What we’re about
Join AttleTravel on a Grand Tour of Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento!
With its millennia-spanning history, comforting regional cuisine, and countless artistic treasures, it’s no wonder Italy consistently ranks at the top of travelers' wish lists. Whether you’re planning your first visit or coming back for a taste of new-to-you cities and regions, this tour will take you straight to the pulsing heart of the country’s vibrant culture. Venice romances visitors with its sprawling, Baroque palaces and maze of winding canals. Florence, the Tuscan capital, wins hearts with its Renaissance architecture and art. And Rome dazzles with its ever-present history, from the hulking Colosseum to the Forum’s still-stately remains. Want to soak up even more of Italy’s epic history and endless charm? This trip includes the extension to Sorrento where we will visit the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii and the coastal city of Sorrento, where la dolce vita is embraced to the nth degree.
THE ITINERARY
3 nights in Venice: St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, a glassblowing demonstration; optional excursions in Venice include a gondola ride, and a visit to the islands of the Venetian lagoon: Burano and Torcello.
3 nights in Florence: view the Duomo, Giotto’s Campanile, the Piazza della Repubblica and the medieval Ponte Vecchio; stroll along the Arno River and through the courtyard of the Uffizi Gallery to Piazza della Signoria, center of Florentine life; optional excursions in Florence include a visit to Siena and San Gimignano, a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Accademia Gallery.
4 nights in Rome: en route to Rome, we stop in the Etruscan hilltop city of Orvieto for free time (we will visit the Orvieto Cathedral, a striking example of Gothic architecture); enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum, stroll by Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus and the Baths of Caracalla; optional excursions in Rome include a pasta-making class and dinner, Vatican City, St. Paul's Basilica & the Catacombs
3 nights on the Sorrento Peninsula: en route to Sorrento, we stop to visit Pompeii; optional excursions in Sorrento include: a day on Capri (a must!), a rustic farmhouse dinner and wine tasting and a drive along the Amalfi coast.
A little about me and my program...
As a former archaeologist, current educator and student travel coordinator, I’ve had the privilege of leading student tours worldwide. Parents on my student trips have always asked, “Can we take your class so that we may learn more about where we’re going?” And just like that, AttleTravel was born! This program will consist of suggested reading lists, lectures and fun reinforcement activities on various aspects of our travel program.
Get-togethers will happen throughout the year leading up to our departure date. I partner with Go Ahead Travel to pick itineraries through which I can have the most impact. Overall, my travelers will feel like they’re a part of a learning community both before, during, and after their trip.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
800-438-7672
Group Reference #70178995
CONTACT INFO:
doreendanis@hotmail.com
grouptoursite.com/tours/italy-with-attle-travel
