time for shopping or relaxing. Proceed to Venice. Dinner and overnight. 

5° day: Venice

Morning guided tour of the city on foot. Among other famous places, see St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the old Prison,. Lunch at leisure. Free time in the afternoon, with option of joining excursion by motorboat to the Islands of the Lagoon, Murano, Burano and Torcello, or for shopping. Dinner at the hotel. 

6° day: Assisi

Travel to Assisi. Free time to discover the mystical town  of Saint  Francis. Accommodation at hotel . Dinner at leisure. 

7° days: Pompeii

Depart for Sorrento. On the way stop in Pompeii for a guided visit of the highlights of this Roman  city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Accommodation, dinner at hotel. 

8° day: Capri 

Enjoy a tour of the fabled isle of Capri. Views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola plus the famous "Piazzetta". At leisure, explore the elegant boutiques, take a trip to see the Blu Grotto or ascend to Anacapri. Return to Sorrento and dinner at hotel. 

9° day: Full day Amalfi Coast

Depart for a full day excursion to the Amalfi coast; lunch in local restaurant; limoncello tasting; free time before  return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight. 

10° day: Naples 

Depart for Rome . On the way stop in Naples for a guided visit to admire the most important monuments of this colourful city, such as the Castel dell' Oro, Castel Nuovo, Galleria Umberto, San Carlo theatre and the Cathedral. Taste some true Italian Pizza for lunch. Some free time to stroll along the famous streets of Spaccanapoli before proceeding to Rome. Dinner at hotel. 

11° day: Roma  

Guided visit of the Vatican and its breathtaking museum including the Sistine Cahpel, ST. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. The remainder of the day is to enjoy at leisure. An optional tour to Tivoli (Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este) is suggested. Dinner at leisure.  

12° day: Roma  

Guided tour to discover Ancient Roma: Coliseums, Roman Forum, Trajan's Column and the astounding "Wedding Cake" Monument  to Victor Emmanuel in Piazza Venezia. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon guided tour includes Monumental Rome: Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Nizza Navona. Dinner and overnight. 

13° day: San Gimignano - Siena 

Departure for Montecatini. Stop en route in San Gimignano - famous for its towers - and Siena to visit Piazza del Campo famous for the Palio horse race which is held twice a year. Dinner and overnight in hotel. 

14° day: Florence

Departure for a full day excursion to Florence. Half day guided tour to admire the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, cross the Ponte Vecchio ( Old Bridge) and visit the local markets. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure for additional cultural visits or shopping in the famous Leather Market. Return to Montecatini late in the afternoon. Dinner at leisure. 

15° day: Lucca - Pisa  

Depart for a full day excursion. Visit Lucca, the only town in Italy entirely surrounded by walls. Stroll along its streets and enjoy a coffee in the Market Square. Continue to Pisa to admire the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and take a picture with the leaning tower. Proceed to Santa Margherita Ligure. Accommodation, dinner at hotel. 

16° day: Cinque Terre 

Departure from Santa Margherita Ligure to Riomaggiore by train. From there walk along the via dell' Amore (Lover's Walk) from Riomaggiore to Monterosso. Short visit of Vernazza. Return to Santa Margherita Ligure by train. Dinner at leisure. 

17° day: Portofino - San Fruttuoso  

Full day excursion to explore the Gulf of Tigullio by boat. First visit Portofino, a simple fishing village, with narrow coloured houses, crossed by many roads that lead to the well.known square of polished pebbles famous in the whole world. After lunch continue to San Fruttoso, famous 13th-century abbey, which dominates the beach with its irregular arches and three-mullioned windows. Return to hotel for dinner. 

18° day: Genoa 

Departure  for Milan. On the road stop in Genoa to enjoy an overview of the city: Via Roma, Palazzo Ducale, Piazza de Ferrari and Via XX Settembre. Visit the old seaport "Porto Antico", the historical centre, with its Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso, Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria and the "caruggi" typical little streets. Proceed to Milan. Farewell dinner at hotel.  

19° day: Departure 

Extend your stay in Italy or transfer to departure airport. 

Included in the price: 

- 1 night in 4* hotel in Milan  - basis HB
- 1 night in 4* hotel in Lake Como area - basis HB
- 1 night in 4* hotel in Lake Garda area - basis HB
- 2 nights in 3* hotel in Mestre - basis HB 
- 1 night in 4* hotel in Assisi - basis BB
- 3 nights in 4* hotel in Sorrento - basis HB
- 3 nights in 4*hotel in Rome - basis 1BB/2HB
- 2 nights in 4* hotel in Montecatini - basi 1BB/1HB
- 3 nights in 4* hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure - basis 1BB/2HB
- 1 night in 3* hotel in Milan - basis HB
- Lunches: Naples (1) - Florence (1) - Amalfi Coast area (1)
- Limoncello tasting 
- Wine tasting in Chianti area 
- Admission Charges & tickets: Borromean Islands - Lake Maggiore; Ferry ride across Lake Maggiore to Laveno - Lake Maggiore; Coliseum & Roman Forum - Rome; Vatican Museums - Rome; Vaporetto- Venice; Pompeii Excavations - Pompeii ; Ferry ride to/from Capri; Cinque Terre Card; Ferry to Portofino and San Fruttuoso. 
- Multilanguage tour escort throughout
- Licensed official guides as per itinerary
- Transportation by luxury coach as per itinerary . 
- Minibus in Capri. 

Price of the tour on request. E-mail: incoming@freemaxtravel.com

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