From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.
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From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery.
Please note: We use a variety of distinctive hotels on this tour, as listed below. For specific accommodations per departure date, click on the Reservation Request button in the Dates & Prices section below or call for more information.
| 1 | Depart U.S. for Naples, Italy Depart U.S. for Naples, Italy |
| 2 | Arrive Naples/Amalfi Coast D D Arrive Naples/Amalfi Coast Read More After arriving in Naples this morning, we travel to the storied Amalfi Coast, a popular resort and our base for exploring Italy’s Campania region. We dine at our hotel tonight, as we will throughout our stay here. After arriving in Naples this morning, we travel to the storied Amalfi Coast, a popular resort and our base for exploring Italy’s Campania region. We dine at our hotel tonight, as we will throughout our stay here. |
| 3 | Ravello B D B D Ravello Read More This morning we experience this breathtaking coast by sea as we cruise from our hotel to Amalfi Center (weather permitting). Here we enjoy a brief tour of the region’s largest town then have lunch on our own. Next we ascend to mountaintop Ravello, with its spectacular gardens and coastal views. This morning we experience this breathtaking coast by sea as we cruise from our hotel to Amalfi Center (weather permitting). Here we enjoy a brief tour of the region’s largest town then have lunch on our own. Next we ascend to mountaintop Ravello, with its spectacular gardens and coastal views. |
| 4 | Pompeii/Amalfi Coast/Sorrento B D B D Pompeii/Amalfi Coast/Sorrento Read More Our full-day excursion begins in Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 ce but not excavated until 1748. After a tour and lunch on our own here we embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding Amalfi Coast road high above the azure Mediterranean – with stops for photos and in Sorrento along the way. We return to our hotel late afternoon. Our full-day excursion begins in Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 ce but not excavated until 1748. After a tour and lunch on our own here we embark on a breathtaking drive along the winding Amalfi Coast road high above the azure Mediterranean – with stops for photos and in Sorrento along the way. We return to our hotel late afternoon. |
| 5 | Amalfi Coast/Montecassino/Rome B B Amalfi Coast/Montecassino/Rome Read More En route to Rome today we visit the town of Montecassino, whose abbey is the mother church of the Benedictine order and a center of medieval art. A German stronghold during World War II, the hilltop Abbey was destroyed by Allied bombing then rebuilt as a replica of the 17th-century original. We tour the Abbey, then continue on to the Eternal City. We arrive at our well-located hotel mid-afternoon; our tour director will lead an informal walk of the nearby area. En route to Rome today we visit the town of Montecassino, whose abbey is the mother church of the Benedictine order and a center of medieval art. A German stronghold during World War II, the hilltop Abbey was destroyed by Allied bombing then rebuilt as a replica of the 17th-century original. We tour the Abbey, then continue on to the Eternal City. We arrive at our well-located hotel mid-afternoon; our tour director will lead an informal walk of the nearby area. |
| 6 | Rome B B Rome Read More This morning we tour the heart of ancient Rome: the 55,000-seat Colosseum, built in 72 ce to stage gladiator spectacles; and the temples of the Forum, ancient Rome’s political and legal center. The afternoon is free to explore on our own; the possibilities endless: shopping along the fashionable Via Veneto; sipping espresso in beautiful Piazza Navona; seeing the Pantheon, the city’s best preserved ancient building; tossing a coin into Trevi Fountain; or visiting any number of renowned museums and churches. This morning we tour the heart of ancient Rome: the 55,000-seat Colosseum, built in 72 ce to stage gladiator spectacles; and the temples of the Forum, ancient Rome’s political and legal center. The afternoon is free to explore on our own; the possibilities endless: shopping along the fashionable Via Veneto; sipping espresso in beautiful Piazza Navona; seeing the Pantheon, the city’s best preserved ancient building; tossing a coin into Trevi Fountain; or visiting any number of renowned museums and churches. |
| 7 | Rome B B Rome Read More Another morning of touring followed by a free afternoon. Today we visit the Vatican for a tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pieta in St. Peter’s, considered one of the greatest sculptures of all time; his frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, now restored to its original glory; and art-filled St. Peter’s itself, the most important church in all Christendom. Another morning of touring followed by a free afternoon. Today we visit the Vatican for a tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Highlights include Michelangelo’s Pieta in St. Peter’s, considered one of the greatest sculptures of all time; his frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, now restored to its original glory; and art-filled St. Peter’s itself, the most important church in all Christendom. |
| 8 | Rome/Umbria B D B D Rome/Umbria Read More Leaving Rome, we travel north through a pastoral landscape of gentle agricultural land bounded by mountain wilderness and dotted with traditional villages and medieval hill towns. Mid-afternoon we reach our hotel, then we join our tour director for an informal walking tour. Tonight we attend a cooking demonstration followed by dinner at a local farmhouse. Leaving Rome, we travel north through a pastoral landscape of gentle agricultural land bounded by mountain wilderness and dotted with traditional villages and medieval hill towns. Mid-afternoon we reach our hotel, then we join our tour director for an informal walking tour. Tonight we attend a cooking demonstration followed by dinner at a local farmhouse. |
| 9 | Orvieto B B Orvieto Read More This morning we embark on a guided walking tour of this city, dramatically perched high on a plateau above a vineyard-clad plain. We visit the medieval Duomo featuring a frescoed chapel by Fra Angelico and Luca Signorelli’s masterpiece, The Last Judgment. Next we explore the formerly secret passages of Parco delle Grotte, a labyrinth of underground caves used since Etruscan times. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This morning we embark on a guided walking tour of this city, dramatically perched high on a plateau above a vineyard-clad plain. We visit the medieval Duomo featuring a frescoed chapel by Fra Angelico and Luca Signorelli’s masterpiece, The Last Judgment. Next we explore the formerly secret passages of Parco delle Grotte, a labyrinth of underground caves used since Etruscan times. The remainder of the day is at leisure. |
| 10 | Assisi B B Assisi Read More Today’s excursion is to Assisi, considered a gem of an Umbrian town with inviting plazas, abundant flowers, buildings of white marble, and a pervasive medieval air. We visit St. Clare Church and the renowned Basilica di San Francesco, the burial place of St. Francis and a sacred pilgrimage site. Inside are Giotto’s priceless frescoes, The Life of St. Francis. There’s time on our own to stroll the fountain-splashed piazzas and to enjoy local specialties for lunch. Dinner tonight is on our own. Today’s excursion is to Assisi, considered a gem of an Umbrian town with inviting plazas, abundant flowers, buildings of white marble, and a pervasive medieval air. We visit St. Clare Church and the renowned Basilica di San Francesco, the burial place of St. Francis and a sacred pilgrimage site. Inside are Giotto’s priceless frescoes, The Life of St. Francis. There’s time on our own to stroll the fountain-splashed piazzas and to enjoy local specialties for lunch. Dinner tonight is on our own. |
| 11 | Umbria/Siena/Tuscany B D B D Umbria/Siena/Tuscany Read More Continuing our journey, today we visit walled Siena, whose ochre-colored buildings and ancient ramparts evoke the city’s medieval past. Fan-shaped Piazza del Campo is one of Europe’s greatest public squares; its Duomo, one of Italy’s finest. We set out on a guided walking tour that includes an inside visit to the Duomo, housing masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello, then have free time for lunch on our own and to explore as we wish. Continuing our journey, today we visit walled Siena, whose ochre-colored buildings and ancient ramparts evoke the city’s medieval past. Fan-shaped Piazza del Campo is one of Europe’s greatest public squares; its Duomo, one of Italy’s finest. We set out on a guided walking tour that includes an inside visit to the Duomo, housing masterpieces by Michelangelo and Donatello, then have free time for lunch on our own and to explore as we wish. |
| 12 | Florence B D B D Florence Read More A living monument to the Renaissance, Florence is the crown jewel of Tuscany. We discover this splendid city on a full-day excursion that includes a morning walking tour. Then we visit the Galleria dell’Accademia to view Michelangelo’s sublime David, as well as his pieces for the papal tombs; and the revered Duomo, with its stupendous dome by Brunelleschi. This afternoon is free to enjoy Florence as we wish. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at our hotel. A living monument to the Renaissance, Florence is the crown jewel of Tuscany. We discover this splendid city on a full-day excursion that includes a morning walking tour. Then we visit the Galleria dell’Accademia to view Michelangelo’s sublime David, as well as his pieces for the papal tombs; and the revered Duomo, with its stupendous dome by Brunelleschi. This afternoon is free to enjoy Florence as we wish. Tonight we enjoy dinner together at our hotel. |
| 13 | San Gimignano B D B D San Gimignano Read More We encounter classic Tuscany today as we visit the hill town of San Gimignano, known for the 13 watchtowers that have left its skyline virtually unchanged since medieval times. Later we visit a local winery and enjoy a tasting before returning mid-afternoon to our lodgings, where we have time to relax before tonight’s dinner at a local restaurant. We encounter classic Tuscany today as we visit the hill town of San Gimignano, known for the 13 watchtowers that have left its skyline virtually unchanged since medieval times. Later we visit a local winery and enjoy a tasting before returning mid-afternoon to our lodgings, where we have time to relax before tonight’s dinner at a local restaurant. |
| 14 | Tuscany/Venice B B Tuscany/Venice Read More Leaving Tuscany today, we travel through the Veneto region to Venice, which, along with its lagoon, is a UNESCO site. We arrive early this afternoon; the remainder of the day is free to explore this wondrous city on our own. Leaving Tuscany today, we travel through the Veneto region to Venice, which, along with its lagoon, is a UNESCO site. We arrive early this afternoon; the remainder of the day is free to explore this wondrous city on our own. |
| 15 | Venice B D B D Venice Read More This morning we take a guided walk through vast St. Mark’s Square and surroundings. Our afternoon is free to explore Venice independently; tonight we bid “arrivederci” to Italy and our fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. This morning we take a guided walk through vast St. Mark’s Square and surroundings. Our afternoon is free to explore Venice independently; tonight we bid “arrivederci” to Italy and our fellow travelers at a farewell dinner. |
| 16 | Depart for U.S. B B Depart for U.S. Read More We depart early this morning for our connecting flights to the U.S. We depart early this morning for our connecting flights to the U.S. |
| Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | |
| Amalfi Coast | 57 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 63 |
| Rome | 59 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 79 | 71 | 61 |
| Venice | 53 | 62 | 70 | 76 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 53 |
| Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | |
| Amalfi Coast | 57 | 63 | 72 | 79 | 84 | 79 | 70 | 63 |
| Rome | 59 | 66 | 74 | 82 | 86 | 79 | 71 | 61 |
| Venice | 53 | 62 | 70 | 76 | 81 | 75 | 65 | 53 |
Enjoy time on your own in this most timeless of cities.
“Fabrizio was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and he attended to all of our needs. He was great.”
Catherine Botta
Springfield, PA
“Katia is the best tour guide we have ever had. Her knowledge of Italy is astounding and her ability to get along with the disparate members of the group impressive.”
Jean & David Forman
Carlisle, MA
“We enjoyed spending time with Dania. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and always positive. She has the perfect temperament for a tour leader.”
Rekha & Craig Arness
McLean, VA
“Igor was exceptionally cooperative, intuitive, diplomatic, knowledgeable, entertaining, and he exhibited outstanding communication and people skills. He’s a major asset to Odysseys.”
Diane Sarti
New Hope, PA
“Mauro was amazing! He was always very professional, but also very personable. Enjoyed his singing on the bus and incredible knowledge about everything Italian.”
Melinda Parker
Crestview, FL
“Lara is the perfect tour director. She is darling, knowledgeable, intelligent, funny, energetic, tireless, caring, and every other positive adjective.”
Elizabeth Whitesell
Phoenix, AZ
“This was our 7th Odysseys tour and we would rate Gabe at the top of our list.”
Allan Bauer
Hackensack, NJ
“Dr. Franco was the absolute best. His mission was to make this the best experience and show the heart of his country. He was a tremendous asset to the trip.”
John Blackwell
Apex, NC
"Professional, very knowledgeable, and a wonderful sense of humor...Can’t express enough how great she was as our tour director."
Michael Plumer
Wilmington, NC
“If we ever return to Italy, we would want Luigi for our tour director again…He was absolutely marvelous!”
John & Judith Schneider
Grand Rapids, MI
“Ingrid is absolutely wonderful – as a tour guide and as a person. She is very knowledgeable and has a way of sharing things that will be remembered.”
Donna & Keith Kirkendoll
Fort Worth, TX
“We were so lucky to have Marina Caruso; she is one of the best tour directors I have ever had. A real gem—helpful, caring, and ready to go the extra mile.”
Eileen Sutter
Yonkers, NY
“Mara was above excellent! Her personality, sincerity, and knowledge were wonderful.”
Suzy Riggins & Tommy Acken
Cape Coral, FL
“We cannot possibly imagine that you could have a better tour director in your entire system in any category! The very highest praise to Anna. Do not lose her!”
Dr. & Mrs. John Graceffa
Hollis, NH
"While I am sure that Odysseys Unlimited has a wonderful team of guides, I am confident that none are better than Arianna…her knowledge of the history and culture of Italy is superb."
Richard & Sandra Cross
Livingston, AL
“Sara is the best tour guide we have had, including guides from other tour companies.”
Jeffrey & Janet Messing
Easton, MD
“Eva was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, spirited, personable, always available, and patient. I think she is terrific. She did everything to make the journey a fun and memorable experience for each one of us.”
Nancy Bruchbacher
Powhatan, VA
“Is there a higher rating than "Excellent"? Lisa was magnificent! She went above and beyond by arranging special extra sites significant to our particular group.”
Jayne & David Bernanke
Mount Pleasant, SC
Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
“Valentina was superb, one of best we have had and that's a lot of trips outside Odysseys.”
Stephen & Kathleen Curran
Gastonia, NC
“Zoran did a fantastic job. He worked hard to make sure everyone was having a great time. He made us all feel like family. He really helped us see more of Italy than we ever could have expected.”
Margaret Lee & Wayne Morrison
Vienna, VA
“Leandro is the ultimate tour director, probably world champion! Great personality, very humorous, great storyteller, great on details, very thorough and considerate.”
Eric & Joanne Sailer
Lyme Center, NH
“Elizabeth was amazing. Her knowledge of Italy and her enthusiastic love of every place we visited was wonderful.”
Marcia Coyle & Thomas Szydlowski
Nantucket, MA
Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
"Giulia was terrific and did make our tour outstanding. The whole group just loved her and she was a big part of the quality of the tour."
Frank & Pat Payton
Georgetown, TX
“Anna is a national treasure – knowledgeable, fun, and great at ‘reading’ the group. She went above and beyond every day.”
Paul Luczak & Kathryn Challenger
Seattle, WA
“Andrea exceeded expectations in every possible area—we felt he went above and beyond what a tour director generally does."
Anne & Jeffrey Abend
Rockville, MD
“Lara is the perfect tour director. She is darling, knowledgeable, intelligent, funny, energetic, tireless, caring, and every other positive adjective.”
Elizabeth Whitesell
Phoenix, AZ
Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
“We cannot possibly imagine that you could have a better tour director in your entire system in any category! The very highest praise to Anna. Do not lose her!”
Dr. & Mrs. John Graceffa
Hollis, NH
“Ingrid is absolutely wonderful – as a tour guide and as a person. She is very knowledgeable and has a way of sharing things that will be remembered.”
Donna & Keith Kirkendoll
Fort Worth, TX
“We were so lucky to have Marina Caruso; she is one of the best tour directors I have ever had. A real gem—helpful, caring, and ready to go the extra mile.”
Eileen Sutter
Yonkers, NY
“Mauro was amazing! He was always very professional, but also very personable. Enjoyed his singing on the bus and incredible knowledge about everything Italian.”
Melinda Parker
Crestview, FL
“Katia is the best tour guide we have ever had. Her knowledge of Italy is astounding and her ability to get along with the disparate members of the group impressive.”
Jean & David Forman
Carlisle, MA
“Andrea exceeded expectations in every possible area—we felt he went above and beyond what a tour director generally does."
Anne & Jeffrey Abend
Rockville, MD
“Dr. Franco was the absolute best. His mission was to make this the best experience and show the heart of his country. He was a tremendous asset to the trip.”
John Blackwell
Apex, NC
“Valentina was superb, one of best we have had and that's a lot of trips outside Odysseys.”
Stephen & Kathleen Curran
Gastonia, NC
“Is there a higher rating than "Excellent"? Lisa was magnificent! She went above and beyond by arranging special extra sites significant to our particular group.”
Jayne & David Bernanke
Mount Pleasant, SC
“Igor was exceptionally cooperative, intuitive, diplomatic, knowledgeable, entertaining, and he exhibited outstanding communication and people skills. He’s a major asset to Odysseys.”
Diane Sarti
New Hope, PA
"While I am sure that Odysseys Unlimited has a wonderful team of guides, I am confident that none are better than Arianna…her knowledge of the history and culture of Italy is superb."
Richard & Sandra Cross
Livingston, AL
"Professional, very knowledgeable, and a wonderful sense of humor...Can’t express enough how great she was as our tour director."
Michael Plumer
Wilmington, NC
“Elizabeth was amazing. Her knowledge of Italy and her enthusiastic love of every place we visited was wonderful.”
Marcia Coyle & Thomas Szydlowski
Nantucket, MA
"Giulia was terrific and did make our tour outstanding. The whole group just loved her and she was a big part of the quality of the tour."
Frank & Pat Payton
Georgetown, TX
“Fabrizio was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, personable, and he attended to all of our needs. He was great.”
Catherine Botta
Springfield, PA
“This was our 7th Odysseys tour and we would rate Gabe at the top of our list.”
Allan Bauer
Hackensack, NJ
“Leandro is the ultimate tour director, probably world champion! Great personality, very humorous, great storyteller, great on details, very thorough and considerate.”
Eric & Joanne Sailer
Lyme Center, NH
Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
“Sara is the best tour guide we have had, including guides from other tour companies.”
Jeffrey & Janet Messing
Easton, MD
“We enjoyed spending time with Dania. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and always positive. She has the perfect temperament for a tour leader.”
Rekha & Craig Arness
McLean, VA
“Zoran did a fantastic job. He worked hard to make sure everyone was having a great time. He made us all feel like family. He really helped us see more of Italy than we ever could have expected.”
Margaret Lee & Wayne Morrison
Vienna, VA
“If we ever return to Italy, we would want Luigi for our tour director again…He was absolutely marvelous!”
John & Judith Schneider
Grand Rapids, MI
“Mara was above excellent! Her personality, sincerity, and knowledge were wonderful.”
Suzy Riggins & Tommy Acken
Cape Coral, FL
“Anna is a national treasure – knowledgeable, fun, and great at ‘reading’ the group. She went above and beyond every day.”
Paul Luczak & Kathryn Challenger
Seattle, WA
“Eva was amazing! Knowledgeable, fun, spirited, personable, always available, and patient. I think she is terrific. She did everything to make the journey a fun and memorable experience for each one of us.”
Nancy Bruchbacher
Powhatan, VA
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