14 Day Italy North Classic with a Touch of Switzerland Milan to Rome
We fly into the Milan Airport, where your Perillo representative is on hand to greet you. We transfer to our hotel in Lugano where we spend our first two nights, the start of a beautifully orchestrated journey. Lugano lies in a bay on the north side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by the majestic Alps. It's beauty at its best.
After Lugano, we're off to Venice arriving at our hotel, our home for two unbelievable nights. Venice defies description. Venice has to be seen, felt and wandered through to be believed.
Before we arrive at our next destination of Florence for three whole nights, we will make a stop in Padua to visit the Basilica where St. Anthony is interred. In addition to a fantastic Florence sightseeing, we'll take a trip to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and a trip to Siena.
Next we journey through the rolling hills and scenic vistas of Tuscany and Umbria before reaching Sorrento where we spend the next two nights. While there, we'll visit Capri, Pompeii and Naples.
Finally, our journey takes us to Rome for our last three nights where we take in all the sights including the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and so much more.
What's Included
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- Tour Operator
- Perillo Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 8/31/2010
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | Depart USA Boarding our overnight flight, we're off on the adventure of a lifetime. |
| Day 2 | Lugano | Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Lugano, Switzerland, Afternoon at Leisure , Dinner in Hotel Benvenuti in Italia! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Milan airport to your hotel in Lugano at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. There will be time to relax this afternoon before our evening's welcome drink and dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. BB, D |
| Day 3 | Lugano | Lugano, Panoramic Lake Cruise, Dinner Out While Lugano is firmly in Switzerland, the beautiful alpine town still clings to its Italian roots. Her pristine lake, surrounded by the majestic Alps, have made Lugano a magnet for the rich and famous of Europe. This morning we'll enjoy a guided walking tour through the traffic-free historic center. Weather permitting, we'll enjoy a panoramic cruise on Lake Lugano. After a relaxing afternoon, we'll enjoy dinner out at a great local eatery. BB, D |
| Day 4 | Venice | Lugano, Verona, Venice, Dinner in Hotel This morning we're off to Venice! But on the way, we'll enjoy a quick stop in romantic Verona. We'll stand in the courtyard below Juliet's balcony where Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers professed their love. Venice arrives to us as in a dream. Gondolas drift along, not just for show, but to deliver the staples of everyday life. Our arrival is also by boat, as we're eager to start exploring. Tonight's dinner is easy and relaxed, right in our hotel. BB, D |
| Day 5 | Venice | Venice, City Sightseeing, Gondola Ride (Included) This morning we'll meet our expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark's Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge's Palace. New this year, we're happy to include a free Gondola ride (weather permitting). You'll explore the romantic canals of Venice, serenaded by your gondolier! This afternoon you'll have a chance to "get lost" in the city's labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it's impossible to stray very far. But it won't hurt to master the phrase "Dov'e" Piazza San Marco" Tonight we thought you'd enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB |
| Day 6 | Florence | Venice, Padua, Florence, Dinner in Hotel We're off to Florence today with an inspiring stop along the way. Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony (patron Saint of lost objects) is interred here in the serene Basilica which dates back to the 1200s. Next to Florence! Home of Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli, da Vinci, and some say, the best gelato in Italy! Tonight's dinner is easy and relaxed, right in our hotel. BB, D |
| Day 7 | Florence | Full Day Florence Sightseeing, Uffizi Gallery Visit Florence - the fountainhead of the Renaissance. Enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the city atop Piazzale Michelangelo, followed by an extensive tour of the Uffizi gallery, one of the oldest and most important art museums in the world. Next we visit the majestic Duomo built in 1296, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned "Gates of Paradise" doors. We follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria and an external view of Santa Croce Church, Michelangelo's final resting place. Tonight your tour guide will have some great suggestions for dinner on your own in Florence. BB |
| Day 8 | Florence | Florence, Pisa, Wine Tasting in Tuscany, Florence, Dinner Out The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning we'll see for ourselves, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery. This afternoon we'll visit a typical Tuscan winery to learn about the grape, the "nose," food pairings and most importantly - which glass to use! Cin-Cin! Tonight we'll enjoy dinner at one of our favorite Florentine restaurants with great local wines. BB, D |
| Day 9 | Sorrento | Florence, Sorrento, Dinner in Hotel Our journey to Sorrento takes us through the rolling hills, scenic vineyards and postcard perfect vistas of Tuscany and Umbria. Along the way, we'll comfortably travel by the beautiful Tiber River Valley and the medieval villages of Orte and Orvieto. Soon, we are in Sorrento, high on a beautiful plateau, greeted by the sapphire blue Gulf of Naples and majestic Mount Vesuvius. Tonight, after getting settled, a pleasant dinner with wine at our hotel. BB, D |
| Day 10 | Sorrento | Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento, Dinner Out This morning we cross the Bay of Naples to the world's most enchanting island. The vacation spot of emperors and movie stars, you'll be equally captivated by the charms of Capri. Tonight, still glowing from the sun, we're off to a Sorrento eatery for fine food and wine. BB, D |
| Day 11 | Rome | Sorrento, Pompeii, Naples, Rome, Gala Dinner Dance Pompeii - an entire city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day almost 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with their children and dogs. Late this morning, we continue on to Naples. We enjoy a brief panoramic tour of this beautiful city. Tonight, get ready for our Gala Party at the Casina di Macchia Madama overlooking all of Rome. It's an extravagant evening with flowing wines and dancing to our own orchestra. Here's a toast to our new friends, to our tour guide, to Italy! BB, D |
| Day 12 | Rome | Rome, Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Afternoon at Leisure This morning we visit Vatican City. We begin at the Vatican Museum, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. We enter in total silence, not wanting to disturb Michelangelo's famed frescoes depicting stories from the Bible and the "End of Times." We'll also visit St. Peter's Basilica. We'll see Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, and Bernini's seven-story bronze canopy soaring high above the main altar. This afternoon, Rome is all yours! Shop, fountain hop, explore to your heart's content. Tonight your tour guide will have some great suggestions for dinner on your own in Rome. BB |
| Day 13 | Rome | Rome City Sightseeing, Afternoon at Leisure, Dinner Out Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we'll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight is our last dinner together. No tears. You'll exchange e-mails with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about we all meet again on a Perillo Tour to Hawaii! BB, D |
| Day 14 | Flight Home | Flight Home This morning we board our flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. While we say "arrivederci" to Italy, we realize we're taking a little piece of it back home with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon. BB |
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