Essential Italy: Florence, Rome & Sorrento

Travel to Florence

Arrive in Florence. On arrival, our driver will be waiting to take you to your hotel to become acquinted with Florence at your leisure. As one of the most cultural and historic cities in the world, Florence is an architectural delight packed with places of significance and incredible street food such as the aromatic truffle and panino.

Private Walking Tour

Our Florence expert will take you on a guided walking tour starting at the impressive Piazza del Duomo. You will then walk to Giotto's Bell Tower to see some 14th-century gothic architecture in Florence, before heading to the cathedral. You will have priority admission at Accademia Gallery, home to one of the most beautiful and one of the most famous collections of works by Michelangelo, including Michelangelo's David.

Uffizi Gallery Tour

Check out the Uffizi Gallery, one of the most renowned museums in the world. Constructed from 1560 to 1580, the Uffizi Gallery is recognized all over the world due to its incredible collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, and incredible masterpieces from the medieval to modern period. You'll visit these true masterpieces, while discovering their history from your guide.

Boboli Gardens & Museum

Take a break from what can feel like a marble overload in the city of Florence and explore the lush Boboli gardens. Continuing the artistic theme, your expert guide can take you through the myriad of sculptures and 16th century architecture such as the Ampitheatre and Grotto of Adam and Eve. Its a perfect day for taking it easy with sensory delights at every turn such as fountains, botany and landscapes. You may finish in the Garden of Villa Bardini at the top, a true botonists dream with magical views of the city. The Boboli gardens are also a great place to simply hang out, take it easy, as there is life at every turn such as fountains, botany and landscapes. You could finish off with a walk in the Garden of Villa Bardini at the top, a true botanists dream with amazing views of the city.

Rome & the Vatican

It is finally time to leave Florence and go to the crying city of Rome! Upon arrival in Rome, you will depart for a spiritual tour to learn about the centuries of history that lie within the walls of the Vatican City! You will begin your tour at the Vatican Museums, and then check out the incredible spiral staircase to explore the many rooms and galleries as you work your way towards the most famous chapel in the world - the Sistine Chapel! You will see the magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement created by Michelangelo! Afterwards, you will have some free time to explore the incredible St Peters Basilica! This remarkable experience represents what Rome Vacations in Italy are all about - the combination of culture, history, and spiritual beauty, all in one location.

Discover Imperial Rome

After a free morning, you’ll enjoy an afternoon tour of ancient Rome on foot. Beginning at Piazza Venezia, you’ll then head to the famous Piazza Del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, where you’ll have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. Then you will continue your tour and head to Circus Maximus which is one of the largest sporting venues ever built. The last part of the walking tour is getting into the world-famous Colosseum from where your guide will speak about anything and everything you would ever want to know about this iconic building.

Tour of Classic Rome

Today, you’ll explore some of Rome’s most iconic sights on this tour of classic Rome with your local guide. As part of your Italy Rome Vacations, you’ll begin your stroll through the historic centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio and Palazzo Madama – the seat of the Senate and Piazza Navona. You’ll also visit the Pantheon, an icon of Italy, as well as Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and, finally, Piazza Venezia.

Villa Borghese Gardens & Museum

Finish Rome on an artistic high with a tour of the magical Villa Borghese. Your tour guide will take you to the Galleria Borghese museum to view some of the most monumentous artifacts in Rome, among which the lady with a unicorn painting by Raphaello alongside marble sculptures like Pauline Bonaparte by Canova. The best part about this museum is that it is situated inside the manicured gardens of Villa Borghese, an attraction in itself. You will have the whole afternoon to explore the gardens or enjoy an aperitivo.

Onwards to Sorrento

After soaking in the millennia of history Rome has to offer, you'll get on the train to sunny Sorrento, ready for your next adventure. Once you arrive in Sorrento, you will have the afternoon free time to either relax in luxury or go exploring. Your journey will continue with our guided Sorrento Italy Tours; you may want to check out Piazza Tasso, a large piazza that is one of the busiest and most popular in Sorrento.We also recommend visiting Via San Renato, which is the colourful weekly street market.

Pompeii Archaeological Site

Revisit the ancient world, with a guided tour to the remnants of Pompeii. To understand the impact of an eruption, it is necessary to travel back nearly 1,500 years and see the ancient settlement in its entirety. Pompeii was preserved, when it was lost beneath a veil of ash after a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Everything from the improvements of the town, the materials used, and the residents was preserved untouched due to its volcanic grave. Today's travelers to Pompeii have the chance to step back in time. Take the time to learn about the historic town and more specific stories of the eruption that eradicated the city.

The Beautiful Amalfi Coast

Today, you’ll head out to enjoy the amazing colours and landscapes of the Amalfi Coast, visiting the beautiful coastal towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. After visiting Positano and exploring the coastal town’s colourful buildings, you’ll head to one of the most historic towns on this coastline, Amalfi, which was the seat of a powerful maritime republic from the 9th to 11th centuries. You can visit its beautiful buildings, which are a tribute to its history, before moving on to Ravello to explore its ancient stone streets and stunning cliff-top gardens.

Sorrento Farm & Food Tour

On this culinary tour, you will explore a typical local farm, taste organic products made with love and care, and enjoy a tasty traditional local lunch. Owned and operated by the same family for four generations, the farm produces high-quality products recognised by remarkable European brands. You’ll walk among the olive and lemon groves, and then take part in a hands-on demonstration of organic farming techniques.

Leisure Day in Sorrento or Explore Herculaneum

Today you can either have one day of leisure or a time travel experience by touring Herculaneum. Herculaneum was the famous site of the remains of a once prosperous port city that was destroyed in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, aka Pompeii, in 79AD. For decades, Herculaneum was covered in layers of ash making it hidden and undiscovered. The remains of Herculaneum are quite well preserved and provide a different image of how ancient life was if compared to Pompeii.

Explore Capri

Today, enjoy the sun and take a tour of the nearby island of Capri, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean

Goodbye Italy

Arrivederci, Italia! Your private driver will take you to the airport for your return flight home.