Travelpack

Highlights: Venice - Florence - Cinque Terre - Rome - Sorrento

The Italian Renaissance garden was a new style of garden that emerged in the late 15th century at villas in Rome and Florence.
Inspired by classical ideals of order and beauty, and intended for the pleasure of the view of the garden and the landscape beyond, for contemplation, and for the enjoyment of the sights, sounds and smells of the garden itself.
Take our Tour from North Venice to South in Sorrento to Discover how the Landscape, Sights and Sounds all Change!
We have Included All Trains, Transfers, Tours with 4* Hotels & Breakfast includes Car Hire In Sorrento - Value for Money!

Hotels Featured:
➤Hotel Ca' Alvise 4*
➤Hotel Grifone 4*
➤Napoleon Hotel 4*
➤La Vue D'Or 4*

Itinerary:
➤Tue 24 Sep 24: Italy
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, Italy
Shared Transfer Airport to Hotel
3 Nights at 4* Hotel Ca 'Alvise in a Gold Classic Room exceeds the 403 bridges in the city!

➤Wed 25 Sep 24: Secret Gardens of Venice walking tour
Enjoy a stroll around the secret gardens of Venice, often hidden behind the facades and walls of the its magnificent palazzos. People often refer to Venice as the city of canals and bridges. You will be surprised: the more than 500 gardens largely exceed the 403 bridges in the city! delightful and off the beaten path route through the most magical gardens of Venice: take a walk around public parks, inner courtyards with greenery and idyllic monastery gardens. Relax within these places of silence, smell the scent of trees and flowers and feast your eyes on the colorful blossoms.
Duration : 2 hours

Inclusions :
- Licensed Tour Guide & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Entrance ticket and access to private gardens

What to Expect :
Cannaregio
A hidden garden belonging to a community of nuns, who will kindly open their doors for us. Those lucky enough to enter it will find themselves in a beautiful garden with fruit trees, walking underneath beautiful pergolas with flowers and mystic plants
30 mins - Admission Ticket Included

Parco "Villa Groggia"
One of the less known and less visited green area in the city: a peaceful for a relaxing stroll next to a charming villa and a theathre with a rich program of dance, music and performances
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Giardini Savorgnan
A hidden park in Cannaregio district which was the secret garden of noble famlies sorounding their fancy houses.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Rio della Misericordia
A garden center in a hidden corner of the city, where venetians choose geraniums and surfinias to make the summer of Venice more colorful and cylamen to brighten up the foggy winter of this beautiful city.
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Spazio Thetis
A hidden green oasis with several modern art sculpturs in a off the beaten path area facing the northern lagoon
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Giardino delle Vergini allArsenale
A piece of poetry made into a garden, wiht a fascinating view on the the Arsenale docks and walls
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

➤Tue 24 Sep 24: Panoramic Lunch at Royal Gardens
A tasty light lunch awaits you at the Illy Caf in the Royal Gardens. If you have a break between one activity and another in the city center, or just want to eat something sitting in a lovely location in St. Mark's area you are in the perfect place! ingredients of the highest quality consists of two Venetian cicchetti, a main dish, a dessert, and a bottle of water. that allows you to fully enjoy the natural light thanks to its majestic stained-glass windows overlooking the San Marco Basin. On the opposite side of the building, you will find the delightful Royal Gardens, a small green lung in the city center. Marco to share with family or friends and the city with a mobile app. Download it on your phone and enjoy 6 itineraries with their best attractions and bacari (typical wine bars).

Inclusions :
- Mobile App (6 itineraries in Venice, 200 points of interest)
- Light Lunch: 2 cicchetti, 1 main dish, 1 dessert, 1 bottle of water
- Amazing Saint Mark's Basin or Royal Gardens view

What to Expect :
Looking for a delicious yet light lunch option in the heart of the city? Look no further than the Illy Caf in the Royal Gardens! Whether you're taking a break between activities or simply want to enjoy a meal in the picturesque St. Mark's area, this is the perfect spot for you.

➤Thu 26 Sep 24: Venice to Abano by Train
Venice to Abano by Train
Venezia Mestre 0804/0848 Abano
Direct 44 Mins
Regionale 17085
Non Refundable Economy Ticket

➤Thu 26 Sep 24: Villa dei Vescovi and the Valsanzibio Gardens
We will start first at a time from the Monumental Garden of Valsanzibio, an immense symbolic garden of the seventeenth century, called a few years ago the Most Beautiful Park in Italy, completely surrounded by the verdant landscape and the soft curves of the Euganean Hills. Here water features, tree-lined avenues, fountains, the intricate labyrinth and the statues come together harmoniously in an allegorical path of "Salvification" along which the visitor, traveling through various stages, from the Portal of Diana to the Statue of Winged Time up to the fountain of the Dolphins, is guided in the symbolic liberation from sins. move to visit Villa dei Vescovi in Luvigliano di Torreglia: a precious gem set in the Euganean Hills, an ancient holiday residence of the Paduan high prelates that dates back to the first half of the sixteenth century.
Duration : 5 hours

Inclusions :
- Insurance and technical organization of a certified travel agency
- Entrance ticket to visit the Valsanzibio garden
- Agency escort
- Transfer by minivan
- Entrance ticket to visit the Villa dei Vescovi
- Traditional Italian life with your local guide

What to Expect :
Garden of Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio, Known as one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy, the Giardino di Valsanzibio is now famous all over the world. Il Giardino is located in Galzignano Terme, a small town in the heart of the Euganean Hills. This area, from the beginning of the fourteenth century, was preferred by the Venetian nobility as the perfect location for their wonderful
Venetian Villas: it was a symbol of economic power and, at the same time, an oasis of peace and tranquility.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Included

Villa dei Vescovi
A precious gem set in the Euganean Hills. Villa dei Vescovi, an ancient holiday residence of the Paduan high prelates dates back to the first half of the sixteenth century and is the result of a path of transformations, decorations, expansions. It will be exciting to be enchanted by the harmoniousness with which the building links to the surrounding landscape and beauty of the Euganean Hills seen through the large arches of the loggias and the hanging courtyard. Inside the Villa we will pass through the noble rooms, the bedroom, the living rooms and the large and bright living room where our eyes will be delighted, step by step, by the splendid cycle of bucolic motifs by Lambert Sustris.
2 hours - Admission Ticket Included

➤Thu 26 Sep 24: Abano to Venice by Train
Abano to Venice by Train
Abano 1820/1907 Venezia Mestre
1 Connection via Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto 12 Mins
Regionale 16983 - Regionale Veloce 3986
Non Refundable Economy

➤Fri 27 Sep 24: Venice to Florence by Train - Premier Class
Venice to Florence by Train
Venezia S. Lucia 1105/1320 Firenze S.M. Novella
Club Executive Premier Class
Non Refundable
Direct 2 Hours 15 Mins
Italo 8911

➤Fri 27 Sep 24: Florence
Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel
3 Nights at 4* Hotel Grifone Firenze in a Classic Room

➤Sat 28 Sep 24: Boboli and Bardini Gardens Skip-the-Line Entry
With the combined ticket get priority access to the Boboli Gardens originally designed for the Medici Family representing earliest examples of Italian Garden with open-air museum with antique Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains. artificial cave filled with false stalactites & stalagmites, with statues of sheep, shepherds, Romans goddesses. Explore the open-air museum with antique and Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains. offering a remarkable panorama over Florence that occupies a large part of a hill bordered by the medieval walls of the city.
Duration : 2 hours to 3 hours

Inclusions :
- Entrance Tickets to Bardini Garden
- Timed Entrance Tickets to Boboli Gardens
- Booking and service fees

What to Expect :
Giardino di Boboli
Visit the the marvelous Boboli Gardens rising behind the
Pitti Palace and originally designed for the Medici and are one of the earliest examples of the Italian Garden. Explore the open-air museum with antique and Renaissance statues, grottoes, and large fountains.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Free
Giardino Bardini
Explore the Bardini Garden offering a remarkable panorama over Florence that occupies a large part of a hill bordered by the medieval walls of the city.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Free

➤Sun 29 Sep 24: Cinque Terre Day Trip/Optional Hike Included
If you love an outdoor adventure, our Cinque Terre tour is sure to add a little something special to your Italian holiday. Join us and explore some of the countrys most beautiful coastal towns and admire the stunning landscapes on a guided tour youre sure to remember for life. only round trip, one day tour from Florence to all five

Cinque Terre villages
enjoy spectacular coastal views for wine tasting, souvenir shopping or for a swim in the turquoise waters at one of the areas beaches boat ride along the Cinque Terre coastline (end March to end October only - weather permitting) English (not different languages contemporarly) to ensure maximum quality and customer service
Duration : 13 hours

Inclusions :
- Time to explore the Cinque Terre villages on foot
- Boat ride along the Riviera (end March to end October only - weather permitting)
- Entry tickets to the Cinque Terre National Park
- A fun and professional guide who is there to lead you through the day
- Transport between Florence and Cinque Terre by coach plus all other transport for the day

What to Expect :
Walkabout Tour Pick Up
Check-in and departure point
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Storico di Manarola
Built in the valley of the torrente Groppo, until 1950 the stream which runs through the town was completely uncovered and 11 stone bridges allowed the people to cross from one side to the other. Over the next thirty years the stream was gradually covered over by Saracen pirates (in 849) and the surviving people fled in land to live. When the seas were made safe again in the 11th century, people came back to settle here under the protection of the Republic of Genova. cultivation of vines was not only established but the wine they produced was sought after. The church of San Lorenzo was begun in 1338. The patron saint is celebrated on the 10th of August with a procession through the streets carrying a statue of him. town from pirates is now a private home, you can see the garden from the panoramic walk, it is on the rock immediately above the port. Christmas nativity scene which is the biggest in the world. Figures outlined in thousands of lights cover the hillside. Also an Easter scene is made.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Storico di Corniglia
The middle town of the five, Corniglia is the smallest town and sits at 90 metres above sea level. from the huge spur of rock on which the village sits. Population of about only 200. fourteenth century on the site of an eleventh century chapel. San Pietro's day is 29th June and as part of the celebrations, there is a procession through the streets. A special savoury tart is prepared with rice, eggs and cheese and is shared among the people who take part in the procession.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free

Cinque Terre Trails
These ancient trails are rough but manageable. Be prepared for the hiking although the path is open to everyone, remember that the ground can be slippery, uneven, and in places steep and narrow. The charm of the area is that it is natural and unspoiled, do not expect hand rails or safety rails when steps are steep or when the path is close to the cliff edge. Because of the nature of the hike, we are unable to accept small children or anyone with walking difficulties.
8 hours - Admission Ticket Free

Vernazza
Vernazza is unique in the Cinque Terre because of the small
port that was built allowing ships to land in the protected
bay. It was already a fortified village and efficient
maritime base in the earliest records available from the eleventh century. Today there are traces of the military defences built by the Genovese in the thirteenth century such as traces of the old walls, ramparts and the look out tower.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free

Borgo Antico
There was a castle here before 1200 and some ruins of it can still be seen. The community of Monterosso was founded in 1214 a bell tower built in 1400 as a lookout tower. of San Antonio di Mesco was built in 1335.
1 hour - Admission Ticket Free
Spiaggia di Fegina

➤Mon 30 Sep 24: Rome
Private Transfer Hotel to Train Station

➤Mon 30 Sep 24: Florence to Rome by Train - Premier Class
Florence to Rome by Train
Club Executive
Firenze S.M. Novella 1003/1135 Roma Termini
Direct 1 HOUR 37 MINS
Italo 8905
Clients departing from Rome (Roma Termini), Milan (Milano Centrale) and Florence (Firenze SMN) must retrieve the QR codes to access the train platform before train departure at the station Casa Italo lounge or Italo ticket machine. To print the tickets / QR codes they must provide their ticketless PNR. Attention failing to do so might prevent the clients from boarding the train.
Non refundable

➤Mon 30 Sep 24: Rome
Private Transfer Train Station to Hotel
3 Nights at 4* Napoleon Hotel Room in a Standard Room

➤Tue 01 Oct 24: Greenery of Rome tour: Villa Borghese
If you are looking for what to see in Rome, you cannot miss Villa Borghese, the park most loved by the Romans and one of the most beautiful and important places to visit in Rome. discover the historical and artistic heritage, the nature and the panoramic beauty of the green heart of the city. Villa Borghese is not only art, it is also nature. covers eighty hectares and offers visitors the opportunity to walk among gardens, fountains and monuments, immersed in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. Among the attractions not to be missed, there are the Temple of Esculapius, the Garden of the Lake, the Terrace of the Pincio, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city, and the Water Clock. adventure in the green lung of Rome, you will be able to explore the park with an expert and friendly guide, who will tell you the stories and curiosities of this enchanting place.
Duration : 2 hours, 30 mins

Inclusions :
- Private transportation
- Baby Seat up to 20kg
- Helmet
- Tour Guide

What to Expect :
Pass By Piazza del Popolo
PIAZZA DEL POPOLO
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Temple of Asclepius
TEMPIO DI ESCULAPIO
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Portico dei Leoni
PORTICO DEI LEONI
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Tempio di Diana
TEMPIETTO DI DIANA
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Piazza di Siena
PIAZZA DI SIENA
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
TEMPIO DI ANTONINO E FAUSTINA
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Galleria Borghese
GALLERIA BORGHESE
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By Orologio ad Acqua
OROLOGIO AD ACQUA
Admission Ticket Free
Terrazza del Pincio
PANORAMIC VIEWS FROM PINCIO TERRACE
15 mins - Admission Ticket Free

➤Wed 02 Oct 24: Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este
Escape Rome for the day with this one-of-a-kind tour of Tivoli. This delightful, mountaintop top town just outside of Rome is only a short and comfortable bus ride away. There you will discover the relatively unknown yet beautiful Hadrians Villa and Villa dEste, as our local guide shares the rich history for both of these UNESCO world heritage sites.
Duration : 7 hours

Inclusions :
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Guide

What to Expect :
Villa d'Este
We will leave the alluring ruins of the 2nd century A.D. far behind as we travel on to the 14th century to our second destination, Villa dEste - one of the most beautiful Renaissance villas in Italy. This splendid palace, with its extraordinary gardens filled with hundreds of fountains, will leave you feeling captivated. Berninis monumental Neptunes Fountain is considered the most impressive, its water jets reaching a height of 10 meters. Not to say that the Central Fountain and the Oval Fountain wont leave you equally in awe.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included

Villa Adriana
This enchanting day trip from Rome begins with a 40-minute bus ride to Hadrians Villa. The vastness of Hadrians estate is a sight that will surely impress. The Emperor chose to build his residence outside the city in a place rich in water, in order to build the famous Canopus, one of the most preserved sites left in the complex. The statues surrounding this pool of water create stunning reflections on its surface, beautifully surrounded by luscious green gardens.
1 hour, 30 mins - Admission Ticket Included

➤Thu 03 Oct 24: Private Transfer Hotel to Train Station

➤Thu 03 Oct 24: Rome to Naples by Train - Premier Class
Rome to Naples by Train
Roma Termini 1040/1153 Napoli Centrale
Club Executive
Direct 1 HOUR 13 MINS
Italo 9971
NON REFUNDABLE
Clients departing from Rome (Roma Termini), Milan (Milano Centrale) and Florence (Firenze SMN) must retrieve the QR codes to access the train platform before train departure at the station Casa Italo lounge or Italo ticket machine. To print the tickets / QR codes they must provide their ticketless PNR. Attention failing to do so might prevent the clients from boarding the train.

➤Tue 08 Oct 24: Car Hire
Economy - 2/4 Doors - Manual - A/C
ECMR
FIAT PANDA OR SIMILAR
Inclusions
Collision Damage Waiver (Zero Excess)
Theft Protection Waiver (Zero Excess)
Third Party Liability Insurance
Local Sales Tax/es
Airport Surcharges/Fees
One Additional Driver
Snow Chains where applicable and under request
Snow Chains between 15 Nov - 15 April (under request)
There is no insurance excess. Window, tyres and underside of the vehicle are all covered. Damaged caused by driver negligence is not covered.
The Deposit amount is 300 EUR
Clients may be required to leave a credit card for security and to cover fuel and optional extras.

PICK UP NAPLES TRAIN STATION
Collection Details Go to platform 5 and walk along the sidewalk direction to binario calmo Stelle Hotel till the entrance of the shopping mall. The branch is located inside the shopping mall. Please use the parking of Stelle Hotel, in Corso Meridionale 60/62.
The parking service works 24h, after 9:00 p.m. please refer to the hotel reception
DROP OFF AT NAPLES AIRPORT
NO ONE WAY FEE!

➤Thu 03 Oct 24: Sorrento
5 Nights at 4* Hotel la Vue D'Or in a Pool View Room with Balcony

➤Fri 04 Oct 24: Sorrento Farm Experience: Wine, Pizza & Cheese
Join a culinary adventure at a renowned D.O.P. certified farm, where tradition meets sustainability. Guided by passionate experts, uncover eco-friendly practices from animal care to vegetable cultivation. Delight in freshly crafted cheeses, local wines, and a vibrant tomato salad. Explore a fragrant lemon grove for homemade delights like Limoncello and lemonade. Wander through vineyards and olive groves for an olive oil tasting. Master the art of authentic Neapolitan pizza-making in a thrilling Pizza Workshop. With seamless transport, savour every moment of this unforgettable experience. Treat yourself to the ultimate Sorrento Farm Experience in a small-group setting today!

Inclusions :
- Mozzarella, Ricotta, Caciotte and more
- Homemade Wine and Limoncello
- Shared Pick-up and drop-off Service
- Olive Oil Tasting with Bread
- Pizza Margherita or Marinara

What to Expect :
Picture this: you'll step into a realm of culinary excellence at a renowned D.O.P. certified farm, where tradition meets sustainability in perfect harmony. Guided by experts deeply passionate about their craft, you'll uncover the farm's eco-friendly practices, from the tender care of animals to the nurturing of organic vegetables. Savour freshly crafted cheeses like ricotta, mozzarella, caciottine, tomato salad, and local wines. But that's just the beginning: we'll walk into a fragrant lemon grove and sip homemade delights like Limoncello and zesty lemonade, immersing ourselves in Sorrento's culinary heritage.
Next, we'll wander through ancient olive groves for an olive oil-tasting experience unlike any other and sample unique flavours, each carefully paired with freshly baked artisanal bread. But wait, this is not over yet! Join us for a thrilling pizza workshop, where you'll learn the secrets of crafting the perfect pizza from skilled pizzaiolos. Watch your creation bake to golden perfection in a traditional wood-fired oven, ready to be devoured. With our seamless pick-up and drop-off service, your only concern will be savouring every moment of this unforgettable experience.

➤Sat 05 Oct 24: Secret Garden of the Soul
In Campinola Borgo di Tramonti, at an altitude of 450 meters, among the heights of the immediate hinterland of the Amalfi Coast, there is a barely visible and hidden garden, deliberately almost "secret". approximately 3000 meters spread over 8 sloping terraces, the result of the gradual reconversion of an old abandoned vineyard begun in 1999, is made up of many micro sectors, each rare and interesting. grove with 25 different species and varieties, a rose garden with over 300 species, varieties and hybrids, many aromatic and medicinal plants, sages, collections of hydrangeas, spiraee, hibiscus, hemerocals, lilacs, magnolias, oleanders, brooms, lantanas, camellias, wisteria, bignonie, succulents, fruits, vegetables, vines, local spontaneous flora and much more for a total of over 1000 varieties. Antonio who lovingly dedicates himself to cultivation and pampering this corner of paradise will end with the tasting of typical local products.

Inclusions :
- Snacks

What to Expect :
In Campinola Borgo di Tramonti, at an altitude of 450 metres, among the heights of the immediate hinterland of the Amalfi Coast, there is an inconspicuous and hidden garden, deliberately almost "secret".
The garden, with its approximately 3000 meters arranged on 8 sloping terraces, the result of the gradual reconversion of an ancient abandoned vineyard that began in 1999, is made up of many micro sectors, each rare and interesting.
You will find a small citrus grove with 25 different species and varieties, a rose garden with over 300 species, varieties and hybrids, many aromatic and medicinal plants, sage, collections of hydrangeas, spiraee, hibiscus, daylilies, lilac, magnolia, oleander, broom, lantana, camellias, wisteria, bignonias, succulents, fruits, vegetables, vines, local spontaneous flora and much more for a total of over 1000 varieties. For this reason, it is also considered an experimental botanical garden due to the quantity, heterogeneity and origin of the plants, in which experts verify the possibilities of taking root and growing. The visit is guided by Antonio, who, together with his wife, is dedicated to cultivating and pampering this corner of paradise. The start is scheduled at 17:00.

➤Tue 08 Oct 24: Departure

Prices & Departures:
Deposit: £500pp
➤Y71399 Gatwick from £2999pp
➤Y71509 Edinburgh from £3029pp
➤Y71504 Manchester from £3089pp

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