EUROPE - Scenic Tours

ITALY AND OCEAN CRUISING
The Amalfi Coast
Day 1 Rome You will be met at Fiumicino Airport
by your Scenic Tours Representative and transferred
to your centrally located hotel. (Please schedule
fl ights to arrive before midday). Our fi rst Included
excursion today is an afternoon walking tour to see
many famous sights for which Rome is renowned,
including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and
Piazza Navona. Two Night Special Stay : The
Westin Excelsior.
Day 2 Rome We begin today’s Included
sightseeing at the Vatican City. See the huge wealth
accumulated through the centuries during our visit
to the Vatican Museums and the breathtaking Sistine
Chapel. The highlights here are Michelangelo’s Last
Judgement and Old Testament Frescoes. We then
enter the world’s largest church, St. Peter’s Basilica
and emerge into St. Peter’s Square. We continue to
the Forum and walk to the mighty Colosseum. This
evening see the city illuminated by night on the way
to dinner in a local restaurant. Meals: FB,HD
Day 3 Rome – Sorrento This morning we
leave the Eternal City and venture to Pompeii,
which lay buried under tonnes of ash following the
eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Our Included
tour enables us to appreciate the incredible level
of civilisation enjoyed by the ancient Romans. We
continue on to Sorrento, perched dramatically on
cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Scenic
Enrich Tonight we will enjoy dinner at the famous
Francischiello’s family restaurant and enjoy the
wonderful panorama of the bay of Naples and Mt
Vesuvius, while mama makes fresh pasta in the
kitchen. Two Night Special Stay : La Favorita or
similar.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 4 Sorrento We make the short hydrofoil
trip across the gulf of Sorrento to Capri. From the
following Included Scenic FreeChoice today choose
from: (1) a funicular ride to Capri town for a journey
around the island; or (2) visit the Blue Grotto,
followed by a funicular ride to Capri town. For those
selecting (1) or (2) above, there is time to relax
before we enjoy a light lunch prior to our return to
Sorrento. Once back, there is time to shop in the
squares of Sorrento, or simply unwind at your hotel.
Meals: FB,L
Day 5 Sorrento – San Gimignano We view
medieval hill towns, olive groves and vineyards which
characterise the central Italian landscape en-route to
Tuscany. Famous red grape varieties are grown in the
renowned Chianti region around Siena, which we
visit. Enjoy the sights of this well-preserved medieval
city including the Torre della Mangia, the Duomo and
the famous heart of the town, the Piazza del Campo.
We make a short but pleasant journey to medieval
San Gimignano, famous as the city of 14 towers.
Overnight Stay: Villa San Paolo or similar.
Meals: FB,D
Day 6 San Gimignano – Florence
Our Included orientation tour of San Gimignano
will feature the main square, dominated by the
Communal Palace and the Duomo. Scenic Enrich
We visit a Tuscan farmhouse where we will be shown
the cantina and learn the techniques of wine and oil
production used in the area. A typical rustic lunch
will feature the local produce and wines. A brief
journey to Florence brings us to our next centrally
located hotel. Two Night Special Stay :
The Helvetia & Bristol hotel. Meals: FB,HL
Day 7 Florence Today we enjoy an Included
guided walking tour of the city, starting at the
Academy of Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo’s
David. We then visit the Duomo with its spectacular
exterior of marble panels. A walk onto the stunning
Ponte Vecchio and through Piazza della Signoria
will take us back to the historic centre. Scenic
FreeChoice this afternoon choose from one of the
following Included tours: (1) a guided tour of the
Uffi zi Gallery featuring works by Giotto, Leonardo da
Vinci, Raphael and Michelangelo; or (2) an excursion
to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. This evening we
enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine in one of Florence’s fi ne
restaurants.
Meals: FB,HD
Day 8 Florence – Stresa Scenic Enrich A
truly memorable day awaits as we journey to the
Cinque Terre. We start from Manarola along the Via
dell’Amore (the Lover’s Pathway) to Riomaggiore,
then by boat and train to Monterosso, visiting the
stunning villages along the way. We continue through
the Italian Riviera before heading to the town of
Stresa, situated on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
Two Night Stay: Regina Palace. Meals: FB,D
The Spanish Steps, Rome
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