Day 1: Friday, May 16, 2025

Overnight Flight Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to Italy. Journey through southern Italy and experience its rich scenery, art, culture, food and wine.

Day 2: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Rome, Italy

Tour Begins Your tour opens in the “Eternal City” of Rome! Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner celebrating the start of your Italian journey. (D)

Day 3: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Rome

On a locally guided tour of classical Rome, walk over cobblestone streets and weathered passageways to discover famous sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Then, tread in the footsteps of ancient gladiators during an in-depth visit of the Colosseum. The evening is yours. Perhaps you’ll stroll to the top of the Spanish Steps for views of the city’s skyline or meander through Rome’s lively Monti district to soak in the local life. (B)

Day 4: Monday, May 19, 2025 Rome

This morning, consider an optional tour* to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, taking in world-renowned wonders such as the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s mural of The Last Judgment. Then, make the most of a free afternoon in Italy’s capital city. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour dinner and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district. (B)

Day 5: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Rome - Montecassino - Amalfi Coast

Journey to the Amalfi Coast, an iconic coastline of rocky beaches and towering cliffs. En route, make a stop at the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, perched on a mountaintop that played a pivotal role in World War II. Discover its history while exploring the monastery’s ornate chapel and courtyards. In the afternoon, settle into the Amalfi Coast,** your home for the next 5 nights. Before gathering for dinner, take some time to explore your hotel, perched in a scenic location above the coastline. (B, D)

Day 6: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Amalfi Coast

Sail along the stunning Amalfi Coast (UNESCO), pausing in Amalfi. A former trading hub, Amalfi is now a quiet coastal town of historic landmarks and a black-and-white marble cathedral. Explore on your own before continuing to Positano with its pastel-coloured houses and pebbly beaches. Spend time in this legendary locale, browsing the posh boutiques or resting along the beach before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B) (Sailing is weather dependent)

Day 7: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Amalfi Coast - Sorrento - Farmhouse Visit

Begin your day with a visit to a pasta factory artfully producing this national staple with traditional techniques. Then, it’s on to the charming resort town of Sorrento. Wander through its narrow streets, peeking into the peaceful cloister of St. Francis Church or sampling some gelato made with local lemons. This afternoon, visit a local farm and see how mozzarella cheese is still made by hand. Get a taste of the product at a farm-to-table dinner capped with homemade limoncello before returning to your hotel in the late evening. (B, D)

Day 8: Friday, May 23, 2025 Amalfi Coast

Enjoy a day at leisure to take in the relaxing beauty of the Amalfi Coast. Perhaps you will embark on an optional boat trip to the Mediterranean isle of Capri, where you’ll enjoy lunch and a locally guided tour before setting out on your own adventure. (B) (Boating is weather dependent)

Day 9: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Amalfi Coast - Pompeii - Winery

This morning experience the eerily preserved ruins of Pompeii your way, because it’s your choice! Join a local guide for an in-depth tour of Pompeii’s best-known monuments -OR-venture further afield to discover the hidden corners of this vast archeological site. Then, pause at a local winery to savour the area’s famous Lacryma Christi wine and enjoy a typical lunch. After some free time, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner and bid salute to the end of your Italian getaway. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Amalfi Coast - Tour Ends Your tour comes to a close today. (B)

Inclusions:

International flights including one checked bag

Shuttle to and from Toronto Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge

Accommodations in double occupancy

Meal as per Itinerary

Entrance fees to all included attractions

Air taxes and fees/sur charges of $180 per person (subject to increase until payed in full)

Hotel transfers

Not included:

Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary

Items of a personal nature

Travel Insurance (cancellation waiver and insurance of $499 per person through Collette)

Pricing:

Deposit of $698 per person

**Travel Protection Plan must be paid for at time of deposit if desired. Cost of insurance is an additional $499**

Cost is $6274 per person in double occupancy.

Cost is $7174 per person in single occupancy.

Cost is $6224 per person in triple occupancy.

Trip cancellation and interruption insurance recommended. Please request a quote.

Extend your vacation with an Optional 5 days, 3 night, Florence Pre Tour

Per person rates $1560 CAD Double Occupancy, $1950 CAD Single Occupancy (land and air inclusive)

For more information on extensions and options for this tour visit: https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1217847