Grand Italian Adventure | June 12 - 27, 2023

Grand Italian Adventure | June 12 – 27, 2023

Retreat Highlights

Amalfi Coast Prepare yourself to fall in love for the Amalfi Coast, a magical land made of lush gardens, clear sea and small villages perched on rocks.
Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius who will give you a vivid portrait of life at Romans times, showing you the many temples, the big Amphitheatre and the other monuments of the ancient city,
Paths of the Gods Hiking The Path of the Gods, which reminds of the spectacular scenery enroute that goes from Bomerano to Nocelle; the route runs gently downhill from this direction, with magnificent views of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri.
Island of Capri tour of the island by boat and it weather permits we head into to the Blue Grotto
Rome Enjoy a day in Rome and exploit your time visiting the main highlights of the Eternal City with a guide at your complete disposal
Tuscany Breathe in the authentic atmosphere and then set off across the vineyard-clad Tuscan hills for a delicious wine tasting in a typical local winery, surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of the Tuscany countryside.
Siena you will see the main sites of the medieval city, including the imposing Palazzo Comunale (Siena’s town hall) with the high Mangia Tower.
Portofino Stroll the quaint fishing village on the Italian Riviera coastline with pastel-colored houses, high-end boutiques and seafood restaurants fringe its Piazzetta

Price
Double Occupancy/Person: $9950

Hold Deposit
$1000

Contact us directly if you are interested in attending the retreat for detailed information, deposits, payments, travel and logistics.

Category: Past Retreats

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DAY 1 | THE ARRIVAL & AMALFI COAST June 12

Transfer from airport to the hotel in Sorrento

Upon Arrival at Naples airport, meet your private English-speaking driver (who will be holding a signboard with your name on it) at the arrival hall (after passport control, baggage claims and customs) and be transferred by 2 minivans to your hotel in Sorrento.

The rest of the day will be at your own leisure.

Check in at Hotel Villa Fiorita, Sorrento

The Hotel Villa Fiorita is a family-run hotel with a splendid panoramic view of the Gulf of Sorrento and Naples.

The Restaurant has a panoramic view and an outdoor terrace overlooking the panorama of Sorrento.

Raw foods are meticulously selected for both restaurant meals and breakfast. The hotel also has 2 Solariums, one of which has 2 whirlpools overlooking the sea.

Meals: Breakfast & Welcome Dinner

DAY 2 | MOUNT VESUVIUS & WINERY June 13

Discovering Pompeii Private Excursion with Tasting Experience

Pompeii is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world that will surprise you for the many traces of its former magnificence.

In Pompeii you will meet a private guide, who will give you a vivid portrait of life at Romans times, showing you the many temples, the big Amphitheatre and the other monuments of the ancient city, that was completely buried under ash and pumice during the eruption of the Vesuvius in 79 AD.

At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, you will stop by a local winery, whose vineyard planted in the volcanic soil produces a unique wine: enjoy the wine tasting paired to appetizers made with local products, a delicious pasta dish with fresh tomato sauce, cheese selection and a traditional dessert!

Included:
Car service
Guided tour of Pompeii (2 hours)
Wine tasting/lunch

Not included:
Entry tickets to Pompeii
Entry tickets to Mt. Vesuvius

Hotel Villa Fiorita, Sorrento

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 3 | THE PATHS OF GODS June 14

Discovering the Amalfi Coast Private Excursion with Path of the Gods Hiking

Prepare yourself to fall in love for the Amalfi Coast, a magical land made of lush gardens, clear sea and small villages perched on rocks.

You will first enjoy a hiking path with a professional hiking guide, The Path of the Gods, which reminds of the spectacular scenery enroute that goes from Bomerano to Nocelle; the route runs gently downhill from this direction, with magnificent views of the Amalfi Coast and the island of Capri.

After enjoying this experience, you will meet again the driver and proceed your day in Amalfi with views of Positano along the way.

Additional information:

• Weather could be quite hot; therefore, we recommend bringing with you water, head cover, sunglasses and sunscreen lotion

• For this service we suggest wearing comfortable shoes.

Included:
Car service
Path of Gods guided tour (3 hours)
Lunch at local restaurant

Hotel Villa Fiorita, Sorrento

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 | ISLAND OF CAPRI June 15

Explore Capri Island – Private boat and walking tour

Private boat tour from Sorrento to Capri and return

Duration: 8 hours
Free time in the island: 2 hours
Time for swimming

Tour of the island by boat (You can stop wherever they like)
Aperitivo and snacks on board

On the island you will meet a private guide for 2 hours.

Not included:
Blue grotto entrance
We prefer to have it paid on the spot because sometimes it can be cancelled due to bad weather and this way there is no loss of prepaid entrance tickets.

Hotel Villa Fiorita, Sorrento

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 | ON YOUR WAY TO ROME June 16

Transfer to Rome

Today you will be transferred by private mini-bus from Sorrento to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, you will check into your hotel and then meet your guide for the tour.

Rome Highlights walking tour
4 hours
Including private official guide

Enjoy a day in Rome and exploit your time visiting the main highlights of the Eternal City with a guide at your complete disposal.

Discover the main sites of the ancient and modern ages: the Pantheon, formerly a Roman temple of all Gods where two kings of Italy are buried, and the best of Baroque art represented by the impressive Piazza Navona, hosting the works of two great rivals with the mysteries hidden in their masterpieces to reveal.

Stopping at the Trevi Fountain, don’t forget to flip a coin to make sure you will come back to Rome soon!

Additional information:

● Shorts, tank tops and sleeveless garments are not allowed in churches, therefore in summer you can carry a sweater or other item of clothing to wrap around your bare shoulders before entering any holy sites.

Residenza Cellini

Quiet and exclusive, Residenza Cellini combines the timeless charm of its luxurious historical interiors with the functionality of the most modern and exclusive comforts to ensure a pleasant and restful stay.

Residenza Cellini is situated right in the ancient heart of Rome, surrounded by the most prestigious historical and artistic sites of the city and by the main streets for fashion and shopping.

Trevi Fountain, the Quirinal Palace, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Venezia, Roman Forum, Colosseum are within walking distance.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 | VATICAN MUSEUMS & SISTINE CHAPEL June 17

Private Half Day Tour

Venture into the smallest State of the world without waiting in line and take advantage of an expert guide for a special visit.

Through the Vatican galleries you will admire artworks by the Popes’ personal collections, towards the four Raphael Rooms that host the stunning fresco of the School of Athens. In the Sistine Chapel, where new Popes are elected by the cardinals on the conclave, take your time to appreciate the impressive little details of The Last Judgement, the ceiling fresco by the great master Michelangelo!

Afterwards you will continue to the biggest church in the world, the St. Peter’s Basilica, with the touching Michelangelo’s Pietà and the imposing canopy by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Enjoy the view of the huge square designed by Bernini: can you discover the bizarre trick of the colonnade?

Additional information:

● Shorts, tank tops, sleeveless garments and hats are not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel, therefore the Vatican Museums department recommends wearing appropriately for the visit.

● Before entering the exhibition, it is mandatory to deposit bags, tripods for cameras and video cameras, umbrellas, and sharp objects in the cloakroom of the museum.

Residenza Cellini

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 | THE ANCIENT ROME June 18

Private Half Day tour: Ancient Rome Tour

Immerse yourself into the Ancient Rome with an expert guide at your disposal who will bring the ruins to life.

Visiting the Colosseum, once known as Amphiteatrum Flavium, theatre for gladiators’ battles and executions, you will listen tails of bloody fights and events that will bring you back to the Roman Empire!

The very heart of political, religious and commercial activities of ancient Rome were the Forums: from the Arch of Constantine through the Via Sacra (Sacred way), you will follow the path of the triumphal processions for winning leaders to the ruins of the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated.

Additional information:

● Due to new security measures, it is forbidden to bring into the Colosseum site backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage or trolleys; small size backpacks to shoulder are allowed after passing the metal detector’s check.

Residenza Cellini

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 | ON THE WAY TO TUSCANY June 19

Private Transfer

One-way private transfer from your hotel in Rome to your hotel in Chianti area with a 3-hour stop in Civita di Bagnoregio

7 hours approx.

Including private transportation with 2 minivans with

English speaking drivers

Check in at Le Boscarecce Hotel

Welcome…to the hearth of Tuscany at Le Boscarecce.

Le Boscarecce is situated on a splendid panoramic hill in the Vladelsa Hills.

The sun setting over the Apennines is something to put in your memory book. The country house was designed for rest and enjoyment away from everyday stress. A home away from home.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9 | DAY AT LEISURE June 20

Day at your own leisure

Le Boscarecce Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10 | SAN GIMIGNANO June 21

San Gimignano Excursion with Wine Tasting Experience

Enjoy San Gimignano and the Chianti with a private driver at your complete disposal.

You will be astonished by the unmistakable skyline of San Gimignano with about a dozen towers, renowned as “the city of beautiful towers” or “Tuscany’s Manhattan”.

Stroll the maze of quaint cobblestone medieval alleys, discover the tall towers, once homes, which characterize the town.

Breathe in the authentic atmosphere and then set off across the vineyard-clad Tuscan hills for a delicious wine tasting in a typical local winery, surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of the Tuscany countryside.

Additional information:

• Shorts, tank tops and sleeveless garments are not allowed in churches, therefore in summer you can carry a sweater or other item of clothing to wrap around your bare shoulders before entering any holy sites.

• Please advise in case of special needs or food allergies

Le Boscarecce Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11 | SIENA AND MONTERIGGIONI June 22

Private full day tour

Discover Siena and Monteriggioni with a private driver at your complete disposal.

In Siena, together with your private guide, you will see the main sites of the medieval city, including the imposing Palazzo Comunale (Siena’s town hall) with the high Mangia Tower.You cannot miss Piazza del Campo, the very icon of the town, in which the famous Palio horse race takes place every summer!

Enjoy the drive through the Chianti countryside and reach the hamlet of Monteriggioni. Enter the small village through the beautiful Porta Franca. This medieval jewel was built in the 13th century as a Sienese defensive fortification, during the wars against the powerful Florence.

Additional information:

• To visit some churches, you could be asked a symbolic contribution used for maintenance and restoration of artworks, to be paid on the spot.

At the end of the tour, you will dropped off at your hotel near Florence, the beautiful Villa Olmi.

Check in at Villa Olmi

The Villa Olmi Hotel opens its doors to all those guests who’d like to have a holiday in a natural setting with greenery, just steps from one of the most visually striking cities in the world. Villa Olmi Firenze is the perfect compromise between city and countryside: located in a setting with old trees and Italian gardens, visitors can experience the peaceful atmosphere of past eras, and yet enjoy the endless stimuli offered by the city centre.

Villa Olmi has undergone extensive restoration that respected the original architectural features, styles and materials of the past, working in collaboration with craftsmen skilled in traditional techniques. The restoration has recreated the incredible atmosphere that Villa Olmi must have had in the late 18th century, during the estate’s finest days.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 12 | FLORENCE June 23

Day at your own leisure

Today will be at your own leisure to enjoy the hotel’s amenities or maybe spend some time on your own in Florence.

Accommodation | Villa Olmi

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13 | LUCCA & PISA Jun 24

Florence – Liguria

One-way private transfer from your hotel in Florence to your hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure

Including private transportation with minivans with English speaking drivers

Private Excursion to Pisa
3 hours

Including private transportation with minivan with English speaking driver.

Hotel Santa Margherita Palace

This hotel is the new chic icon of Santa Margherita Ligure: a delicate alliance of design and hospitality.

It is a short distance from the beach, boasts an exclusive spa where guests might reserve personalized beauty treatments plus a selection of high-quality services that far surpass the ordinary services offered in most seaside establishments.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 14 | DAY AT LEISURE June 25

Day at Leisure in Santa Margherita Ligure or take train to Portofino.

Accommodation | Hotel Santa Margherita Palace

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 15 | LIGURIA – FLORENCE June 26

Transfer from Liguria to Florence

One-way private transfer from your hotel in Santa Margherita Ligure to your hotel in Florence

Including private transportation with 2 minivans with English speaking drivers

Hotel Berchielli Florence

Overlooking the Arno River, just a short distance from the Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, Hotel Berchielli – a recently renovated 4-star hotel – is one of the landmarks in Florentine hospitality.

Berchielli, accommodations florence, has maintained all the charm of an historical hotel and has had the honour of hosting such figures as Pablo Picasso, Vasco Pratolini, Romain Rolland and many others.

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 16 | DEPART FROM ITALY June 27

Florence – US

One-way private transfer from your hotel in Florence to Florence airport

Including private transportation with 2 minivans with English speaking drivers

INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS

PRICING INFORMATION

Trip Cost per person $ 9,950 per person

Included in Trip cost:

– Accommodations as listed in the itinerary

– All private transportation with minivan and English speaking drivers

– All private tour guides as per itinerary

– Admission tickets as per the itinerary

– Daily breakfast

– 1 x Welcome dinner and 1 x Farewell dinner

– VAT in Europe for all services

Not included in Trip cost:

– International airline tickets

– Additional tours and entrance fees, not listed in the itinerary

– Gratuities to tour guides, meals etc. during your trip

– Local tourist taxes

The number of participants is limited and to hold your spot, a deposit of $ 1,000 (non-refundable) is due at the time of registration.

The balance payment is due on April 12th, 2023.

We can also arrange a payment plan for you. In that case please contact Ales at Journeys of the Spirit.

ales@journeysofthespirit.com

We strongly recommend to purchase Travel Insurance for your trip.

You can choose your preferred insurance company or get a quote and purchase your policy with Travel Guard which is an insurance company we have used for many years using the link below:

**Please note, we always do our best to follow the set itinerary, however please know it can change occasionally based on temporary access restrictions, guest ability/injury, and or natural events that can be out of our control.

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