Central Italy Tour
Center of Italy chauffeured tour itinerary in 10 days
The Central Italy Tour, which starts in Florence and ends in Rome, lasts 10 days.
This tour explores central Italy, with extensive visits in the Florence, Rome, and Naples areas. The Amalfi Coast, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa are all visited on this tour, and a private local guide provides insightful commentary in Naples.
This privately guided and chauffeured tour of central Italy can be fully customized, lengthened or shortened, and features:
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation
A La Carte Italy Tours
Central Italy Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
Tour starts in Florence and ends in Rome (Central Italy).
Day
Explore the Beauty and History of Italy
1
Florence
Central Italy tour
Your personal driver-guide collects you from Florence airport. Piazza del Duomo: Dome, Belltower and Baptistery. Palazzo Pitti and Galleria Palatina. 2 nights in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.
LDAL = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
2
Florence - Chianti - San Gimignano - Florence
Central Italy tour
Chianti winery tour. Piazza della Cisterna and Cathedral Square in San Gimignano. Town Hall with view from tower. 2nd night in Florence / Fiesole / Chianti area.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
3
Florence - Pisa - Lucca - Siena
Central Italy tour
Piazza del Duomo with Leaning Tower, Cathedral, Baptistry and Cemetery in Pisa. Visit Cathedral, Church of Saint-Michael of the Forum (San Michele in Foro) and Casa dei Guinigi in Lucca. Overnight in Siena area.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
4
Siena - Tarquinia - Rome
Central Italy tour
Siena city tour: Piazza del campo (Public Palace with Chapel, Prior's Room, Globe Room, Peace Room and tower), Cathedral, St John's Baptistry and Palazzo Pubblico. Drive to Tarquinia. Visit Museo Nazionale Tarquiniam, Necropolis and Ara della Regina. 3 nights in Rome area.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
5
Rome
Central Italy tour
Rome city walking tour: antique Rome, Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Via Sacra, Palatino, Pantheon (built in 27 A.D.), Campidoglio, Piazza Venezia, Baroque Rome. Choice of visiting the Catacombs (underground cemeteries) or one of the major basilicas (San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore, San Paolo Fuori le Mura). 2nd night in Rome area.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
6
Rome - Vatican - Tivoli - Rome
Central Italy tour
Vatican city tour: St Peter's square (Piazza S. Pietro), St Peter's Basilica, Vatican museums, Raphael rooms, Sistine Chapel. Short drive to Tivoli. Visit Villa d'Este (palace, gardens, fountains) and Villa Adriana: Teatro Marittimo, Canopo, Pecile and Terme. 3rd night in Rome area.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
7
Rome - Naples - Positano
Central Italy tour
Short drive to Naples. Naples city tour by chauffeured limousine: Castel Nuovo, Teatro San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Porto di Santa. Lucia with Castel dell'Ovo. Visit hill of Posillipo with view of Bay of Naples and Parco Virgiliano with splendid views. Amphitheatre of Flavius (one of the largest in Italy). Lunch in Naples. Scenic drive to Positano. 3 nights in Positano
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
8
Positano - Capri - Positano
Central Italy tour
Ferry crossing to Capri. Boat tour to blue cave (weather and tide dependent). Capri township. Anacapri: Monte Solaro cable car, Villa San Michele. Afternoon ferry back to Positano. 2nd night in Positano.
BLDAB = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner A = Accommodation*
A scenic drive on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius with panoramic views. Visit of the ancient Greek settlement Herculaneum founded by Hercules. Drop-off at Rome airport. This is the end of your "Central Italy Tour".
BLB = Breakfast L = Lunch*
All
prices are per person and the currency is US dollars
"Boutique" / "Luxury"
prices include: private driver-guide, transport (air conditioned minivan or large sedan), all air flights and train rides within Italy during the tour, all entrance fees as suggested on itinerary, accommodation in small hotels and Bed & Breakfasts (comfortable double room with private bathroom), continental breakfasts, light lunches (i.e. quiche, sandwich, soup), dinners in upscale restaurants (3 items to choose freely à la carte) with local wine (half a bottle per dinner per person), taxes and tolls. In all cases, "Luxury" tour prices include the best available accommodation, the finest available cuisine and the best available local wine.
To secure your booking A La Carte Italy Tours needs a 20% non-refundable deposit (usually between 3-12 months in advance). The balance of the fee is payable 60 days before the start of the tour. Both Visa and MasterCard are acceptable forms of payment. Please use the secured payment means that is described during our booking process.
Cancellation Policy: The 20% booking deposit is non-refundable. For cancellations received in writing 30 days before departure, there is a 50% refund. For cancellations received in writing until the day before departure, there is a 20% refund. There are no refunds for cancellations received on the day of or after the departure date.
We look forward to guiding you in Italy. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions by emailing us at
tours@a-la-carte-italy-tours.com
. We are always happy to serve you.
A La Carte Italy Tours offers exclusively private driver-guide tours. All our tours are custom-made to suit your needs, tastes and dates. On our tours, we never mix passengers who do not know each other. All our tours are run on an exclusive basis.
Italy Tours
A La Carte Italy Tours offers exclusively private driver-guide tours. All our tours are custom-made to suit your needs, tastes and dates. On our tours, we never mix passengers who do not know each other. All our tours are run on an exclusive basis.