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10 Day Vesuvius – with Venice Visit (OFF SEASON)
Naples (2 nights) Florence (3) Rome (3)
Begin your tour with two exquisite nights in Naples. During your stay you’ll delight in a visit to the leisurely island of Capri and marvel at Pompeii, the city of ruins dug out from the ashes rained on it by Mt. Vesuvius over 2,000 years ago.
Your next three nights’ accommodations will be in the romantic city of Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance. From Florence, we’ll enjoy an excursion to Venice where your guide will show you all the sights – St. Mark’s Square, the Basilica, The Bridge of Sighs. And…. a special lunch is included!
Our last stop – three memorable, magical nights in Rome. The Eternal City where we’ll visit St. Peter’s Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and so much more.
From $2890 per person
10 Day Vesuvius – with Venice Visit
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
14 Day Italy North Classic with a Touch of Switzerland Rome to Milan (OFF SEASON)
Rome (3 nights) Sorrento (2) Florence (3) Venice (2) Lugano, Switzerland (2)
Begin your tour with three nights in Rome, the Eternal City where we visit St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and on and on. Next, we motor south to Sorrento for two nights. We’ll stop for a visit to Pompeii, the city of ruins dug out from the ashes rained on it by Mt. Vesuvius and now, perfectly preserved as it was 2,000 years ago! Sorrento is advantageously located over steep cliffs offering fantastic views over the Bay of Naples. Sheer pleasure. We’ll also enjoy a visit to the world’s most enchanting island, Capri.
The next three nights' accommodations will be in the romantic city of Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance. From Florence we’ll visit Pisa - the most instantly recognizable structure on earth.
On to Venice, where we’ll spend two storybook nights exploring the canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. And a romantic gondola ride is included.
Last stop – two nights in Lugano, Switzerland. We interrupt our trip from Venice to Lugano with a short stop in Verona to see Shakespeare’s Juliet’s balcony. You’ll delight in a guided walking tour of Lugano’s traffic-free historic center and Switzerland’s natural beauty.
From $3675 per person
14 Day Italy North Classic with a Touch of Switzerland Rome to Milan
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 Italy North Classic with a Touch of Switzerland Milan to Rome (OFF SEASON)
Lugano, Switzerland (2 nights) Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3)
Begin your tour with two nights in Lugano, Switzerland, one of the most popular travel destinations in all of Switzerland.
On to Venice, where you’ll spend two storybook nights exploring the canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. On our way from Venice to Florence, a short but inspiring visit to Padua.
Next three nights, accommodation will be in the romantic city of Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance. From Florence, we travel a short distance to visit Pisa, the most instantly recognizable structure on earth. Back to Florence, perhaps to visit a typical Tuscan winery.
Next, we motor south to Sorrento for our next two nights. Along the way, a visit to Pompeii, the city of ruins dug out from the ashes rained on it by Mt. Vesuvius and now perfectly preserved as it was 2,000 years ago! Sorrento is advantageously located over steep cliffs offering fantastic views over the Bay of Naples. Sheer pleasure. We’ll also enjoy a visit to the world’s most enchanting island, Capri.
Finally – three glorious nights in Rome, the Eternal City. We’ll visit St Peters Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and so, so much more.
From $3675 per person
14 Day Italy North Classic with a Touch of Switzerland Milan to Rome
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 Italy North Continental with a Touch of Switzerland Milan to Rome (OFF SEASON)
Lugano, Switzerland (2 nights) Venice (2) Florence (3) Sorrento (2) Rome (3)
Begin your tour with two nights in Lugano, Switzerland, one of the most popular travel destinations in all of Switzerland.
On to Venice, where you’ll spend two storybook nights exploring the canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. On our way from Venice to Florence, a short but inspiring visit to Padua.
The next three nights' accommodations will be in the romantic city of Florence, the fountainhead of the Renaissance. From Florence, we travel a short distance to visit Pisa, the most instantly recognizable structure on earth. Back to Florence, perhaps to visit a typical Tuscan winery.
Next, we motor south to Sorrento for our next two nights. Along the way, a visit to Pompeii, the city of ruins dug out from the ashes rained on it by Mt Vesuvius and now perfectly preserved as it was 2,000 years ago! Sorrento is advantageously located over steep cliffs offering fantastic views over the Bay of Naples. Sheer pleasure. We’ll also enjoy a visit to the world’s most enchanting island, Capri.
Finally – three glorious nights in Rome, the Eternal City. We’ll visit St. Peter's Basilica, The Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum and so much more.
From $2990 per person
14 Day Italy North Continental, Dine on your own
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
11 Day Three City Aristocrat (OFF SEASON)
Venice (2 nights) Florence (4) Rome (3)
Venice will be your home base for your first two nights in Italia. You’ll sightsee Venice’s awesome Grand Canal and St Marks’ Square. Enjoy your very own Gondola ride which is included!
Leaving Venice we make a short stop at Padua to visit the Basilica where the remains of St. Anthony are interred. Four nights in Florence is a living dream. Florence – the Fountainhead of the Renaissance – city of Dante, Boccaccio, Botticelli and Da Vinci. We sightsee all that Florence has to offer including the majestic Duomo built in 1296! One of the highlights will be an extensive tour of the Uffizi gallery, one of the most important art museums In the world. During our stay in Florence we travel a short distance to visit Pisa, the most instantly recognizable structure on earth. We also visit Siena, considered the best preserved medieval city in Italy. We’ll have plenty of time to relax, shop or explore on our own.
Three memorable nights in Rome. We’ll relive these days in our minds for years to come. We’ll be personally escorted to all the sights; St. Peter’s Basilica, Imperial Rome & the Colosseum, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel and so much more.
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 $3250 per person
11 Day Three City Aristocrat
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
9 Day Deluxe Sicily (OFF SEASON)
Palermo (3 nights) Taormina (4)
Begin your dream vacation with three exciting nights in Palermo. A city noted for its rich culture, architecture and gastronomy. Your tour guide will personally escort you to all the sites. Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Selinunte. We’ll also visit a wine cellar to enjoy a taste of their thick, dark 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 European highest active volcano, 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 $2690 per person
9 Day Deluxe Sicily
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 Rome and Amalfi Adventure
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
6 Day Rome Rendezvous
Rome (6 Days / 4 Nights)
I'm extremely proud to offer this exciting long weekend at our very own, Rose Garden Palace Hotel.
Of course I'm biased, so I urge you to check out the amazing reviews the Rose Garden has received on sites like TripAdvisor.com. She's modern, but very warm. Located a few steps from the famed Via Veneto and next door to the American Embassy.
Rome is all yours this "Off-Season!" The crowds are down and the service level is up. We look forward to hosting you at our "Home in Rome."
From $1395 per person dbl. including airfare!
