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9 Day Rome & Amalfi (APR THRU OCT 2012)
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 Lemon trees and vineyards cascade down the terraced cliffs to the sea. Soft sea breezes mix with the scent of fresh basil, tomatoes and olive oil. Capri sparkles in the distance. Welcome to Amalfi! And to set the stage for this incredible vacation, we'll spend a few days at Steve Perillo's own Rose Garden Palace hotel in Rome. This is a no-holds-barred invitation to live life to the fullest. And at a great price. Great Hotels. Centrally-located, Deluxe hotels, exclusively. Smaller Groups. 20-to-40 guests per tour. More Legroom. Deluxe, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with EXTRA legroom. Airport Transfers. Arrival and departure transfers in Italy. Buffet Breakfast Daily. A very hearty start to each day! 3 Dinners & 3 Lunches. Including pasta or soup, choice of entrees, vegetable, salad, dessert, coffee, wine, mineral water, beer or soft drink. Wireless Headsets to hear your guide clearly and distinctly in public places. 1 Tote Bag Per Person, baggage tags and travel documents included. Baggage Handling. Never touch your bag! (except at airports). Hotel Taxes, Hotel Service Charges and All Tips for hotel and restaurant personnel. Professional Tour Directors and licensed local guides. |
| Details | | Perillo Tours | | Offer valid through 10/1/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | Boarding our overnight flight, we're off on our Italy adventure. Buon viaggio! | | Day 2 | Rome | Benvenuti a Roma! We are pleased to offer complimentary transfers from the Rome airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport to greet you. There will be time to relax this afternoon before our evening's welcome drink and dinner with fine local wines at our hotel. D | | Day 3 | Rome | Hail Caesar! All aboard our chariot for a panoramic tour of Imperial Rome including the Roman Forum, Largo Argentina (where Caesar was stabbed by Brutus), the Jewish Ghetto and the Circus Maximus. Then we'll enter the Colosseum, reliving the brutal entertainment of the gladiators and the lions, refereed by the Emperor himself. Tonight we thought you'd enjoy a dinner on your own. Ask your tour guide for a recommendation, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel restaurant. BB | | Day 4 | Rome | This morning, it's a 5-minute drive to another country - Vatican City! With our expert local guide we'll tour the Vatican Museums, a treasure trove of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings. Our visit culminates in the Sistine Chapel, the room where the Pope is elected. Next we visit St. Peter's Basilica, by far the largest church in Christendom. We'll see Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24, as well as Bernini's seven-story bronze canopy located above the main altar. Tonight, please be our guest at a fine Roman restaurant with flowing wines and great friends! BB, D | | Day 5 | Amalfi | This morning we drive to Amalfi, one of the most famous coastlines on earth. Along the way, we'll stop in Pompeii! Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when ash and lava literally stopped it in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape along with children and dogs. Next we'll settle into our home in Amalfi at the historic Hotel Luna Convento. She's a 12th century convent converted into a charming first class hotel overlooking the sea. Tonight, dinner at our hotel with great local wines. BB, D | | Day 6 | Amalfi | What better way to visit the splendid towns of the Amalfi Coast than by sea! Today we'll sail from Amalfi to Positano. (In case of bad weather, we'll use our bus.) There will be time to explore this "picture postcard" village set on a cliff dropping into the blue Mediterranean. From Positano we sail to Sorrento, another gem in the Gulf of Naples with great views of the mighty volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. In Sorrento we'll enjoy lunch featuring the fresh specialties of the Campania region. We'll drive back to Amalfi for your free night in this Mediterranean paradise. BB, L | | Day 7 | Amalfi | With its gleaming white marble temples, set against the silver mountains and deep blue sea, Paestum (pronounced pay'-stum) provides a uniquely Greek experience in Italy. Our expert local guide will relive the amazing history of this seaside village. Everyone loves Mozzarella! We'll learn that the "real thing" comes from the Water Buffalo and freshness is measured in minutes and hours, rather than days. You'll be an expert after your tour of a real Mozzarella factory. We'll enjoy a typical Neapolitan style lunch with fine local wines. This afternoon and evening are free to relax, explore Amalfi or take a dip in the water. BB, L | | Day 8 | Amalfi | Amalfi at our stern, Capri at our bow, this morning we sail to one of the world's most enchanting islands. If weather permits, we'll visit the Blue Grotto, famed for it's translucent aqua-blue light. We'll also tour the island followed by a well-deserved lunch with wine. Later this afternoon, we'll sail back for your final night in Amalfi. Why not gather a few of your friends and go out for a pizza? After all - it was invented here! BB, L | | Day 9 | Amalfi, Flight home from Naples | This morning our trip home starts at Naples Airport. We hope you enjoyed Rome, Amalfi, your guide, your driver and your traveling companions. Buon viaggio and please join Perillo Tours again in the very near future. BB |
| | Prices are land-only and do not include airfare.
For more information on airfares check out the "Air Information" section of this page. TO ROME, RETURN FROM AMALFI
Depart USA Friday - Return Saturday NOTE: Rates are per person and include roundtrip airport transfers in Italy at scheduled times. Airfare available from your hometown. Note: Please be advised that circumstances may change the day and/or sequence of scheduled activities, as well as the substitution of hotels, events, shows, sightseeing, itinerary, restaurants, hosts, etc. B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner |
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