Che Bella Book Club Italy
Venice, Florence, a Villa in Tuscany, San Gimignano, Chianti, Siena, Rome and Eastern Sicily
Sept 28 - Oct 10, 2024
Inquire about out Book Club Reading Package and Detailed Travel Itinerary
for your book club
Picture it. Reading, like travel, allows us to discover worlds we might otherwise never experience. Books have the power to transport us to another place or time ... something we could all use right now.
Read it. In 2020, Che Bella Tours prepared a series of books and movies about London and the English Countryside. Our book club met every month on Zoom, which set the stage for this trip of a lifetime.
Live it. We read, we Zoomed and now our Book Club is off to Italy! This itinerary is specifically planned to bring literature alive as we experience “in person” the places, scenes, characters, history, authors and cuisine featured in the books. We do have a few spots available. Would you like to join us? We can provide you our complete book and movie list, or just come and enjoy the trip. It's going to be a fun group.
Venice, Florence, a Villa in Tuscany, San Gimignano, Chianti, Siena, Rome and Eastern Sicily
Sept 28 - Oct 10, 2024
Inquire about out Book Club Reading Package and Detailed Travel Itinerary
for your book club
Picture it. Reading, like travel, allows us to discover worlds we might otherwise never experience. Books have the power to transport us to another place or time ... something we could all use right now.
Read it. In 2020, Che Bella Tours prepared a series of books and movies about London and the English Countryside. Our book club met every month on Zoom, which set the stage for this trip of a lifetime.
Live it. We read, we Zoomed and now our Book Club is off to Italy! This itinerary is specifically planned to bring literature alive as we experience “in person” the places, scenes, characters, history, authors and cuisine featured in the books. We do have a few spots available. Would you like to join us? We can provide you our complete book and movie list, or just come and enjoy the trip. It's going to be a fun group.
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Please join us for this wonderful adventure through Italy. This tour will run with 12 - 16 people.
Contact us to help you create your own independent travel experience with our Concierge Travel Services. Suggested time to travel: May/June and Sept/Oct. |
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Italian Dreams Tour:
2 nights Venice 3 nights Florence 3 nights in our Tuscan Villa 3 nights Rome 4 nights in Sicily Pre-tour excursion suggestions from Venice: • Murano, Torcello and Burano • The Veneto Wine Road • Verona • The Dolomites • The Architecture of Palladio Post-tour excursion suggestions from Naples • Sardinia |
PRE-TOUR OPTION FROM VENICE - MURANO, BURANO AND TORCELLO
The Famous Islands of the Venetian Lagoon – Murano, Torcello and Burano Tour. Enjoy an afternoon sightseeing excursion by private boat. With your local guide, you'll stop at a glass-blowing factory on Murano, visit Venice’s first cathedral on the tranquil island of Torcello and shop for handcrafted lace as you stroll through the colorful streets of Burano. It’s a great introduction to the magical islands around the medieval city of Venice.
PRE-TOUR OPTION FROM VENICE - THE VENETO WINE ROAD
Day 1. The Veneto Wine Route - Part Uno
On this two day journey, we'll explore the wines of Soave and Prosecco. From Venice, we'll visit the city of Vicenza, also called Palladian city, where we'll enjoy a private tour of the town, including the great villas of the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. We'll then enjoy an included lunch with local dishes, accompanied by the local wines of Braganze DOC Area. You'll have some time on your own in Vincenza to enjoy the stunning architecture and gold shops. We'll finish our day Valdobbiadene where we'll enjoy an included dinner.
Day 2. The Veneto Wine Route - Part Due
“Prosecco,” is a small town in the north of Italy in the Province of Trieste. To call a wine Prosecco it must originate from one of the Prosecco DOC production areas in the province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This morning, we will weave through wine villages and rolling countryside dotted with vineyards, medieval fortresses, family owned cantinas, and frescoed churches. Enroute, we'll visit some of the best wineries where the vintners will explain about the methodology of Prosecco making and introduce you to their finest DOCG Proseccos - which we will taste, of course. It will be a relaxing day, ending in Venice.
On this two day journey, we'll explore the wines of Soave and Prosecco. From Venice, we'll visit the city of Vicenza, also called Palladian city, where we'll enjoy a private tour of the town, including the great villas of the Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. We'll then enjoy an included lunch with local dishes, accompanied by the local wines of Braganze DOC Area. You'll have some time on your own in Vincenza to enjoy the stunning architecture and gold shops. We'll finish our day Valdobbiadene where we'll enjoy an included dinner.
Day 2. The Veneto Wine Route - Part Due
“Prosecco,” is a small town in the north of Italy in the Province of Trieste. To call a wine Prosecco it must originate from one of the Prosecco DOC production areas in the province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This morning, we will weave through wine villages and rolling countryside dotted with vineyards, medieval fortresses, family owned cantinas, and frescoed churches. Enroute, we'll visit some of the best wineries where the vintners will explain about the methodology of Prosecco making and introduce you to their finest DOCG Proseccos - which we will taste, of course. It will be a relaxing day, ending in Venice.
PRE-TOUR OPTION FROM VENICE - VERONA
Verona is a wonderful place to stroll and enjoy the old and the new. The old town wraps around the most well-preserved Roman Colosseum in Italy. It is still in use today and is internationally famous for the large-scale opera performances given there. It is one of the best preserved ancient structures of its kind. In ancient times, nearly 30,000 people was the housing capacity of the Arena. Today, it holds 15,000 people - one of the largest opera stages in the world! Please inquire about performances in the Verona Colosseum.
Overnight in Verona 2 nights, including breakfast
On your private walking tour you’ll enter the famous courtyard of Juliet’s house and see her legendary balcony to discover that love, passion, sacrifice, courage, tenderness, dedication are timeless emotions. You’ll also see Romeo’s house and Prince Escalo’s burial place. Then to the colors and sounds of the Piazza Erbe, where Medieval towers and ancient palazzi with frescoes and statues overlook an everyday market. Beside it, piazza dei Signori is instead quiet, elegant and has a charm of its own. You’ll finish up at Castelvecchio: a very special castle where Medieval history, contemporary architecture and the riverside scenery wonderfully mix together. Overnight in Verona or consider taking two more days to enjoy The Veneto Wine Road bak to Venice before we begin our tour.
Overnight in Verona 2 nights, including breakfast
On your private walking tour you’ll enter the famous courtyard of Juliet’s house and see her legendary balcony to discover that love, passion, sacrifice, courage, tenderness, dedication are timeless emotions. You’ll also see Romeo’s house and Prince Escalo’s burial place. Then to the colors and sounds of the Piazza Erbe, where Medieval towers and ancient palazzi with frescoes and statues overlook an everyday market. Beside it, piazza dei Signori is instead quiet, elegant and has a charm of its own. You’ll finish up at Castelvecchio: a very special castle where Medieval history, contemporary architecture and the riverside scenery wonderfully mix together. Overnight in Verona or consider taking two more days to enjoy The Veneto Wine Road bak to Venice before we begin our tour.
PRE-TOUR OPTIONS FROM VENICE - THE DOLOMITES
The combination of wide green meadows, jagged peaks, beautiful skies and incredible stars- the whole package is captivating. The Dolomites are made for road trips. They are perfect for picnics up mountains with incredible views, hiking, late-night photography and getting up early to see the sunrise. Contact us to plan a road trip itinerary from Venice that is perfect for you.
PRE-TOUR OPTION FROM VENICE - THE ARCHITECTURE OF PALLADIO
THE ARCHITECTURE OF PALLADIO
Andrea Palladio was an Italian Renaissance architect in the Venetian Republic. Influenced by Roman and Greek architecture, he is considered to be one of the most influential individuals in the history of architecture, and the one who inspired our love of columns and porticos. Born in 1508 in Padua, he spent most of his adult life in the nearby city of Vicenza, trained as a stonemason and studied the ancient ruins of Rome. Palladio became known for designing the grand villas and country houses for aristocrats of Northeast Italy. Contact us for information and pricing on these day trip options:
• Morning visit to Villa Barbaro in Maser and Villa Emo in Fanzolo with a stop in the village of Asolo. After lunch, the tour will continue to explore the wine routes of Prosecco before returning to Venice.
• Morning visit to Villa Malcontenta and then the majestic Villa Pisani in Stra. We’ll then continue on to Padua where we’ll see the Scrovegni chapel with Giotto’s frescoes, St Antony’s church and leisure time in town.
• Morning visit to the walled cities of Cittadella and Castelfranco (where the famous painter Giorgione was born) and then on to Conegliano, famous for its Prosecco.
• Morning visit to Vicenza where Palladio lived and worked with a tour of Villa la Rotonda (which inspired Jefferson’s Monticello), villa Valmarana ai Nani, with the wonderful frescoes of Tiepolo and the famous Olympic Theater.
• A morning visit to the walled cities of Montagnana and then on to Fratta Polesine, a beautiful village where we’ll see the Palladian Villa Badoer and other villas the Venetians built in the 14th century.
Andrea Palladio was an Italian Renaissance architect in the Venetian Republic. Influenced by Roman and Greek architecture, he is considered to be one of the most influential individuals in the history of architecture, and the one who inspired our love of columns and porticos. Born in 1508 in Padua, he spent most of his adult life in the nearby city of Vicenza, trained as a stonemason and studied the ancient ruins of Rome. Palladio became known for designing the grand villas and country houses for aristocrats of Northeast Italy. Contact us for information and pricing on these day trip options:
• Morning visit to Villa Barbaro in Maser and Villa Emo in Fanzolo with a stop in the village of Asolo. After lunch, the tour will continue to explore the wine routes of Prosecco before returning to Venice.
• Morning visit to Villa Malcontenta and then the majestic Villa Pisani in Stra. We’ll then continue on to Padua where we’ll see the Scrovegni chapel with Giotto’s frescoes, St Antony’s church and leisure time in town.
• Morning visit to the walled cities of Cittadella and Castelfranco (where the famous painter Giorgione was born) and then on to Conegliano, famous for its Prosecco.
• Morning visit to Vicenza where Palladio lived and worked with a tour of Villa la Rotonda (which inspired Jefferson’s Monticello), villa Valmarana ai Nani, with the wonderful frescoes of Tiepolo and the famous Olympic Theater.
• A morning visit to the walled cities of Montagnana and then on to Fratta Polesine, a beautiful village where we’ll see the Palladian Villa Badoer and other villas the Venetians built in the 14th century.
DAY 1: ARRIVE VENICE |
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Your Tour Director will meet you at Marco Polo Airport as you walk out of baggage claim for your included private boat ride into Venice. Have your cameras ready!
The location of our hotel is right by the famous La Fenice Opera House and a quick walk to all of the major sights. The rooms are classic and spacious and the included breakfast is plentiful with fresh meats and cheeses, cereal, breads, fruit and of course, your choice of Italian coffee. Check-in is at 2, so we’ll store our bags, take a walking orientation and grab some lunch along the canal. After lunch, you will be able to check in, get settled and rested. Of course, your tour director will be happy to go exploring with you this afternoon.
This evening, we’ll be serenaded during our included sunset gondola ride.
After, we celebrate our first night in Venice with our Included Welcome Dinner.
Included Welcome Dinner
Overnight in Venice, 2 nights with breakfast
The location of our hotel is right by the famous La Fenice Opera House and a quick walk to all of the major sights. The rooms are classic and spacious and the included breakfast is plentiful with fresh meats and cheeses, cereal, breads, fruit and of course, your choice of Italian coffee. Check-in is at 2, so we’ll store our bags, take a walking orientation and grab some lunch along the canal. After lunch, you will be able to check in, get settled and rested. Of course, your tour director will be happy to go exploring with you this afternoon.
This evening, we’ll be serenaded during our included sunset gondola ride.
After, we celebrate our first night in Venice with our Included Welcome Dinner.
Included Welcome Dinner
Overnight in Venice, 2 nights with breakfast
DAY 2: A DAY IN VENICE |
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This morning we'll enjoy a private walking tour, with in-depth visits to St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace - including the prison and the Bridge of Sighs - and St. Mark’s Basilica. All of our tours include skip-the-line reservations.
The rest of the day and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight in Venice
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
The rest of the day and evening is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
Overnight in Venice
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
NEW! Dig a Little Deeper Series
Murano. Travel by private boat to the island of Murano to see the famous Venetian glassblowers at work.
The Ecology of Venice. Venice is a city that should not exist, yet still does. The city itself is a masterpiece, comprised of 117 tiny islands connected by 400 bridges over 150 canals. The city is separated from the Adriatic Sea by the lagoon and thin stretch of land. When the tide rises, the seawater enters the lagoon; when the tide falls, it exits. This happens twice a day, every day. Sometimes weather contributes to unusually high tides, which typically last between two and four hours. This is called the Aqua Alta. In November of 2020, the Aqua Alta plunged more than 80 percent of the city under water. Venice just might be the earth's canary in the coal mine, and a glimpse in to what the future might bring to many coastal cities. Who knows whether technology and/or human behavior will save it? This afternoon tour is led by a local ecologist. You'll learn how Venice was built, the engineering that sustains it, and the critical threats facing it. This is an excellent tour for those interested in learning about the engineering, ecology, and architecture of the city. You'll see where urban maintenance (canal dredging, relaying cables, raising walkways) is being carried out, and gain a better understanding of the techniques involved in safeguarding its future.
Venice Jewish Ghetto Tour. Venice has one of the oldest, most enduring Jewish cultures in Europe. This afternoon tour takes you to the home of the Jewish Venetian community so vividly depicted in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Founded in 1516, its serene nature has entranced visitors and locals alike for centuries, providing a respite from the city's many bustling streets. Led by a local scholar of Jewish history, you'll visit sites of historical importance throughout Venice's deeply important Jewish Ghetto, including the Jewish Museum and Synagogues, as well as two moving memorials to Italian Jews lost in World Wars I and II.
Venetian Mask Making. This is a fun activity for any age. Surrounded by artisan masks of every size and shape, you'll learn about the meaning and history of Venetian Carnival masks. You'll then choose one of over sixty different types of white Venetian masks, and learn how to decorate using a variety of techniques and materials,
Evening Cicchetti Tour. Enjoy the beloved Italian tradition of cicchetti. In Italy, the hour of the aperitivo is the quintessence of la dolce vita—a glass of wine or cocktail, a variety of light bites to eat, and good company. With our local guides, we'll venture to the bacari taverns where to rub shoulders with residents, enjoy a wide variety of small plate delicacies and of course imbibe in a glass or two of Prosecco, Bellini or an Aperol Spritz.
The Ecology of Venice. Venice is a city that should not exist, yet still does. The city itself is a masterpiece, comprised of 117 tiny islands connected by 400 bridges over 150 canals. The city is separated from the Adriatic Sea by the lagoon and thin stretch of land. When the tide rises, the seawater enters the lagoon; when the tide falls, it exits. This happens twice a day, every day. Sometimes weather contributes to unusually high tides, which typically last between two and four hours. This is called the Aqua Alta. In November of 2020, the Aqua Alta plunged more than 80 percent of the city under water. Venice just might be the earth's canary in the coal mine, and a glimpse in to what the future might bring to many coastal cities. Who knows whether technology and/or human behavior will save it? This afternoon tour is led by a local ecologist. You'll learn how Venice was built, the engineering that sustains it, and the critical threats facing it. This is an excellent tour for those interested in learning about the engineering, ecology, and architecture of the city. You'll see where urban maintenance (canal dredging, relaying cables, raising walkways) is being carried out, and gain a better understanding of the techniques involved in safeguarding its future.
Venice Jewish Ghetto Tour. Venice has one of the oldest, most enduring Jewish cultures in Europe. This afternoon tour takes you to the home of the Jewish Venetian community so vividly depicted in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Founded in 1516, its serene nature has entranced visitors and locals alike for centuries, providing a respite from the city's many bustling streets. Led by a local scholar of Jewish history, you'll visit sites of historical importance throughout Venice's deeply important Jewish Ghetto, including the Jewish Museum and Synagogues, as well as two moving memorials to Italian Jews lost in World Wars I and II.
Venetian Mask Making. This is a fun activity for any age. Surrounded by artisan masks of every size and shape, you'll learn about the meaning and history of Venetian Carnival masks. You'll then choose one of over sixty different types of white Venetian masks, and learn how to decorate using a variety of techniques and materials,
Evening Cicchetti Tour. Enjoy the beloved Italian tradition of cicchetti. In Italy, the hour of the aperitivo is the quintessence of la dolce vita—a glass of wine or cocktail, a variety of light bites to eat, and good company. With our local guides, we'll venture to the bacari taverns where to rub shoulders with residents, enjoy a wide variety of small plate delicacies and of course imbibe in a glass or two of Prosecco, Bellini or an Aperol Spritz.
DAY 3: TO FLORENCE |
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Bienvenuti a Firenze!
This morning we say Ciao! to Venice and take our private boat from the hotel to catch the first-class, high-speed train. It's a comfortable 2-hour trip to Florence. Rooms are usually available after 2 pm, so we will store our bags, enjoy a walking orientation of the area and stop for lunch.
The afternoon is yours to explore. At the end of the day, we'll gather in the lobby for passegiatta - the evening walk - on our way to our private rooftop sunset toast looking over the city of Florence and then on to enjoy our Included Dinner.
Included Welcome Dinner
Overnight in Florence, 2 nights with breakfast
This morning we say Ciao! to Venice and take our private boat from the hotel to catch the first-class, high-speed train. It's a comfortable 2-hour trip to Florence. Rooms are usually available after 2 pm, so we will store our bags, enjoy a walking orientation of the area and stop for lunch.
The afternoon is yours to explore. At the end of the day, we'll gather in the lobby for passegiatta - the evening walk - on our way to our private rooftop sunset toast looking over the city of Florence and then on to enjoy our Included Dinner.
Included Welcome Dinner
Overnight in Florence, 2 nights with breakfast
DAY 4: A DAY IN FLORENCE |
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Florence is one of the most preserved Renaissance cities in the world. Boasting over 40% of the world’s great masterpieces, the city is considered the art capital of Italy. The city is compact and walking is definitely the best way to see it. Our walking tour will take us to the small, but poignant Galleria dell’Accademia. There, we’ll learn about the Renaissance, highlighting Michelangelo’s life and masterpieces, including his David, “Unfinished” Slaves and Pieta. We’ll then move on to the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, Dante's House and Piazza della Signoria, finishing on the Ponte Vecchio.
The afternoon is yours to explore Florence. You can spend a leisurely afternoon browsing the city’s couture stores and famous San Lorenzo market, where you’ll be able to pick up a great leather jacket, stock up on colorful scarves and purses, or wander through the Mercado Centrale for typical Tuscan delicacies. And don’t forget those shoes! Go on a gelato crawl ... then burn off those calories by climbing the Duomo or Giotto’s Campanile.
Need more art? Let us book a reservation for you to view the vast art collections of the Uffizi Gallery, Vasari Corridor or the Pitti Palace with the Boboli Gardens.
Overnight in Florence
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
The afternoon is yours to explore Florence. You can spend a leisurely afternoon browsing the city’s couture stores and famous San Lorenzo market, where you’ll be able to pick up a great leather jacket, stock up on colorful scarves and purses, or wander through the Mercado Centrale for typical Tuscan delicacies. And don’t forget those shoes! Go on a gelato crawl ... then burn off those calories by climbing the Duomo or Giotto’s Campanile.
Need more art? Let us book a reservation for you to view the vast art collections of the Uffizi Gallery, Vasari Corridor or the Pitti Palace with the Boboli Gardens.
Overnight in Florence
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
NEW! Dig a Little Deeper Series
The Medici Tour. This afternoon tour examines the relationship between power and art, the political upheavals gave birth to the artistic revolutions of the Renaissance, and the humanistic impulse of one of the most interesting families in history, the Medici. We'll focus on the history and patronage of the family, visiting several key sites connected with them, including the Palazzo Vecchio, Medici Chapels and Medici Palace. We'll trace the family from the era of the Republic to the era of the duchy, and their rise from rich merchants to rulers of a kingdom. We will examine the work of Michelangelo, in the family chapel he created, which includes the tombs of Lorenzo il Magnifico and brother Giuliano.
Made in Florence Artisans Tour and Shopping. The Florentine tradition of producing artisanal goods has been in existence for centuries and remains one of the cornerstones of Florence's visual and social history. This unique tour supports local artisans and celebrates the tradition of craftsmanship. Florentine leatherworkers, silversmiths, shoemakers, and milliners continue to practice their crafts building upon methods passed down through generations. We will visit the private workshops of these distinguished individuals, providing a behind the scenes look at the current state of artisan production. Along the way, your guide will guide you to fashion items, jewelry, ceramics, culinary products and much more…
Galileo and Science in Renaissance Florence. The rule of the Medici family in Renaissance-era Florence led to an explosion of scientific progress, especially astronomy. Under their rule, Florence became a shining beacon for experimentation, which the Roman church was frantically trying to suppress with the Inquisition. At the same time, humanism, stemming from the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts, was a new way of thinking about a man’s place in the world, and became a recurring theme in Renaissance literature, art and society. This tour includes a visit to the Museo Galileo, where the most important Medicean collections of scientific instruments are preserved. After visiting the museum, we will head to the center of town in order to trace the role of humanism in Renaissance Florence; be it through a delve into the poetry of Dante and Petrarch, a discussion of the drastic changes in the art of the period or of the growing interest in the study of the traditional liberal arts.
Fresco Workshop. Learn the Fresco technique and create your own masterpiece with a local artist. Fresco means fresh in Italian, and is the revered art of painting on fast-drying damp plaster with water based pigments. During this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn basic fresco technique from a local Florentine artist, who will take you through the steps of preparing a surface, drawing and transferring a drawing (cartoon), and finally applying the paint. Be warned. It's difficult. It's also a lot of fun and you'll go home with our own hand-made fresco painting. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper, tactile understanding of the development, creation, and legacy of Renaissance art.
Made in Florence Artisans Tour and Shopping. The Florentine tradition of producing artisanal goods has been in existence for centuries and remains one of the cornerstones of Florence's visual and social history. This unique tour supports local artisans and celebrates the tradition of craftsmanship. Florentine leatherworkers, silversmiths, shoemakers, and milliners continue to practice their crafts building upon methods passed down through generations. We will visit the private workshops of these distinguished individuals, providing a behind the scenes look at the current state of artisan production. Along the way, your guide will guide you to fashion items, jewelry, ceramics, culinary products and much more…
Galileo and Science in Renaissance Florence. The rule of the Medici family in Renaissance-era Florence led to an explosion of scientific progress, especially astronomy. Under their rule, Florence became a shining beacon for experimentation, which the Roman church was frantically trying to suppress with the Inquisition. At the same time, humanism, stemming from the study of ancient Greek and Latin texts, was a new way of thinking about a man’s place in the world, and became a recurring theme in Renaissance literature, art and society. This tour includes a visit to the Museo Galileo, where the most important Medicean collections of scientific instruments are preserved. After visiting the museum, we will head to the center of town in order to trace the role of humanism in Renaissance Florence; be it through a delve into the poetry of Dante and Petrarch, a discussion of the drastic changes in the art of the period or of the growing interest in the study of the traditional liberal arts.
Fresco Workshop. Learn the Fresco technique and create your own masterpiece with a local artist. Fresco means fresh in Italian, and is the revered art of painting on fast-drying damp plaster with water based pigments. During this 3-hour workshop, you'll learn basic fresco technique from a local Florentine artist, who will take you through the steps of preparing a surface, drawing and transferring a drawing (cartoon), and finally applying the paint. Be warned. It's difficult. It's also a lot of fun and you'll go home with our own hand-made fresco painting. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper, tactile understanding of the development, creation, and legacy of Renaissance art.
DAY 5: ON TO THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE |
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This morning we leave Florence and head to our Tuscan villa. Enroute, you’ll make a short stop at the American WWII Memorial Cemetery. This is a well maintained and respectful cemetery just outside of Florence, with manicured lawns, acres of white crosses and a few stars. The presentation is very respectful of our soldiers, serves as a remembrance of the price of freedom, and captures the spirit of the sacrifices made by the men and women who fought during WW2. The American Battle Monuments Commission does an excellent job of maintaining the grounds and the officer on duty is always ready to answer questions.
“Il dolce far nient" is a wonderful Italian expression which translates as “the sweetness of doing nothing.” The art of doing nothing — and doing it well — is what vacation is all about. Enjoy the day relaxing. Book a massage. Lounge by the pool. Hike the vineyard. It’s the perfect day to enjoy your villa. Lunch is available for you at the villa or you can bike, walk or taxi to nearby San Gimignano. Our villa is in the hills of Tuscany near San Gimignano. It’s a beautiful location with swimming pool, sauna and steam, and air-conditioned rooms. Breakfast is included in your price. And since it is a vineyard ... wine is plentiful!
We’ll enjoy a winetasting of the villa’s wine and olive oil with our included dinner.
Included Dinner
Overnight at the villa, 3 nights with breakfast
“Il dolce far nient" is a wonderful Italian expression which translates as “the sweetness of doing nothing.” The art of doing nothing — and doing it well — is what vacation is all about. Enjoy the day relaxing. Book a massage. Lounge by the pool. Hike the vineyard. It’s the perfect day to enjoy your villa. Lunch is available for you at the villa or you can bike, walk or taxi to nearby San Gimignano. Our villa is in the hills of Tuscany near San Gimignano. It’s a beautiful location with swimming pool, sauna and steam, and air-conditioned rooms. Breakfast is included in your price. And since it is a vineyard ... wine is plentiful!
We’ll enjoy a winetasting of the villa’s wine and olive oil with our included dinner.
Included Dinner
Overnight at the villa, 3 nights with breakfast
DAY 6: SAN GIMIGNANO, CHIANTI WINETASTING AND LUNCH, SIENA AND |
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Today we’ll begin our morning with a visit to the Tuscan town of San Gimignano, where time seems to have stood still. As you stroll through the winding streets, you’ll see what Tuscan hill towns looked like in the Middle Ages. It’s easy to explore this little town, shop for ceramics, linens and olive wood products, or maybe go in to one of the Torture Museums.
We are then on to nearby Siena, where you will have time for lunch before we take a tour through the winding streets of the contrade (neighborhoods) to learn about the passion of Siena’s famous Palio horse race and the striped grandeur of St. Catherine’s Cathedral.
Special for Che Bella Guests - a rooftop celebration. As the sun sets over Tuscany, we’ll head to a rooftop towering over the Campo to enjoy an aparativi of local Tuscan delicacies and wines while being serenaded by a guitarist and surrounded by breathtaking views.
Transfer back to the villa.
Overnight at the villa
We are then on to nearby Siena, where you will have time for lunch before we take a tour through the winding streets of the contrade (neighborhoods) to learn about the passion of Siena’s famous Palio horse race and the striped grandeur of St. Catherine’s Cathedral.
Special for Che Bella Guests - a rooftop celebration. As the sun sets over Tuscany, we’ll head to a rooftop towering over the Campo to enjoy an aparativi of local Tuscan delicacies and wines while being serenaded by a guitarist and surrounded by breathtaking views.
Transfer back to the villa.
Overnight at the villa
DAY 7: TRUFFLE HUNTING, MORNING COOKING CLASS AND LUNCH. TRANSFER TO ROME |
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We’ll begin our morning in the misty-forest of Tuscany, following the dogs in search of treasure: truffles! We are then on to our included cooking lesson. As we look over the Tuscan countryside, we’ll learn how to prepare a four-course meal of antipasti, primo, secondo, and dolce before indulging in the results of our hard work.
After lunch you will be transferred to the Florence train station and head to Rome
“Tutte e strade portano a Roma” – “All Roads lead to Rome.” Rome is one of the most beautiful, exciting cities in the world. Today’s Rome is a combination of romance, relics and ruins amidst a modern, sprawling, living city. Medieval churches sit atop ancient basilicas above Roman palaces. Gleaming office buildings incorporate fragments of eroded Roman columns. Roads and piazzas follow the lines of ancient city walls. Rome’s history began over 2000 years ago, far before the time of Jesus Christ. It was the capital of the Roman Empire and is still the capital of Italy. We’ll arrive in Rome in the late afternoon and check in to our hotel, located right in the historic centre of Rome. It’s walking distance from all the major sites and serves breakfast right at the foot of the Pantheon.
Included Dinner
Overnight in Rome, 3 nights with breakfast
Inquire about one of our Dig a Little Deeper private optional tour excursions below. Pricing will be based on the number of participants. Click on the + below for details.
After lunch you will be transferred to the Florence train station and head to Rome
“Tutte e strade portano a Roma” – “All Roads lead to Rome.” Rome is one of the most beautiful, exciting cities in the world. Today’s Rome is a combination of romance, relics and ruins amidst a modern, sprawling, living city. Medieval churches sit atop ancient basilicas above Roman palaces. Gleaming office buildings incorporate fragments of eroded Roman columns. Roads and piazzas follow the lines of ancient city walls. Rome’s history began over 2000 years ago, far before the time of Jesus Christ. It was the capital of the Roman Empire and is still the capital of Italy. We’ll arrive in Rome in the late afternoon and check in to our hotel, located right in the historic centre of Rome. It’s walking distance from all the major sites and serves breakfast right at the foot of the Pantheon.
Included Dinner
Overnight in Rome, 3 nights with breakfast
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Cinquecento drive through the Tuscan Countryside Tour. The Fiat 500 truly represents Italian culture and is synonymous with la dolce vita, and the vintage Fiat 500 has become a status symbol, representing chic, working class motoring. The car was used in many Italian films during the 50s and 60s, playing starring roles next to Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio Gassam and Federico Fellini. On this excursions, we liberate our passion for life and take to the road! Your day will include Tuscany's panoramic vistas. You will end at your cooking lesson or in Siena at an optional rooftop celebration.
Siena rooftop celebration. As the sun sets over Tuscany, we’ll head to a private rooftop towering over Siena's famous Campo to enjoy a buffet dinner of local Tuscan delicacies and of course, a variety of Tuscan wines - all while being serenaded by a guitarist and surrounded by breathtaking views. After a buffet dinner and dancing on the rooftop, we’ll be transfered back to our villa.
Siena rooftop celebration. As the sun sets over Tuscany, we’ll head to a private rooftop towering over Siena's famous Campo to enjoy a buffet dinner of local Tuscan delicacies and of course, a variety of Tuscan wines - all while being serenaded by a guitarist and surrounded by breathtaking views. After a buffet dinner and dancing on the rooftop, we’ll be transfered back to our villa.
DAY 8: ANCIENT ROME |
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This morning your guide will pick you up at your hotel to enjoy a private tour of Ancient Rome, including the Capitoline, Forum and Colosseum. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
In that area after the tour, you might want to think about:
• Visiting the Wedding Cake (Tomb of Victor Emmanuel) and go up the elevator for a great view of Ancient Rome, then go next door to the Capitoline Museum which is really good. Then go over and see Michelangelo’s Moses at St. Peter’s in Chains.
• San Clemente, a church where you can walk down various levels to view centuries of archaeological finds.
• Stroll up Via del Corso and do some shopping and finish at the Spanish Steps. The Spanish Steps are crowded, and are ... steps, but a good afternoon destination for gelato and people watching. This is also at the top of a major shopping district in Rome - Via Condotti.
• Walking along the Tiber and then visiting the synagogue at the ghetto, or Jewish Quarter. There is a whole lively street of great restaurant choices. Not to be missed: The Jewish Artichoke! This local treat dates back to Imperial times, when the Roman Jewish community numbered about 50,000. They look like golden sunflowers and their leaves have a delicious nutty crunchiness. You can also visit the synagogue after lunch. You don’t need advanced reservations, but can go get tickets before lunch for an afternoon tour.
Overnight in Rome
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Before and After-Hours VIP Tours to the Vatican and St. Peter's. Che Bella is now offering off-hour tours, away from the heat of the day and the crowds of the general public.
Opera at the Baths of Caracalla. Formerly public baths for Romans and later enhanced with libraries, the Baths of Caracalla date back around 212-217 AD. the Baths of Caracalla today serve as the perfect backdrop for enjoying an opera. Not only does this outdoor theater offer marvelous acoustics, but there are also stunning lightshows projected onto the Baths’ ruins that accompany and enhance all operatic performances. Every summer, the Baths of Caracalla host a selection of operas from the Teatro dell’Opera. Beginning promptly at 9:00pm, these evening performances are all set in the outdoor theater, Teatro alle Terme di Caracalla. With English and Italian subtitles provided, tickets range from €25 to €100. Please inquire about the performance schedule.
Underground Rome Tour. Every time I'm in Rome, I see new diggings. Be it for the new metro line, a shopping mall or sewage pipes, a new piece of underground Rome is excavated, examined and cataloged. There is a whole world to discover beneath Rome's surface. This tour Peel back Rome's layers of history with visits to three of Rome's eeriest sights: the Capuchin Crypt, the Prscilla Catacombs and the Basilica of San Clemente.
Trastavere Foodie Tour. We came! We saw! We ate! Trastevere is a neighbourhood like no other. Its ivy-coated, cobblestone streets come alive at night, earning it comparisons to Greenwich Village and Paris’s Left Bank. It’s where Romans choose to eat with their families on a Sunday and where young Romans go for buzzing nightlife at evenings and weekends. You can’t leave Rome without walking these streets and tasting the best food in Rome. During this local walking tour, you'll enjoy learning about the history of the area, visit the local food spots, taste along the way, enjoy a magnificent sit down dinner and end with some of the best gelato in Rome.
Opera at the Baths of Caracalla. Formerly public baths for Romans and later enhanced with libraries, the Baths of Caracalla date back around 212-217 AD. the Baths of Caracalla today serve as the perfect backdrop for enjoying an opera. Not only does this outdoor theater offer marvelous acoustics, but there are also stunning lightshows projected onto the Baths’ ruins that accompany and enhance all operatic performances. Every summer, the Baths of Caracalla host a selection of operas from the Teatro dell’Opera. Beginning promptly at 9:00pm, these evening performances are all set in the outdoor theater, Teatro alle Terme di Caracalla. With English and Italian subtitles provided, tickets range from €25 to €100. Please inquire about the performance schedule.
Underground Rome Tour. Every time I'm in Rome, I see new diggings. Be it for the new metro line, a shopping mall or sewage pipes, a new piece of underground Rome is excavated, examined and cataloged. There is a whole world to discover beneath Rome's surface. This tour Peel back Rome's layers of history with visits to three of Rome's eeriest sights: the Capuchin Crypt, the Prscilla Catacombs and the Basilica of San Clemente.
Trastavere Foodie Tour. We came! We saw! We ate! Trastevere is a neighbourhood like no other. Its ivy-coated, cobblestone streets come alive at night, earning it comparisons to Greenwich Village and Paris’s Left Bank. It’s where Romans choose to eat with their families on a Sunday and where young Romans go for buzzing nightlife at evenings and weekends. You can’t leave Rome without walking these streets and tasting the best food in Rome. During this local walking tour, you'll enjoy learning about the history of the area, visit the local food spots, taste along the way, enjoy a magnificent sit down dinner and end with some of the best gelato in Rome.
DAY 9: ROME'S VATICAN CITY |
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This morning we enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s square.
This afternoon you can:
• Stay in the Vatican area for lunch and then stroll down to the Castle of the Angels. It’s a lovely museum with great views of Rome.
• Take a taxi to the orange grove to peek through the keyhole to see a cool view of St. Peter’s dome. Ask your guide for details.
• Dig a Little Deeper with our optional Rome excursions listed above
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Overnight in Rome
This afternoon you can:
• Stay in the Vatican area for lunch and then stroll down to the Castle of the Angels. It’s a lovely museum with great views of Rome.
• Take a taxi to the orange grove to peek through the keyhole to see a cool view of St. Peter’s dome. Ask your guide for details.
• Dig a Little Deeper with our optional Rome excursions listed above
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Overnight in Rome
DAY 10: ON TO EASTERN SICILY |
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Day 10. To Sicily. Fly Rome to Catania.
Transfer to the airport.
Included morning flight from Rome to Catania.
Discover the rich and unique culture of this beautiful Mediterranean Island. With a flavor all its own, Sicily’s language, food, architecture, art, and history reflect the legacies of all the nations that have conquered it. Gaze upon astonishing archaeological treasures, stunning baroque villages, splendid countryside, and breathtaking towns perched between the sky and the sea. We’ll learn more about Sicily’s deep, checkered past.
After checking into our hotel and lunch (not included), you will take a leisurely private walking tour through the historic center of Catania. See the heart of the city, Piazza del Duomo and the symbol of the Catania, the black lava elephant, Fontana dell’Elefante. Other sites include Catania’s Cathedral, City Hall, Via Crociferi, Catania’s baroque street par excellence. Learn about Catania’s patron saint, Saint Agatha and the dessert made here in her honor.
Overnight 2 nights in Catania. Our 4-star hotel is set in the heart of the city with breath-taking views of Etna from its spacious roof garden.
Tonight: Included dinner.
Day 11. Val di Noto Day trip from Catania.
Our day will start with the Neapolis Archaeological Park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheater.
Our next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions, including the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island, and the Arethusa Fountain, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea.
We will finish with the Baroque Town of the Noto, where we will visit the ancient baroque town center. Our tour will end back in Catania.
The evening is yours to enjoy Catania.
Overnight in Catania.
Day 12. Taormina
This morning we continue our journey through Eastern Sicily with a short drive to Taormina. Founded by in the 5th century B.C.E., Taormina was conquered by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Bourbons. This long series of dominations finally ended with the unification of Italy in 1860. Taormina’s tumultuous history has left a legacy of fine architecture. Idyllically perched ‘Tra Cielo e Mare’ - between sky and sea, Taormina is the prized jewel of Sicily. You will arrive in the historic district of Taormina on a sun-drenched hill above the bay of Naxos.
Private tour of the city.
The rest of the day is yours to relax, swim or explore. You may want to venture down the hill to one of Taormina’s delightful beaches or climb the hill above the town to enjoy a cappuccino and eye-popping views of the coastline. TYou’ll find boutiques filled with sophisticated Italian fashions and super-cute local stores filled with handmade shoes and handbags. Look for typical local products like colorful ceramics, honey and marzipan fruits.
Included dinner.
2 nights in Taormina. Our elegant 4-star hotel is located the heart of Taormina. It is located on Corso Umberto, the stylish and chic main street, just a few steps away from the Greek-Roman Theatre and the ancient Sicilian monuments of the town.
Day 13. Tues, Sept 24. Mt. Etna
A morning on Mt. Etna. As we travel up the slopes of Mt. Etna, we will enjoy the breathtaking views and learn about this mountain’s fascinating history. We’ll walk on a crater and begin to understand the love affair Sicilians have with their beautiful mountain they call, Mongibello.
Winetasting and lunch. Tucked into the incredibly fertile slope of Mongibello, this is the perfect place to learn about Mr. Etna wines. We’ll take a tour of the winery followed by a tasting and delicious lunch overlooking the beautiful, blue Ionian Sea. We’ll also discuss how aspects of Italy’s (and, in particular, Sicily’s) geology, soils, topography, and climate affect the characteristics of its wines.
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Day 14. Ciao Italia!
Transfers to the Catania airport.
End of Che Bella Services
AMALFI COAST OPTION:
Day 10. Train to Naples for day tour and on to Sorrento
We’ll begin with a panoramic city tour, and then we’re on to included pizza-making lunch! Notorious for its throngs of working poor, Neapolitans have always required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Even the Queen enjoyed a pie topped with mozzarella, red tomatoes and green basil. (Perhaps it was no coincidence that her favorite pie featured the colors of the Italian flag.) From then on, the story goes, it was dubbed Pizza Margherita. So today we’ll enjoy their famous Pizza Margherita to fortify us for the afternoon.
Enroute to Sorrento, we’ll stop for a private tour of Herculaneum. Herculaneum is smaller and more preserved than Pompeii. The city was the richer of the two cities: there are more expansive houses, more impressive mosaics, and more lavish marble in the remains. Although a much smaller city, its ruins are also more dense, better preserved, and offer more complete homes and mosaics.
We’re then on to the Amalfi Coast, one of the most breathtaking drives in the world.
Our Sorrento hotel located above the town. All rooms will have balconies that look over the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius, with included breakfast and a pool.
Tonight we’ll enjoy our passagiatta strolling through the winding streets of Sorrento enroute to Included Dinner.
Day 11. A Day at Your Leisure
Today is yours to enjoy Sorrento. Hang out by the pool, go down into town, simply sit and enjoy the view. Inquire about our optional excursions:
Private boat to tour around an on the island of Capri.
The Path of the Gods hike
A Day in Amalfi Town and Ravello
Day 12. A Day in Positano
Today is a day of leisure in the beautiful town of Positano. We’ll be back in the late afternoon so you can walk down in to Sorrento as well. Transfers from and back to Sorrento included.
included Farewell dinner to say arrivederci to Italy.
Day 13. Arrivederci Italia!
Transfers to the Naples Airport.
Transfer to the airport.
Included morning flight from Rome to Catania.
Discover the rich and unique culture of this beautiful Mediterranean Island. With a flavor all its own, Sicily’s language, food, architecture, art, and history reflect the legacies of all the nations that have conquered it. Gaze upon astonishing archaeological treasures, stunning baroque villages, splendid countryside, and breathtaking towns perched between the sky and the sea. We’ll learn more about Sicily’s deep, checkered past.
After checking into our hotel and lunch (not included), you will take a leisurely private walking tour through the historic center of Catania. See the heart of the city, Piazza del Duomo and the symbol of the Catania, the black lava elephant, Fontana dell’Elefante. Other sites include Catania’s Cathedral, City Hall, Via Crociferi, Catania’s baroque street par excellence. Learn about Catania’s patron saint, Saint Agatha and the dessert made here in her honor.
Overnight 2 nights in Catania. Our 4-star hotel is set in the heart of the city with breath-taking views of Etna from its spacious roof garden.
Tonight: Included dinner.
Day 11. Val di Noto Day trip from Catania.
Our day will start with the Neapolis Archaeological Park, the most characteristic part of Syracuse, where you will see the Greek theatre, Latomie del Paradiso, Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheater.
Our next stop will be Ortigia with the ruins of the earliest Greek constructions, including the Cathedral of Syracuse which rises on the highest point of the small Island, and the Arethusa Fountain, situated on a wide terrace overlooking the sea.
We will finish with the Baroque Town of the Noto, where we will visit the ancient baroque town center. Our tour will end back in Catania.
The evening is yours to enjoy Catania.
Overnight in Catania.
Day 12. Taormina
This morning we continue our journey through Eastern Sicily with a short drive to Taormina. Founded by in the 5th century B.C.E., Taormina was conquered by the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Bourbons. This long series of dominations finally ended with the unification of Italy in 1860. Taormina’s tumultuous history has left a legacy of fine architecture. Idyllically perched ‘Tra Cielo e Mare’ - between sky and sea, Taormina is the prized jewel of Sicily. You will arrive in the historic district of Taormina on a sun-drenched hill above the bay of Naxos.
Private tour of the city.
The rest of the day is yours to relax, swim or explore. You may want to venture down the hill to one of Taormina’s delightful beaches or climb the hill above the town to enjoy a cappuccino and eye-popping views of the coastline. TYou’ll find boutiques filled with sophisticated Italian fashions and super-cute local stores filled with handmade shoes and handbags. Look for typical local products like colorful ceramics, honey and marzipan fruits.
Included dinner.
2 nights in Taormina. Our elegant 4-star hotel is located the heart of Taormina. It is located on Corso Umberto, the stylish and chic main street, just a few steps away from the Greek-Roman Theatre and the ancient Sicilian monuments of the town.
Day 13. Tues, Sept 24. Mt. Etna
A morning on Mt. Etna. As we travel up the slopes of Mt. Etna, we will enjoy the breathtaking views and learn about this mountain’s fascinating history. We’ll walk on a crater and begin to understand the love affair Sicilians have with their beautiful mountain they call, Mongibello.
Winetasting and lunch. Tucked into the incredibly fertile slope of Mongibello, this is the perfect place to learn about Mr. Etna wines. We’ll take a tour of the winery followed by a tasting and delicious lunch overlooking the beautiful, blue Ionian Sea. We’ll also discuss how aspects of Italy’s (and, in particular, Sicily’s) geology, soils, topography, and climate affect the characteristics of its wines.
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Day 14. Ciao Italia!
Transfers to the Catania airport.
End of Che Bella Services
AMALFI COAST OPTION:
Day 10. Train to Naples for day tour and on to Sorrento
We’ll begin with a panoramic city tour, and then we’re on to included pizza-making lunch! Notorious for its throngs of working poor, Neapolitans have always required inexpensive food that could be consumed quickly. Even the Queen enjoyed a pie topped with mozzarella, red tomatoes and green basil. (Perhaps it was no coincidence that her favorite pie featured the colors of the Italian flag.) From then on, the story goes, it was dubbed Pizza Margherita. So today we’ll enjoy their famous Pizza Margherita to fortify us for the afternoon.
Enroute to Sorrento, we’ll stop for a private tour of Herculaneum. Herculaneum is smaller and more preserved than Pompeii. The city was the richer of the two cities: there are more expansive houses, more impressive mosaics, and more lavish marble in the remains. Although a much smaller city, its ruins are also more dense, better preserved, and offer more complete homes and mosaics.
We’re then on to the Amalfi Coast, one of the most breathtaking drives in the world.
Our Sorrento hotel located above the town. All rooms will have balconies that look over the Bay of Naples and Mt. Vesuvius, with included breakfast and a pool.
Tonight we’ll enjoy our passagiatta strolling through the winding streets of Sorrento enroute to Included Dinner.
Day 11. A Day at Your Leisure
Today is yours to enjoy Sorrento. Hang out by the pool, go down into town, simply sit and enjoy the view. Inquire about our optional excursions:
Private boat to tour around an on the island of Capri.
The Path of the Gods hike
A Day in Amalfi Town and Ravello
Day 12. A Day in Positano
Today is a day of leisure in the beautiful town of Positano. We’ll be back in the late afternoon so you can walk down in to Sorrento as well. Transfers from and back to Sorrento included.
included Farewell dinner to say arrivederci to Italy.
Day 13. Arrivederci Italia!
Transfers to the Naples Airport.
POST-TOUR SUGGESTION TO SARDINIA
Day 1. Transfer from your Rome hotel to the airport. Fly Rome to Sardinia. Arrive in Sardinia and transfer to the Costa Smeralda.
You’ll have a 45-minute transfer to your beachside resort. The north-east coast of Sardinia (known as the Gallura region) is glamorous, beautiful, and deservedly popular. Here you’ll find some of the best beaches on Sardinia with emerald seas, fine sands, granite boulders and dense vegetation.
The architecture of our 5-star resort blends into the stunning seafront landscape on Sardinia’s northeastern coast, as do the hotel’s immaculately manicured gardens and flower-filled grounds. The hotel’s main pool, with its granite rock formations and thatched umbrellas, looks over Liscia di Vacca bay. The outdoor, sea-view gym is perfect for travelers who need a little extra motivation to move on vacation. Above it, the stylish bar — the property’s best aperitivo spot — serves cocktails that are often accompanied by music from a live pianist.
Day 2. A Day at the Resort.
With a pool, private beach, bar and restaurant we're not sure you'll want to go anywhere else today.
Day 3. A Day in Sardinia.
Option 1: Private sailboat tour. Full-day excursion sailing around the Archipelago La Maddalena with time spend in the water swimming, SUP paddling and snorkeling.
Option 2: Private sunset sail along the coast with cocktails and dinner.
Option 3: An evening in Porto Cervo. Porto Cervo is the most famous place to visit in Costa Smeralda, welcome the yachts of billionaires and celebrities from all over the world.
Post-Tour Day 4. Arrivederci Italia!
Transfer to the airport for flight back to Rome.
You’ll have a 45-minute transfer to your beachside resort. The north-east coast of Sardinia (known as the Gallura region) is glamorous, beautiful, and deservedly popular. Here you’ll find some of the best beaches on Sardinia with emerald seas, fine sands, granite boulders and dense vegetation.
The architecture of our 5-star resort blends into the stunning seafront landscape on Sardinia’s northeastern coast, as do the hotel’s immaculately manicured gardens and flower-filled grounds. The hotel’s main pool, with its granite rock formations and thatched umbrellas, looks over Liscia di Vacca bay. The outdoor, sea-view gym is perfect for travelers who need a little extra motivation to move on vacation. Above it, the stylish bar — the property’s best aperitivo spot — serves cocktails that are often accompanied by music from a live pianist.
Day 2. A Day at the Resort.
With a pool, private beach, bar and restaurant we're not sure you'll want to go anywhere else today.
Day 3. A Day in Sardinia.
Option 1: Private sailboat tour. Full-day excursion sailing around the Archipelago La Maddalena with time spend in the water swimming, SUP paddling and snorkeling.
Option 2: Private sunset sail along the coast with cocktails and dinner.
Option 3: An evening in Porto Cervo. Porto Cervo is the most famous place to visit in Costa Smeralda, welcome the yachts of billionaires and celebrities from all over the world.
Post-Tour Day 4. Arrivederci Italia!
Transfer to the airport for flight back to Rome.