Discover Italy's antiquities, architecture, and dramatic scenery from the ruins of Pompeii to cliff-clinging seaside villages, relics of ancient Rome, and Tauck's after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums.
Explore the storied history and cultural treasures of Pompeii, the Vatican, and the Roman Empire – including Tauck's exclusive after-hours guided visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel! Balance architectural landmarks with the natural beauty of the Isle of Capri's rugged coastline, and the seaside villages and cliffs found along the Amalfi Coast. Discoveries include the Colosseum, a tour of Pompeii – preserved under volcanic ash for nearly 2,000 years – and sightseeing via convertible car on Capri. Travel by jet boat and high-speed train, enjoy an exclusive lecture on contemporary Italian society, and catch the views from glorious private villas on this Rome, Amalfi Coast, and Capri journey.
Departures
5, 12, 19 May; 2, 9, 16 Jun; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Sep; 6, 13, 20 Oct 2012.
Inclusions
- TAUCKS YELLOW ROADS! An unforgettable drive along the Amalfi Coast explores a colorful world of turquoise sea, purple bougainvillea, vine-covered hills, lemon and olive trees and elegant villas ranging from white to terra cotta to pink
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! An after-hours guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel without crowds or long lines. Note: The Vatican is unavailable for the after-hours visit on tour of Mar 25; we have arranged priority early morning entry (ahead of regular visitors).
- TAUCK EXCLUSIVE! On Capri, an exclusive lecture by a noted professor on contemporary Italian society
- VIP sightseeing by convertible cars in Capri and Anacapri
- Lunch at a family-run restaurant on the Amalfi Coast
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- 15 meals (7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 5 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
- Small Group Departures, averaging 24 Tauck guests, are specially priced from $4990 per person double plus on-tour air; inquire at time of booking – specific dates apply