Romantic Italy

(11 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Amalfi Coast & Capri, Florence & Tuscany, Rome

Italians may or may not have invented romance, but they've certainly spent centuries refining it. This tour is perfect for honeymooners or anyone ready to fall in love with Italy's fine food, luxurious hotels and romantic landscapes.

Begin with a three night stay at a glamorous seaside resort in Positano or Ravello. En route to the Amalfi Coast, enjoy a tour of beautiful seaside villages. Enjoy a day to relax at your hotel. Another day, take an excursion to the fabled isle of Capri. While there, enjoy time to explore the shops and cafes, visit the Blue Grotto, or explore the village of Anacapri

Next, transfer by private car and driver to Florence for three nights at the beautiful Four Seasons Florence. During a flexible private city tour, experience Florence according to your interests. You might like to explore the market squares, antique districts and artisan workshops of the Oltrarno district. Perhaps visit the world-renowned Uffizi or take a cooking class at a villa just outside of the city. Other options include touring the beautiful Boboli Gardens, small museums, nearby ruins, or shopping for Florentine gold jewelry, handmade paper, gloves, leather, antiques and housewares.

Continue with your private driver to Tuscany and spend two nights in a luxurious retreat. En route, travel through olive groves and vineyards to explore celebrated hill towns such as Siena and San Gimignano and wine tasting in the Chianti countryside. Alternatively, visit the beautiful towns of Pienza, Montalcino and Montepulciano.

Finally, you will be transferred to Rome for a two night stay at the stylish Hotel de Russie, known for its superb location overlooking Rome's beautiful and romantic Borghese Gardens. Discover ancient pagan and Christian monuments, the splendors of Baroque and Renaissance palaces and churches, and the surprising urban additions of the modern city. Highlights include the Roman and Imperial Forums, the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, Saint Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, Via Veneto, the morning fruit and flower market of Campo dei Fiori, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Jewish Quarter, Villa Borghese, the ruins along the Appian Way, beautiful Aventine Hill, the catacombs and "Underground Rome." During free time in Rome, enjoy la dolce vita and the city's excellent cuisine.