Private Europe Tour (ITY023) Grand Grand Italy 12 Days 11 Nights

Milan, the world fashion capital – Hollywood's beloved Lake Como. Pick you up at Milan Airport, Italy, at your scheduled time. Then travel 100 km to SERRAVALLE DESIGNER OUTLET, the largest designer outlet in Europe, featuring brands such as Gucci, Prada, Armani, and Burberry. Enjoy shopping at your leisure on this private trip, where you set your own pace and timing. Head to Lake Como in northern Italy, a filming location for James Bond movies and the third-largest lake in Italy, located near the Swiss border. Tour charming towns around Lake Como, with the most famous being Bellagio and Varenna, and take a water taxi to view villas across the lake. If time permits, visit renowned villas such as Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello.

hotel Overnight Lake Como area

Today, travel to Venice Island. Located in the Adriatic Sea, it is Italy's most famous attraction. The city was built on islands supported by wooden piles and faces the threat of submersion in the coming decades. A truly unique city of water, there are no cars or roads—only canals and gondolas. Historic houses, islands, bridges, markets, churches, and palaces come together in magnificent harmony. Take a boat ride along the Grand Canal, then walk around Venice to enjoy all the highlights, including St. Mark's Basilica, the city's most important church. The roof of St. Mark's Basilica features Islamic-style domes, with the central dome being the largest. Adorned with glittering golden mosaics from ceiling to floor, it earned the nickname “Church of Gold.” Visit the Doge's Palace, a Gothic palace of the Doge who ruled Venice, filled with gold decorations and numerous paintings. Visit the famous Rialto Bridge, the most popular photo spot for visitors. The other 2 famous bridges are Accademia Bridge and Scalzi Bridge, with Rialto being the oldest among them. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a renowned restaurant and take a gondola ride if desired.

hotel Overnight Venice Island, first night

Take a boat to the colorful island of “Murano,” known for its unique traditional glassmaking craft. You can visit the glass museum on Murano and shop for local handcrafted goods. Then take a boat to “Burano” island to admire the charming colorful houses and the lace museum; the locals here are celebrated for their lace-making skills. Return to Venice Island and head up St. Mark's Campanile, rising 98 meters tall in front of St. Mark's Basilica. This is another iconic landmark popular for photos, offering panoramic views of Venice from the top. Free time for shopping at your leisure, and attend an evening concert if desired.

hotel Overnight Venice Island, second night

Travel 160 km to Bologna, a city not often visited by standard tour groups, but one you can easily explore as it is directly on our route. As the regional capital, it is home to the world's oldest university, "Alma Mater Studiorum", founded in 1088. It is one of Italy's most developed cities, regularly ranking at the top for quality of life, with a rich and delicious local culinary heritage. Stroll through the central square of Bologna and enjoy lunch. Then travel 120 km onward to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the cradle of Italian art (if you skip Bologna, you will have more time to explore Florence). Florence, situated along the Arno River, is a premier center of art and architecture, known during the Middle Ages as the Athens of the West. The historic center of Florence is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the celebrated Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, built with three-color marble and the second largest in Italy. Admire Michelangelo's statue of David at Galleria dell’ Accadem-ia and explore other museums as you wish (advance booking recommended).

hotel Overnight First night in Florence

Head to Siena, another unique Italian World Heritage city and medieval rival of Florence, renowned for its art and architecture, especially in the historic center. Visit the magnificent Siena Cathedral (Duomo di Siena), uniquely decorated inside with striking alternating stripes of white and greenish-black marble. Explore the city center at Piazza del Campo, the main square and historic heart of Siena, widely recognized as one of Europe's best-preserved medieval squares. When ready, travel 50 km to San Gimignano, another beloved, charming town perched high above Tuscany's lush rolling countryside like something out of a dream. Once a stopover for pilgrims, it is considered one of Italy's most beautiful medieval towns. Explore the heart of San Gimignano—its enchanting walled old town—and stroll along brick-paved streets to trace 700 years of history, visiting Piazza del Duomo, one of three interconnected central squares. When ready, travel 80 km to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, a world wonder.

hotel Overnight Pisa

Travel 80 km to La Spezia and take a boat or train to visit the World Heritage site of 5 stunning coastal towns, Cinque Terre (CINQUE TERRE), located on the Italian Riviera. CINQUE TERRE means Five Lands (FIVE LANDS), consisting of 5 villages: MONTEROSSO AL MARE, VERNAZZA, CORNIGLIA, MANAROLA, and RIOMAGGIORE. Riomaggiore (RIOMAGGIORE) and Manarola (MANAROLA) are particularly charming. These seaside villages offer breathtaking, magnificent, and unforgettable scenery. Spend the entire day exploring each cove and village as time permits. Afterward, travel to stay overnight in La Spezia, or you may choose to stay overnight in a coastal village or on the island, though accommodations are limited, compact, and less convenient. If time allows, you can also explore La Spezia (LA SPEZIA), one of Italy's important commercial and naval gulfs.

hotel Overnight Cinque Terre

We take you to visit Vatican City, located within Rome and the residence of the Pope, head of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the smallest country in the world (0.44 square kilometers), centered around St. Peter's Basilica. Visit the Vatican Museums, a vast complex housing an extraordinary collection of art, highlighted by the Sistine Chapel with its famous fresco, The Creation of Adam. Admire St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica, the quintessential symbols of visiting Vatican City. Climb the 551 steps to the top of the dome for a panoramic view overlooking the grand and beautiful square. Then return to Rome to visit the Colosseum, the massive open-air amphitheater in the heart of Rome used for gladiator contests and wild animal spectacles. Completed in 80 AD, the elliptical amphitheater measures 527 meters in circumference, stands 57 meters tall, and accommodated over 60,000 spectators. It was named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007 (B.E. 2550). Next, visit the Roman Forum, which served as ancient Rome's center for political gatherings, governance, religious worship, and daily life, taking up to 900 years to build. Although only ruins remain today, its grandeur is still palpable. Finally, enjoy the viewpoint on Palatine Hill overlooking the stunning Roman Forum and Colosseum.

hotel Overnight Rome

Today, travel 128 kilometers to Sperlonga (about a 2-hour drive). Located south of Rome, halfway between Rome and Naples, the town's name means "cave." Sperlonga is a seaside resort town with its old town perched on a hill, connected by stone staircases leading down to the sea below. It boasts beaches popular with Italians and visiting tourists, and its unique charm lies in its whitewashed houses cascading down the hillside. In the afternoon, travel 80 kilometers to Capua to explore ancient Capua, a city destroyed during the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Visit the Santa Maria Capua Vetere Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Campano or Amphitheatre of Capua), ancient amphitheater ruins that showcase fascinating traces of history. Then we take you to Sorrento, a distance of 81 kilometers (about a little over 1 hour). Upon arrival in Sorrento, if you are not yet tired, feel free to stroll around town at your leisure and stay overnight here.

hotel Overnight Sorrento

This morning, explore Sorrento, a famous resort town perched high on cliffs that slope down to meet neatly kept gray-sand beaches, serving as the gateway to the 50-kilometer cliffside Amalfi Coast. Visit Piazza Tasso in the heart of town, a lively square lined with shops along Sorrento's celebrated shopping street, and home to distinctive, beautiful churches featuring Baroque architecture. Next, travel along the stunning Amalfi Coast, hailed as one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe, following scenic clifftop roads toward three main towns. The first is Positano (16 kilometers), where you can stop by the iconic Church of Santa Maria Assunta and admire the colorful houses cascading down the cliff. Continue 16 kilometers to Amalfi to visit the iconic Amalfi Cathedral, fronted by a grand Lombard-Norman staircase and featuring an exquisitely lavish interior. Head 7 kilometers further to Ravello, a small village in Campania whose physical beauty, natural diversity, and distinctive local architecture and art earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1997. Visit Villa Rufolo, a Moorish-style estate and garden near the town's main historic square, beautifully decorated with flower gardens and an ancient tower standing approximately 30 meters tall. Afterward, we take you to Salerno, a distance of 44 kilometers.

hotel Overnight Overnight in Salerno

Travel to Pompeii. Pompeii is an ancient Roman city that was buried by lava from Mount Vesuvius, vanishing overnight. Explore the excavated ancient ruins, including houses, temples, markets, an ancient theater, and everyday artifacts remarkably preserved by archaeologists. Continue to Naples and visit Piazza del plebiscito, the city's main square. Visit the National Archaeological Museum, a historic red building housing artworks and sculptures largely unearthed from the ruins of Pompeii, filled with monumental statues that make you feel truly small in comparison. Take the funicular up to enjoy panoramic views of Naples from the Castel Sant'Elmo viewpoint. Next, visit the Cathedral of Naples or Naples Duomo (Duomo di Napoli), long the spiritual heart of the city's Christian community. Afterwards, head for shopping at La Reggia Designer Outlet, located just 27 km away (about a half-hour drive), where you can shop for an array of Italian fashion brands along with world-renowned labels.

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Today, we will take you across to Capri Island by ferry. Ride the chairlift up for a high-angle view of the island. Then, visit the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), one of more than 10 sea caves on Capri Island. What sets this cave apart and makes it world-famous is the mesmerizing blue light illuminating its interior, created by sunlight shining through an underwater opening and reflecting off the sea water, resulting in an enchanting spectacle that captivates all who witness it. To admire the beauty inside, visitors typically take small rowboats through the cave entrance, which stands only about a meter above sea level. Therefore, entry depends on the weather, tides, and sea wave conditions of that day to determine whether visiting the cave is possible.

hotel Overnight Capri Island

Today, we transfer you to Naples International Airport according to your flight schedule. If your flight is in the evening, you can spend more time exploring Naples. We will then transfer you to the airport 3 hours prior to departure for your flight back to Bangkok.