Tuesday, October 21 - Overnight flight to Italy

• Depart for NEWARK AIRPORT via Benedict's Motorcoach.
• OVERNIGHT FLIGHT to ITALY.

Wednesday, October 22 -  Sorrento Coast

• Arrive in ITALY, meet your TOUR DIRECTOR and transfer to the AMALFI COAST. Check in to your HOTEL for your 5 NIGHT STAY.
• This evening, join your fellow travelers for a WELCOME DINNER.

Thursday, October 23 - Sorrento Coast

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Start the day with a SORRENTO WALKING TOUR, a coastal town facing the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula perched atop cliffs that separate the town from its marinas. Sorrento is known for sweeping water views and Piazza Tasso, a cafe lined square filled with artisan shops selling local wares. The historic center is home to the Chiesa di San Francesco, a 14th century church and is the birthplace of the Limoncello liqueur.
• Enjoy a LIMONCELLO DEMONSTRATION on how it's made followed by a TASTING, it goes down easily, Salute!
• Next visit a CHEESE FACTORY for an opportunity to TASTE the freshly made MOZZARELLA CHEESE.
• Enjoy FREE TIME this afternoon to explore, shop and enjoy lunch on your own.
• DINNER is included this evening.

Friday, October 24 - Sorrento Coast

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Meet your TOUR DIRECTOR for a FULL DAY EXCURSION of the AMALFI COAST. The Amalfi Coast claims to be Europe's most magnificient stretch of coastline and extends from Positano in the West to Vietresul Mare in the East. Today we see why with its breathtaking scenery, glamorous resorts hidden away on the spectacular corniche that winds its way past citrus plantations, vineyards and tiny villages clining on to jagged cliffs that plunge straight into the sea.
• Continue to AMALFI named a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.The first view of Amalfi is so unforgettable, with its tightly packed villas and palaces seeming to tumble down the cliff side into the fishing port and beach below. Amalfi was once a maritime power to rival Venice, and its golden age is symbolized by its stunning cathedral and the Piazza Duomo.
• Next visit picturesque MIAORI, a popular resort town with the largest stretch of beach on the Amalfi coastline.
• DINNER is included this evening.

Saturday, October 25 - Sorrento Coast

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Today is at leisure to explore on your own or join the full day optional excursion to the ISLE OF CAPRI. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island, a favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers; it's still one of the Mediterranean's must-see places. Transfer to the harbor to board a jetfoil boat for your journey across the Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri. Upon arrival to the port of Capri you'll transfer to Ana Capri with free time to explore on your own or visit Villa San Michlee, the home of Swedish doctor and writer Axel Munthe. Later we return to Capri with free tie to explore and have lunch on your own. The excursion to Capri will be an additional expense ranging from $140-$200. Registration for this excursion will occur during the tour.
• Dinner will be on your own this evening,

Sunday, October 26 - Sorrento Coast

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Today is at leisure to explore on your own or join the optional GUIDED TOUR to NAPLES. Enjoy a panoramic NAPLES CITY TOUR seeing the Cathedral with its treasure chapel and basilica, dating back to the 4th century. You'll also drive to Plebiscite Square to see the Royal Palace, the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paula, the Town Hall Square and the New Castle built by the French Family of Anjou. Enjoy an included LUNCH in local Naples. The afternoon is free to shop and explore Naples on your own. The excursion to Naples will be an additional expense ranging from $140-$200. Registration for this excursion will occur during the tour.
• Dinner will be on your own this evening.
  

Monday, October 27 - Pompeii - Rome

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Depart the Sorrento area for POMPEII, one of Italy's most unique and famous archaeological sights. Enjoy a fascinating GUIDED VISIT to this site. Imagine, a city perfectly preserved as it was on that fateful day 2,000 years ago, when Mt. Vesuvius erupted covering the city in deadly volcanic ash and lava, literally stopping time in its tracks. You'll see the tragic fossils of people attempting to escape and the haunting ruins.
• Continue onto the "Eternal City" of ROME, the capital and largest city in Italy. The center of power, culture and religion, Rome has exerted influence over the world in its 2800 years of existence.
• Check in to your HOTEL for you 2-NIGHT STAY.

Tuesday, October 28 - Rome - Vatican City

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Enjoy a ROME CITY TOUR to see some of the highlights of the city such as, the Colosseum, The Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon and more!
• Next it's off to visit another country - VATICAN CITY. With our expert local guide you'll tour the VATICAN MUSEUMS - a massive collection of ancient Greek sculptures, medieval tapestries and Renaissance paintings.
• Your visit ends in SISTINE CHAPEL, it's ceiling painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. This room receives more than 5 million visitors per year and is also where the Pope is elected.
• Next visit ST. PETER'S BASILICA, by far one of the world's largest churches. You'll see Michelangelo's Pieta, sculpted when he was just 24 years old, as well as Bernini's seven story bronze canopy located above the main altar and more.
• Tonight, enjoy a FAREWELL DINNER with your fellow travelers.

Wednesday, October 29 - Flight home to Newark

• BREAKFAST is included.
• Today fly home with wonderful memories of your tour of ITALY'S AMALFI COAST AND ROME.
• A Benedict's motorcoach will be waiting for you at NEWARK AIRPORT to take you home.