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Italy on a moderate budget

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Sherry Chesley, Travel Agent in Kingston, NH

Sherry Chesley

Kingston, NH Travel Agent
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Sherry Chesley

Kingston, NH · 5 Years of Experience

Adventure Travel And Cruising, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:Italy
PLACES VISITED:Amalfi, Florence, Naples, Rome, Tuscany
SUGGESTED DURATION:10 Days
This 10 day itinerary of Italy will provide you and your family with some of the best of Italy for under $2000 per person not including airfare. This itinerary can be altered to fit your families needs and wish list as well as budget. Combining vacation rentals along with hotel stays is a great way to be within walking distance of many activities as well as have the time and intimacy wanted in a family vacation.
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DAY1
Naples
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Arrive in Naples after an overnight flight from the US
Your private driver will meet you at the airport with transportation to your first accommodation, A vacation rental in Positano or other town along the Amalfi Coast. Sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing scenery on your 1.5 hour ride.
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Private Transfers
DAY2
Amalfi
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Explore your Amalfi Coast town
Spend your first full day exploring right where you are and enjoy dining with the locals.
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Explore and dine with the locals
DAY3
Amalfi
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Take a Private or Small Group Boat Excursion (Depending on Budget)
Set sail along the ruggedly beautiful Amalfi Coast for your own private adventure at sea. Climb aboard a boat from Positano, Praiano, Amalfi, Minori, or Maiori and relax on deck as your expert skipper navigates alongside World Heritage-listed sea cliffs, hidden coves, and romantic beaches. Stop as often as you wish to swim or climb ashore to explore charming seaside villages. It’s a perfect outing for couples, families or groups of friends. Private boat charter along the Amalfi Coast Soak up the sun on deck while an expert skipper navigates the famed coastline Explore coves, grottoes, beaches, and seaside villages Several ports of departure available Go ashore to visit charming villages like Amalfi, Praiano, and Maiori. Available full or half day!
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Boat Excursion Along the Amalfi Coaste
DAY4
Florence
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Train from Naples to Florence
Enjoy your private transfer from your town on the Amalfi Coast back to Naples to hop on board the train to Florence where you will spend the next 2=3 nights in either a vacation rental or hotel.
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Train ride from Naples to Florence
DAY5
Tuscany
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Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery
Art, history, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. If you only have one day free, venture into Tuscany on this day trip from Florence and discover the region's highlights with a local guide. Explore the medieval city of Siena and its cathedral before heading to the hills of Chianti for a Tuscan lunch and wine tasting (optional). Roam the streets of San Gimignano, and travel to Pisa to admire the architectural drama of Cathedral Square—home to the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Upgrade to include admission to climb the tower. Spend a day exploring the Tuscan countryside on a tour from Florence Take a guided tour through Siena, including entry to the gothic Cathedral Set your own pace to explore Siena, San Gimignano and Pisa Upgrade to include a hearty lunch and wine tasting at an organic vineyard in Chianti
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Tuscany Tour with Pick Up from your Accommodations
DAY6
Florence
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Cooking Class
Master the time-honored art of Italian pasta making during this private cooking workshop in Florence. Learn how to recreate three iconic hand-made pasta recipes, including ravioli, tagliatelle, and tortelli, including a fresh tomato-based sauce. Chef-led workshops end with a sit-down dinner of your creations, paired with organic Tuscan wine bottled locally. A private pasta-making workshop in Florence with dinner and wine Learn how to make three varieties of Italian pasta from a local chef Receive printable instructions and recipes after the workshop Dig into a home-made pasta dinner, paired with locally made Tuscan wine
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Cooking Class with Locals
DAY7
Rome
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Train from Florence to Rome
Board the train to Rome to your hotel accommodations in the heart of the city. End your night dining in this historic city.
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Train to Rome
DAY8
Rome
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Rome Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Private Tour | VIP Entrance
3 Hours - All Admission Tickets Included The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are among Rome’s most popular attractions, but with up to six million annual visitors, it’s not unusual to spend hours queuing outside. This half-day private tour ensures priority access with skip-the-line tickets to the legendary Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel, leaving you with more time and peace of mind to enjoy your visit. Skip-the-Lines access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Private tour ensures a more personalized travel experience Get insight into Roman and Papal history from your private guide Morning and afternoon start times to fit into your schedule
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Tour the Vatican with a group
DAY9
Rome
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Explore This Amazing City on Your Own
Explore Rome on your own schedule. Be sure to include shopping and dining in the small local restaurants.
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Shopping
DAY10
Rome
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Enjoy your last morning in Rome before catching your flight home
Get in whatever you were not able to the day before and take your transfer to the airport to catch your flight home. Be sure to say goodbye to Rome with an amazing breakfast from a local cafe.
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Cafe Breakfast
FINAL THOUGHTS
This itinerary can be altered in anyway to meet your needs and wants and restaurant reservations can be made in advance for a smooth, seamless Italian vacation.