With a relaxed and happy mood and bags filled with unlimited expectations, the distinguished guests will gather at the airport by themselves, and the transoceanic flight will take you to Milan, Italy.
Today we will arrive at Milan International Airport. The tour guide will wait for your arrival at the airport, pick you up and check into your hotel, and have free time in the afternoon.
Itinerary:
Milan Cathedral - Milan Opera House (Exterior) - Leonardo da Vinci Statue - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Small Town of Verona - Juliet's House - Venice - Venice Island - St. Mark's Basilica - St. Mark's Square - Bridge of Sighs - Doge's Palace - Crystal Glass Processing Factory
After breakfast, visit the former largest Gothic church in the world【Milan Cathedral】, and is known as "the world's synonym for opera house"【Milan Opera House】(Appearance) , also visit the Piazza della Scala【Da Vinci Statue】as well as【Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II】It is located on the north side of the square of Milan's iconic Milan Cathedral and connected to Piazza Scala. Visit the home of Romeo and Juliet【Small town of Verona】tour【Juliet's former residence】, you can see the terrace where Juliet and Romeo have their tryst. Then go to the water capital of world civilization -【Venice】, there are more than 170 large and small rivers crisscrossing the city of Venice, and the entire city seems to be floating on the sea. Arrive by boat later【Venice Main Island】Visit the temple towering among thousands of flying peace doves【St. Mark's Basilica】、【St. Mark's Square】. CanAt own expenseTake a ride on the Gongdara boat to experience the style of the water city and then visit【Bridge of Sighs】---This bridge connects the old trial court and the dungeon. It is named after the prisoners who couldn't stop sighing when they were sent to the dungeon. You can also see the most beautiful buildings in the European Middle Ages--【Governor's Palace】, and go to【Crystal glass processing factory】, appreciate the exquisite and elegant crystal artwork.
Itinerary:
Cinque Terre - Omaggiore - Manarola - Monterosso - Pisa
Assemble from the hotel in the morning and head to the so-called Pearl of the Mediterranean.【Cinque Terre】Cinque Terre is located on the coast of La Spezia Province, Italy. It is a collective name for five small villages surrounded by mountains and sea. "terra" in Cinque Terre means land in Italian, and this land is like an island in another world. We will visit itRiomaggiore, Manarola and Monterosso alMareSmall villages and finally to Pisa.
Itinerary:
Leaning Tower of Pisa - Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo - Statue of David - Ponte Vecchio - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - Giotto's Campanile - Leather Goods Store
After breakfast, drive to Pisa, Italy and visit the world-famous【Leaning Tower of Pisa】, located in the Piazza dei Miracoli (not going up to the tower) in the north of Pisa, Tuscany, Italy. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the symbol of Pisa. In 1987, it, together with the adjacent cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery, were selected as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization because of their great influence on Italian architectural art from the 11th to 14th centuries.
Then go to the extremely famous world art capital, European cultural center, the birthplace of the European Renaissance, the birthplace of opera, and a world-famous cultural tourist attraction-Florence。
Then take a bus to【Florence】--The birthplace of the Renaissance, with a history of more than 1,000 years. A festival was held here to commemorate the flower god Flora, so it was known as the "Flower City". The famous poet Xu Zhimo translated it as "Feleng Cui" according to its Italian pronunciation. Although it is no longer as prosperous as it used to be, its status in culture and art is still extremely important because it retains very important artistic assets during the Renaissance. What is precious is that many famous artists during the Renaissance were born here. Then go to visit【Michelangelo Square】、[Statue of David] [Old Bridge] [Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore] [Giotto’s Bell Tower]and visit the beautiful【Leather goods store】
Itinerary:
Siena - Piazza del Campo - Siena Cathedral - Rome - Fountain of Happiness, Trevi Fountain - Arc de Triomphe
After breakfast, get ready and set off for Siena, a medieval town and the hometown of tiramisu. Go to visit historical monuments【Plaza Campo】(Piazza del Campo) and the surrounding winding medieval alleys, narrow streets and alleys arranged in a fan shape, and medieval palaces, and Siena's highland terrain allows you to discover many charming corners and countless scenery while walking in this city. Then visit the 14th century church, one of the largest in Italy【Siena Cathedral】, which combines sculpture, painting and Romano-Gothic architectural styles.
Then go to the capital of Italy, the birthplace of Western culture--【Rome】. Known as the "Eternal City", Rome has a long history, having ruled Europe for 6 centuries and is also the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Then visit the legendary【Happiness Fountain Wishing Fountain】---You can make good wishes and look at Rome's famous【Colosseum】, admire the largest Constantine building in Rome built in 315 AD【Arc de Triomphe】,via【Imperial Avenue】，【Ruins of Ancient Rome】, commemorating Italian independence【Memorial Memorial Hall】, you will be amazed by the historical monuments that can be found everywhere in Rome.
Itinerary:
Vatican - St. Peter's Basilica - St. Peter's Square - Pompeii
After breakfast, head to the Papal Country -【Vatican】, the smallest country in the world, has the largest church in the world - the Vatican, near the Colosseum -【St. Peter's Basilica】【St. Peter's Square】, it is the center of the world's Catholic faith, and the cathedral's deep 187-meter interior contains a large number of treasures.
Then came the famous【Pompeii】Tickets included (tour time: about 40 minutes), visit this fascinating ancient Roman ruins. Pompeii has a long history. It was buried underground by volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in the first century BC. However, it has preserved a large number of architectural remains and artistic relics of the ancient Roman Empire, making it the most famous ancient city site in the world. While the sudden disaster destroyed Pompeii, it also preserved the ancient city's features at that time. Because it was buried in volcanic ash, the streets and houses were relatively well preserved, allowing visitors to get a glimpse of part of the world-famous ancient Roman Empire more than 2,000 years ago.
Itinerary:
Naples - Episcopal Cathedral - Royal Palace of Naples - Amalfi Coast
After breakfast, visit Naples. Naples is the largest city in southern Italy. Naples is famous for its rich history, culture, art and cuisine. The historical center of Naples is listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. First go to【Bishop's Cathedral】, admire the magnificent architecture and decoration, then visit【Royal Palace of Naples】, feel the magnificence of the royal architecture, and admire the famous art collection, and finally go to【Naples New Town】Visit, there is a triumphal arch at the entrance of the castle commemorating Afonso 1's entry into the city.
Then proceed to Italy’s World Cultural Heritage Site【Amalfi Coast】A section of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula in the province of Salerno in southern Italy, stretching from Positano to the west and Vietri del Mar to the east. The small towns along the coast are quiet and peaceful, and the scenery is picturesque and beautiful. The whitewashed alleys and arches, as well as the many gorgeous china shops tucked away in the alleys, are ideal for lunch, leisurely strolls and afternoons.
Itinerary:
"City in the Sky" Bailurizio
After breakfast, drive to"City in the Sky" Bailurizio(The walking tour takes about 2 hours) The ancient city of Bailurizio is said to be the prototype of Hayao Miyazaki's "Castle in the Sky", so it is also known as the "Castle in the Sky". The ancient city was built during the Etruscan civilization and is about 300 meters long and 200 meters wide. Because it is located on the top of volcanic tuff, it collapsed after several earthquakes. By the 19th century, it could only be connected to the outside world by a long bridge of about one kilometer. From a distance, it looked like a castle in the sky.
After breakfast, free time, then go to the airport to check in for your return flight according to your flight, ending the trip.
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Continue to join our[4-day in-depth tour of Sicily, Italy], please select it and pay the fee when booking the tour, otherwise it cannot be arranged.
Itinerary:
Palermo - Palermo Cathedral - Palatine Sanctuary - Pretoria Fountain - Monreale Hill City
After breakfast, go to the airport and fly to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. After arriving, you will tour the city: visit the palace that combines Norman, Gothic and Baroque styles.【Palermo Cathedral】, magnificent【Paladin Basilica】【Pretoria Fountain】Around the entire fountain, more than 20 plaster statues of mythical river gods, fairies, elves, etc. are carefully placed. Then go to the Golden Valley【Monreale Mountain City】, visit the majestic main church, which perfectly presents the Norman artistic style.
Itinerary:
Agrigento - Valley of the Temples
After breakfast at the hotel, we went to the ancient Greek cityagrigento(2 hours tour), (AGRIGENTO) means "the abode of the gods". The Greek lyric poet Pindar once praised this as the most beautiful city in the world! The city size was established as early as 581 BC. It was occupied by the Carthaginians and the Romans in the fifth century AD, and later came under the rule of Byzantium and the Arab Kingdom. As a result, Agrigiando's importance was replaced by the cities on the east coast of Sicily. It was no longer prosperous and busy in the past, leaving only the remains of many temples. visitWorld Cultural Heritage-[Valley of the Temples], it is one of the famous ancient Greek temples. Standing on the peak of the valley, you can overlook the city of Agrigento on one side and the vast green space of the valley on the other. The red ruins of ancient Greek temples are lined up on the top of the mountain. They are so majestic that they are included in the world cultural list.
Itinerary:
The ancient city of Syracuse - Ruins of the Temple of Apollo - Temple of Athena - Ear of Dirnissus - Greek Theater - Catania
Go after breakfast【The Ancient City of Syracuse】, it was once one of the most prominent cities in the Mediterranean, a living fossil of the changes in Mediterranean civilization, and the place where ancient Greek and Roman civilizations met and collided. This city is also the hometown of the ancient Greek scientist and philosopher Archimedes. visit[Ruins of Temple of Apollo]、【Temple of Athena】【Ear of Dirnissus】and【Greek Theater】, head to Catania after the tour.
Itinerary:
Taormina - Ancient Greek Theater - Mount Etna - Home
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to【Taormina】(1 hour sightseeing), visiting the cliff【Ancient Greek Theater】, overlooking the beautiful seascape and mountain city through the remains of pillars, strolling on the smooth stone roads of the ancient city, churches, bell towers, squares, and city gates, it is not difficult to imagine the prosperity of the past. Then drive to the largest active volcano in Europe.【Mount Etna】(at own expense), the slowly coming volcanic landforms, beautiful scenery and unique environment have gone through countless changes over the long years before returning to Catania.
Go to the airport according to the flight time, return to the departure point, and end your pleasant trip to Italy
Remark:
Sicily has a speed limit across the island, so the actual journey every day will be slower, and the trip will end later on the last day, so it is recommended to buy a late flight after 18:00
It is recommended to stay in a hotel for one night in Rome to rest and recuperate. At the same time, there are many flights from Rome to other destinations, and the air tickets are more favorable.
Seat selection and payment instructions
1. Applicable seating range
"Preferred seats" usually refer to the front row area in the bus compartment (specifically based on the actual seat distribution on the bus that day). These seats enjoy a wider field of view, a more convenient boarding and alighting experience, and a relatively comfortable riding space.
2.Charging standards
(1) Itinerary of 8 days or less: USD 12/person/day
(2) Itinerary of more than 8 days: USD 15/person/day
The fee will be calculated on a daily basis based on the total number of days of the trip and will be charged once upon registration.
3. Reservation rules
(1) Voluntary choice: All tour participants can voluntarily choose whether to purchase preferred seat services when registering based on their own needs.
(2) First-come-first-served: The number of preferred seats is limited. Usually for models with 15 seats or above, the first three rows belong to the paid area. Confirmation is based on payment order, while stocks last.
(3) Priority for traveling together: If traveling companions (same order) need to book preferred seats at the same time, we will try our best to arrange adjacent seats.
4. Precautions
(1) The preferred seat fee does not include any other service content, but only the priority of seat location.
(2) If the car needs to be replaced due to weather, road conditions, vehicle scheduling, etc., we will try our best to provide a seat arrangement of equal value or refund the corresponding fee based on the actual number of days affected.
(3) For passengers who have not purchased this service, we will allocate other seats for free in rotation order, and try to ensure that the seats of traveling companions are adjacent to each other.
5.Refund policy
(1) If the order is canceled more than 7 days before the start of the trip, the preferred seat fee will be fully refunded;
(2) If canceled 3-7 days before the trip, 50% of the fee will be refunded;
(3) If canceled within 3 days before the trip, no refund will be given.
Itinerary instructions
Special instructions:
1. The above itinerary sequence, attractions, flights and accommodation locations may be temporarily changed, modified or replaced. The final itinerary is subject to the itinerary confirmed by our company before departure;
2. Our company reserves the right to change the itinerary and add price differences due to factors such as airlines, visas, governments, weather, etc.;
3. The flight numbers and times listed in the itinerary are for reference only, and reasonable adjustments will be made based on the actual situation;
Travel information
1. Gathering and boarding requirements
(1) All tour group members must gather on time and depart on time. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes in advance. Our company's tour bus will not wait. If you fail to gather and set off at the agreed time and location, or fail to join midway, you will be deemed to have given up automatically and the fee will not be refunded.
(2) The pick-up and drop-off times stated in the tour notice are all estimated times, and the specific pick-up and drop-off locations are subject to confirmation by the company. If due to traffic conditions or other special circumstances, our company's bus cannot arrive at the boarding location on time or the time is temporarily changed, our company will notify you in time, so please be patient.
2. Vehicle and luggage requirements
(1) Passenger buses are divided into three types: buses, minibuses and minibuses. Generally, buses have luggage compartments dedicated to storing luggage, while minibuses and minibuses have relatively smaller spaces for luggage storage. In view of the limited space in the luggage compartment of the bus, it is recommended not to carry too much luggage when traveling. Our company will arrange vehicles according to the final group size, ensuring one person per person.
(2) In order to avoid overcrowding in front of the scenic spots, the bus parking areas in most cities are far away from the scenic spots, and drivers are not allowed to park casually. Violators will be subject to heavy fines. If necessary, the pick-up and drop-off location may be some distance away from the attraction. Please understand.
3. Safety tips for taking a bus
(1) Smoking in the car is prohibited.
(2) Please do not bring prohibited items.
(3) Do not fiddle with anything on the car at will to avoid unnecessary damage.
(4) During the temporary stop of the bus, obey the tour guide’s arrangements and do not stay away from the group.
(5) When group members get off the bus for sightseeing, dining, or shopping, please close the windows of the tour vehicle and carry your valuables with you. The travel agency is not responsible for any loss or theft.
(6) Due to the long journey time and heavy vehicle loads, if the car breaks down and affects the itinerary, the travel agency will quickly take remedial measures and ask the group members to actively cooperate.
