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PAPAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN ST.PETER'S ROME

december 24, 2007, midnight

December 31, 2007,  6pm

the most famous celebration at the Vatican WITH POPE benedict!

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TOURS OF ROME ENVIRONS INCLUDE:

VATICAN PAPAL CHRISTMAS MASS IN ST. PETERS BASILICA

  • FLORENCE CHRISTMAS MARKET / TUSCANY  TOUR
     

  • GUBBIO TO SEE WORLD'S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE
     

  • ASSISI  & ST. FRANCIS' FIRST MANGER IN NEARBY GRECCIO
     

  • GRECCIO HOME OF WORLD'S FIRST CHRISTMAS PROCESSION FOR ITS ANNUAL REENACTMENT
     

  • ANAGNI -- BIRTHPLACE  OF  5  POPES

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ROME'S CHRISTMAS NATIVITY ( Presepi ) SCENES HIGHLIGHTS

ROME CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SCENE AT SPANISH STEPS IN ITALY

TOUR ROME'S FAMOUS & HISTORIC NATIVITY SCENES

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  • At the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore view five strips of wood from the original manger itself. There is also an oratory dedicated to the crib theme, dating back to the 7th century when the church was named Beata Maria ad Praesepe (Blessed Mary of the Crib).
     
  • Then Santa Maria d'Aracoeli, on the Capitoline Hill, is the world's most famous nativity scene due to the Santo Bambino. Said to have been carved from an olive tree in the Garden of Gethsemane, this life size statue of the Holy Child is clothed in luxurious fabrics and covered with precious objects donated by believers. For centuries he has been considered to possess miraculous healing powers. In the past he was often taken to visit the sick and at one time he had his own coach. From time to time he has been stolen - presumably to work a miracle on demand - then returned to the church. Consequently he is now kept in a glass case in the sacristy, but at Christmas he is brought out and placed in the manger, beneath a brilliant heavenly sky and surrounded by a host of exquisitely crafted pilgrims and their flocks.
     
  • Some of the larger churches such as Il Gesù, Sant'Ignazio, San Giovanni in Laterano and Santa Maria in Trastevere  have elaborate dioramas as big as a child's bedroom, with blacksmiths and housewives busy at work, tiny fireplaces ablaze, the heavenly host floating above waxing and waning stars, rosy dawns, and even a comet endlessly leading the way across the sky.
     
  • At church of Sant'Andrea delle Valle a nativity scene features dozens of tiny figures, each piece hand-carved in great detail.  
     
  • Not all the presepi are in churches. In the Stazione Termini the miniature sheep huddle in front of a knee-high Arch of Janus, next to the Porta San Paolo and a segment of ancient Roman wall.
     
  •  The City of Rome builds its official crêche on the Spanish Steps. A scaled-down replica of an entire 18th-century street, it features a tavern called “The Turks” and one of the Pasquino statues upon which irreverent Romans used to pin their anonymous criticisms of the Popes
     
  • The Vatican's manger in St. Peter's Square is larger than life size, with huge hunks of fake sheep's cheese, mounds of real straw, and a net to catch the coins of the faithful.
     
  • Santa Maria in Via  A permanent crêche is in the church of S. Maria in Via (pictured at left). It boasts sumptuous costumes of velvet, silk, brocade, satin and leather, magnificent flying angels and the obligatory smoking Vesuvius.

    Cosma e Damiano, flanking the main entrance to the Roman Forum, has an enormous presepio. A masterpiece of 17th-century Naples, which is generally considered the high point of nativity scene craftsmanship, it features hundreds of figures, fifty angels and scores of animals.

    Finally, for those who really love nativity scenes, there is the little-known Museo Tipologico Internazionale del Presepio. It is full of cribs from thirty countries ranging from South America to the Far East. The more than 3000 figurines are made from paper, wax, shells, lead, corn husks, tin, wood, marzipan, bread, hay, leaves, fabric, cork, terra cotta, sugar, biscuit - just about anything you can imagine. One entire crêche is built inside a hazelnut shell, and a Communist-era Polish one is topped by a red star.

  • ITALY CHRISTMAS HISTORIC SITE AT Greccio - Christmas Eve Grotto

    ROME'S HISTORIC NATIVITY SCENES INCLUDING WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS NATIVITY SCENE
     

    Our modern celebration of Christmas dates back to the 13th century, St. Francis decided he “would like to portray the Child born in Bethlehem, to see the hardships a newborn babe must endure, how he was placed in a manger and how he lay in the straw between the ox and the ass.” 

    So on December 24, 1223, in the center of Italy, a group of barefoot monks led a singing residents up the slopes of Mount Lacerone to Greccio, a simple monastery that was little more than a few interconnecting caves. In one of these, a layer of straw had been spread on the stone and beaten earth floor and a primitive crib had been placed in a corner. Around it were a donkey, an ox and a dozen peasants Francis had “borrowed” from the feudal lord. All night long, a procession of villagers braved cold and snow to see the unique tableau, their torches illuminating the night.

    The ritual has been celebrated ever since, in Greccio and around the world. The grotto has remained virtually unchanged, with the exception of a nativity scene fresco painted on the wall by a follower of Giotto about a hundred years after Francis died in 1226. It was the world's first Christmas Eve procession.

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These Rome sightseeing, Rome tours, and Vatican tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return. Includes transportation in deluxe air-conditioned tour buses, tour guides, entrance fees and service charges. Taxes are not included.  Tours which include lunch or dinner are specified.

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Monuments of Rome Tour

Includes the Trevi "three coins" Fountain, the Pantheon (an ancient architectural marvel),  the most beautiful square in Rome--famous Piazza Navona featured in numerous movies, the ancient Papal fortress of Castle St. Angelo, and a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.   35.00 euros

Ancient Rome Tour

Includes Michelangelo's Capitol Square, the ruins of the Palatine and Roman Forum, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine (which was the model for Paris's Arc de Triomphe), the Basilica of St. Paul.  35.00 euros (plus tax)

Illuminated Rome at Night Tour

A night visit of the eternal city includes  the legendary tree-lined Via Veneto, the Piazza Barberini with its Bernini fountains, a visit to the Trevi "three Coins " Fountain, the grand Vittorio Emmanuel white marble "wedding cake" monument, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus,  Piazza Navona, and the Vatican.   39.00 euros

 

See Rome splendor by illumination in our Rome Night Tour Rome by night is spectacular

Rome Evening Tour of Dinner and Music:

Includes the illuminated Rome at night tour and then on to a special restaurant in Rome.  Enjoy a wonderful dinner complemented by local wines and featuring Italian songs performed by local musicians.  75.00 includes dinner and wine

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All of the above Rome tours (except the Evening Dinner Tour) are also available with private guide or private limo or both guide and limo.

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*full day ancient rome Tours AND MORE*

These tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return.  Includes transportation in Deluxe air conditioned buses, special tour guides, lunch, entrance fees and services charges. Taxes not included. 

Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included.

Tour A: Full day ancient Rome tour with lunch: Includes the Monuments of Rome Tour and the Ancient Rome Tour.   94.00 euros

Tour B: Full day ancient Christian Rome tour with lunch: includes the Vatican Museums Tour and Christian Rome tour.   113.00 euros

Tour C: Full day ancient and religious Rome tour with lunch : includes the Vatican Museums and Ancient Rome tours.   109.00 euros

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Vatican Tours and Sistine Chapel See the newly restored Sistine Chapel

Vatican Museum Tours

 Includes the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Galleries.   51.00 euros

Christian Rome Tour

Includes the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the Holy Stairs, the Basilica of  St. John the Lateran, the ancient Catacombs, and the Appian Way--the oldest road from Roman times--plus the famous Domino Quo Vadis Chapel.   40.00 euros

Papal Summer Residence, Monastery & Vineyard Visit in Roman Countryside Tour

Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo.  See an ancient volcanic lake, a small village high in the mountains, the monastery of Grottaferrata and a visit to one of the famed Frascati wineries.   41.00

Papal Blessing Sunday Morning in Rome:

Includes the Trevi "three coins" Fountain, the Pantheon (an ancient architectural marvel),  the most beautiful square in Rome--famous Piazza Navona featured in numerous movies, the ancient Papal fortress of Castle St. Angelo. At the end, the tour stops at St. Peter's Square for the Papal Blessing.   35.00

Papal Blessing Sunday Morning in the Pope's Summer Residence (summer only):

Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo. Short stop at the Lake of Albano, an ancient volcanic lake. Then on to the Papal Blessing at Castelgandolfo. After the ceremony return to Rome.   41.00

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full day religious rome Tours

These tours provide courtesy hotel pickup and return.  Includes transportation in Deluxe air conditioned buses, special tour guides, lunch, and service charges. Taxes not included. 

Lunch at a traditional Roman restaurant included.

Tour A: Full day St. Peter's Basilica and Ancient Rome tour with lunch

Includes tour of St.Peter's Basilica, a short tour of landmarks sites such as Trevi (Three Coin Fountain) and the ancient Papal fortress and the Ancient Rome Tour.   94.00 euros

Tour B: Full day Christian Rome and Vatican Museums tour with lunch:

Includes the Vatican Museums Tour and the Christian Rome Tours.   113.00

Tour C: Full day Ancient Rome and Vatican Museum tour with lunch:

Includes the Vatican Museums Tours and the Ancient Rome Tours. 109.00

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    It is quite difficult to obtain reservations for this limited attendance occasion.  Reservations must be made in advance (the general rule is at least 2 weeks prior to your desired audience) and the only way to guarantee that the reservation is accepted is by going to the Vatican office in person.  

 Our staff fills out the necessary papers in person.  When the tickets are issued on the Tuesday just before the Wednesday papal audience, our staff goes back to the Vatican and picks up the tickets.  Then we deliver it to you personally at your hotel. For more information:

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Tivoli Tour

 Includes a wonderful scenic trip to this favorite haunt of great emperors and wealthy ancient Romans. It is about 18 miles from Rome center.  Visit Emperor Hadrian's summer palace, an ancient version of a theme park.  It had an extensive area including the  imperial villa, pool, spa, race track, living quarters of servants all designed and built by Hadrian in the 2nd century. Then on to the Villa d'Este, a Roman Renaissance villa with beautiful world famous gardens.   53.00 euros

Roman Countryside & Winery Tour

 Includes a scenic journey along the ancient Roman Appian way to the Pope' s summer residence of Castelgandolfo.  See an ancient volcanic lake, a small village high in the mountains, the monastery of Grottaferrata and a visit to one of the famed Frascati wineries.   41.00  euros

All of the above Tivoli Tour, Villa d'Este Gardens Tour, Ancient Ostia Tour and Roman Countryside & Winery Tour are also available with private limo or private guide and limo service.

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Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, hydrofoil, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel. Taxes not included.

Naples, Capri Island Tour

Lunch at a popular Capri restaurant included.

Beginning in Rome, you pass by some famous sights such as the Abbey of Montecassino. Arriving in Naples, you board the hydrofoil for the half hour trip across Naples Bay to the picturesque island of Capri.  Your first stop is a visit to the famed "Blue Grotto," the bayside cave that contained the luminescent aqua water enjoyed by the ancient Roman emperors. Then a minibus will take you up the Capri hillside to the villa of Anacapri, the village which offers an amazing panoramic view of Capri, the bay, Naples, Mt. Vesuvius, and the Amalfi coast. After lunch and free time to explore, you meet at the harbor for a short trip by hydrofoil to Sorrento, the stunning cliffside town on the Amalfi coast.  In the early evening, you depart for a return to Rome.  140.00 euros 

Naples & Ancient Pompeii Tour

Lunch at a local Pompeii restaurant included.

Starts in Rome, crosses through the Castelli Romani wine region, on to Montecassino, and arriving in Naples.  After a tour of the city's main sights, including its famous waterfront castle, you take the short drive to Pompei, the town destroyed when Mt. Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D.   In early evening,  board the bus for your return to Rome.   110.00

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Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel.

Florence & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Florentine restaurant included.

  Includes a scenic trip along some of  the quintessential Italian regions such as Umbria and Tuscany.  Arrive in Florence late morning and enjoy a tour of the art city's most famous sights including Giotto's Bell Tower and the famous Signora's palace. You will visit the Academy museum which features Michelangelo's sculpture of David.  Lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant. Then the tour will proceed to the Piazza Santa Croce, a popular square in the center of Florence with its famous church and good location close to shopping and famous sights. Free time to explore the city, its museums and the famous covered bridge, the Ponte Vecchio or to shop. The drive continues to Piazzale Michelangelo for a spectacular view of the city, then return to Rome.  140.00  

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Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, entrance tickets, tour guide, lunch and assistance of personnel.

Assisi & Tuscany Tour

Lunch at a traditional Tuscany restaurant included.

  Includes a visit to one of the most picturesque areas of Italy with its vineyards, olive trees and fortressed hilltop towns. The tour takes you through medieval towns such as Orvieto and Spoleto. There are cathedrals, palaces, fortresses and ancient walls along the route. Arriving at Assisi, the mystic town of St. Francis, visit, the St. Francis  Basilica with its early Renaissance masterpieces of Giotto and Cimabue. Stroll through the ancient town, shop, and enjoy the many artisan stores. Then enjoy a pleasant lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant.  86.00 euros

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Roundtrip from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

4 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral square, Giotto's Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town.  From there its a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.   Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The last day, begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel.  Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. At mid-afternoon, board the bus or rail for the return trip to Rome.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Three dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

     Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Four Star hotel:  669.00           Three star hotel:  588.00

single room 817.00                                single room   683.00 

triple room 636.00                                                         triple room 553.00

child with 2 adults 546.00                child with 2 adults 470.00   

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One way from Rome: Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua and Venice Tour. 

5 days in 4 star Florence and Venice hotels 

Tour prices include transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, water transfers, tour guides,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and drives through Umbria  with its charming medieval towns such as Spoleto, Trevi, and Foligno. First stop is Assisi, the town of St. Francis. After a guided tour through the picturesque walled city visit the centerpiece basilica, St. Francis Basilica, with its Giotto and Cimabue masterpieces. From there proceed to the medieval city of Siena known for its great horse race the Palio. Finally arrive at the city of great art, Florence, for dinner and overnight.

The second day begins with a buffet breakfast at your hotel and then a guided sightseeing tour of Brunelleschi's Duomo, the great cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Baptistry of St. John. Other highlights of the Florence day include the Academy Museum with the statue of Michelangelo's David and Santa Croce, the 13th century Franciscan church with Cimabue's famous crucifix. Dinner and overnight in Florence.

The third day enjoy breakfast buffet and then proceed to Padua, a classic northern Italian village town where you will visit the famous St. Anthony of Padua cathedral and see Donatello's "Gattemalata."  From there it's a short journey to Venice.  Take the guided walking tour which will include the famous Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. The first day tour concludes with a visit to a Venetian glass factory to see the artisans at work.  Dinner and overnight in Venice.

The fourth day begins with a Venetian buffet breakfast at the hotel. Take a morning tour to a glass factory in Murano by motorlaunch. Dinner and overnight.

The last day of the tour starts with a buffet breakfast at your hotel.  Then around noon, the tour officially ends.

The four star hotel tour leaves every Tuesday from March to November; the three star option leaves every Saturday. Both include hotel pickup for start of tour.

SOME FEATURES.

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Four dinners

  • Local guides and entrance fees

  • See the Tuscan countryside, the Veneto region and the Italian Alps

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Four Star hotel:  828.00           Three star hotel:  754.00

single room 1,035.00                                single room   883.00 

triple room 790. 00                                                         triple room 706. 00

child with 2 adults 660.00                child with 2 adults 603.00   

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Amalfi Coast Tours

Tour prices include round trip transportation in a deluxe air conditioned bus, four star hotel double occupancy bath/shower, meals as per program, entrance tickets, ferryboat transfers, tour guide,  and assistance of personnel.

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, AnaCapri and Sorrento Tour

2 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotel

Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic city of Naples.  After a short tour you proceed to nearby Pompei, the ancient city destroyed by the volcanic eruption of  Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompeii ruins. From there you drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel in this beautiful town on the Amalfi Coast. 

 On the second day, after breakfast, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then a stop at Capri's mid-level "Piazzetta" the chic, popular shopping square of the island.  You will be escorted to the Gardens of Augustus for a view of the two famous enormous jutting rocks in the bay of Capri. Later return to Sorrento by ferry for the bus trip back to Rome. 

This tour has daily departures from March to November. Includes hotel pickup for start of tour.

   270.00 euros per person in double room     Single room 315.00,          Triple room 262.00 per person        Child with 2 adults: 216.00

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Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Capri, AnaCapri and Sorrento Tour.  

3 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotel

 Prices are per person in euros (not including tax).

Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic Naples.  After a short sightseeing drive around the city highlights, you proceed to nearby Pompeii, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompei ruins. From there you drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel. 

The second day is spent in beautiful Sorrento, one of the jewels of Italy's legendary Amalfi Coast.  Begin with breakfast at the hotel. then have the day free to shop in the many boutiques, enjoy Bellinis at the outdoor restaurants, or go swimming.Dinner  at the Sorrento hotel and then one more night in a romantic Amalfi Coast town. 

On the third day, after breakfast at the hotel, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then a stop at the mid-level "Piazzetta" the chic, popular shopping square of the island.  You will be escorted to the Gardens of Augustus for a view of the two enormous jutting rocks in the bay of Capri. Later return to Sorrento by ferry for the bus trip back to Rome.

This tour has daily departures from March to November.  Includes hotel pickup for start of tour.

  365.00 euros per person in double room   Single room 455.00    Triple room 339.00 euros per person   Child with 2 adults 292.00

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 Roundtrip from Rome: Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, & Amalfi Tour 

5 days in 4 Star Amalfi Coast Hotels 

  Tour leaves Rome and after a scenic drive through the Roman countryside, wineries and by the Abbey of Montecassino,  you arrive in the vibrant, historic Naples.  After a short sightseeing drive around the city highlights, you proceed to nearby Pompei, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and then take a guided tour of the Pompei ruins. From there you visit a Cameo factory, popular with people around the world. Then drive along the coast to Sorrento.  Dinner and overnight stay in a four star hotel. 

 On the second day, after breakfast, we take the ferry to Capri, where you visit the famous "Blue Grotto" water cave. Then a minibus will take you to the village of Anacapri on the upper cliffs of the island. Here you can enjoy the stunning vistas, lunch and shopping. Then time at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Sorrento.

On the third day, morning departure to picturesque town of Amalfi, along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Along the way you will drive through the colorful, artistic Positano and many other small villages.  Time at leisure in Amalfi, then dinner and overnight.

On day four, you have free time to discover the beauty of this coastal  resort town of Amalfi, go for a swim in the beautiful waters or explore the area.  You are free to take excursions to nearby Positano or exclusive Ravello. Dinner and overnight in Amalfi. 

On the last day, after breakfast, you have a morning at leisure then an early afternoon transfer to Sorrento. From there we begin our return to Rome.

This tour has daily departures from March to November. Includes hotel pickup at start of tour.

Some Features:

  • Daily continental breakfast

  • four dinner

  • two lunches

  • full day excursion to Pompeii

  • full day excursion to Capri

  • private car transfer from Sorrento to Amalfi; private car transfer from Amalfi to Pompeii

  • local guides and sightseeing entrance fees

  750.00 per person in Double Room  Single room 979.00  Triple 720.00 per person ; Child with 2 adults 628.00

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