Mamma Mia! Best of Italy
Mamma Mia! Best of Italy
Mamma Mia! Best of Italy
8 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Venezia
Visiting: Rome, Vatican City, Sorrento, Siena, Florence, Padua, Venezia
Tour Overview
Italy is steeped in history with a treasure trove of ancient sites and scenic beauty. On this affordable First Class Italy tour, you’ll see the fantastic features these countries have to offer, starting in Rome and ending in Venice. In Italy, you’ll see Rome, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Siena, Assisi, Florence and the Venice area.All of these elements come together perfectly to create a value-minded Italy tour like no other!Join Eskapas now!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Rome, Italy
Location: Rome
Upon your arrival at Rome airport, one of our representatives will be waiting for you to welcome you and transfer you comfortably and quickly to the hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Not available
Day 2 : Rome
Location: Vatican City
After breakfast we will pick you up from your hotel. On this 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican City, you'll visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. As an added bonus, you won't have to wait in the endless queues at the museums.
Vatican City Tour
Explore two of the most astonishing places in the world, accompanied by an expert guide who will reveal the history and lesser-known stories of these magical landmarks:
Vatican Museums: The Vatican Museums feature one of the world’s largest art collections, including Renaissance masterpieces and stunning classical sculptures. You’ll follow your guide through The Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, Tapestry Gallery and other impressive rooms.
Sistine Chapel: The Sistine Chapel is entirely decorated with breath-taking Renaissance frescos, including The Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Nowadays, the Chapel holds the Papal conclave. But Vatican City isn't only grandiosity, it also has a long, dark past of betrayal and even lust. Our guides will open our eyes.
St. Peter's Basilica
Generally, access to St. Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel is available. However, please note that due to masses or other religious events, it may not be possible to enter from the Sistine Chapel.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Rome - Naples - Pompeii - Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
See Southern Italy highlights on your minitour from Rome. Your journey begins heading south along the so-called Sun Highway, crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani, dotted with enchanting medieval villages and arriving in Naples, one of the largest and well-known cities in Italy. Short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina you will leave the city and travel south toward Mount Vesuvius, to reach the town of Ercolano where we will stop for lunch. The lunch break will be served in a first class hotel in Ercolano, set in monumental grounds with one of the best examples of what eclectic gardens were during the 1700s. After lunch you will reach Pompeii to enter into the world-famous site with Skip the Line tickets. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You’ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and “bars” of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day. After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel
Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
Day 4 : Sorrento - Rome
Location: Rome
Capri Program is included between April 1st to October 31st . During winter is is not included and it can be done with private boats.
Summer Program:
After breakfast you’ll be embarked to Capri island. Depending on weather conditions, you’ll take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy “Grotta Azzurra” (Blue Grotto), where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. After returning to the port you’ll board on a minibus for a scenic drive to Anacapri, 918 feet (280 meters) above the sea level. You’ll see wonderful views of the bay of Naples before continuing to a local restaurant for lunch(not included). After lunch you can take advantage of some free time to explore Capri at your leisure or to go shopping. Then you’ll return to Marina Grande back to the mainland to return to Rome.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Winter Programs
After breakfast, free time at your disposal for shopping or activities. If you want, you may opt for a visit to the island of Capri or take an Amalfi Coast excursion (not included). Departure back to Rome in the afternoon.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
Location: Siena
After a tasty breakfast, we will be heading to Assisi. On arrival, you'll have free time to wander around the historic centre and its symbolic landmark the St. Francis Basilica, one of Italy's greatest patron saints. You'll also see the remarkable frescos by Giotto and Cimabue.
Later, we'll make our way to the famous Italian region of Tuscany to visit the city of Siena. Here, you'll have the opportunity to walk around the Piazza del Campo, which has been repeatedly named as one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
In the evening, we'll go to Florence and settle into the hotel before having a delicious dinner
Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
Day 6 : Florence
Location: Florence
After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinna- cle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its mag- nificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Mi- chelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basil- ica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.
Overnight: Florence Rome Meals: Breakfast - Lunch
Day 7 : Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice
Location: Padua
After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Nep- tune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven...don’t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited church- es by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice (Mestre). Check in at your hotel for overnight stay.
Overnight: Venice Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Venice Departure
Location: Venezia
After breakfast, free time at leisure until your transfer time. Transfer to the airport. End of our services
What's Included
Accommodation
7-night 4-star/First class accommodation
- 3–night accommodation in Rome Hotel Crowne Plaza Rome St. Peter's 4* or similar
- 1–night accommodation in Sorrento Hotel Michelangelo 4* or similar
- 2–night accommodation in Florence Hotel Raffaello 4* or similar.
- 1–night accommodation in Venice(Mestre) Hotel Delfino 4* or similar..
Guide
Official English speaking guide during visits
Meals
7 Breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Additional Services
Entrance fees to the museums with Skip the Line tickets.
Transport
All transfers and transport per itinerary
What's Not Included
- Before / After flights
- Personal expenses, Gratuities & drinks during the meals.
- Municipal hotel tax in Italy to be paid directly to each hotel. (5€ per person per night)
Please Note
- This trip requires 3-4 miles to walk a day. (Sometimes on hilly/mountainous terrain)
- In Italy (Usually in whole Europe) You will need Euros on you for toilets entrances, buying bottle of waters etc. USD or other currencies might not be accepted. 25-30 Euros per person per day will be enough. You will also need money for extra optional tours such as Pisa, Night Walk in Venice or other excursions offered by the guides. You may be required to carry on you 100-150Euros per person). No credit card accepted in the bus(ATM machines or exchange offices are everywhere
- During winter time, Capri Tour may not be organized due to ferry boats schedule. In this case you will have free time at leisure in Sorrento
Important Trip Notes
(*) This tour might be a combination of different programs. If applies there might be a change in the tour escort and passengers between the programs.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
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At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.