ITALY IN DEPTH - 21 Days

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE MILAN. HOP ON HOP OFF PASS

Arrive In Milan. Check-in at the hotel. See the most popular sights of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 24 hours. Take in the views of this fashionable city from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, from which you see the iconic Milan Duomo and the famous opera house La Scala.

Day 2
MILAN HOP ON HOP OFF PASS DAY 2

Use your pass for the second day. Take in the views of this fashionable city from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, from which you see the iconic Milan Duomo and the famous opera house La Scala.

Day 3
LAKE CPMO AND BELLAGIO TOUR FROM MILAN

For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water.

Day 4
ARRIVE BOLZANO. HALF DAY TOUR -HISTORICAL CENTER & THE ICEMAN

Take a train to Bolzano. Arrive & check in at the hotel. Cover all the main sights of under-the-radar Bolzano—gateway to the Dolomites—during this in-depth walking tour. Learn about the great German poets and storytellers who once called the Italian arts and culture hub home and visit the former haunts of 13th-century Dominican friars. The tour includes admission to an exhibit on Ötzi the Iceman, an Ice Age-era mummy.

Day 5
FROM BOLZANO: PRIVATE DAY TOUR BY CAR- THE GREAT DOLOMITES ROAD

See some of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites’ most beautiful and distinctive vistas when you embark on this full-day, private tour. Meet your guide at your Bolzano accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience—and set off on the Great Dolomites Road. You’ll ascend to the Pordoi and the Sella Passes.

Day 6
ARRIVE VENICE. VISIT ST MARKS SQUARE & GONDOLA RIDE

Arrive at Venice. Check-in at the hotel. Later visit St marks Square & take a Gondola ride. Small-Group Venice In a Day with Basilica San Marco and Doges Palace plus Gondola Ride. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge, then hop aboard traditional gon.

Day 7
HALF DAY TOUR OF MURANO-BURANO & TORCELLO

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano — three islands in the Venetian Lagoon — on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, you’ll watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water.

Day 8
ARRIVE FLORENCE

Check out and take a train to Florence. Arrive & check in at the hotel. Later visit Academia & Uffizi Gallery. Skip the line to see two of Florence’s top museums, the Accademia Gallery and the Uffizi Gallery. First pay homage to Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, Roam the impressive collection of art and heading to the Uffizi Gallery.

Day 9
CINQUE TERRE DAY TRIP FROM FLORENCE

Explore the Italian Riviera on this day trip to the beautiful Cinque Terre from Florence, with transport between each small town provided. Discover each fishing village by coach, train, and boat, from the beaches of Monterosso to the charming streets of Riomaggiore. Stop for a swim ( optional ) in the turquoise waters. Soak up all the character of this UNESCO-listed region before heading back to Florence.

Day 10
PISA FROM FLORENCE AFTERNOON TOUR INCLUDING SKIP THE LINE LEARNING TOWER TICKET

Skip the line to see the famous Leaning Tower and other top attractions on this day trip to Pisa from Florence. Led by an expert guide, travel through the Tuscan hills to explore Pisa, visiting the Cathedral Square, where the impressive Baptistery sits. Then soak up incredible views with priority access to the top of the Leaning Tower before making your way back to Florence.

Day 11
ARRIVE SIENNA. SKIP THE LIE SIENA CATHEDRAL ENTERANCE TICKET

Take a train to Siena from Florence. Later The magnificent Duomo of Siena is one of the highlights of Siena’s UNESCO-listed historic center, access to the Cathedral, the Piccolomini Library, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, the museum, and the Crypt.

Day 12
SAN GIMIGNANO- CHINATI- MONTALCINO DAY TRIP FROM SIENNA

Visit San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, and Montalcino on a day trip from Siena, San Gimignano is an Italian hill town in Tuscany, southwest of Florence. Encircled by 13th-century walls, its old town centers on Piazza Della Cisterna, a triangular square lined with medieval houses. Monteriggioni is a walled town in Tuscany, Italy, known for its medieval fortifications and watchtowers. Montalcino is a hill town and comune in the province of Siena, Chianti Is a wine Region in Tuscany.

Day 13
ARRIVE ROME- HOP ON HOP OFF

Take a train to Rome. Arrive Rome termini. Check-in at your hotel. Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary, and hop on and off at any of the stops.

Day 14
HOP ON HOP OFF DAY 2

Museums and Colosseum Combo Tour. While using your Hop-On Off pass. get down near the Vatican museum & visit Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, with free time to explore the city between guided tours of each site.

Day 15
ARRIVE SORRENTO. LEISURE

Take a train from Rome to Sorrento. Arrive & check in at the hotel. Sorrento is a coastal town in southwestern Italy, facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula. Perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its busy marinas.

Day 16
POMPEII AND VESUVIUS- FULL DAY TOUR

Explore Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius on a day trip from Sorrento, and relax with all the logistics arranged in advance. Tour the ruins of ancient Pompeii, learning about the ancient Mt. Vesuvius eruption that blanketed the city in ash, then travel up the slopes of the volcano itself. Enjoy time to explore the crater, then return back to Sorrento in the late afternoon. tickets included.

Day 17
KAPRI & BLUE GROTTO DAY TRIP FROM SORRENTO

Set sail for the idyllic Italian island of Capri on this full-day tour, including round-trip jetfoil transfers from Sorrento. Travel around the island by minibus, taking in the views along the famous Mamma Mia Road. Stop to browse the handicraft stores of Anacapri, stroll the Augustus Gardens, and soak up the atmosphere in buzzing La Piazzetta.

Day 18
ARRIVE AMALFI. DAY FREE

Take a bus from Sorrento to Amalfi. Arrive & check in at the hotel. The Amalfi Coast is a 50-kilometer stretch of coastline along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula, in the Campania region. It’s a popular holiday destination, with sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline dotted with small beaches and pastel-colored fishing villages. Spend the time on your own.

Day 19
RELAX OR HIREPRIVATE BOAT TO ENJOY BOATING

Spend a day onboard enjoying relax, alone with your family and/or friends on a private boat tour. Take a boat for the private rent, from the classical Sorrento skiffs to the luxurious Yacht, equipped with a skipper and all the services needed to turn your tour into unforgettable. You will have the possibility to personalize your day onboard choosing among the various itinerary available for each boat.

Day 20
ARRIVE ROME

Take a bus to Sorrento & train to Rome. Check-in at Hotel for a night stay

Day 21
DEPARTURE

End of the journey.

INCLUSION

  • Return airfare Ex –
  • One time visa charges
  • Overseas medical Insurance ( mandatory )
  • Stay as mentioned.
  • Italy rail pass – 6 days in one month
  • Sightseeing as mentioned

EXCLUSION

  • Any increase in the airfare at the time of issuing tickets
  • Any meals
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other expenses which are specifically not mentioned
ITALY- FAST FACTS

Full Name: Repubblica Italiana
Capital City: Rome
Time Zone: + 1 GMT & + 4 Hours 30 Minutes ISD
Language: Italian, English is widely spoken.
Religion: Christianity.
Currency: Euro
ROE: 1 Euro approximately makes 79 INR
Electricity: 220 Volts
Climate: Italy. With its hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters, Italy experiences a Mediterranean climate. Winters in Italy are cool and humid in the north and the mountainous zone.
Shopping: Borsalino Hats, Olive Oil from Small Producers, Leather Bags from Officine 904, Eau d’ Italie Products, Wine, Pastiglie Leone Candies, Sandals, Cashmere Shawls,
ISD Code : +39
Airport : There are 77 airports in Italy . Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Rome .Milan Malpensa . Orio al Serio –Bergamo , Venice Marco Polo
Indian Restaurants:
Indian Restaurant Krishna13 –Via Foscolo, 13, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
New Delhi Indian Restaurant -Via Milazzo, 25a, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Indian Affairs – Via Palermo, 6/b, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Just India Indian Restaurant -Via Benedetto Marcello, 34, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Ganesh Ji – Calle del Scaleter, 2426, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

GENERAL INFORMATION

The name Italy comes from the word Italia, meaning “calf land,” perhaps because the bull was a symbol of the Southern Italian tribes
Italy is said to have more masterpieces per square mile than any other country in the world
Almost four-fifths of Italy is either mountainous or hilly
Italians claim to have taught the rest of Europe how to cook. Italy is responsible for introducing the world to ice cream (via the Chinese), coffee, and fruit pies.
When McDonald’s opened in 1986 in Rome, food purists outside the restaurant gave away free spaghetti to remind people of their culinary heritage.
Parmesan cheese originated in the area around Parma, Italy. Italians also created many other slices of cheese, including gorgonzola, mozzarella, provolone, and ricotta. No one knows when the pizza was invented, but the people of Naples made it popular.
The University of Rome is one of the world’s oldest universities and was founded by the Catholic Church in A.D. 1303
There are two independent states within Italy: the Republic of San Marino (25 square miles) and the Vatican City (just 108.7 acres)
Vatican City is the only nation in the world that can lock its own gates at night. It has its own Phone Company, radio, T.V. stations, money, and stamps. It even has its own army, the historic Swiss Guard
No other country in Europe has as many volcanoes as Italy. This is because the Italian peninsula stands on a fault line.

ITALY TRAVEL INFORMATION

Indian National requires a Schengen visa to travel to Italy. Indian citizens need to apply for a Schengen visa. Visa is issued by the consulate of Italy located in New Delhi. You must have more than 6 month’s validity on your passport from the intended date of return. Return air ticket, Bank Statements, Travel itinerary & hotel booking is required

Travel Insurance is mandatory for visa

DO be conscious of how you dress Do dress appropriately.
DO remember to look after your belongings
DO remember to cover your knees & shoulders while visiting churches
Don’t picnic (eat or drink) at the sites like monuments, cathedral steps, and fountains. It is a new restriction that might get you shooed off or you may be asked to pay a fine of up to €240 Euros.
Do smile when greeting waiters, taxi drivers, salespeople, and our own greeters.
You are not expected to tip. But you can pay for the outstanding services you received.
Drive on the right-hand side of the road. The driver sits on the left-hand side of the car.

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