Central Italy Family Vacation

Hotel Accommodations
Hilton Sorrento Palace
Hotel Bernini Palace

Meals
7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Day 1 – Arrive in Naples
Upon collecting your baggage and clearing customs, proceed to the arrivals hall where a representative will escort you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists you with your luggage and escorts you to your hotel.

Check Into Your Hotel: Benvenuti! Your Adventure Guides welcome you to bellissimo Sorrento. Relax as they check you into a chic hotel near the coast with a view of the Bay of Naples.

Welcome Reception and Dinner at Hotel: Meet the other families that will share the adventure! Gather together and enjoy your first of many mouthwatering Italian feasts.

Day 2 – Journey to Positano
Walk into a picture postcard and enjoy this magical fishing town that cascades down hillsides into the sparkling blue Mediterranean—no wonder it's one of the most photographed places in the world! Your Adventure Guide tells about the history and mythology of the area as you ride a private motor coach to Positano.

Exploration On Your Own of Positano: It's a perfect morning on the coast! Whether you desire a relaxing day walking along the shore or shopping for treasures, enjoy the locale before boarding the boat to Amalfi.

Private Boat to Amalfi and Lunch On Your Own: Hop aboard a private boat, glide across the sapphire sea and tour the Amalfi Coast from the ocean side. This unforgettable cruise is exclusive to Adventures by Disney Guests.

Amalfi On Your Own: Ask your Adventure Guides for tips to find the perfect Italian lunch! Dive into a sublime family lunch in this charming town. Now you're living la dolce vita! Then spend the afternoon exploring as you wish. When finished, return to Sorrento on a relaxing, two-hour motor coach trip.

Dinner in Sorrento: Join your fellow adventurers for a fragrant feast in the Garden Room at the beautiful o' Parrucchiano Restaurant.

Day 3 – Ferry Ride and Walking Tour at Capri
Journey to this legendary isle that has captured the imagination for generations. Stroll through designer boutiques, crumbling ruins and dazzling cliff-top views that will take your breath away.

Lunch On Your Own: Seafood doesn't get much fresher than this. Enjoy lunch with a view with your family. Your Adventure Guide will be happy to make suggestions for a quick bite or a leisurely meal on your own.

Private Boat Tour of Capri: Take a private cruise around this enchanted island and discover some magical swimming spots! Explore the stunning coastline and take a dip in sapphire blue waters. Enjoy your afternoon in paradise!

Visit Agriturismo La Galatea Farm: Journey through the peaceful countryside to a quaint farm and learn about pressing olives to make olive oil, making mozzarella cheese and harvesting delectable fruit. Afterwards, learn to make pizza with the experts in an exclusive activity.

Dinner at La Galatea: Dine on the delicious pizzas you made during the pizza-making activity along with fresh fare right from La Galatea farm.

Day 4 – Pompeii
Journey to a town that's literally frozen in time! Learn how Mt. Vesuvius' volcanic explosion actually preserved remnants of this ancient civilization, and walk through the petrified streets, houses and amphitheaters of yesteryear.

Lunch at Lucullus: Trade tales with your fellow adventurers about the morning's excursion as you devour fabulous Italian fare at this restaurant in Pompeii.

Travel to Florence: Hop aboard the Eurostar Italia train and enjoy 1st class seats as you ride for 3-1/2 hours from Naples to the breathtaking city of Florence!

Arrive at the Hotel: Welcome to the elegant hotel that will be your home for the next few days. Bask in the heart of cultural Florence!

Dinner at the Hotel: Adults and Junior Adventurers will enjoy a bountiful buffet dinner at the hotel.

Wine Tasting and Junior Adventurer Movie Night: Adults will enjoy a relaxing wine tasting following dinner while the Junior Adventurers watch a classic Disney movie!

Day 5 – Breakfast and City Excursion
After breakfast at the hotel, share the timeless treasures of the Renaissance on a privately guided walk through the city. Marvel at Michelangelo's "David" and the Duomo.

Lunch at Osteria dei Baroncelli: Take a midday break from your travels and sit down to a delicious lunch in this authentic restaurant.

Museo dei Ragazzi: Enjoy an afternoon learning the art of fresco painting at the Museo dei Regazzi with a chance for you and your family to create a masterpiece of your very own.

Florence and Dinner On Your Own: After fresco tile painting, the late afternoon and evening is yours to enjoy as you wish! For dinner, ask your Adventure Guides to recommend the best place to have your Florence family meal.

Day 6 – Morning Excursion to Monteriggioni
After breakfast, journey to this beautifully preserved village and see what lies behind its fortified walls.

Excursion to Siena: Visit an enchanting city that is remarkably preserved in all of its medieval glory. Travel through time and visit the historic main square, which is famous for its annual Palio race. Enjoy exclusive entrance to the Eagle Contrada Museum to learn the history of this famous and exciting horserace, dating back over 400 years.

Lunch in Siena: Indulge in a special family lunch in this charming town at a local trattoria.

Free Time In Siena: Explore Siena as you wish this afternoon.

Dinner in Florence: For dinner on your own, ask your Adventure Guides to recommend the best place to have your Florence family meal.

Day 7 – Bike Ride Atop City Walls of Lucca
Hop on a bicycle like the locals and ride along the shaded, peaceful paths that run along the tops of the walls of Lucca. Gaze upon the unforgettable scenery of the old town as you cruise under the chestnut trees.

Lunch On Your Own in Lucca: Enjoy a leisurely lunch in this tranquil city that was never conquered.

Journey to Pisa: Tour the Piazza del Duomo where the Fields of Miracles resides, along with the famous tower that has leaned into history!

Farewell Renaissance Dinner at La Loggia: Toast to the magnificent Mediterranean adventure you've shared with your family and newfound friends at this elegant restaurant built over 400 years ago! With irresistible Italian dishes, lively Renaissance entertainment and a few Disney surprises, this party celebrates the adventure of a lifetime.

Day 8 – Breakfast at the Hotel
Bid farewell to all your fellow adventurers, and enjoy one last meal in Florence.

Transfer to Airport: Relax and enjoy your final moments in Italy as we handle your luggage and arrange for transportation to the Florence airport. Say arrivederci to your fellow adventurers until you return again!

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
6/10/2012 - 6/17/2012	$4,139
6/17/2012 - 6/24/2012	$4,239
7/4/2012 - 7/11/2012	$4,139
7/22/2012 - 7/29/2012	$4,139
8/1/2012 - 8/8/2012	$4,139
Note: Departures appearing above in green are guaranteed to operate by the tour operator.
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Private Boat to Island of Capri: On a day trip to the Island of Capri, cruise around the isle on a private boat and swim in the Mediterranean waters. It's an afternoon in paradise

Agriturismo La Galatea Farm: At the Agriturismo La Galatea farm, learn how to press olives for olive oil, make mozzarella cheese and harvest fruit. Afterwards, enjoy a private pizza-making session with the chefs.

Gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti: Enjoy reserved entry into the Gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti—home to Michelangelo's David since 1873, as well as a number of Gothic and High Renaissance Florentine paintings

Pompeii Tours: Visit the town that's literally frozen in time! Learn from a local expert how Mt. Vesuvius' volcanic explosion preserved remnants of this ancient civilization. Walk through the petrified streets, houses and amphitheaters.

Lucca Bike Ride: Bike the peaceful, tree-lined paths atop Lucca's Renaissance era walls and enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Tuscan countryside.

Ages
Minimum age:4
Suggested age: 6+

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