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Colorful cliffside buildings and fishing boats in the Marina Grande of Sorrento, Italy, overlooking the Bay of Naples
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Savor the romance of Italy

Enjoy a little more time — and a lot more beauty — on this extended tour of Italy. Visit the most spectacular sights of Venice, Rome, and Florence with our Taste of Italy tour, then move on to the historic remains of the tragic city of Pompeii, and postcard-perfect seaside favorites, Sorrento and the Isle of Capri.  

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Tour start Venice

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Tour end Sorrento

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Tour Highlights

Isle of Capri

Enjoy the breathtaking sights and the scenic views of sparkling lapis and turquoise-hued waters on the Isle of Capri.

Pompeii

See this perfectly preserved ancient Roman city, which was buried in the ash of Mount Vesuvius nearly two thousand years ago.

Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica*

Tour the world's largest church and Michelangelo's magnificent Sistine Chapel frescoes in the Holy See. *Visits subject to availability.

Orvieto Wine Tasting

Step into the mysteries and culinary traditions of this ancient walled city that rises above the surrounding landscape.

Roman Colosseum & the Forum

Visit the impressive ruins of the centers of ancient Roman life.

Michelangelo's David

Head to Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia to gaze at Michelangelo's masterpiece.

Doge’s Palace, Venice

Doge’s Palace, Venice

This masterpiece of Gothic style is one of the most beloved landmarks of Venice. Built in 1340, it was once the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the Venetian Republic.

Bologna

Bologna

Explore one of the most food-centric cities in Italy, where Bolognese sauce was invented.

Cruise to Amalfi

Pass by fishing villages, clifftop churches, and stunning architecture on your way to this beautiful resort town, renowned for its distinctive cuisine, handmade ceramics, and a centuries-long tradition of papermaking.

Positano

Stroll through the colorful streets of the chic village of Positano.

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Itinerary

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slide Day 1Venice Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Meet your tour director at 4:00 PM for a welcome reception and take an orientation walk around the city known as the ‘Queen of the Adriatic.’ Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner with your fellow travelers. (D) 
Take a scenic cruise around the Venetian Lagoon to Murano Island, known for centuries for its artisanal glass industry. Tour a factory and see a demonstration of the art of glass blowing. Cruise back to the splendid Piazza San Marco for a walking tour, with a visit to the Doge’s Palace. The rest of the day is yours to explore and dine independently. (B)  
Travel to historic Bologna, a culinary haven known as “La Grassa” (The Fat One). With medieval architecture, the iconic Two Towers, and the oldest university in the Western world, Bologna offers a rich blend of history, culture, and exceptional cuisine. You’ll have free time for an independent lunch before moving on to your hotel in Florence’s city center. In Florence, take an orientation walk with your tour director and then savor time to discover this magnificent city, the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace of Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoy dinner with your group. (B, D) 
Take a walking tour of Florence and marvel at the sights of the city center such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, and Piazza della Signoria. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture of David. Savor a local lunch in the heart of Florence. After lunch you’ll have the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure. (B, L) 
You’re off to the Eternal City – Rome. Along the way, stop in the scenic hill town of Orvieto for a delicious tasting of its renowned local wine. Visit the Colosseum, imperial Rome’s iconic structure, built between 72 and 80 AD. This engineering marvel could hold up to 80,000 spectators for gladiator battles and dramatic productions. Imagine the ghosts of the Caesars in the ruins of the Forum, the ancient heart of the Roman Empire. Enjoy a free evening. (B) 
Discover Rome independently this morning with free time to explore. In the afternoon visit the Vatican for a guided tour of the Museums, with entrance to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Then it’s off to dinner in a local restaurant. (B, D) 
Depart from Rome for the World Heritage site of Pompeii, a city frozen in time after a volcanic eruption in 79 AD. Learn about the city’s rediscovery in 1748 and excavation on a guided tour of this archaeological treasure. Savor lunch at an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria before arriving at your hotel in Sorrento, a resort town since Roman times, famous for stunning views of villas dotting the rocky cliffs along the coastline. (B, L, D) 
This morning take a fast ferry across the Bay of Naples to the charming island of Capri. Enjoy the breathtaking sights as you explore this beautiful island independently. Capri is beloved as a day trip destination for its Roman ruins and colorful Blue Grotto, as well as its wonderful beaches. Return to Sorrento, where you’ll enjoy an evening free to dine and explore as you wish. (B) 
Take a scenic drive from Sorrento to the chic village of Positano, one of the jewels of the Amalfi Coast. Stroll through the colorful, narrow streets, browsing the many fashion boutiques as you head down to the beach. Then cruise to Amalfi, passing fishing villages, clifftop churches, and stunning architecture. Amalfi is a beautiful resort town known for handmade ceramics, colorful tiles and the ancient craft of papermaking. You’ll have free time for sightseeing and lunch before returning to Sorrento for a farewell dinner with your group. (B, D) 
Your tour ends after breakfast in Sorrento. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner>

Where you’ll stay

NH Venezia Rio Novo

Avani Rio Novo Venice Venice, Italy

The NH Venezia Rio Novo is a modern hotel in the heart of the Dorsoduro district – an...

NH Firenze Florence, Italy

NH Firenze is a contemporary hotel nestled in the heart of Florence, Italy, blending modern...
NH Collection Roma Vittorio Veneto

Nhow Roma Vittorio Veneto Rome, Italy

Built on the site of a Vatican-owned convent, the Nhow Roma Vittorio Veneto is a sleek...

Hotel Michelangelo Sorrento Sorrento, Italy

Located in the center of town on Sorrento’s main shopping street, the Michelangelo is a...
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Inclusive Package with No Hidden Extras

What's included?

  • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
  • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
  • Welcome drinks with your group
  • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
  • All entrance fees to attractions
  • Comprehensive travel itinerary and documents

 

*Breakfast is not included on Day 1

Our welcome gift to you

  • A travel backpack
  • Travel adapter
  • Rain poncho
  • Luggage strap and tags
  • Water flask

From our experts

Florence

Taste of Italy with Sorrento is a new tour for us in 2020 - it's a fantastic blend of the excitement and history of Italy's amazing cities and then the opportunity to relax and enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery of Sorrento and Capri.

Caron, Product Manager, CIE Tours
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See what people are saying about this trip

5
Denise M Coffaro
4 days 6 hours ago
our tour guide Paola made our trip FANTASTIC!!

All the different places we went. The ability to experience many different places, wines, pizza, food, and meet new people

5
Derek Robert Willis
1 week 1 day ago
Italy with CIE is a MUST DO

The CIE Tour met and exceeded all expectations going into the tour. I had visited Italy as a young man in 1990, and it is still as beautiful as it was then. The food is spectacular everywhere we visited. Lia with CIE is an excellent guide and I hope she continues to impress everyone with her style. All locations were great to see again but sometimes felt rushed to get it all done. That's no fault of the tour, just a simple fact of visiting Italy because there is so much to see. I highly recommend CIE!

4
CIE Tours Customer
1 week 4 days ago
Overall great tour

Small group (23), nice people, excellent guide with extensive knowledge of Italy, great bus, and very nice hotels. Our guide was excellent and took us to the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, which I was very happy to see. The cruise around Capri was also an excellent addition. Breakfasts were excellent.
The dinners and lunches were satisfactory, although I would have appreciated another option when fish was the entree. There was a lot of walking, and some closer drop-off locations would have been helpful. In Florence and Bologna, I would have preferred the city tour before the free time so we had a better sense of what was around and what to go see.

5
Ovanes Ovanessian
1 week 4 days ago
Loved our Italian tour.

An awesome experience! Thank you CIE, and especially Massimo and Mauro.Massimo, and Mauro. It was an amazing experience. This is our second tour with CIE, and again a wonderful experience. Our Tour Director, Massimo, could not do enough for everyone in the group. Not only a great tour but an educational experience as well, with his knowledge of the history of every location. There is no way we could have seen and did as much as we did if we did this trip on our own. We fast passed every location and ferry trip. We recommended CIE tours to other tourists that we met in Italy who were with other tour companies and did not have the same positive experience that we did. Our driver Mauro was exception driving through the tight streets, especially in Sorrento. I highly recommend CIE tours, we could not have had a better experience.

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CIE Tours Customer
2 months 3 weeks ago

Overall, everything was great. Paola, our tour guide, did an awesome job! We got to see so much of Italy in a short period of time. We got to see several different regions and try food in those regions. My family liked seeing the Colosseum the best. We wish we could have toured both the lower and upper levels but time constraints wouldn't allow it. The Isle of Capri and the Amalfi Coast were beautiful. The Isle of Capri was very crowded since it was an Italian national holiday. I would recommend trying to work around Italian holidays for future trips.
We loved going on the tours. We learned so much. But we were also happy for the free time we were given to do things on our own.

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