Italy Vacations Vol. IV

An inspiring adventure in southern Italy, where the elegant soul of Bell’Italia bursts forth, with the sparkling Mediterranean Sea as a backdrop. From the dreamy town of Sorrento, you’ll discover marvels of Capri, vibrant Naples, the fascinating ancient ruins of Pompeii, blissful thermal springs of Ischia and the amazing Amalfi Coast. You’ll shop for artisan treasures, toast with robust local wine, and enjoy delicious, world-famous cuisine. This 8-night adventure is custom-designed for women to enjoy Italian pleasures to the max. You’ll stay in luxury hotels, dine in top traditional restaurants, meet locals in artisan shops, enjoy a cooking class and ceramic painting workshop, and discover a range of beautiful places: the treasures of art and architecture in Florence, enchanting coastal villages of the Italian Riviera, including chic Portofino, and the stunning Cinque Terre. From your base in a Grand Canal Palazzo, you’ll experience the beauty and pleasures Venice has given travelers for centuries. You’ll be guided through masterpieces of architecture in Piazza San Marco, dazzling La Fenice Opera house, fascinating Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and have a day to explore Burano, the island of lacemakers. You’ll immerse yourself in the world of Venetian flavors at the bustling Rialto market, cook with a local signora, and blend with Venetian tradition as you paint a mask in an artisan workshop. 6 7 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Sorrento 6 Transportation by private minibus 6 Breakfast daily at the hotel 6 4 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Florence 6 4 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure 6 Transportation by private minibus 6 6 nights in a 4-Star hotel in Venice 6 Transportation by private motorboats 6 Breakfast daily at the hotel 6 1 lunch, 2 Dinners 6 1 Pizza Lunch and 2 Dinners 6 Cooking class followed by lunch 6 Private boat excursion to Capri’s Blue Grotto 6 Breakfast daily at the hotel 6 3 Dinners 6 1 cooking class followed by lunch in Florence 6 Cooking class on the island of Murano, followed by lunch 6 Mask painting workshop 6 Day in Burano, Island of Lacemakers 6 Thermal park entrance fees in Ischia, with access to 22 warm pools and sauna 6 Visits to Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Positano and Ravello 6 1 ceramics painting class 6 Guided tours of Santa Maria Novella Basilica and Cloisters, Uffizi Gallery, Cinque Terre, San Fruttuoso Abbey 6 Guided tours of Basilica San Marco, La Fenice Opera House, Gondola workshop, and Peggy Guggenheim Collection GOLDEN WEEK IN SOUTHERN ITALY & AMALFI COAST SORRENTO ( 7 N I GHTS) PREMIUM GOLDEN WEEK IN FLORENCE & ITALIAN RIVIERA FLORENCE (4 N I GHTS) SANTA MARGHER I TA L I GURE (4 N I GHTS) GOLDEN WEEK IN VENICE VEN I CE (6 N I GHTS) CHECK OUT MORE about these tours, rates and dates on ItalyVcations.com Join author Susan Van Allen, (100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go), for a splendid, femme-friendly adventure. Every tour has been custom-designed to give you an amazing, insider’s experience, with highlights focusing on Italy’s celebration of all things female – including art that glorifies women, meeting chefs and artisans, and blissfully immersing yourself in authentic Italy with fun-loving local guides and cooking classes. You’ll be traveling with a group of wonderful women and enjoying breathtaking sights, delicious tastes, and hidden treasures. Here are a few of the most popular women-only tours we usually run every year. Check out our website for current offerings! WOMEN ONLY TOURS 13