Now it is time to leave Bella Sorrento and head for the seven hills of Roma.
Rome, la città eternale, is a spectacular destination that has the sole aim of giving you a taste of la dolce vita. As you sip a cappuccino and munch on an Italian cornetto, your mood will first relax and then enliven; the evocative flavors may inspire you to consider how you will best enjoy the city. Perhaps a leisurely walk through the glorious ruins of Ancient Rome, an exquisite lunch in the Parco dei Fiori, followed by an extended visit to Vatican City to marvel at its wondrous art? Truly, the choices are as endless as they are delightful; and whatever you do in Rome, you will cherish the resulting memories for a long time to come.
Then after a picturesque train/car ride through Umbria and Tuscany we arrive at our next destination.
In Florence we find not only Italy's finest collection of art, but also a city that in itself is among the country's loveliest examples of artistry. Famous churches and museums, among them the Uffizi Gallery, bejewel the city, each holding the priceless treasures of the Renaissance. But promenading the Florentine streets will present you with magical architecture in graceful dialogue with the nearby Tuscan countryside, and a vibrant people whose mannerisms and language are redolent of Florence's creative spark. As if this weren't enough, local chefs and winemakers dazzle our palates with their own artistry-forged each time they masterfully harness nature's bounty and create one of Italy's finest gastronomies.
More heavenly delights abound to the north!
Like all Italians, Milan natives enjoy creamy cappuccinos, Puccini operas, and exquisite wines; but often Milan's work-heavy lifestyle forces its people to put industriousness first and leisure second. But for us as vacationers this is actually a plus, because we get to enjoy the fruits of their labor! The most obvious of these is high fashion, which is always the most cutting-edge on the globe and is sold at prices that you will find very pleasing. Just as important, Milan is blessed with fine art and architecture, both because its artists have contributed a fair amount to Italy's cultural heritage and because Milan's wealthy residents historically have made a habit of purchasing Europe's finest art!
But after sufficient dabbling into Milan's compelling aura, both ancient and modern, it is time to enter the otherworldly realms of Venice...
When you have arrived in Venice, La Serenissima, you will be in a remote corner of the Adriatic that represents the last fragment of a once glorious empire. And that's not all: with Venice sinking at an alarming rate, a certain sense of transience hovers over the fabled gondolas, winding canals, quaint bridges, and unique architecture that have made this city famous. But Venice isn't gone yet, and the proud Venetian people are stubbornly clinging to their island and heritage. Thanks to these efforts, we, like the millions who have experienced Venice in centuries past, are able to immerse ourselves in the splendor of the city's fading but most radiant beauty!
This is a Suggested Vacation.
This suggested vacation is all about you and your independence. If you like what we’ve put together just the way it is, just click and your vacation is all planned; if not, amend, add, and replace anything you like. You may change the number of days in each city, add or remove options, even change our suggested means of transportation between cities. Do whatever you'd like, after all, it's your Italy Vacation!
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