Perillo Tours Italy 2025

Photo Credit: Julie Hudson-Blattler to explore the island on your own or take advantage of a special optional excursion with your tour director. Later this afternoon, you’ll return to Sorrento and have some time to relax before heading out to a local restaurant for dinner. DAY 7 • SORRENTO » NAPLES » SORRENTO THURSDAY: This morning you’re off to Naples, the most authentic Italian city and certainly a world of its own. To enjoy and better understand this wonderful, yet complex city you will be accompanied by a local guide, born and raised in Napoli. You’ll enjoy a walking tour towards the Royal Palace, then crossing the Santa Lucia neighborhood up to Via Cesario Console, from where you will have a beautiful view of the Gulf of Naples and Vesuvius. You’ll visit the courtyard of the Royal Palace, from where you can admire the internal staircase. Next, you’ll walk through the garden that leads to the Teatro Lirico San Carlo, the world’s oldest working opera house. You’ll have some free time to walk around and perhaps stop at Gambrinus, the most famous café in Naples and enjoy a local Neapolitan specialty: a sfogliatella or pastiera . Once back on the bus, your driver will take you through the Spaccanapoli, which is the street that splits Naples in two. This afternoon, you’ll visit Sorrento, known for its beautiful coastline, good weather and stunning views of Mount Vesuvius. You’ll have free time to sightsee and shop before returning to your hotel. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy as you please. DAY 8 • SORRENTO » TRAIN TO FLORENCE » DINNER IN HOTEL FRIDAY: This morning, you’ll board a train to Florence! You’ll arrive in this beautiful Renaissance city and after checking into your hotel, you’ll have the afternoon free to enjoy! This evening’s dinner features fine local wines at your hotel. DAY 9 • FLORENCE » CITY SIGHTSEEING, INCLUDING THE DAVID » DINNER OUT SATURDAY: Florence — the fountainhead of the Renaissance, awaits us! Your day of sightseeing includes the majestic Duomo Complex built in 1296, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery with its renowned Gates of Paradise doors. Follow the medieval streets to the most striking square in Florence, Piazza della Signoria. “Breathtaking” is the only word to describe one’s first view of Michelangelo’s David. Yes, it’s quite large and detailed. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner at our favorite local Tuscan restaurant. DAY 10 FLORENCE » PISA » WINE TASTING & EARLY DINNER IN TUSCANY » FLORENCE SUNDAY: The bell tower of Pisa is among the most instantly recognizable structures on earth. Architects say it would be world famous even if it were perfectly straight. This morning you’ll get to see this famous tower, along with the beautiful Cathedral and Baptistery. This afternoon you’ll visit a typical Tuscan winery and you’ll get to meet our dear friend, Pierluigi Giachi, the world’s most enchanting sommelier to learn about the grape, the nose, food pairings and, most importantly — which glass to use! Enjoy a wine tasting with these special wines along with an early light dinner. Cin-Cin! DAY 11 • FLORENCE » PADUA » VENICE » DINNER IN HOTEL MONDAY: Visitors to Padua are often surprised by a sense of deep spirituality. St. Anthony ( patron Saint of lost objects ) is interred here in the serene Basilica, which dates back to the 1200s. You’ll have some time to visit the Basilica and then some free time to explore on your own. Next stop — Venice! Gondolas glide past you with their gondoliers singing. You'll arrive by bus and then switch into water taxis to reach your hotel. You’ll have some time to settle into your hotel and relax or go for a walk in this magical city. Tonight, recount your explorations over dinner in your hotel. Good food, good wine, and great friends! Now that’s Italian! DAY 12 • VENICE » CITY SIGHTSEEING TUESDAY: This morning you’ll meet your expert local guide for a walking tour of St. Mark’s Square, the great Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and an inside visit of the Doge’s Palace. Next, you’ll board the mostoscafo (motorboat) to the beautiful island of Murano, where you will visit one of the oldest glassblowing factories. The talented glass masters will show you two different glassblowing techniques: the hand-blown glass technique creating a small vase and the carved glass technique, creating a small sculpture like a glass horse, fish or cat. This afternoon you’ll have a chance to get lost in the city’s labyrinth of canals, bridges and tiny piazzas. Being a small island, it’s impossible to stray very far. But it wouldn't hurt to master the phrase Dov’è Piazza San Marco ? Dinner is on your own tonight. When in Venice, do as the Venetians do! Enjoy cicchetti , Venetian style tapas, served in various pubs all over Venice. DAY 13 • VENICE » SIRMIONE » MILAN SIGHTSEEING » DINNER IN HOTEL WEDNESDAY: On the way to Milan, you’ll stop at one of the most popular sights on Lake Garda — the peninsula of Sirmione. Crossing the drawbridge, enter a peaceful world of hot springs, the Medieval castles and phenomenal views of the Dolomites. Soon you’re in fashionable Milan, where you’ll begin with a panoramic drive around the city. Next, visit the Piazza del Duomo (“Cathedral Square”), the main piazza of Milan named after, and dominated by the impressive Milan Cathedral. You’ll stroll through the spectacular glass-topped Galleria, the world’s first shopping mall and on to the famed La Scala Opera House. Tonight, enjoy a Milanese dinner in your hotel. DAY 14 • MILAN » LUGANO » LAKE COMO » MILAN » DINNER OUT THURSDAY: This morning’s visit to Lugano is actually in Switzerland, but this Alpine paradise clings to its Italian roots. The natural beauty is accompanied by great shops filled with Swiss specialties — like clocks, watches and, of course, chocolate! Next, you’ll get to visit Como, the charming town and pristine lake of the same name, lined with lovely villas. Your last night together as a group will be at a fine Milanese restaurant. No tears! You’ll exchange email addresses with your new friends and make plans for the future. How about you all meet again on another Perillo tour — to Greece or Spain! DAY 15 • FLIGHT HOME » MILAN » USA FRIDAY: This morning you board your flight home, arriving in the USA the same day. Unless, of course, you have decided to extend your stay and let this unforgettable journey continue a little longer! While we say "arrivederci" to Italy, we realize we’re taking a little piece of it back home with us. Thanks for traveling with the Perillo family, and please return soon! • Triple Room deduct $500 pp from the Double Rate. • Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct $2000 from the Double Rate. 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See page 33 about our low ai ares DBL = Per Person in a Double Room / SOLO = Solo Traveler 1 7