Journey from the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic, experiencing some of Italy’s most beloved cities and sites on a tour that includes Rome, Florence, Venice, and a stay in a lovely Tuscan villa.
Highlights of Italy
16 days from $5,595 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees
Journey from the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic, experiencing some of Italy’s most beloved cities and sites on a tour that includes Rome, Florence, Venice, and a stay in a lovely Tuscan villa.
Tour Details
TOUR BROCHURE
brochureWHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Sharon W.I had always traveled independently so this was my first experience with a group tour. I picked well! This was a great experience with a wonderful group of people. I loved the combination of being "guided" and opportunities to go on my own at times.
- Michael Z.The Highlights of Italy tour met all of my expectations. We thoroughly explored the abundant art and architecture of the regions we visited. The Smithsonian Journeys Expert and tour director were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly, and the other members of the tour were as inquisitive as I am.
- Gary M. & Nina B.It is because of exceptional customer service consistently provided by your company and your guides that we choose Smithsonian Journeys as our #1 tour operator. We’ve had the pleasure of traveling with you multiple times and haven’t been disappointed yet. So thank you for the fantastic tour and thank you for the excellent service you provide!! We always speak of Smithsonian Journeys with pride!
JOURNEYS DISPATCHES
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Hotel San Francesco
Maiori (Salerno), Italy
Situated amongst orchards of citrus trees and floral gardens, the contemporary Hotel San Francesco stands across the street from the longest beachfront stretch of the Amalfi coast. The 48-room hotel features a restaurant and bar, safe deposit box, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, laundry service (for a fee), private beach with beachside bar, and a swimming pool overlooking the beach. Each air-conditioned guest room offers a private terrace and has a private bath with hair dryer, minibar, TV, and phone.
UNAWAY Hotel Empire Roma (May 14, Oct. 17, Oct. 24, 2024 Departures Only)
Rome, Italy
This 110-room hotel is actually a former palace, built in 1870 by Venetian nobles as their home. Today, it operates as a completely refurbished, elegantly decorated, and well-located hotel just a two-minute walk from the Via Veneto. Hotel amenities include a restaurant and bar, complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, and laundry service (for a fee). Air-conditioned rooms feature private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, satellite TV, and phone. Please note that because of the unique nature of this hotel, room sizes vary.Monti Palace Hotel
Rome, Italy
Sitting just a 10-minute walk from Rome’s famed Colosseum, the Monti Palace Hotel occupies a 19th-century building in the heart of the Eternal City. Amenities of this stylish and contemporary hotel include a rooftop bar with terrace overlooking the city, library bar and lounge, 24-hour fitness center, laundry services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.
Grand Hotel Italia
Orvieto (Umbria), Italy
Located in Orvieto's medieval town center, this refurbished 19th-century building with hanging gardens is close to some of Orvieto's key points of interest, including the Palazzo del Popolo, Moro Tower, and the Duomo. The intimate 46-room hotel also features a bar, rooftop terrace, library, Internet access, and laundry service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Park Hotel Chianti (April 16, April 30, May 14, 2024 Departures Only)
Florence, Italy
This hotel is situated just a few miles from Florence and Siena, surrounded by the rolling hills and woodlands of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa in Tuscany. Amenities include comfortable common areas, a bar, garden, and outdoor swimming pool perfect for relaxing between sightseeing. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, phone, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda
Florence (Tuscany), Italy
The Hotel Borgo di Cortefreda enjoys a spectacular location in the heart of Tuscany, with sweeping vineyard views from the hotel’s garden-filled grounds. Amenities of this classic Italian villa include a restaurant and bar, spa, sauna, outdoor swimming pool with poolside bar, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and laundry service. Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hairdryer, minibar, TV, and phone.
Carnival Palace Hotel
Venice, Italy
Opened in August 2012, the contemporary Carnival Palace overlooks the Cannaregio Canal in the heart of historic downtown Venice. Along with a garden and waterfront terrace bar, the 67-room hotel offers Internet access and laundry service. Guest rooms have Venetian furnishings, private bath with hair dryer, mini-bar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
Expectations: One of our Classic Land Journeys, this tour features visits to cities, iconic sites, and hidden gems in several different regions and stays at five different hotels. Although comprehensive, it is not rushed, but well paced and finely tuned. Expectations include long touring days with full-day motor coach excursions, standing and walking for long periods of time during city tours, museum visits, and outdoor activities. Daily walks of up to three miles, sometime including difficult terrain such as cobblestones and city hills (especially in Tuscan hilltowns), uneven pavement (especially archaeological sites), stairs without handrails. Many sites do not have elevators and longer walks may be necessary to get to city centers where coaches are prohibited. Most full-day excursions last from four to six hours, and there are ten afternoons at leisure. There are two longer coach rides of approximately three and four hours duration. On the Amalfi Coast, there is one boat trip and a drive along winding roads high above the sea.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
Venice Post-Program Option – 3 Days, 2 Nights
Enjoy time on your own in this most timeless of cities. Your tour price includes:
- 2 nights accommodations at Carnival Palace Hotel (Superior First Class)
- 2 meals: 2 breakfasts
- Transfer to airport
Carnival Palace Hotel
The contemporary Carnival Palace overlooks the Cannaregio Canal in the heart of historic downtown Venice. Along with a garden and waterfront terrace bar, the 67-room hotel offers Internet access and laundry service. Guest rooms have Venetian furnishings, private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, TV, and phone.
WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
- Sharon W.I had always traveled independently so this was my first experience with a group tour. I picked well! This was a great experience with a wonderful group of people. I loved the combination of being "guided" and opportunities to go on my own at times.
- Michael Z.The Highlights of Italy tour met all of my expectations. We thoroughly explored the abundant art and architecture of the regions we visited. The Smithsonian Journeys Expert and tour director were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and friendly, and the other members of the tour were as inquisitive as I am.
- Gary M. & Nina B.It is because of exceptional customer service consistently provided by your company and your guides that we choose Smithsonian Journeys as our #1 tour operator. We’ve had the pleasure of traveling with you multiple times and haven’t been disappointed yet. So thank you for the fantastic tour and thank you for the excellent service you provide!! We always speak of Smithsonian Journeys with pride!
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