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Full Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival into Florence, after clearing customs and immigration, proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by a representative for your private road transfer to the Gran Hotel Minerva where you will stay for three nights.
Once you’ve settled in to your hotel, enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Cradle of the Renaissance and of tourist masses that flock here to feast on world-class art, Florence (Firenze) is magnetic, romantic and busy. Its urban fabric has hardly changed since the Renaissance, its narrow streets evoke a thousand tales, and its food and wine are so wonderful the tag ‘Fiorentina’ has become an international label of quality assurance.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will be collected for a transfer to your guided tour of Florence (Firenze) with a private, expert English speaking guide. The guide will unveil the secrets of the city and share its rich history and culture. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be provided with tickets to the top museums in Florence – the Accademia and the Uffizi Gallery – so you can explore them at your own leisure.
Note: if the group loves food, and depending on the day of the week, we can organize a tour centered on the local food markets, which are really incredible!
Day 3
After breakfast, you will be collected by an expert driver/guide for your private tour exploring the Tuscan countryside.
Take in the medieval villages, rolling hills, and mouthwatering products of Tuscany.
You will be stopping for two wine tastings to experience the renown Chianti wines.
Day 4
After an early breakfast, you will be collected and transferred to the railway station for your train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, you will be met by your private driver guide for your transfer/tour to Sorrento and the Antiche Mura Hotel where you will be spending the next three nights.
During the transfer, your guide will take you through the ruins of Pompeii to explore this compelling archaeological site, discovering secrets and the unexpected end of the unique city.
Day 5
After breakfast, you will embark on a full day private boat tour of The Isle of Capri. The stunning island has lovely views, interesting sights, delicious food, and gorgeous terrain. You will be able to sunbathe in the azure blue sea, snorkel, see the Faraglioni rock formations, and explore the Blue Grotto. During the day your guide will also take you on a walk through the streets of Capri.
Day 6
After breakfast, you will be collected for a day tour to the Amalfi Coast. During this private tour you will drive down the winding Strada Statale for a beautifully scenic view. You can admire the heart-stopping, drop dead views at every twist, the beautiful villas set in lovely gardens and the scented lemon groves.
Day 7
After an early breakfast, you will be collected and transferred to the railway station for your train to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, you will be met and transferred to the Grand Melia Roma hotel where you will be spending one night.
In the afternoon, you will meet your guide for a tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome.
Travel back in time to live the past grandeur of the Roman Empire, its tragedies and love of entertainment, its light and darkness, its rise and fall, and its secrets and legends. Get to know some of the most famous and illustrious citizens, such as Julius Caesar, Emperors Augustus and Nero as well as the Flavian Emperors who built the Colosseum.
Your tour will unveil the secrets of the Roman Forum, where Julius Caesar was cremated, where Mark Antony made his famous speech and the vestal virgins kept alive the fire for the goddess Vesta in her temple. Your fascinating visit will continue inside the Colosseum where you will hear the history and tales of Gladiators and animals, battles and executions and continue through Ancient Rome in front of the Arch of Constantine, which marks the beginning of the new Christian epoch.
Day 8
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel for your private road transfer to the Rome airport for your scheduled regional flight to Santorini. On arrival, proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Here you will be met by a representative for your shuttle transfer to the Belvedere Suites Hotel where you will spend the next three nights in 4 VIP Suites.
Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Day 9
After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel for a Private Daytime Cruise.
The moment you step aboard a luxury catamaran, you will appreciate the exclusivity of a Private Daytime Cruise and enjoy one of the best vacation experiences Santorini has to offer. In the warm sunshine, you will set sail on the crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean Sea and sail past some of the famous Santorini beaches before experiencing the unique opportunity of sailing into the spectacular caldera. This luxury cruise includes an unforgettable barbeque paired with Santorini’s finest wine and beverages whilst relaxing onboard.
With the exclusive Lagoon 400 sail yacht, you could enjoy the following activities: sail into the breathtaking caldera where you will be able to swim and have an incredible mud bath by the volcanic hot springs, visit both Red Beach and White Beach for swimming and snorkeling, sail leisurely past Thirassia, a small island formed in recent centuries by volcanic activity, see the church of “Efta Pedes” built inside a cave of the Mouzakia Bay, enjoy a delicious barbecue on board and experience much more.
Day 10
After breakfast, you will be collected for a private tour of the Greek Food and Wine Experience.
Capture the flavor or rural Santorini and sample the island’s excellent fine wines by touring the scenic countryside and visiting wineries, to discover the secrets of the local wine making techniques and to learn about the island’s multiple appellations. You will then visit two of Santorini’s long-established family wineries where you will have an opportunity to experience first-hand Santorini’s wine in the making and be given a fascinating glimpse into what goes into the whole production of volcanic wines by an experienced local guide, starting with the selection and variety of the grapes and ending with bottling the finished wine.
There will also be an incredible wine tasting experience of top quality wines. You will also go to a traditional Greek restaurant in a beautiful setting, where you will enjoy a three-course menu offering a wide variety of meze: a selection of small tasty dishes consisting of local specialties’ accompanied by Santorini’s fine wine.
Day 11
After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet in front of the hotel for your private road transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible vacation with you!
Included / Not Included
Included
– Luxury Trip’s local reps available 24/7 while traveling;
– Services of local guides and staff;
– Air/ground transfers as specified;
– Accommodation taxes, applicable tourism levies and all relevant Value Added Goverment Sales Tax (GST)
– All accommodation as specified;
– Excursions/activities as specified;
– Luxury Trip’s final documentation.
Excluded
– Meals, drinks, laundry, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified;
– Any scheduled flights and related taxes not specified;
– Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance;
– Staff gratuities;
– Any new gov. taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control;
– Any items of a personal nature or anything not specifically stated as included;
– International airfare