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10 Day Vesuvius (Summer 2010)
Naples (2 nights) Florence (3) Rome (3)
Begin your tour with two exquisite nights in Naples where you’ll delight in a visit to the leisurely island of Capri and marvel at Pompeii.
Next we’re off to Florence, via the Highway of the Sun, where we will spend the next three nights. While here we’ll enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Florence, an excursion to Venice and have lunch at a local winery while motoring to our next stop, Rome!
Three evenings in Rome to visit the Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and much more before heading back to the U.S.
From $3590 per person
10 Day Vesuvius (Winter 2010-2011)
Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3)
A great introduction to the best of Italy! And this tour is scheduled to depart the U.S. late on Fridays and return on Sundays, so you need only take about 5 days off work for a full 10-day vacation!
From $2599 per person
14 Day North Continental (Summer 2010)
Lugano, Switzerland (2 nights) Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3)
Enjoy the best of Italy on this dine-on-your-own version of our most popular fully-escorted tour. This tour is exactly the same as the 14-Day North Classic, Milan to Rome, except dinners are not included. Your tour guide will have a multitude of dining suggestions and, of course, a full buffet breakfast is included daily.
We fly into the Milan Airport, where your Perillo representative is on hand to greet you. We transfer to our hotel in Lugano where we spend our first two nights, the start of a beautifully orchestrated journey. Lugano lies in a bay on the north side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by the majestic Alps. It’s beauty at its best.
After Lugano, we’re off to Venice arriving at our hotel, our home for two unbelievable nights. Venice defies description. Venice has to be seen, felt and wandered through to be believed.
Before we arrive at our next destination of Florence for three whole nights, we will make a stop in Padua to visit the Basilica where St. Anthony is interred. In addition to a fantastic Florence sightseeing, we’ll take a trip to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and a trip to Siena.
Next we journey through the rolling hills and scenic vistas of Tuscany and Umbria before reaching Sorrento where we spend the next two nights. While there, we’ll visit Capri, Pompeii and Naples.
Finally, our journey takes us to Rome for our last three nights where we take in all the sights including the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and so much more.
From $3685 per person
14 Day North Continental (Winter 2010-2011)
Milan (2 nights), Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3)
This tour is exactly the same as our 14-day Italy North Classic starting in Rome, except dinners are not included. We know that some of our travelers enjoy the experience of dining on their own at local restaurants and trattorias. Your tour guide will have a multitude of dining suggestions. Of course, a full buffet breakfast is included daily.
From $2799 per person
14 Day North Classic - Rome to Milan (Summer 2010)
Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3) Venice (2) Lugano, Switzerland (2)
We begin the tour with three nights in Rome, the Eternal City. While in Rome, we will see all the famous sights including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, just to name a few.
Then we’re off to Sorrento where we spend two nights, but on the way we will visit the seaside city of Naples, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Once in Sorrento, we’ll cross the Bay of Naples to one of the world’s most beautiful vacation destinations, the Isle of Capri.
During our three night stay in Florence, we’ll enjoy a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, a visit to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and a visit to a Tuscan winery to learn about the “nose.”
On our drive from Florence to Venice, a short visit to Padua is a must! St. Anthony’s Basilica which dates back to the 1200s is visited by more than 5 million people a year. We arrive in Venice by boat, where we spend the next two nights. Venice defies description. Venice has to be seen, felt and wandered through to be believed.
Before we arrive in our final destination of Lugano, Switzerland, we will make a stop in beautiful Verona and visit the courtyard below Shakespeare’s Juliet’s balcony. Beautiful Lugano for our last two nights. You’ll see how this picturesque alpine town has clung to its Italian roots. We’ll enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic center and, weather permitting, take a cruise on Lake Lugano.
On our last day, we’ll travel to Milan for our flight home.
From $4690 per person
14 Day North Classic - Milan to Rome (Summer 2010)
Lugano, Switzerland (2 nights) Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3)
We fly into the Milan Airport, where your Perillo representative is on hand to greet you. We transfer to our hotel in Lugano where we spend our first two nights, the start of a beautifully orchestrated journey. Lugano lies in a bay on the north side of Lake Lugano, surrounded by the majestic Alps. It’s beauty at its best.
After Lugano, we’re off to Venice arriving at our hotel, our home for two unbelievable nights. Venice defies description. Venice has to be seen, felt and wandered through to be believed.
Before we arrive at our next destination of Florence for three whole nights, we will make a stop in Padua to visit the Basilica where St. Anthony is interred. In addition to a fantastic Florence sightseeing, we’ll take a trip to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower and a trip to Siena.
Next we journey through the rolling hills and scenic vistas of Tuscany and Umbria before reaching Sorrento where we spend the next two nights. While there, we’ll visit Capri, Pompeii and Naples.
Finally, our journey takes us to Rome for our last three nights where we take in all the sights including the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and so much more.
From $4690 per person
14 Day North Classic (Winter 2010-2011)
Rome (3 nights), Sorrento (2), Florence (3), Venice (2), Milan (2)
Perillo’s ‘Italy North Classic’ is the largest selling Italy tour in history. Developed in 1975 by Mario Perillo and Lucio Massari, it remains our most popular itinerary today. The ‘Continental’ delivers the identical itinerary in reverse but without dinners.
From $3099 per person
11 Day Three City Aristocrat 2010
Venice (2 nights) Florence (4) Rome (3)
While all of our tours feature fine First Class hotels, our “Aristocrat” hotels are a degree higher in quality. Also, this tour includes most dinners out at fine restaurants. Our tour starts in Venice with two memorable nights at a centrally-located hotel where we’ll enjoy our “get acquainted” dinner at a local restaurant with fine wines.
After Venice, we’re off to Florence to spend the next four nights. In addition to Florence sightseeing, including a visit to the Uffizi Gallery, we’ll visit Pisa, Siena and a Tuscan winery.
Finally, our journey takes us to Rome for the last three nights. While here we take in all the sights, including the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel and so much more; and, still have a full day of leisure to do as we please!
Feeling aristocratic? This is the tour for you!
From $4450 per person
11 Day Aristocrat (Winter 2010-2011)
Venice (2 nights) Florence (4) Rome (3)
Here’s a chance to splurge just a little. While all of our tours feature fine First Class hotels, our “Aristocrat” hotels are a degree higher in quality. Also, this tour includes most dinners out at fine restaurants. Feeling aristocratic? This is the tour for you!
From $2799 per person
9 Day Deluxe Sicily (Summer 2010)
Palermo (3 nights) Taormina (4)
Begin your dream vacation with three exciting nights in Palermo. A city noted for its rich culture, architecture and delectable cuisine. Your tour guide will personally escort you to all the sites. Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte, Piazza Armerina, Noto, Siracusa. We’ll also visit a wine cellar to enjoy a taste marsala wine.
Some people claim Taormina to be the most beautiful place on earth. And we’ll spend four unforgettable nights there! As you arrive in Taormina, you will feel the magical, mythical atmosphere spread over you. Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (often capped with snow) is your next door neighbor! Breathtaking beauty surrounds you. Once again, your tour guide is on hand to explore with you.
There’s no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you’ll be surprised by how the ‘old country’ has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its unique charm.
From $3575 per person
9 Day Splendid Sicily (Winter 2010-2011)
Palermo (3 nights) Taormina (4)
There’s no place on earth like Sicily. A true melting pot of cultures, you’ll see Greek and Asian influences in the exotic architecture, unique cuisine and faces of her people. If you happen to be of Sicilian heritage, you’ll be surprised by how the “old country” has very much joined the 21st century while retaining its special charm.
From $2199 per person
9 Day Rome & Amalfi (Summer 2010)
Rome (3 nights) Amalfi (4)
Lemon trees and vineyards cascade down the terraced cliffs to the sea. Soft sea breezes mix with the scent of fresh basil, tomatoes and olive oil. Capri sparkles in the distance. Welcome to Amalfi!
And to set the stage for this incredible vacation, we’ll spend a few days at Steve Perillo’s own Rose Garden Palace hotel in Rome. This is a no-holds-barred invitation to live life to the fullest. And at a great price.
From $3490 per person