Portrait of Italy from the Amalfi Coast to Venice [singles: waitlist only]

April 29 - May 14, 2024

Length: 16 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

From the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to eternal Rome, through the gentle Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to timeless Venice, this wide-ranging tour showcases ancient sites, contemporary life, priceless art, and beautiful natural scenery. You’ll especially appreciate the small size of your group as you stay in unique accommodations in the Tuscan countryside and in a medieval village.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

Tour Highlights

Travel to the breathtaking Amalﬁ Coast, your base for exploring Italy’s Campania region.
Take a coastal cruise to Amalﬁ Center and ascend to mountaintop Ravello, with its beautiful gardens and coastal views.
Explore the ruins at Pompeii, the city frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 CE.
Stop in Montecassino, whose Abbey is the mother church of the Benedictine order and a center of medieval art.
Tour the heart of ancient Rome: the 55,000-seat Colosseum, built in 72 CE; and the Forum, ancient Rome’s political and legal center.
Visit the Vatican for a tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums.
Travel through a pastoral landscape of rolling farmlands and medieval hill towns to Orvieto, where you’ll attend a cooking demonstration followed by dinner.
Take an excursion to the walled town of Assisi, a gem in the heart of Umbria.
Encounter classic Tuscany with tours of Florence, a living monument to the Renaissance; San Gimignano, known for its 13 medieval watchtowers; and Siena, boasting one of Europe’s great public squares.
Enjoy a local wine tasting in San Gimignano, a region known for Italy’s beloved Chianti.
Conclude your journey in magical Venice with a guided walk through vast St. Mark’s Square and surroundings as well as time to explore on your own.
Relax during three- and four-night stays in intimate small hotels in Amalﬁ, Tuscany, and Umbria.
Continue exploring Venice on your own on an optional 4-day/3-night post-tour extension.

If you would like to view a digital copy of this trip’s brochure, please click on the “Digital Brochure” under Additional Resources (follows directly below Itinerary at a Glance) on this webpage.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.