Italian Vistas

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1-Overnight Flight
Days 2 – 4-Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome
Days 5, 6-Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento
Days 7, 8-Grand Hotel Baglioni, Florence
Days 9, 10-NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Days 11, 12-Regina Palace Hotel, Stresa

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveller. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travellers who require mobility assistance devices. 

NOTES:

******In the event of adverse weather conditions, the dinner at Pescatori Island may be held at your hotel instead.

*****Isola Bella and the Borromeo Palace: Typically open from approximately March 15 to October 31; for travel from November 1 to March 14, sightseeing includes a scenic cruise of the Borromean Islands and a visit to the village of Pallanza. Guests visiting between March 15 and April 15 should note that the Borromeo Palace may be closed midweek.

****Capri boat trip: In the event of inclement weather, the boat trip or scenic cruise around the Isle of Capri may not operate; sightseeing will instead include a visit to the village of Anacapri.

*The Colosseum dates and times are all subject to change based on availability of reservations.
Days of features are interchangeable.

**Vatican Museums schedule: Due to Vatican events, the day or time of your visit may change; on some departures (including Wednesdays), the order of included and optional touring days may be reversed. The Vatican Museums are closed most Sundays and all Catholic holidays, and there is no air conditioning inside.
Florence museums: Most museums, including the Academy Gallery and the Uffizi Galleries, are closed on Mondays and require advance reservations; to reduce waiting times, online ticket reservations are recommended during free time.
Vatican Museums & St. Peter’s Basilica (optional tour): Tour lasts approximately 5 hours and includes only one 20-minute break; seating and air conditioning are unavailable, and the minimum walking distance of 2.6 miles (4.2 km), including 120 steps down and 30 steps up.
If booking tickets for one of the Florence museums, allow yourself 30 minutes travel time from your hotel and/or the end point of your walking tour.

**The optional tour to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica must be booked at least 90 days prior to departure and is not guaranteed while on tour.
Modest dress (covering your knees and shoulders for women and long trousers for men) is required when visiting religious sites, sanctuaries, basilicas, etc.
Hotel check-in on your day of arrival is 3:00 p.m. Rooms may not be available prior to that time.

***On occasion your hotel may be located in one of Sorrento’s neighboring towns or in a scenic location along the coast.