Italian Escapade
10 Days from $2,485 Land Only


4 Nights Rome, 2 Nights Florence, 2 Nights Venice & 1 Night Sorrento

day 1: Rome
Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
day 2: rome / assisi / siena / florence
After breakfast, depart by deluxe motor coach to Assisi. Upon arrival, you will have time to leisurely explore this little medieval town. A visit to the Basilica of San Francesco is highly recommended where you will find masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. This afternoon, depart to Siena the gothic city constructed on three hills in the heart of Tuscany. The monumental and medieval city is encircled by its' walls and splendid square Piazza del Campo, designed in the shape of a shell. Free afternoon to on your own all of the beauty this magical city has to offer. In the late afternoon proceed to Florence. This evening, you will dine in your hotel. (B,D)
day 3: florence
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today, your guided tour will visit one of the most famous cities in the world, cradle of the Italian Renaissance. Your tour will take you to the magnificent downtown including the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore with Brunelleschi's splendid dome and Giotto's belfry, Piazza Della Signora, also known as Palazzo Vecchio, and the Sante Croce Basilica. The afternoon is at leisure, or you may choose to take an optional tour to Pisa. (B,D)
day 4: florence / bologna / padua / venice
After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Bologna, a city famous of elegant and extensive arcades. Proceed to Neptune and the Major Square in the heart of the city. You will be fascinated by the King Rezo Palace and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. This afternoon, visit to Padua to see the Basilica of St. Anthony. Afterwards, proceed to Venice. (B,D)
day 5: venice
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of Venice. Visit St. Mark's Square, glance at the splendid Cathedral, the Doge's Palace, and the legendary Bridge of Sight. Rest of the day at leisure. (B,D)
day 6: venice / tuscany / rome
This morning after breakfast depart for the famous region of Chianti in Tuscany. Chianti is placed between Siena and Florence, populated by ancient castles. In this area there is the biggest production of wine, the most famous being the Chianti Classico, made with the white and black grapes. Then, stop at the Montepulciano, known for its wine, the Bruenello. During the month of July there is a jazz and wine festival. Time at leisure to taste the local wines. In the evening proceed to Rome. (B)
day 7: rome
Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will visit by foot this famous city of Rome. Among the treasures that you will be seeing include, the Piazza di Spagna, Fontana di Trevi, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the San Pietro Basilica. The remaider of your day is at leisure to shop and enjoy your surroundings. (B)
day 8: rome / naples / pompeii / sorrento
Breakfast at your hotel. Leaving Rome, the coach will take the "Sun Route" driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples for a short panoramic city tour: Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plesbiscito Square, the Royal Palace, and the port. After lunch drive to Pompeii to visit the excavations. Continue on to Sorrento. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
day 9: sorrento / capri / rome
After breakfast you board the boat to the island of Capri. Weather permitting, visit the Blue Grotta in small rowing boats. Free time after lunch for personal activities. In the afternoon depart for Rome. (B,L)
day 10: rome
After breakfast transfer to the airport. (B)

4-night hotel accommodations in Rome
2-night hotel accommodations in Florence
2-night hotel accommodations in Venice
1-night hotel accommodations in Sorrento
Buffet Breakfast daily, 5 dinners and 2 lunches
Half day guided tour of Rome
8-day escorted tour by deluxe air-conditioned motor coach, visiting Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Region of Chianti, Montepulciano, Sorrento, and Capri
Sightseeing as per tour itinerary with English speaking local guides
All transfers as per itinerary
Hotel taxes and service charges
USTOA $1 Million Consumer Protection Guarantee

Note: Entrance fees to Museums and Monuments are not included.

Italian Escapade   starts in Rome every Sunday and on select Fridays.
Homeric Tours will offer competitive airfares from USA in conjunction with your tour request
Land Only  (Double)   Single Prices
rome Diana
Beverly Hills
Oxford
florence Mediterraneo
Raffaello
Venice Carlton Grand Canal
sorrento Michelangelo
Ambasciatore
Grand Hotel Royal
Nov 4, 18, 2012 $2,485
Dec 9, 2012 $2,485
Dec 23, 2013 $2,535
Jan 6, 20, 2013 $2,485
Feb 3, 24, 2013 $2,485
Mar 10, 24, 2013 $2,485
Mar 31, 2013 $2,535
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 $2,535
May 3,5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2013 $2,535
Jun 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2013 $2,535
Jul 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2013 $2,535
Aug 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 2013 $2,485
Sep 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2013 $2,535
Oct 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 2013 $2,535
   

Land Only  (Single) Land Only Prices
(DBL)
rome Diana
Beverly Hills
Oxford
florence Mediterraneo
Raffaello
Venice Carlton Grand Canal
sorrento Michelangelo
Ambasciatore
Grand Hotel Royal
Nov 4, 18, 2012 $3,385
Dec 9, 2012 $3,385
Dec 23, 2013 $3,425
Jan 6, 20, 2013 $3,385
Feb 3, 24, 2013 $3,385
Mar 10, 24, 2013 $3,385
Mar 31, 2013 $3,425
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 $3,425
May 3,5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, 2013 $3,425
Jun 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2013 $3,425
Jul 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, 2013 $3,425
Aug 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 2013 $3,385
Sep 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29, 2013 $3,425
Oct 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 2013 $3,425
   


- Hotels featured above may be substituted according to the availability.
- Pre & Post additional nights in Rome are available upon request.
- Homeric Tours will provide competitive airfares from USA in conjuction with your tour request.
- Land-Only prices are per person based on double/triple occupancy.
- Package prices do not include international air travel