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Melbourne Airport, Australia
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Doha, Qatar
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Milan, Italy
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Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Milan City Tour - Venice
After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour (approximately 3 hours). Celebrated as the Italian capital of fashion and design, Milan is rich in art, history and culture. The tour begins from Sforza Castle (entrance not included) before walking towards the Duomo (entrance not included). On the way, admire elegant buildings along two of Milan’s iconic streets - the Via Dante and Via Dei Mercanti. Piazza del Duomo is the heart of Milan, and the Duomo - where German influences are softened by the finesse of Italian artists - is one of its most significant Gothic style monuments.
From the Piazza Duomo, the tour continues through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Italy’s oldest active shopping mall and a major landmark of Milan, before arriving at the Piazza Della Scala, home to one of the most famous theatres in the world; La Scala (entrance not included). In the afternoon you will travel to Venice. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and then enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
An approximately 280 kilometre day.
DAY 4 - Venice Tour
May 25
Venice Tour
Today, you will be transferred to the Tronchetto Pier in Venice, where you will be able to admire the beautiful buildings and canals of Venice by water bus (ferry). Upon arrival, be met by a local guide at the Piazza San Marco to start a guided tour of Venice (approximately 2 hours). The tour starts at the iconic St Mark’s Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and the hub of Venetian life.
Around the square, you will see the famous St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bell Tower. The church was built to house the body of St. Mark, transported from Alexandria in 828AD. Inside the basilica, you can admire glittering Byzantine Mosaics (entrance not included). The tour will continue onwards to Rialto Bridge, one of the most beautiful bridges and an icon of the city. Upon conclusion of the tour enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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Florence, Italy
DAY 5 - Venice - Florence City Tour - Montecatini
May 26
Venice - Florence City Tour - Montecatini
After breakfast depart for Florence in the heart of Tuscany. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of this incredible city (approximately 3 hours). The tour will take you through some of the famous sights and attractions, including the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo. Piazza del Duomo, together with Piazza San Giovanni, represent the heart of the city. The most important religious monuments of Florence are here, linked by their geometric design and characterised by the typical white, green and pink marble coating.
You will see the Baptistery (entrance not included) with its octagonal shape and three bronze doors; the Cathedral (entrance not included), built in Florentine Gothic style; and Giotto’s Bell Tower, regarded as one of the most beautiful towers in Gothic architecture (entrance not included).
The tour will continue through Piazza Signoria to the Palazzo Vecchio (entrance not included), the town hall of Florence. Admire the impressive statues that surround the piazza, before continuing to the Straw Market where the tour will end.
DAY 6 - Cinque Terre Day Tour - Montecatini
May 27
Cinque Terre Day Tour - Montecatini
After breakfast depart to La Spezia to board a train to Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is a string of centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Enjoy a full day to discover the beautiful villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Rio Maggiore and more. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of this place, colourful houses and vineyards that cling to steep terraces, harbours that are filled with fishing boats and “trattorias” (typical restaurants) which turn out seafood specialties along with the Liguria region’s famous sauce, pesto.
An approximately 140 kilometre day.
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Spoleto, Italy
DAY 7 - Montecatini- Assisi
May 28
Montecatini- Assisi
After breakfast depart to Assisi. Along the way cross the River Tevere, and enjoy the beautiful Italian countryside before stopping to see St. Maria of the Angels Church. The basilica was constructed in the Mannerist style between 1569 and 1679 and encloses the 9th century little church. Continue to the hilltop town of Assisi to see the huge Basilica of Saint Francis. The Papal Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars.
An approximately 220 kilometre day.
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Pompeii, Italy
DAY 8 - Assisi - Pompeii - Amalfi Coast Area
May 29
Assisi - Pompeii - Amalfi Coast Area
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel, before continuing to Pompeii (entrance included). Explore this magnificent archaeological site, of the city that was buried from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD. It remains practically intact, as a testimony to the life of a commercial city of ancient Rome. Afterwards continue to the beautiful seaside Sorrento area, the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
An approximately 400 kilometre day.
Sorrento - Capri - Amalfi Coast Area
This morning transfer to Sorrento, here you will enjoy a walking tour of this handsome cliff-top resort town, wedged on a ledge between the mountains and the Mediterranean. It’s as well-located for regional sightseeing as it is a pleasant place to stay and stroll.
Afterwards, head to Sorrento pier and depart by hydrofoil to Capri (approximately 25 minute ride), the dream island in Italy’s Bay of Naples. Famed for its rugged landscape, upscale hotels and shopping, from designer fashions to limoncello and handmade leather sandals.
Explore the narrow alleyways, browse in the exclusive boutiques and enjoy the wonderful sea views. In the afternoon, after a half day of island life, board the ferry to Sorrento (approximately 25 minutes). Upon arrival be transferred to the hotel.
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Rome, Italy
DAY 10 - Amalfi Coast Area - Naples - Rome
May 31
Amalfi Coast Area - Naples - Rome
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Naples, the vibrant city near Mount Vesuvius. Dating back to the 2nd millennium B.C. Naples holds centuries of important art and architecture. Like the city’s cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro (entrance not included). Other major landmarks include the lavish Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle (entrance not included).
Later depart for Rome with a photo stop along the way at Posillipo which offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Naples. In the afternoon arrive into Rome, check into the hotel and then enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure in the capital city of Italy. Perhaps explore the many Roman Empire ancient ruins like the Forum and the Vatican City (not included).
An approximately 227 kilometre day.
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Palmero, Italy