| Day | Destination | Description | | Air 1 | Overnight Flight | Overnight Flight: Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine! Witness the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast, discover the ruins of Pompeii, explore the most well preserved Greek temples outside of Greece while in Paestum, and visit the stunning hilltop village of Ravello. In addition, participate in an exclusive visit to a traditional ceramic factory, taste the local lemon liquor, and visit a local mozzarella cheese facility.
| | Day 2 | Rome | Arrive Rome, Italy: Your tour begins in Rome. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring local delicacies and wines.
| | Day 3 | Rome | Rome: This morning you may wish to participate in an optional tour to the "Magnificent Treasures of the Vatican Museums". Later, enjoy a panoramic tour of Classical Rome featuring the Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the Arch of Constantine. Contemporary Rome is highlighted through the legendary Spanish Steps and the beautiful Trevi Fountain.
| | Day 4 | Rome | Rome - Ravello - Vietri-sul-Mare: LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Depart Rome and journey south to the Amalfi Coast. In the picturesque village of Ravello you will visit Wagner's Villa Rufolo with its spectacular panorama. Your day ends in the beautiful town of Vietri-sul-Mare, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
| | Day 5 | Vietri-sul-Mare | Vietri-sul-Mare - Sorrento - Vietri-sul-Mare: Begin your day exploring the popular seaside resort town of Sorrento. In Sorrento, visit local artisans and watch them demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making. Next you will return to Vietri-sul-Mare,where you will enjoy free time to explore the town square, ceramic shops and cafes.
| | Day 6 | Vietri-sul-Mare | Vietri-sul-Mare - Paestum - Vietri-sul-Mare: After breakfast, visit a nearby local ceramic factory to learn about this important regional craft. Next, learn about one of Italy's most famous products during a tour of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory. Your day will continue with a visit to Paestum where a local guide will escort you through some of the best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. End your day with dinner at a popular local restaurant.
| | Day 7 | Vietri-sul-Mare | Vietri-sul-Mare - Capri - Vietri-sul-Mare: Delight in a boat trip (weather permitting) to the wonderful Mediterranean island of Capri. A local guide provides an interesting tour of this paradise island. Later, enjoy free time to explore the town of Capri, shop its elegant designer shops, or sip a coffee in the Piazza and watch the world go by.
| | Day 8 | Vietri-sul-Mare | Vietri-sul-Mare - Pompeii - Naples - Vietri-sul-Mare: Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Soak in the history of the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town 2,000 years ago. The forms of people who died in Pompeii are evident and cast an insight into how they lived. Later, you proceed to colorful and vibrant Naples. Enjoy a visit to the fascinating National Archeological Museum, one of the finest in the world.
| | Day 9 | Rome | Vietri-sul-Mare - Rome: Enjoy a morning of leisure to relax or do some last minute shopping in charming Vietri-sul-Mare before you depart for Rome. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of a marvelous trip to Italy.
| | Day 10 | Tour ends | Rome - Tour Ends: Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
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