Tour Overview
Embark on the "Mamma Mia! Best of Italy" tour, a captivating journey through Italy's most iconic destinations. Begin in Rome, where you'll enjoy exclusive "Skip the Line" access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Travel to Naples and explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, then relax in the coastal beauty of Sorrento and Capri. Discover the historic charm of Assisi and Siena, and marvel at Florence's Renaissance art and architecture. Continue to Bologna's elegant city center and Padua's revered Basilica before concluding in the enchanting city of Venice. With seamless transfers, 4-star accommodations, and expert guides, this tour offers an unforgettable cultural experience across Italy's most treasured sites. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your leisure, with optional excursions available to enhance your adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Rome, Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's or similar
Upon your arrival at Rome airport, one of our representatives will be waiting for you to welcome you and transfer you comfortably and quickly to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Not available
Day 2 : Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Between 7:45/8:00 am, after breakfast, we will meet you for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. The tour couldn’t be complete without St. Peter’s Square, the open space which lies before the basilica, redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and being itself an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque age. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!Optional Afternoon Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill TourDuration 3-hour Price: 95USDWe'll meet at the indicated meeting point in Rome to begin this tour! Meeting time during winter time Nov- March 01:15pm and during summer time Apr-Oct 02:15pm)The Romans built an empire of truly gigantic proportions. The testimony of its greatness is still visible in the places where the city was built, more than 2.772 years ago, by the legendary twin brothers Romulus and Remus. To see it with your own eyes, join us and our professional guide on this 3-hour-tour: we’ll provide you with a pocket radio receiver and earphones, and let you guide inside the Colosseum. You’ll walk inside the Flavian Amphitheater, seeing the places where the Ancient Romans used to watch a variety of events, such as gladiatorial shows or staged animal hunts, and you’ll learn more about the way Romans used to enjoy their leisure time. You’ll stroll around the Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was founded and where Roman emperors used to live: the view is spectacular from here, so get your camera ready for some perfect shots from above! You’ll also reach the Roman Forum, the pulsating heart of ancient Roman life, to see some very well preserved ruins of that time: let the tour guide take you back in time and try to imagine how it was like to be a Roman citizen.Notes for Optional Tour :We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Rome - Sorrento
Location: Rome, Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Hotel Michelangelo or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
If you dream of exploring Italy’s most breathtaking coastal towns, embark on this unforgettable journey to Sorrento, Capri, and Pompeii.Pack your bags and wear comfortable shoes—we’ll pick you up directly from your centrally located hotel in Rome in the morning. Pick-up begins at 6:30 AM from centrally located hotels, with departure at 7:30 AM.Your adventure starts with a scenic transfer from Rome to Sorrento. Along the way, take in the stunning landscapes of the Italian countryside and the breathtaking coastal views, where crystal-clear waters meet rolling hills adorned with citrus groves and charming villages.Upon arriving in Sorrento, the jewel of the Amalfi Coast, you’ll be captivated by its vibrant streets, artisanal ceramic workshops, and historic churches. After checking in at your hotel, spend the afternoon at your leisure. If you’re looking for more adventure, consider joining an optional tour to explore the spectacular Amalfi Coast.In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel (smart-casual attire recommended), followed by an overnight stay in Sorrento.
Day 4 : Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento
Location: Sorrento, Capri
Accommodation Name: Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast you’ll be embarked to Capri island. Depending on weather conditions, you’ll take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy “Grotta Azzurra” (Blue Grotto), where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. After returning to the port you’ll board on a minibus for a scenic drive to Anacapri, 918 feet (280 meters) above the sea level. You’ll see wonderful views of the bay of Naples before continuing to a local restaurant for lunch. (lunnh is not included) After lunch you can take advantage of some free time to explore Capri at your leisure or to go shopping. hen you’ll return to Marina Grande back to the mainland to return to Sorrento for dinner and overnight stay.Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast - DinnerImportant trip Note:During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity.If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks). (This information is valid until last departure of Capri excursion)
Day 5 : Sorrento - Pompeii - Rome
Location: Sorrento, Pompeii, Rome
Accommodation Name: Hotel Raffaello or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you'll have some free time to soak in Sorrento's charm one last time. Around 1:15 PM (departure time to be reconfirmed by our local staff), we begin the final leg of our journey. Accompanied by our expert tour leader, we head to Pompeii, where a professional local guide will take you on an extraordinary walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the remarkably preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Skip-the-line access, personal earphones, and a radio receiver ensure you won’t miss a single fascinating detail as your guide brings history to life. At the end of the tour, we'll depart for our return journey to Rome, filled with memories of an unforgettable Italian adventure.Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
Location: Assisi, Siena, Florence
Accommodation Name: Hotel Raffaello or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After a tasty breakfast, we will be heading to Assisi. On arrival, you'll have free time to wander around the historic centre and its symbolic landmark the St. Francis Basilica, one of Italy's greatest patron saints. You'll also see the remarkable frescos by Giotto and Cimabue.Later, we'll make our way to the famous Italian region of Tuscany to visit the city of Siena. Here, you'll have the opportunity to walk around the Piazza del Campo, which has been repeatedly named as one of the most beautiful squares in the world.In the evening, we'll go to Florence and settle into the hotel before having a delicious dinnerOvernight: Florence Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 7 : Florence
Location: Florence, Pisa
Accommodation Name: Hotel Delfino or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinna- cle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its mag- nificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Mi- chelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basil- ica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.Overnight: Florence Rome Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 8 : Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice
Location: Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Nep- tune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven...don’t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited church- es by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice (Mestre). Check in at your hotel for overnight stay.Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Venice
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. After the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch). Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight. Youc an also opt-in to one of our optional tours.
Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Venice Departure
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour ends after breakfast. The check-out time is 11:00am. end of our service. (In case you want to go back to Rome we can provide Venice to Rome transfer with the same bus.Approximate arrival of our bus back to Rome will be 9pm.
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
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Official English Speaking Guide
An official English speaking guide will be available during visits.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to the museums with Skip the Line tickets are included.
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Transport
All transfers and transport are provided as per the itinerary, including one complementary airport pick-up and drop-off transfer per room.
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Arrival Airport Transfer
Arrival airport transfer is included in the package.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Before and after flights are not included in the package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses, gratuities, and drinks during meals are not included.
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Rome Excursions Transfers
Pick-up and drop-off during Rome excursions are not included.
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Venice Airport Transfer
Venice airport transfer is not included.
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Municipal Hotel Tax
Municipal hotel tax in Italy must be paid directly to each hotel (5€ per person per night).
Please Note
Important Trip Notes
(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
Mode of Transport
All transfers and transport are provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a seamless travel experience throughout your journey in Italy.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of 4-star/First class accommodation, including 3 nights at Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's, 1 night at Hotel Michelangelo in Sorrento, 2 nights at Hotel Raffaello in Florence, and 1 night at Hotel Delfino in Venice (Mestre).
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of 4-star/First class accommodation, with stays at Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's, Hotel Michelangelo in Sorrento, Hotel Raffaello in Florence, and Hotel Delfino in Venice (Mestre).
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Are entrance fees included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to the museums with Skip the Line tickets are included in the tour package.
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Is airport transfer included in the tour package?
Yes, the package includes one complementary airport pick-up and drop-off transfer per room upon arrival in Rome. However, the Venice airport transfer is not included.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily, with some dinners and a lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Meals during the optional tours and personal expenses for drinks during meals are not included.
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What happens if the Blue Grotto in Capri is not accessible?
If visiting the Blue Grotto is not possible due to long lines or weather conditions, alternative attractions such as the Faraglioni rocks will be suggested to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour.
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Is there an option to return to Rome after the tour ends in Venice?
Yes, there is an option to return to Rome with the same bus after the tour ends in Venice. The approximate arrival time back in Rome is 9pm.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Mamma Mia! Best of Italy
10 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Venice, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Padua, Venice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
702933
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 40
Age range:
6-99