Let's Travel and Cruise Exclusive for Women by Women: Rome - Amalfi Coast - Tuscan Spas - Italian Riviera - Lake Como to Venice May 23 - June 5, 2024
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Tour Code: TUR-01575
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Type: Private
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Duration: 14 days -
Departs from: Italy
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Meeting Place: Airport
Overview
Itinerary
Where we Visit : Rome, | Meeting Location : Airport
Overnight at the hotel in Rome.
Where we Visit : Rome,
Break for lunch and then time for shopping on Via Del Corso and Via Sistina in central Rome. Giuseppe will take you to some wonderful shops like Chopin, Dada and many other local design shops.
Chopin Roma: http://www.chopinroma.com/
Dada Roma: https://www.mydadada.it/
Sandro Ferrone, Roma: http://www.sandroferrone.it/
Various other stores along the way that are all wonderful.
Return to the hotel for 17:00 to have time to freshen up before your evening Vatican tour where your guide will take you on a unique tour of the Vatican this evening.
Option to walk or take taxi back to the hotel following the tour.
Overnight in Rome at the hotel Victoria.
Where we Visit : Tivoli,
From here, we head head to the beautiful town of Tivoli where some of the most magnificent gardens in Italy are located, considered to be some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Please bring good walking shoes today as there will be a lot of walking through these gardens and you will need good footwear.
Following your time int he gardens, we head to an incredible restaurant situated in a unique position called la Sibilla, which we also highly recommend and we will make a reservation for you here today, although you can order Alla Carte, we really urge you to try some of the local delicacies here as this really will be one of the most beautiful dining experiences you can enjoy in Italy.
Following lunch we head to Sorrento to the gorgeous Hotel Paradiso where you will have time to unwind and prepare for the following day's activities.
Hotel Pardiso, Sorrento: https://arthotelgranparadiso.com/en/
Where we Visit : Capri,
Obviously you can stop everywhere to swim, fish, enjoy the sun, etc.
Our boat will be at your disposal for 8 hours.
In case of bad weather or if the sea is too rough no penalty will be charged.
Time for lunch and exploring the island.
Return to Sorrento and the hotel at about 17:00 PM.
Time for dinner and leisure at the hotel Paradiso which also has a spa. Should you wish to use the spa, we advise you to do that this evening.
Where we Visit : Amalfi Coast,
Here you will begin a unique and immersive cooking experience followed by a full day tour of the Amalfi Coast with stops in Positano and other towns along the coast.
Return to Sorrento in the evening for dinner (if you are still hungry!) and overnight.
Where we Visit : Pompeii, Lazio,
Break for lunch at local pizzeria (on your own)
After lunch we carry on along the autostrada del sole passing through central Italy including the regions of Lazio, and Umbria into Tuscany where you will be based for the next 3 nights at the incredible Casanova Resort in San Quirico in the Val D'Orcia.
This evening for dinner you can walk into the town of San Quirico or enjoy dinner at the hotel's wonderful restaurant.
Where we Visit : Val D'Orcia,
At approximately 10:00 we depart to Trequanda, the Donnatella Estate, for cooking experience followed by lunch and wine!
After cooking class we depart the estate for some touring of Tuscany including Montepulciano and Pienza, which are both fabulous towns for shopping though particularly Montepulciano which is home to some great leather goods and Pienza which is world famous for the Pienza di Pecorino cheese.
Today is an awesome day for photos!
In the evening, return to the hotel for more spa time or time at leisure.
Where we Visit : Pienza, Montepulciano,
We encourage you to shop in Montalcino.
At approximately 12:30 we head to a Brunello di Montalcino winery for a light lunch and wine tasting.
In the afternoon we explore more of the area and then at 15:30 we head to a women run winery called Casato Prime Donner where you will enjoy a wonderful Music and Wine experience.
In the evening at approximately 17:00 we return to the property where you can enjoy the facilities of the hotel like the spa and enjoy dinner at leisure.
Where we Visit : Sestri Levante, Lake Como,
Here, you will have a chance to visit some of the coastal towns like Sestri Levante as well as others before making our journey north to Como.
Dinner at leisure and overnight on Lake Como
Where we Visit : Lake Como,
Return to the hotel in the evening to freshen up and shop in Como or just simply relax.
This evening you will take the furnicular up to d Brunate where you will enjoy a wonderful dinner in a divine location overlooking Lake Como.
Return to the hotel in the evening.
Where we Visit : Venice,
Following Verona we continue onto Venice, which is our final destination today.
Here you will have to get on a water taxi to be taken to the beautiful hotel where you will have time to unwind, settle in and get ready for a full day of touring tomorrow.
Overnight in Venice.
Where we Visit : Venice,
Get inside St. Mark's basilica and the Doge's Palace as well as the other wonders of Venice which is a great city to get lost in.
We encourage you to get lost in Venice and not worry about going off the beaten track as it is in these areas where some of the best kept treasures of the city are located.
We highly recommend a restaurant in Venice called Cafe Centrale, which is a place for foodies and wine lovers, we highly recommend:
http://caffecentralevenezia.com/
Let us know if you would like us to reserve.
Where we Visit : Venice,
After breakfast head to the peer where you board a small cruise around the Venetian lagoon and you will visit the venetian islands including Murano, Burano and Toricello.
Return to Venice island and enjoy lunch and shopping.
By 16;00 please return to the hotel where our assistant will arrange to meet with you to take you to the studio at approximately 16;15 at the hotel.
Following mask making there will be some time for the masks to dry before dinner.
Farewell dinner in Venice after which the masks will have dried and return to the hotel in the evening for overnight.
Where we Visit : Venice,
At the airport our services will conclude.
Arrivaderci Italia!
Inclusions/Exclusions
Tour Highlights and What's Included
Complementary Bottle of Wine- Cooking class
- Detailed explanation of sites
- Hot springs visit
- Personalized Service
- Transfers on tour arrival & departure days
- Visit to Pompeii with entrance fees included
- Walking tour of Rome
- Walking Tour of Venice
- Wine and Olive Oil Tastings
What's Not Included
International fights- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal Expenses or Extras at hotels
- Travel Insurance
Pricing & Availability
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