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12-Day Family Tour of Italy

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Trip Overview

As such a diverse country, Italy offers something for everyone. For families, there are endless opportunities to have fun, learn and bond whilst you travel through the country. On this family holiday to Italy, you'll travel to Rome, Florence and Positano on a journey which will lead you through wonderful architecture, culture and of course, food!

Beginning in Rome, you'll have three fun-filled days discovering the many monuments of this ancient city, trying speciality foods in local shops, trying your hand at making pizza and more! Moving onto Florence, you'll experience the Tuscan countryside and take part in a workshop where you'll learn to make your own fresco!

In Positano, the final stop on your tour, you'll head out on a fun boat tour to see the stunning Amalfi Coast from a different perspective as well as a boat trip to the beautiful island of Capri
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Rome!

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Welcome to Rome!

Today, you'll arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport and meet with your private driver for your van transfer to your accommodation in Rome, San Calisto Residenza. After settling into your accommodation, you'll have the rest of the day to explore on your own. Your guide for this family holiday to Italy will provide you with an abundance of activities and places to visit.

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    Accommodation

    Residenza San Calisto Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Discover Rome on Your Own

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport to Rome

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Classic Rome, Speciality Food Tastings & Guided Tour of Vatican City

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Classic Rome, Speciality Food Tastings & Guided Tour of Vatican City

Today, you'll meet your guide to explore classic Rome. You'll visit the Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Via Vittorio Veneto, Piazza Navona and more. Then, your expert guide will take you to experience the life of a typical Roman by exploring the local markets and speciality shops in search of the finest gastronomic specialities of the city! In the afternoon, you'll be taken on a guided tour of the Vatican.

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    Accommodation

    Residenza San Calisto Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Tour of Classic Rome with Food Tastings

    Pantheon

    Trevi Fountain

    Spanish Steps

    Guided Tour of Vatican City

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

    St. Peter's Basilica

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 3

Ancient Rome Tour & Optional Afternoon Activities

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Ancient Rome Tour & Optional Afternoon Activities

Today, you will tour Ancient Rome in a kid-friendly way for three hours exploring the most important sites of Roman culture, skipping the long lines and covering the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with the history of gladiators! Your private guide will take you inside the Colosseum, the most famous monument in the world and an icon of Rome. In the afternoon, you'll be free to choose from a range of optional activities: Rome by Vespa, Pizza-Making Course or a Rome Food Tour!

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    Accommodation

    Residenza San Calisto Apartments3 star

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    Activities

    Ancient Rome Tour

    The Colosseum

    Roman Forum

    Palatine Hill

    Rome by VespaOptional Activity: AU$ 256 per person

    Pizza-Making Course with DinnerOptional Activity: AU$ 203 per person

    Rome Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 139 per person

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Rome to Florence

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Rome to Florence

Upon arrival, you'll meet with your private driver at Florence train station and transfer towards your accommodation in Florence. After you have checked into your city centre hotel, you'll have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. Your guide will of course offer recommendations of where to eat and what to see during your free time.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel del Corso3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in FlorenceOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Osteria All'antico VinaioOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Roma Termini

    Train from Rome to Florence

    Private Driver from Florence to Hotel del Corso

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Florence

Day 5

Discover the Best of Florence

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Discover the Best of Florence

With your guide, you will take a walk to discover the ancient "Fiorenza"! You will visit Piazza del Duomo, Piazza San Giovanni, Giotto's Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza San Lorenzo and Piazza della Repubblica. During the tour, you will also get to know some artisans and visit laboratories such as gelato, leather, perfume and more. After a tour of the Accademia Gallery, you will spend some time in the Central Market of San Lorenzo.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel del Corso3 star

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    Activities

    Best of Florence - Architectural Jewels, Ancient Gelato, Markets & More!

    Giotto's Bell Tower

    Piazza della Signoria

    Ponte Vecchio

    Piazza della Repubblica

    Galleria dell’Accademia

    San Lorenzo Market

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 6

Chianti Wine Tour & Cooking Class or Tour of Pisa from Florence

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Chianti Wine Tour & Cooking Class or Tour of Pisa from Florence

Today, you'll embark on a full-day tour into the Chianti area, with its picture-postcard landscapes! During the tour, you will have a chance to visit one of the most renowned farms and wine producers, see their cellars and taste excellent wines. You will have a wonderful wine-Evo oil tasting, enjoy a small cooking class for kids and a superb light lunch! Alternatively, you can head to Pisa for the day to marvel at the monuments and get a picture with the famous leaning tower.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel del Corso3 star

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    Activities

    Private Chianti Wine Tasting & Cooking Class from Florence

    Tuscan Lunch Followed by a Tour of Lucca and PisaOptional Activity: AU$ 133 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Lucca

Day 7

Fresco Workshop & Free Time in Florence

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Fresco Workshop & Free Time in Florence

This morning, you'll have the option to get creative with a fresco-making workshop which seems very fitting in the city of art! After a brief introduction on the history and technique of the fresco, touching all the materials of this fantastic technique by hand, you'll enter "the fresco" mood! You'll put on an apron, goggles and gloves and spread the first layer of mortar: the curl. You'll finish the workshop with a fresco you have designed and crafted!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel del Corso3 star

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    Activities

    Fresco Laboratory in FlorenceOptional Activity: AU$ 150 per person

    Free Time in FlorenceOptional Activity: AU$ 150 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 8

Florence to Positano via Pompeii

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Florence to Positano via Pompeii

Today, you'll travel by train from Florence to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, you'll take a private transfer towards Positano with a two-hour stop at Pompeii. Pompeii is the most compelling archaeological site in Europe; in 79AD it was buried under 30 feet of volcanic ash after an eruption of nearby Mount Vesuvius. The city lay undiscovered for 1500 years! You will also pass by Mount Vesuvius and your driver will explain all the story of this famous volcano!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Margherita4 star

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    Activities

    Pompeii Archaeological Park: AU$ 150 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Florence to Station Firenze

    Train from Stazione Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Central Station Naples

    Private Driver from Naples to Positano

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Pompeii

    Praiano

Day 9

Amalfi Coast Boat Tour by Van or Private Car

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Amalfi Coast Boat Tour by Van or Private Car

A boat tour on the Amalfi Coast will give your family the opportunity to discover the Divine Coast in all its peculiar beauty and secret details that you would never be able to see from the land. During this excursion by boat, you will discover many caves, gorges, tunnels and cavities, many of which are still unexplored. Alternatively, you'll have the option to do an Amalfi Coast tour by private van (for an extra charge) to visit Amalfi, Ravello, Conca dei Marini, Praiano, Minori and Maiori.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Margherita4 star

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    Activities

    Small Group Amalfi Coast Boat Tour: AU$ 150 per person

    Amalfi Coast Tour by Private VanOptional Activity: AU$ 75 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Praiano

    Positano

    Amalfi

Day 10

Discover the Beauty of Capri

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Discover the Beauty of Capri

Today, you will discover the beautiful island of Capri with a small group. The island of Capri is a living fairy tale for its wild nature and the spectacular views it gives to attentive visitors. Today you will discover the most scenic spots, famous and photographed, but you will also enjoy the unexpected beauty of hidden spots which are unexplored, small coves where we can stop for a swim in the outstanding cobalt blue waters! Onboard you will be offered some prosecco, typical cakes and music!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Margherita4 star

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    Activities

    Group Tour of Island of Capri: AU$ 75 per person

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Praiano

    Capri

Day 11

Free Day in Positano & Transfer Back to Rome

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Free Day in Positano & Transfer Back to Rome

On this day of your family holiday to Italy, you'll have free time to relax at your pool in Positano, head out to explore the town and surrounding area on your own or to take up an optional tour which can be arranged - the choice is yours. When you are ready around 3pm, your driver will collect you and take you to your hotel in Rome, just a short distance from the airport for your final night.

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    Accommodation

    Academy Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    PositanoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Positano to Fiumicino

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Praiano

    Positano

    Fiumicino

Day 12

Goodbye Italy

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Goodbye Italy

Today, when you're ready, your accommodation-arranged shuttle bus will take you to the airport ready for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Academy Hotel to Rome Fiumicino Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Fiumicino

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 23 activities
  • 11 breakfasts and 3 lunches
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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