La Dolce Vita - 11 days
La Dolce Vita - 11 days
La Dolce Vita - 11 days
11 Days Starting and ending in Rome
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Montepulciano, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2508/LDVI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 50
Age range:
No Minimum Age. Children aged 0 - 5 travel free. Children aged 6+ pay adult priceMaximum Age: No maximum age but not suitable for pax with mobility issues
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Tour Overview
COACH TOUR: Experience the good life in Italy on this 11-day coach tour. Enjoy an evening walking tour of Rome and see the Renaissance-era sights in Florence. Visit picturesque Siena, discover St Mark's Square in Venice, and skip the line to visit the Vatican City. See the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, discover the Tuscan wine region, and eat authentic pizza in Naples. Explore the ruins of Pompeii, stop in riverside Padua, and visit the exclusive island of Capri.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Location: Rome
Welcome to Italy! On arrival in Rome, make your own way to our start hotel. Our tour begins at 19:45 so if you arrive early you will have time to do some independent sightseeing - perhaps head to the Colosseum?
When better to explore this most romantic of cities than with a sunset walking tour? Our expert local guide takes us to highlights including the Spanish Steps and the Piazza Della Rotonda, home of the Pantheon. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck and taste some authentic Italian gelato. After our tour ends, the rest of the evening is at leisure.
Please note: Pick-up from the hotel is at 19:45 for our evening walking tour of Rome, so please make sure you arrive in Italy in plenty of time on day 1 or before, to avoid missing the tour!
Day 2: Florence
Location: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. It's an early start as we depart Rome at 7:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There's time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose.
Then we continue to Siena, a UNESCO-protected town known for its incredibly narrow streets, medieval brick buildings and fan-shaped main square: Piazza del Campo. After a short visit we continue to our hotel in Florence, where dinner is included.
Day 3: Florence
Location: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place for illustrious Italians including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. We enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce.
This afternoon you can continue exploring Florence independently. We recommend pre-booking a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or the Academia (home to the original David). Alternatively, you can book an optional excursion to nearby Pisa, home to the iconic Leaning Tower.
Day 4: Bologna
Location: Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Enjoy a walk through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, and see the Basilica of San Petronio. There's free time to find a good restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon we pay a short visit to Padua, a riverside city west of Venice. We'll see the Basilica of Saint Anthony, which is one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Catholic world. Then it's on to Venice, where we check into our hotel for the next two nights.
Day 5: Venice
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast it's time to explore perhaps Italy's most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer's dream, and we'll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark's Square. It's the focal point of the city, dominated by St Mark's Basilica. We also see the Gothic Doge's Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs.
After our tour, we enjoy some traditional cicchetti (Italian tapas) and a glass of prosecco in our beautiful setting. Then there is free time for you to explore further - we strongly recommend a gondola ride on Venice's famous canals!
Day 6: Tuscany
Location: Venice, Montepulciano, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy's most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy's finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch, where you can try a glass or two of the region's vino. Then we enjoy a short amount of free time to explore the town further, before returning to Rome for the evening.
Day 7: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we explore Vatican City, home to the Pope and technically an independent country - another one you can tick off your list!
Departing the hotel after breakfast, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican's museums and galleries with 'skip the line' tickets. Take in the Gallery of Tapestries, the beautifully decorated frescoes of Raphael's Rooms, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. We can also admire the stunning St Peter's Basilica from the outside. This iconic landmark dominates the Vatican and is one of the largest Christian churches in the world, as well as being the pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It is allegedly where Saint Peter was buried and titans of Italian design including Donato Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its creation. The rest of today is at leisure in Rome.
Day 8: Naples
Location: Rome, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rome - Naples - Sorrento. As we set off from Rome once more, we head south this time, passing through Lazio and Campania to reach Naples, the birthplace of pizza! We'll take a short hike up Vomero Hill to enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Naples below.
Then we make the short drive to Pompeii, in the shadow of Vesuvius. Lunch is included so you can try some authentic Neapolitan pizza before our tour of Pompeii.
In the year 79 AD, the residents of Pompeii, a prosperous and sophisticated Roman city, were going about their day. Suddenly and without warning, the normally quiet Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the city in up to 6 metres of ash and pumice. Whilst many Pompeiians escaped, approximately 2,000 people were buried and perished. The ash perfectly preserved the city, and on our guided tour we will see some of the surviving artifacts, mosaics and buildings, and will find out more about the eruption and what life was like in the city before this fateful day.
After our tour of Pompeii we head along the picturesque Sorrentine coast to Sorrento, where dinner is included - please dress smartly as it is a formal dinner!
Day 9: Capri
Location: Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento. Today we explore the beautiful and exclusive Mediterranean island of Capri. Weather permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto sea cave by row boat. You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before there is free time to explore the island. Capri was a summer home for the Roman emperor Augustus and today is popular with celebrities. After our visit, we return to Sorrento.
Day 10: Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Meals Included: Breakfast
Sorrento - Rome. There is free time today for you to explore Sorrento. Perhaps enjoy some shopping, or sample some local limoncello. You can also book an optional excursion to the Amalfi coast before we return to Rome at approximately 16:00.
Day 11: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour arrangements come to an end.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4-star hotels -
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners
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10 nights 4 star hotels
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Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
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Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
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Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican and Pompeii
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Guided sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii and Capri
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Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice
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Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri
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Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group
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10 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 3 dinners
What's Not Included
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International flights and visas
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Additional meals and drinks unless specified
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Airport transfers
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Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on c
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
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