Italy, 14 Days · Tailor-made by car

Route through the Great Italy, from Milan to Naples

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Departure on 31/03/2024 from Manchester

Discover this famous classic route in Europe. A fascinating trip that will take you to the very best of Italy

The "Top to Toe of Italy, from Milan to Naples" tour draws its inspiration from the so-called Grand Tour, which was made popular by the British upper classes. This was a rite of passage through the heart of the Old Continent, and more specifically Italy, where young people would embark on a journey of study and personal development that symbolised the transition to adulthood and the responsibilities of marriage. An unforgettable trip for everyone, which at the time could last for months or even years. The Grand Tour soon spread to the most refined and aristocratic milieus in Europe. Many travellers and romantic artists would set off on the tour to discover the amazing historical, cultural and artistic legacy of this passionate country and end the journey having transformed their lives forever. Nearly four centuries have gone by and modern-day travellers still see Italy as a country of overwhelming inspiration, arriving this time from every corner of the globe. They come in search of the eternal footprint of an era when knowledge and art created universal monuments and some of mankind's most important masterpieces, many of them recognised as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Eager for new experiences, the present-day tourist is also attracted by Italy’s stunning scenery, its beautiful beaches, its mouthwatering culinary proposals and its ultra-modern designs, as well as the genuine atmosphere of its big cities and the charm of its smaller towns and villages. And, of course, the desire to experience Italy's much-admired dolce vita. In the 21st century, the "Top to Toe of Italy, from Milan to Naples" is still one of the classic European routes. A beautiful once-in-a-lifetime trip that will take you to the very best of past and present Italy. Enjoy every single mile on the road!

Route through the Great Italy, from Milan to Naples

Departure date

Departures from March 2024 till March 2025

From

London, Bristol, Manchester...

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Travel details

  • Travel details

  • Day 1 City of origin - Milan

  • Day 2 Milan - Verona

  • Day 3 Verona - Padua - Venice

  • Day 4 Venice - Islands of Murano and Burano - Venice

  • Day 5 Venice - Bologna

  • Day 6 Bologna - Florence

  • Day 7 Florence

  • Day 8 Florence - Rome

  • Day 9 Rome

  • Day 10 Rome - Naples

  • Day 11 Naples - Herculaneum - Pompeii - the Vesuvius - Naples

  • Day 12 Naples - Amalfi Coast (Atrani - Ravello / Villa Rufolo - Amalfi - Positano - Sorrento)

  • Day 13 Sorrento - Capri (optional) - Sorrento - Castellammare di Stabia - Naples

  • Day 14 Naples - City of origin

Your trip includes

  • Return flight.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Milan.

  • Selected meal plan in Milan.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Verona.

  • Selected meal plan in Verona.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Venice.

  • Selected meal plan in Venice.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Bologna.

  • Selected meal plan in Bologna.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Florence.

  • Selected meal plan in Florence.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Rome.

  • Selected meal plan in Rome.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Naples.

  • Selected meal plan in Naples.

  • Stay in selected hotel in Sorrento.

  • Selected meal plan in Sorrento.

  • Rent-a-car.

  • Insolvency protection.

  • Amount of the supplement for collection and return of the vehicle in a different office.

Your trip doesn't include

  • Accommodation taxes in Milan direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Verona direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Venice direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Florence direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Rome direct payment in facility.

  • Accommodation taxes in Naples direct payment in facility.

  • Possible toll charges.

  • Vaporetto (water taxi).

  • Admission to the archaeological sites.

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Important remarks

- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.

- Explore Verona at your pace and avoid long queues thanks to the 24-hour or 48-hour Verona Card. Designed to save you time and money, the card will give you access to the city's main attractions, museums and churches. Check out all the benefits on www.turismoverona.eu. You can buy it online, at kiosks, at the city's tourist information offices and at the main attractions and museums covered by the card.

- 1. The transport card for Venice and its islands is the best way to get around the city, either by water or by land. It gives you access to the public transport network of Venice, which includes the famous vaporetti along the canals, the islands and Lido, and the ACTV urban bus network on the mainland, Mestre and Marghera (it doesn't give you access to ACTV transport lines to/from Venice Marco Polo Airport, lines 16, 19, 21 and the Casino and Alilaguna water buses). 1.1.The duration of the transport card begins when it's first used. From then on, you can use it for the specified time: 1, 2, 3 or 7 consecutive days. 1.2.To use public transport services in Venice, you can get the transport card at the ACTV automatic vending machines located throughout the city. 1.3.The price includes the transport of a piece of luggage where the sum of length/width/height is less than 150 centimetres. 1.4.Children under six years old go free on all public transport in Venice. 2.The Venezia Unica City Pass offers free and skip-the-line access to the main museums and churches in Venice, with savings of up to 28%. 2.1.The must-see attractions that you can enter for free with the Venezia Unica City Pass card are: - Venice Ducal Palace. - Three of the civic museums of the Marciana Area (San Marcos City Pass mode): Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, monumental rooms of the Marciana Library; or ten of the civic museums of Venice (City Pass Completa mode): Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum National, monumental rooms of the Marciana Library, Ca'Rezzonico, Mocenigo Palace, Carlo Goldoni House, Ca'Pesaro, Murano Glass Museum, Burano Lace Museum and Natural History Museum. - Three or sixteen of the churches included in the Chorus, depending on the mode selected. You can find the Chorus Pass churches on this link. - Querini Stampalia Foundation. 2.2.The modes are: 2.2.1.San Marcos City Pass: includes access to the Doge's Palace, three of the civic museums of the Marciana Area, three of the Chorus churches, the Querini Stampalia Foundation and the Venice Casino. 2.2.2.And City Pass Completa: includes access to the Doge's Palace, ten of the civic museums of Venice, sixteen of the Chorus churches, the Querini Stampalia Foundation and the Jewish Museum. 3.The Venezia Unica City Pass lets you enter each attraction once and is valid for seven consecutive days from the time it is first used. 4.To activate the card and enter any of the attractions for free, just show the voucher at the ticket office. 5.The Venezia Unica City Pass is available for children over six years old. Most of the city's attractions have free admission for children under six years old.

- Parking in central Florence. The best way to enjoy Florence's historic centre is to park your car and explore the old town by foot. Please note that car parks in the city centre are usually more expensive. Depending on your hotel's location, here are some recommendations. There is a public car park in Piazzale Michelangelo, very close to the centre. It is usually filled early in the day due to its location. Another option is to leave your car in one of the car parks outside the city centre and take public transport, such as the tram or bus. For example, you could park in the Villa Costanza car park off the A1 motorway and, from there, take tram # 1 to the city centre. Near the centre, you'll find parking in Via del Sansavino and Via del Gelsomino. Another option is to go to the car park in Firenze Impruneta (formerly called Firenze Certosa), and from there take bus 37 to central Florence in 20 minutes. For more information, please check the official website of the municipality of Florence: http://mobilita.comune.fi.it/muoversi/muoversi/parcheggi.html. In the Firenze Parcheggi Sp section you'll find a list of car parks managed by the Firenze Parcheggi Spa public agency.

- Explore Rome at your own pace and without standing in long lines with the OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card that offers free and skip-the-line access to the main attractions of Rome and the Vatican (the Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel) as well as allowing unlimited public transport access. The card includes free admission to the following points of tourist interest: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica of St. John Lateran, Mamertine Prison, Rome Tourist Bus (3 days) and St. Peter's Basilica. In addition to the above you can choose two of the following attractions: the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant'Angelo and/or Borghese Gallery. Another option is the Roma Pass card, a tourist card that allows you to access the main attractions at a discount and use unlimited public transport for 2 or 3 days. In addition to the discounts themselves, the Colosseum has a queue reserved for cardholders, which will save you from its long lines. These can be purchased at tourist information booths and at all participating museums and sites.

- Driving in Naples and/or the Amalfi Coast: 1. We do not recommend driving around the city of Naples, more than anything due to the traffic and having to find car parks, which are often away from tourist areas. 2. On the Amalfi Coast there are two parking options: private parking in a car park, which is expensive, or paid car parks which use automatic machines or the "Easy Park" app in the areas demarcated by the blue line. 3. We advise arriving early to avoid traffic although this is unavoidable, due to the narrow and winding roads. Drive with caution and avoid rush hour.

- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.

- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.

- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.

- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.

- Suggested round-trip ferry rides are optional and not included in the final price. If you intend to take the car on a ferry, please let the rental company know at the time of pick-up to receive authorisation. Depending on the conditions agreed to in the rental contract and the company you choose, you might be charged a fee payable at the destination.