Trip to Italy 2016 Itinerary

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SICILY

Naples

CapriSorrento

Rome

Positano

Ravello

Amalfi

Lanciano

Chieti Costa dei Trabocchi

Pompeii

ITALY

Lancia

Rome

Fri, July 1 – Depart USA Meeting at New York, JFK Airport

departure for Rome.

Sat, July 2 – Arrival in Rome Fiumicino Meet local drive

transfer to the hotel in Abruzzo. En route stop for lunch at a ty“autogrill”. Arrival at hotel followed by the afternoon at lei

Welcome Dinner at the Hotel. (D)

Sun, July 3 – Lanciano and visit to the Costa dei Trabocchiyour local English-speaking tour guide for a full-day excursion.

morning visit will start with a visit to Lanciano. The guided tour o

city will include the Cathedral, the interesting archaeological pa

the Diocletian Bridge, the frescoes of St. Legontian, and the Chur

St Francis where for centuries the friars have been protectin

prodigious Eucharistic Miracle, one of the most ancient and rev

relics of the Catholic Church. We will later proceed to Lanciano Vec

the oldest medieval district of the city. Lunch at leisure. An after

visit to the coast will include a stop at the wonderful Abbey o

Giovanni in Venere which is located on a scenic promontory. At th

of the visit, we will have the chance to see an authentic "trabocco

ancient fishing hut), and savor some local products. Along the c

one cannot help but notice the assorted attractive stalls borderin

street, from which street traders not only sell fresh fish, but als

mouthwatering fruits and olives of the region’s extensive and

countryside. And then, there is Fossacesia with its marvelous b

and marina, north of the River Sangro mouth. The vegetation ri

olive groves boasts of the Gentile di Chieti variety, its most renow

The traditional grinding process which employs ancient stones

allowed local farmers to produce one of the most appreciated aro

oils in Italy. Return back to the hotel for time at leisure. Depa

dinner in Pescara. (B, D)

DISCOVER ITALY Enjoy your next Italian Adventure with us!

11 Days from $4,299

TOUR FEATURES

•9 Nights’ Accommodation at indicated First Class Hotels or Similar

•Daily Breakfast provided

•3 Lunches, 1 Lunch with Wine tasting and 4 Dinners including wine,

mineral water and coffee

•Sightseeing and English-speaking Tour Guide where specified and with

entrance fees where applicable

•Private Deluxe Motor coach available for services provided in the

itinerary

•Private Deluxe Motor coach for transfer from Hotel in Rome to the

Airport in Rome

•Porterage of 1 piece of luggage at the Hotels

•Hotel Taxes and service charges

•Hotel City Taxes

3) Mozzagrogna, Chieti – (3) Sorrento – (3) Rome

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Positano

Mon, July 4 – The paths of the Maiella...the Goddess of the

eople of Abruzzo Meet your local English-speaking tour guide for a

ull-day outing. From the sea, the majestic massif appears as an

mposing round shape. However going upstream on the River Sangro,

ou will discover a large set of peaks furrowed by deep and imposing

orges, soaring or bent by some invisible and titanic strength. The

Maiella’s karstic rocks have bituminous bulges and visible fossils while

s walls feature inhabitable caves that men and animals have been

ontesting for centuries. Among hidden treasures and secrets, there

till remain colossal stones used to seal the caves’ openings in ordero protect the flocks, and awe-inspiring structures made to glorify God

n these remote places where ancient people used to offer sacrifices

o the Mother Goddess. The morning visit will focus on the town of

Guardiagrele, official seat of the Maiella National Park. In this typical

mountain village, we will see the Cathedral of St. Maria Maggiore, the

hurch of St. Francis with its cloister, and the wrought iron workshops

f the town. For lunch, we will enjoy a sampling of the area’s hearty

uisine plus a characteristic wine-tasting in a local authentic restaurant.

fternoon departure for Chieti followed by a guided visit of the city. The

ncient capital of the Italic tribe of the Marrucini, Chieti is an elegant

nd charming city. Known for its university and its cultural events, Chieti

as a lovely and vibrant old center. We will walk through Corso

Marrucino and see the huge Cathedral of St Giustino, the exterior of he Theatre and the little Roman temples. Return back to the Hotel and

ree time. (B, L)

ue, July 5 – From Chieti to the Amalfi Coast via the region ofMolise On the drive from Abruzzo to Sorrento via the region of Molise

we will make a special stop en route in the town of Agnone. This

harming locale is recognized for the refined manufacturing of bells by

he Marinelli Bell Foundry. To commemorate our visit, there will be a

pecial presentation and delivery of a bell custom-made for the WICC.

pon arrival in Sorrento in the late afternoon, we will meet our local

nglish-speaking tour guide for a walking tour of town. Besides giving

s some fascinating information on the origins of this enchanting town,

he guide will proudly show us where the sorrentini prefer to shop for

ood. In fact, although the town has a few supermarkets, the local

eople still prefer to buy fresh produce and other food items every day.

Basing these food purchases on their daily menu’s needs, the local

hoppers make the rounds of the local specialty shops: the fish-monger,

utcher, baker, green-grocer and so on. Welcome dinner in a local

estaurant. (B, D)

Wed, July 6 – The Amalfi Drive with stops in Positano, Ravellond Amalfi Meet your local English-speaking tour guide for a full-day

vventura amalfitana. The Amalfi Coast is home to one of the most

eautiful coastline drives in the world: stunning sceneries immersed

n luxuriant flora crowning the coast and presiding over the cerulean

ea. You will see the lovely town of Positano from the top, and then

each the charming village of Ravello; there you can visit the beautifularden of Villa Cimbrone, offering one of most prominent views of the

malfi coast, and have lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we

rive to Amalfi - the town which has given its name to this celebrated

oast - and enjoy a walk through the town where we will see the lovely

mosaic façade of St. Andrew’s Cathedral. In order to better enjoy more

f Amalfi’s copious charms, there will be some leisure time to explore

n your own or with friends. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.

B, L)

hu, July 7 – Capri Full Day Meet the local English-speaking tour

uide who will lead us on a delightful and unforgettable full-day visit to

apri. The tour starts with a transfer from your hotel to the marina of

orrento where you will board the hydrofoil for a surprisingly quick jaunt

to the island. Once on Capri, the tour of the island will be via the ty

minibuses. Your guide will take you to Anacapri, the town on the su

of the island where you will have some free time to enjoy the sho

ascend Monte Solaro by chair-lift, or to visit the splendid and intrig

Villa S.Michele. Lunch in Anacapri followed by some free time in ele

lower Capri, the island’s principal town. (B, L)

Fri, July 8 – Sorrento to Rome via Pompeii After breakfast, a

drive will take you to the nearby town of Pompeii where your local g

will show you around the remains of the ancient Roman resort

Buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 79 AD, tPompeii never fails to amaze and move its visitors. Enjoy a step

through the centuries to see one of the world’s most illustr

examples of daily Roman life and Roman civilization at its apex.

the visit to the excavation, continue to a local farm situated at the

of Mount Vesuvius to enjoy an appetizing lunch featuring genuine

products. Arrival in Rome in the afternoon. (B, L)

Sat, July 9 – Half-Day Tour to the Vatican Museums & VatGardens After breakfast, meet your driver and tour guide wh

bring you to the small, independent state of Vatican City, home

exceptional collection of priceless, inspirational artworks

practically every era of civilization and culture. Over one thou

rooms and galleries - collectively known as the Vatican Museu

contain the amazing treasures of art collected by the Popes ove

centuries. Among innumerable other masterpieces, admire

fascinating Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Tapestries designe

the School of Raphael, and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel built

15th century as a private chapel for the Popes. Marve

Michelangelo’s masterpieces such as the Chapel’s iconic, impre

frescoed ceiling and, above all, its overwhelming Last Judgement

tour will conclude with a visit to the majestic Basilica of St Pete

Vatican’s most inspiring building and the largest church in the wo

stands on the ancient site of Emperor Nero’s circus, over St. Pe

tomb and the spot where he was martyred for his faith. Admi

stunning interior starting with the first chapel in the south ais

houses the famous white marble Pietà, a work of striking stresimplicity and sensitivity, carved by Michelangelo at the incre

young age of twenty-five. Farewell dinner in Rome in a local Restau

(B, D)

Sun, July 10 – Rome Leisure time, last-day purchases and tim

packing. (B)

Mon, July 11– Rome to USA Meet your driver at the hote

transfer to the Airport in Rome. (B)



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Airline tickets are not refundable.

Note: A person becoming a single as a result in the roommate’s cancellation must pay the single supplement

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