ROMAN ITALY

Day 1 – PAESTUM – AMALFI

The site of three Greek temples standing in a field at Paestum is quite startling.View the Temple of Neptune,dating from 450 B.C.,and the basilica.Next visit Amalfi to admire the imposing Duomo Sant’Andrea and Saracen towers.Return via the Amalfi coastline,with ragged cliffs and dramatic seaside views.

Day 2 – NAPLES – CAPRI

Begin the day among the treasures at the National Archeological Museum in Naples.Cross the Bay to the enchanting island haven of Capri.

Day 3 – POMPEII – ROME

Visit legendary Pompeii,a bustling Roman city buried by the eruption of Mt.Vesuvius in 79 AD.Continue to Rome,the capital city of Italy.

Day 4 – ROME

Recapture the awe – inspiring past of the”Eternal City”as a local guide brings you to the city’s highlights including the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine.End your day with a walking tour of the Imperial Forum,where ruling emperors would discuss the affairs of the Western civilisation.

Day 5 – VATICAN CITY

Enter into the center of Catholicism during your trip to the inspiring Vatican,with visits inside the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter’s Basilica.Enjoy an afternoon excursion to the ancient seaport of Ostia Antica,a city of the past preserved in its entirety.

Day 6 – FLORENCE

An optional full – day excursion to includes a guided tour of the Accademia to see Michelangelo’s David,The Duomo,Ghiberti’s Bapistry doors,the Church of Santa Croce,and the Ponte Vecchio.Or do as the Roman do,and grab a cup of espresso at a corner cafè and haggle over the prices of leather goods at a local vendor’s shop.