Treasures of Italy

14 days,Venice to Rome
Trip Code: EITI

Connecting with an ancient civilization in historic Roman cities, feeling inspired by the artistry of Tuscany and the Renaissance, catching tableaus of beauty and colour from your train window, discovering a world trapped in time at Pompeii, watching the piazza swirl around you while enjoying a gelato.

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Artists have always travelled to Italy to lift their spirits. This 2-week adventure offers you the same opportunity. Connect with the ancients at the ruins of Pompeii and in Rome and marvel at the Renaissance in Venice and Tuscany. You’ll explore tiny markets and walk the hills of Cinque Terre and with the gods in Amalfi. We’ve taken care of the planning so you’ll have plenty of time for solo exploring and optional activities. Connect with the culture—past and present—and discover what visitors have always known: the heart beats faster in Italy.

What's Included

  • Orientation walk in Venice and Lucca, Cinque Terre walk, guided tour of the ruins of Pompeii, day hike of the famous Walk of the Gods on the Amalfi coast.
  • 13 Breakfasts. (Allow EUR420-560 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (13 nts)
  • Train, private minivan, walking
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10
Map of the route for Treasures of Italy
Places Visited
  • Italy
Day 1 Venice

Arrive at any time.

Days 2 Venice (1B)

Orientation walk through local markets and neighbourhoods of Venice. Option to visit museums, churches and the Doge's Palace, or take a gondola ride.

Day 3 Lucca (1B)

Take the train to Lucca, our base in Tuscany, and take a walk around the historic city walls. Option to attend a Puccini concert, visit the Guinigi Tower and Museum and Palazzo Pffaner.

Days 4-5 Cinque Terre/Lucca (2B)

Embark on a scenic walk along the Cinque Terre coastal path. On Day 5, option to visit Pisa and Florence.

Days 6-7 Rome (2B)

Catch our train to Rome where we have two days to explore the ancient city. Option to visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican or just wander the streets and palazzos, taking time for a café or gelato.

Day 8 Pompeii (1B)

Train to Pompeii. Option to visit Naples and the magnificent National Archaeological Museum.

Days 9 Pompeii/Sorrento (1B)

Visit the ruins of ancient Pompeii. Option to visit the ruins of Herculaneum or the summit of Mt Vesuvius. This evening, take the train to Sorrento.

Day 10 Sorrento (1B)

Enjoy the day at leisure. With options of visiting the islands of Capri, Anacapri or Ischia, head inland to the magnificent temples of ancient Paestum, or visit one of the many traditional limoncello producers to learn their secrets and sample some of this delicious liqueur.

Day 11-12 Amalfi (2B)

Take a private transfer to the stunning Amalfi coast. On Day 12 hike the famous 'Walk of the Gods' down to the resort town of Positano.

Day 13 Rome (1B)

Head back to Rome by private transfer and train for our last evening.

Day 14 Rome (1B)

Depart at any time.

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