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Ancient Rome & the Renaissance © pixabay Five nights in Rome | Two nights in Amalfi | ree nights in Naples Choose the extended tour that includes Florence & Tuscany We handle the details, you choose your travel companions and select your dates! AIA TOURS PRIVATE DEPARTURES © Jensens © Suicasmo Available for as few as two guests
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Five nights in Rome | Two nights in Amalfi | Three nights in Naples Choose the extended tour that includes Florence & Tuscany
We handle the details, you choose your travel companions and select your dates! AIA TOURS PRIVATE DEPARTURES
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Arch of Constantine, Rome
Cover: (Top) The Roman Forum with the Arch of Constantine and Rome’s Colosseum; (middle) detail of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and Santa Maria Novella, Florence; (bottom) Amalfi Coast © Julius Silver
“The archaeological sites are the things that caused me to select this tour. The great buildings and ensembles of architectural
interest were such a thrill that I will never forget.” - Charles, New York
“The tour was superbly organized and your AIA Tours office staff were prompt, efficient and provided very
useful information.” - Raphael, Arizona
Schedule your own, private AIA Tour for your household, extended family, and/or friends
and choose your own travel dates. Your itinerary not only includes 17 excursions with expert local guides, to immerse yourself in learning about and experiencing ancient and Renaissance art and architecture, but also time to relax and absorb your experiences. Enjoy hand-picked, 4-star hotels, all perfectly located for independent exploration during free time. Extend your tour with five nights in Florence, which include day trip options to Volterra, Siena, and/ or Pisa.
A similar itinerary is also available as our traditional, scheduled, small-group tour accompanied by an AIA lecturer/host, expert guides, and a professional tour manager.
Contact us for details.
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From top: The Roman Forum; Piazza Navona, Rome; Statue of Apollo, Pompeii;
Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli
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• A custom-designed, well-paced itinerary with five nights in central Rome, two nights on the Amalfi Coast*, and three nights in Naples overlooking the Bay of Naples.
• Seventeen privately-guided daily excursions are included, plus there is time for you to explore independently or, if you prefer, choose from four optional, privately-guided excursions.
• Eleven of the sites on the main tour and extension are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Savor fine cuisine at carefully-chosen restaurants for included lunches, and enjoy the flexibility of independent dinners. Your expert guides can assist you with restaurant recommendations and reservations.
• Choose the extended tour with a five-night program in Florence* that features the city’s highlights plus visits to Etruscan sites in Fiesole and Volterra, and/or Siena*, and/or Pisa*.
Privately-guided excursions include: • A full day exploring Rome’s* ancient monuments, including the Forum and
Colosseum (with special entry requested to the Colosseum’s upper levels or underground tunnels), plus the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill
• A full day dedicated to Rome’s Capitoline Museums, with their magnificent Classical and Renaissance art; the awe-inspiring Pantheon; and the Borghese Gallery’s outstanding sculptures and paintings
• A visit to Vatican City, with early entry to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum; plus St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world
• An excursion to ancient Paestum*, with its three magnificent, Doric Greek temples
• A high-speed hydrofoil ride to the isle of Capri, with Tiberius’ astounding Villa Jovis
• Visits to archaeological gems in and around Naples*, including Pompeii and Herculaneum*, both of which were buried (and preserved) by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79; the superb Naples Archaeological Museum; and Villa Poppea (Oplontis), an ancient villa with splendid wall paintings
• Four optional, privately-guided excursions are also available (at additional cost) in lieu of independent time:
♦ a gourmet dinner with special wine tasting, including services of a professional sommelier, in Rome
♦ a full-day excursion with a private guide and driver (including a gourmet lunch) to Tivoli for visits to Emperor Hadrian’s Villa*, a 2nd- century A.D. complex; and Villa d’Este*, a superb Renaissance palace
♦ a half-day guided excursion to Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering cylindrical building built by Emperor Hadrian as his family’s mausoleum
♦ a half-day excursion with private guide and driver to the enormous, elaborate, 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta*
Your private group can be as small as two, but more travelers means lower prices. Choose your departure dates, estimate the number in your group, and contact AIA Tours for a per person price. Call 800-748-6262 or email [email protected]. * A UNESCO World Heritage site.
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DAY 1: Fly to Rome, Italy
DAY 2: Arrive in Rome | Private transfer to hotel | Meet your guide Upon arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) you are met for a private transfer to your hotel in the city center. The balance of the day is free to relax and perhaps stroll around the neighborhood. Meet your expert Rome guide at the hotel this evening for an introduction to your adventure and a typical Italian aperitivo. The evening is at leisure. (Recommendations for dining independently will always be provided.) Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for five nights.
DAY 3: Rome: Imperial Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, House of Augustus Begin with a walk through the Roman Forum, the public center of ancient Rome where the popular assembly and senate met. Next view the splendid Arch of Constantine and enter the Colosseum, Rome’s amphitheater, the largest ever built, which accommodated 50,000 spectators. Enjoy a specially-arranged visit to the upper levels or underground tunnels (pending confirmation). Savor a traditional Italian lunch just a few steps from the Colosseum, and then visit the Palatine Hill, centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, standing above the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus, Rome’s first Emperor, imperial palaces were built here. Visit the House of Augustus, which reopened in 2008 after extensive restoration; its colorful wall paintings and mosaic floors are stunning. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 4: Rome: Capitoline Museums | Pantheon | Borghese Gallery | Optional wine tasting dinner Ascend the stairs of the Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, overlooking the extensive ruins of the Roman Forum. Enter the Capitoline Museums, the world’s oldest public museums, and view magnificent Classical sculptures as well as paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens, Titian, Van Dyck, and other masters. After lunch, visit the awe-inspiring Pantheon, built in the 2nd century A.D. by Emperor Hadrian as a temple to all the gods. It remains the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built and a testament to ancient Roman engineering. We end our afternoon at the Borghese Gallery, housed in a splendid, 17th-century villa with an exceptional art collection, including sculptures by Canova and Bernini plus paintings by Titian, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The evening is at leisure, or you may choose (at additional cost) an optional wine tasting with dinner at a cozy restaurant not far from your hotel. (B,L) (optional D with wine tasting)
DAY 5: At leisure in Rome OR Optional full-day excursion to Tivoli (Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este) Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and explore Rome on your own or choose an optional, full-day excursion (at additional cost) to Tivoli, a town hosting some of Italy’s top cultural treasures, less than one hour’s drive from Rome. Begin at the World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Villa, a 2nd century A.D. complex of buildings featuring marvelous pools, baths, fountains, gardens, theaters, and the Imperial Palace. Enjoy a specially selected, gourmet lunch in Tivoli’s charming town center. Continue on to another World Heritage site, the magnificent Villa d’Este, a superb Renaissance palace with an elaborate garden and dozens of fountains. Return to Rome for an evening at leisure. (B) (L during optional excursion)
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DAY 6: Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica | Rome: PM at leisure OR Optional Castel Sant’Angelo excursion After an early breakfast at your hotel drive to the Vatican for an 8am entry, before the usual crowds, and enter the ornate Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Then visit highlights of the Pio-Clementino Museum, featuring Greek and Roman sculpture, and/or of the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Next enter the sumptuously decorated St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, and see Michelangelo’s wonderful Pietà and the gigantic bronze canopy by Bernini. Enjoy some free time to perhaps see the tombs of the Popes or ascend the dome for magnificent views of the entire city. After lunch nearby, you may choose to be driven back to your hotel for the balance of the day at leisure, or to take (at additional cost) a guided walk to Rome’s famous Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel), a towering cylindrical building built by Emperor Hadrian as his family’s mausoleum that was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 7: Sperlonga | Capua | Amalfi Drive south to the cave of Emperor Tiberius at Sperlonga and the local museum with magnificent sculptures recounting the deeds of Odysseus that were carved by the same sculptors who produced the Laocoön and His Sons, which you saw in the Vatican Museums. Next stop is Capua to see the Flavian amphitheater, second largest in the world and renowned because the gladiator and slave rebel Spartacus trained here. Visit the adjacent, two-room Gladiator Museum. Continue driving to our lovely hotel right by the sea in Amalfi, and enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for two nights. (B,L)
DAY 8: Paestum | PM at leisure in Amalfi Drive along the Mediterranean coast to the World Heritage site of Paestum, the most impressive Greek site in all of mainland Italy. Founded in the 7th century B.C., Paestum has three magnificent and massive Doric Greek temples. Also visit the onsite museum with artifacts and frescoes from nearby tombs such as the famous Tomb of the Diver. After lunch, return to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Amalfi. (B,L)
DAY 9: Capri & Villa Jovis | Naples This morning take a high-speed hydrofoil from Amalfi to the fabled island of Capri, the favorite place of Emperor Tiberius. Consider exploring the largest and most opulent of Tiberius’ twelve villas, Villa Jovis, a secluded spot of legendary debauchery. Completed in A.D. 27, the entire complex rises on many terraces atop Capri’s second highest peak, commanding lovely vistas. Villa Jovis is an astounding achievement of ancient Roman
Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79
Above, a mosaic detail of street musicians and, below, the enormous Alexander Mosaic. Both are from Pompeii and
are now in the Naples Archaeological Museum.
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architecture and engineering. After lunch, take a high-speed hydrofoil to Naples while your luggage is transported directly from Amalfi by minivan. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for three nights. (B,L)
DAY 10: Pompeii | Naples Archaeological Museum Explore Pompeii, one the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites. In A.D. 79, the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried and thus preserved the ancient city under tons of ash, pumice, and lapilli. Excavations have revealed life in this prosperous ancient Roman city beneath lofty Mount Vesuvius. Highlights may include the House of the Faun, Villa of the Mysteries, the brothel, Garden of Fugitives, and more. Enjoy acclaimed Napoli pizza for lunch. Then visit the Naples Archaeological Museum with one of the world’s finest collections of Greco-Roman art and artifacts. The Farnese Collection includes celebrated bronze and marble statues, as well as ancient paintings and important artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum (which you visit tomorrow). Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure in Naples. (B,L)
DAY 11: AM - Oplontis | Herculaneum | PM - Mt. Vesuvius winery lunch & free time in Naples OR Optional Palace of Caserta excursion Begin your day with a visit to Villa Poppea (Oplontis), an ancient villa with superb wall paintings that was probably owned by Emperor Nero. Next we discover Herculaneum, where excavations reveal the customs, habits, and art of an ancient holiday resort for wealthy Romans that, like Pompeii, was also devastated by the eruption of A.D. 79. Among the most important buildings are the theater, the basilica adorned with marble and paintings, the spa with gym, and the House of Argos. Then enjoy a wine tasting with lunch at a winery on the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, before returning to Naples for the balance of the day at leisure; OR after lunch in Naples you have the option (at additional cost) to drive 30 minutes north to explore with your private guide the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest royal residence in terms of volume, comprising 1,200 rooms, a large library and theater, plus extensive gardens with fountains and cascades. Return to your hotel in Naples for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 12: Private transfer to Naples Airport | Fly home OR Continue on the Extended Tour You are met at the hotel for a private transfer to Naples International Airport (NAP) for flights homeward. Or, continue on the extended tour to Florence and Tuscany. (B)
The grounds of the Royal Palace of Caserta
The AIA & AIA Tours The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a century the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication, and to the protection of the world’s archaeological resources and cultural heritage. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the AIA while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts.
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DAY 12: Naples | High-speed train to Florence | Uffizi Gallery This morning, depart Naples for Florence on a three- hour, scenic trip aboard a Frecciarossa high-speed train, in business class. Upon arrival, meet your guide, enjoy lunch at local trattoria, and then tour the Uffizi Gallery, one of best-known art museums in the world, whose collections include ancient Roman copies, from the Medici family, of lost Greek sculptures; as well as a vast collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Italian and other European artists of the 14th century and Renaissance. The evening is at leisure. Recommendations for dining independently will always be provided. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally- located hotel for five nights. (B,L) DAY 13: Florence: Walking tour, Accademia Gallery Set out this morning on a walking tour of Florence’s historic center. In Piazza della Repubblica, discover the city’s beginnings as a Roman settlement. Wander through narrow streets past the fortified houses and towers that marked the medieval town, and emerge onto the open Piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city since the Middle Ages. See the Duomo, the Baptistery, and Giotto’s bell tower. Stop for lunch at a local trattoria and then encounter Michelangelo’s peerless David and the evocative Prisoners (or Slaves) at the Accademia Gallery. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B,L) DAY 14: Florence: Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, Medici’s Chapels | Fiesole | Florence This morning explore the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. Both of these churches have some of the most significant artwork in Florence. After lunch, visit the Medici’s Chapels, one of the Italian Renaissance’s masterpieces of architecture and sculpture. Then drive 20 minutes
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Explore Florence on a walking tour, take in museums and galleries including the Accademia Gallery with
Michelangelo’s David, and enjoy time to explore on your own. Choose two day-long excursions in Pisa, and/or
Siena, and/or Volterra. Experience these towns as well as Etruscan sites, all in the company of your expert guide.
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to Fiesole, an affluent suburb that overlooks Florence. Likely founded between the 9th and 8th centuries B.C., Fiesole was an important site of the Etruscan confederacy, as evidenced by the remains of its ancient walls. Explore the Etruscan necropolis, Archaeological Museum, and the Roman baths and theater. Return to your hotel in Florence for an evening at leisure. (B,L) DAYS 15 & 16: Volterra, Siena, or Pisa | Florence Over the next two days choose two out of three full-day excursions (one per day) with your private guide and driver. 1) Volterra: Drive (about 1.75 hrs.) to Volterra. View the
remarkable city walls that go back to Etruscan times as well as the historical and charming town center, including the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. After lunch, explore the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Etruscan acropolis, and Roman theater.
2) Siena: Drive (1 hr.) to Siena and soak up its medieval flavor on a walking tour that includes the famous frescoes of the Palazzo Pubblico, Piazza Salimbeni, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and the colorful, marble-clad Basilica di San Domenico. Savor a cappuccino and ricciarelli, a famous Sienese almond cookie, at the historic Caffe Nannini. Continue to the Piazza del Campo, one of Italy’s most beautiful squares. After lunch, step into the famed Duomo (Cathedral) with the Piccolomini Library, Pinturicchio’s masterpiece, the museum, and the crypt.
3) Pisa: Drive (1.5 hrs.) to Pisa and tour the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), part of the Piazza del Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about the famous campanile (Leaning Tower of Pisa), why it leans, and how it is being preserved. Visit Campo Santo, also known as the Monumental Cemetery, to see one of the world’s largest fresco restorations. On the way back to Florence, enjoy lunch at a winery.
Return to your hotel in Florence for both evenings at leisure. (B,L both days) DAY 17: Private transfer to Florence Airport | Fly home You are met at the hotel for a private transfer to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), for flights homeward. (B)
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# of
Main Tour ($) per person
# of guests
($) per person
($) per person
private guide ($) per person
Caserta - half day includes private guide
& driver ($) per person
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Off Season Peak Season
**Single Supplement 1,775 595 1,990 995
Return quote request form or call for current pricing based on your customized trip choices. Estimated prices above are based on currency exchange rates at time of publication,
and are per person/double occupancy. **A single supplement will be charged when a single room is requested or required.
Customize Your Trip The main tour includes seventeen privately-guided excursions. The itinerary allows for ample free time to relax, explore on your own, or choose from optional, privately-guided excursions.
1. How many travelers are in your private group? Your group can be as small as two, and there is no maximum.
2. Select your travel dates. Prices vary due to peak season versus off season.
3. Choose optional excursions. Excursions can be scheduled based on the level of personal interest and group demographics.
4. How long is your tour? Choose just the 10-night main tour or add the five-night extended tour in Florence/Tuscany.
5. Would you like a tour manager? We recommend this for larger groups.
6. Fill in the quote request form for the most accurate price quote. We will be happy to answer any questions. Please call or email.
November 6 - April 14 (excluding December 22-January 6)
April 15 - November 5 and December 22-January 6
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Estimated prices above are based on currency exchange rates at time of publication.
Main Tour and Extended Tour Prices Include: • Expert English-speaking guides throughout • Excursions, entrance fees, and sightseeing as per itinerary • Bottled water and hand sanitizer • Individual airport transfers on arrival and departure • Private luxury car, minivan, or modern, 28-seater coach with
a professional driver, depending on the size of your group • Gratuities to the guides, drivers, waiters at included meals,
and porters • Baggage handling at hotels • VAT, local taxes, and service charges • Comprehensive pre-departure information, including a
suggested reading/media guide, travel guide, and packing list • 24-hour emergency hotline in Italy • Enrollment in a basic emergency evacuation insurance plan • Enrollment in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program), a service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals while traveling to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you abroad in an emergency
Main Tour Prices Also Include: • Ten nights at elegant, well-located, 4-star hotels: 5 nights
in Rome, 2 nights in Amalfi, and 3 nights in Naples • Delicious meals: 10 buffet breakfasts; 8 lunches with bottled
water or soft drinks plus coffee/tea; a welcome drink at the hotel in Rome
• High-speed hydrofoil tickets from Amalfi to Capri and Capri to Naples
Extended Tour Prices Also Include: • Five nights in a 4-star, well-located hotel in Florence • Delicious meals: 5 buffet breakfasts; 5 lunches with bottled
water or soft drinks plus coffee/tea • High-speed Frecciarossa business class train tickets from
Naples to Florence
Main Tour & Extended Tour Prices Do Not Include: Airfare from/to home; passport and visa fees; airport fees and departure taxes; optional excursions (quoted separately based on the number of participants); Tour Manager (quoted separately); cost of personal, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; transportation of excess baggage; beverages and meals except as noted; personal tips; items of a personal nature, such as laundry; taxi, telephone, and fax charges; deviations from scheduled tour; other items not listed as included. Payments: A deposit of 10% of the tour price per person (including the extended tour, if applicable) is required to reserve your space and is payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or check. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure and must be by check only; credit cards are not accepted for final payment. By submitting your deposit, you are bound by the terms and conditions delineated throughout this brochure and elsewhere published. Participant Cancellation Fees: All requests by participants for cancellations must be received in writing by AIA Tours. Cancellations received at least 90 days prior to departure are refunded less a cancellation fee of $75 per person. Cancellations received between 89 and 61 days prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of $300 per person. Cancellations received within 60 days or less prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of 100% of the tour cost. For this and other reasons, participants are strongly encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Information will be provided with confirmation of receipt of your deposit. Note: Rates are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of your price quote and are subject to change prior to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates, and the price of fuel, services, and labor may increase the cost of arrangements significantly, and we reserve the right to alter our prices. Price quotes will be based on the information/services you have requested. Any changes will need to be reviewed and may result in a change in the price quote. Prices, itinerary, and accommodations are subject to change. Prices quoted are based on group participation and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which one chooses not to participate. It is understood that refunds cannot be made to participants who do not complete their tour for whatever reason. Complete terms and conditions are available upon confirmation or upon request, and can be downloaded at www.archaeological.org/programs/public/tours/about/.
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“The archaeological sites are the things that caused me to select this tour. The great buildings and ensembles of architectural
interest were such a thrill that I will never forget.” - Charles, New York
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Schedule your own, private AIA Tour for your household, extended family, and/or friends
and choose your own travel dates. Your itinerary not only includes 17 excursions with expert local guides, to immerse yourself in learning about and experiencing ancient and Renaissance art and architecture, but also time to relax and absorb your experiences. Enjoy hand-picked, 4-star hotels, all perfectly located for independent exploration during free time. Extend your tour with five nights in Florence, which include day trip options to Volterra, Siena, and/ or Pisa.
A similar itinerary is also available as our traditional, scheduled, small-group tour accompanied by an AIA lecturer/host, expert guides, and a professional tour manager.
Contact us for details.
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From top: The Roman Forum; Piazza Navona, Rome; Statue of Apollo, Pompeii;
Hadrian’s Villa, Tivoli
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• A custom-designed, well-paced itinerary with five nights in central Rome, two nights on the Amalfi Coast*, and three nights in Naples overlooking the Bay of Naples.
• Seventeen privately-guided daily excursions are included, plus there is time for you to explore independently or, if you prefer, choose from four optional, privately-guided excursions.
• Eleven of the sites on the main tour and extension are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Savor fine cuisine at carefully-chosen restaurants for included lunches, and enjoy the flexibility of independent dinners. Your expert guides can assist you with restaurant recommendations and reservations.
• Choose the extended tour with a five-night program in Florence* that features the city’s highlights plus visits to Etruscan sites in Fiesole and Volterra, and/or Siena*, and/or Pisa*.
Privately-guided excursions include: • A full day exploring Rome’s* ancient monuments, including the Forum and
Colosseum (with special entry requested to the Colosseum’s upper levels or underground tunnels), plus the House of Augustus on the Palatine Hill
• A full day dedicated to Rome’s Capitoline Museums, with their magnificent Classical and Renaissance art; the awe-inspiring Pantheon; and the Borghese Gallery’s outstanding sculptures and paintings
• A visit to Vatican City, with early entry to the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum; plus St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world
• An excursion to ancient Paestum*, with its three magnificent, Doric Greek temples
• A high-speed hydrofoil ride to the isle of Capri, with Tiberius’ astounding Villa Jovis
• Visits to archaeological gems in and around Naples*, including Pompeii and Herculaneum*, both of which were buried (and preserved) by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in A.D. 79; the superb Naples Archaeological Museum; and Villa Poppea (Oplontis), an ancient villa with splendid wall paintings
• Four optional, privately-guided excursions are also available (at additional cost) in lieu of independent time:
♦ a gourmet dinner with special wine tasting, including services of a professional sommelier, in Rome
♦ a full-day excursion with a private guide and driver (including a gourmet lunch) to Tivoli for visits to Emperor Hadrian’s Villa*, a 2nd- century A.D. complex; and Villa d’Este*, a superb Renaissance palace
♦ a half-day guided excursion to Castel Sant’Angelo, a towering cylindrical building built by Emperor Hadrian as his family’s mausoleum
♦ a half-day excursion with private guide and driver to the enormous, elaborate, 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta*
Your private group can be as small as two, but more travelers means lower prices. Choose your departure dates, estimate the number in your group, and contact AIA Tours for a per person price. Call 800-748-6262 or email [email protected]. * A UNESCO World Heritage site.
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DAY 1: Fly to Rome, Italy
DAY 2: Arrive in Rome | Private transfer to hotel | Meet your guide Upon arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) you are met for a private transfer to your hotel in the city center. The balance of the day is free to relax and perhaps stroll around the neighborhood. Meet your expert Rome guide at the hotel this evening for an introduction to your adventure and a typical Italian aperitivo. The evening is at leisure. (Recommendations for dining independently will always be provided.) Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for five nights.
DAY 3: Rome: Imperial Forum, Colosseum, Palatine Hill, House of Augustus Begin with a walk through the Roman Forum, the public center of ancient Rome where the popular assembly and senate met. Next view the splendid Arch of Constantine and enter the Colosseum, Rome’s amphitheater, the largest ever built, which accommodated 50,000 spectators. Enjoy a specially-arranged visit to the upper levels or underground tunnels (pending confirmation). Savor a traditional Italian lunch just a few steps from the Colosseum, and then visit the Palatine Hill, centermost of the Seven Hills of Rome, standing above the Roman Forum on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus, Rome’s first Emperor, imperial palaces were built here. Visit the House of Augustus, which reopened in 2008 after extensive restoration; its colorful wall paintings and mosaic floors are stunning. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 4: Rome: Capitoline Museums | Pantheon | Borghese Gallery | Optional wine tasting dinner Ascend the stairs of the Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, overlooking the extensive ruins of the Roman Forum. Enter the Capitoline Museums, the world’s oldest public museums, and view magnificent Classical sculptures as well as paintings by Caravaggio, Rubens, Titian, Van Dyck, and other masters. After lunch, visit the awe-inspiring Pantheon, built in the 2nd century A.D. by Emperor Hadrian as a temple to all the gods. It remains the largest unreinforced concrete dome ever built and a testament to ancient Roman engineering. We end our afternoon at the Borghese Gallery, housed in a splendid, 17th-century villa with an exceptional art collection, including sculptures by Canova and Bernini plus paintings by Titian, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The evening is at leisure, or you may choose (at additional cost) an optional wine tasting with dinner at a cozy restaurant not far from your hotel. (B,L) (optional D with wine tasting)
DAY 5: At leisure in Rome OR Optional full-day excursion to Tivoli (Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este) Enjoy a full day at leisure to relax and explore Rome on your own or choose an optional, full-day excursion (at additional cost) to Tivoli, a town hosting some of Italy’s top cultural treasures, less than one hour’s drive from Rome. Begin at the World Heritage site of Hadrian’s Villa, a 2nd century A.D. complex of buildings featuring marvelous pools, baths, fountains, gardens, theaters, and the Imperial Palace. Enjoy a specially selected, gourmet lunch in Tivoli’s charming town center. Continue on to another World Heritage site, the magnificent Villa d’Este, a superb Renaissance palace with an elaborate garden and dozens of fountains. Return to Rome for an evening at leisure. (B) (L during optional excursion)
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DAY 6: Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica | Rome: PM at leisure OR Optional Castel Sant’Angelo excursion After an early breakfast at your hotel drive to the Vatican for an 8am entry, before the usual crowds, and enter the ornate Raphael Rooms and Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Then visit highlights of the Pio-Clementino Museum, featuring Greek and Roman sculpture, and/or of the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Next enter the sumptuously decorated St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world, and see Michelangelo’s wonderful Pietà and the gigantic bronze canopy by Bernini. Enjoy some free time to perhaps see the tombs of the Popes or ascend the dome for magnificent views of the entire city. After lunch nearby, you may choose to be driven back to your hotel for the balance of the day at leisure, or to take (at additional cost) a guided walk to Rome’s famous Castel Sant’Angelo (Castle of the Holy Angel), a towering cylindrical building built by Emperor Hadrian as his family’s mausoleum that was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 7: Sperlonga | Capua | Amalfi Drive south to the cave of Emperor Tiberius at Sperlonga and the local museum with magnificent sculptures recounting the deeds of Odysseus that were carved by the same sculptors who produced the Laocoön and His Sons, which you saw in the Vatican Museums. Next stop is Capua to see the Flavian amphitheater, second largest in the world and renowned because the gladiator and slave rebel Spartacus trained here. Visit the adjacent, two-room Gladiator Museum. Continue driving to our lovely hotel right by the sea in Amalfi, and enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for two nights. (B,L)
DAY 8: Paestum | PM at leisure in Amalfi Drive along the Mediterranean coast to the World Heritage site of Paestum, the most impressive Greek site in all of mainland Italy. Founded in the 7th century B.C., Paestum has three magnificent and massive Doric Greek temples. Also visit the onsite museum with artifacts and frescoes from nearby tombs such as the famous Tomb of the Diver. After lunch, return to your hotel and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Amalfi. (B,L)
DAY 9: Capri & Villa Jovis | Naples This morning take a high-speed hydrofoil from Amalfi to the fabled island of Capri, the favorite place of Emperor Tiberius. Consider exploring the largest and most opulent of Tiberius’ twelve villas, Villa Jovis, a secluded spot of legendary debauchery. Completed in A.D. 27, the entire complex rises on many terraces atop Capri’s second highest peak, commanding lovely vistas. Villa Jovis is an astounding achievement of ancient Roman
Pompeii, the ancient city destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79
Above, a mosaic detail of street musicians and, below, the enormous Alexander Mosaic. Both are from Pompeii and
are now in the Naples Archaeological Museum.
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architecture and engineering. After lunch, take a high-speed hydrofoil to Naples while your luggage is transported directly from Amalfi by minivan. Check-in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally-located hotel for three nights. (B,L)
DAY 10: Pompeii | Naples Archaeological Museum Explore Pompeii, one the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites. In A.D. 79, the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius buried and thus preserved the ancient city under tons of ash, pumice, and lapilli. Excavations have revealed life in this prosperous ancient Roman city beneath lofty Mount Vesuvius. Highlights may include the House of the Faun, Villa of the Mysteries, the brothel, Garden of Fugitives, and more. Enjoy acclaimed Napoli pizza for lunch. Then visit the Naples Archaeological Museum with one of the world’s finest collections of Greco-Roman art and artifacts. The Farnese Collection includes celebrated bronze and marble statues, as well as ancient paintings and important artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum (which you visit tomorrow). Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure in Naples. (B,L)
DAY 11: AM - Oplontis | Herculaneum | PM - Mt. Vesuvius winery lunch & free time in Naples OR Optional Palace of Caserta excursion Begin your day with a visit to Villa Poppea (Oplontis), an ancient villa with superb wall paintings that was probably owned by Emperor Nero. Next we discover Herculaneum, where excavations reveal the customs, habits, and art of an ancient holiday resort for wealthy Romans that, like Pompeii, was also devastated by the eruption of A.D. 79. Among the most important buildings are the theater, the basilica adorned with marble and paintings, the spa with gym, and the House of Argos. Then enjoy a wine tasting with lunch at a winery on the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, before returning to Naples for the balance of the day at leisure; OR after lunch in Naples you have the option (at additional cost) to drive 30 minutes north to explore with your private guide the 18th-century Royal Palace of Caserta. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the world’s largest royal residence in terms of volume, comprising 1,200 rooms, a large library and theater, plus extensive gardens with fountains and cascades. Return to your hotel in Naples for an evening at leisure. (B,L)
DAY 12: Private transfer to Naples Airport | Fly home OR Continue on the Extended Tour You are met at the hotel for a private transfer to Naples International Airport (NAP) for flights homeward. Or, continue on the extended tour to Florence and Tuscany. (B)
The grounds of the Royal Palace of Caserta
The AIA & AIA Tours The Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) is the oldest and largest archaeological organization in North America. The AIA seeks to educate people of all ages about the significance of archaeological discovery. For more than a century the AIA has been dedicated to the encouragement and support of archaeological research and publication, and to the protection of the world’s archaeological resources and cultural heritage. By traveling on an AIA Tour you directly support the AIA while personally gaining the benefit of the AIA’s network of scholars and worldwide contacts.
Villa Poppea (Oplontis)
Herculaneum
DAY 12: Naples | High-speed train to Florence | Uffizi Gallery This morning, depart Naples for Florence on a three- hour, scenic trip aboard a Frecciarossa high-speed train, in business class. Upon arrival, meet your guide, enjoy lunch at local trattoria, and then tour the Uffizi Gallery, one of best-known art museums in the world, whose collections include ancient Roman copies, from the Medici family, of lost Greek sculptures; as well as a vast collection of paintings, including masterpieces by Italian and other European artists of the 14th century and Renaissance. The evening is at leisure. Recommendations for dining independently will always be provided. Overnight at a 4-star, centrally- located hotel for five nights. (B,L) DAY 13: Florence: Walking tour, Accademia Gallery Set out this morning on a walking tour of Florence’s historic center. In Piazza della Repubblica, discover the city’s beginnings as a Roman settlement. Wander through narrow streets past the fortified houses and towers that marked the medieval town, and emerge onto the open Piazza della Signoria, the political center of the city since the Middle Ages. See the Duomo, the Baptistery, and Giotto’s bell tower. Stop for lunch at a local trattoria and then encounter Michelangelo’s peerless David and the evocative Prisoners (or Slaves) at the Accademia Gallery. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B,L) DAY 14: Florence: Santa Maria Novella, Santa Croce, Medici’s Chapels | Fiesole | Florence This morning explore the churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce. Both of these churches have some of the most significant artwork in Florence. After lunch, visit the Medici’s Chapels, one of the Italian Renaissance’s masterpieces of architecture and sculpture. Then drive 20 minutes
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FLORENCE
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Explore Florence on a walking tour, take in museums and galleries including the Accademia Gallery with
Michelangelo’s David, and enjoy time to explore on your own. Choose two day-long excursions in Pisa, and/or
Siena, and/or Volterra. Experience these towns as well as Etruscan sites, all in the company of your expert guide.
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Extended Tour
ITINERARY FLORENCE/TUSCANY
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to Fiesole, an affluent suburb that overlooks Florence. Likely founded between the 9th and 8th centuries B.C., Fiesole was an important site of the Etruscan confederacy, as evidenced by the remains of its ancient walls. Explore the Etruscan necropolis, Archaeological Museum, and the Roman baths and theater. Return to your hotel in Florence for an evening at leisure. (B,L) DAYS 15 & 16: Volterra, Siena, or Pisa | Florence Over the next two days choose two out of three full-day excursions (one per day) with your private guide and driver. 1) Volterra: Drive (about 1.75 hrs.) to Volterra. View the
remarkable city walls that go back to Etruscan times as well as the historical and charming town center, including the Palazzo dei Priori and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. After lunch, explore the Guarnacci Etruscan Museum, Etruscan acropolis, and Roman theater.
2) Siena: Drive (1 hr.) to Siena and soak up its medieval flavor on a walking tour that includes the famous frescoes of the Palazzo Pubblico, Piazza Salimbeni, the Baptistery of San Giovanni, and the colorful, marble-clad Basilica di San Domenico. Savor a cappuccino and ricciarelli, a famous Sienese almond cookie, at the historic Caffe Nannini. Continue to the Piazza del Campo, one of Italy’s most beautiful squares. After lunch, step into the famed Duomo (Cathedral) with the Piccolomini Library, Pinturicchio’s masterpiece, the museum, and the crypt.
3) Pisa: Drive (1.5 hrs.) to Pisa and tour the Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles), part of the Piazza del Duomo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about the famous campanile (Leaning Tower of Pisa), why it leans, and how it is being preserved. Visit Campo Santo, also known as the Monumental Cemetery, to see one of the world’s largest fresco restorations. On the way back to Florence, enjoy lunch at a winery.
Return to your hotel in Florence for both evenings at leisure. (B,L both days) DAY 17: Private transfer to Florence Airport | Fly home You are met at the hotel for a private transfer to Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR), for flights homeward. (B)
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# of
Main Tour ($) per person
# of guests
($) per person
($) per person
private guide ($) per person
Caserta - half day includes private guide
& driver ($) per person
12 106 231 41 75 11 106 238 42 79 10 106 251 44 86 9 106 264 46 92 8 106 264 49 99 7 106 264 53 112 6 106 264 58 125 5 106 304 66 125 4 106 356 73 152 3 106 436 92 191 2 106 607 119 251
Off Season Peak Season
**Single Supplement 1,775 595 1,990 995
Return quote request form or call for current pricing based on your customized trip choices. Estimated prices above are based on currency exchange rates at time of publication,
and are per person/double occupancy. **A single supplement will be charged when a single room is requested or required.
Customize Your Trip The main tour includes seventeen privately-guided excursions. The itinerary allows for ample free time to relax, explore on your own, or choose from optional, privately-guided excursions.
1. How many travelers are in your private group? Your group can be as small as two, and there is no maximum.
2. Select your travel dates. Prices vary due to peak season versus off season.
3. Choose optional excursions. Excursions can be scheduled based on the level of personal interest and group demographics.
4. How long is your tour? Choose just the 10-night main tour or add the five-night extended tour in Florence/Tuscany.
5. Would you like a tour manager? We recommend this for larger groups.
6. Fill in the quote request form for the most accurate price quote. We will be happy to answer any questions. Please call or email.
November 6 - April 14 (excluding December 22-January 6)
April 15 - November 5 and December 22-January 6
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Estimated prices above are based on currency exchange rates at time of publication.
Main Tour and Extended Tour Prices Include: • Expert English-speaking guides throughout • Excursions, entrance fees, and sightseeing as per itinerary • Bottled water and hand sanitizer • Individual airport transfers on arrival and departure • Private luxury car, minivan, or modern, 28-seater coach with
a professional driver, depending on the size of your group • Gratuities to the guides, drivers, waiters at included meals,
and porters • Baggage handling at hotels • VAT, local taxes, and service charges • Comprehensive pre-departure information, including a
suggested reading/media guide, travel guide, and packing list • 24-hour emergency hotline in Italy • Enrollment in a basic emergency evacuation insurance plan • Enrollment in STEP (Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program), a service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals while traveling to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you abroad in an emergency
Main Tour Prices Also Include: • Ten nights at elegant, well-located, 4-star hotels: 5 nights
in Rome, 2 nights in Amalfi, and 3 nights in Naples • Delicious meals: 10 buffet breakfasts; 8 lunches with bottled
water or soft drinks plus coffee/tea; a welcome drink at the hotel in Rome
• High-speed hydrofoil tickets from Amalfi to Capri and Capri to Naples
Extended Tour Prices Also Include: • Five nights in a 4-star, well-located hotel in Florence • Delicious meals: 5 buffet breakfasts; 5 lunches with bottled
water or soft drinks plus coffee/tea • High-speed Frecciarossa business class train tickets from
Naples to Florence
Main Tour & Extended Tour Prices Do Not Include: Airfare from/to home; passport and visa fees; airport fees and departure taxes; optional excursions (quoted separately based on the number of participants); Tour Manager (quoted separately); cost of personal, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; transportation of excess baggage; beverages and meals except as noted; personal tips; items of a personal nature, such as laundry; taxi, telephone, and fax charges; deviations from scheduled tour; other items not listed as included. Payments: A deposit of 10% of the tour price per person (including the extended tour, if applicable) is required to reserve your space and is payable by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or check. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure and must be by check only; credit cards are not accepted for final payment. By submitting your deposit, you are bound by the terms and conditions delineated throughout this brochure and elsewhere published. Participant Cancellation Fees: All requests by participants for cancellations must be received in writing by AIA Tours. Cancellations received at least 90 days prior to departure are refunded less a cancellation fee of $75 per person. Cancellations received between 89 and 61 days prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of $300 per person. Cancellations received within 60 days or less prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of 100% of the tour cost. For this and other reasons, participants are strongly encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Information will be provided with confirmation of receipt of your deposit. Note: Rates are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time of your price quote and are subject to change prior to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates, and the price of fuel, services, and labor may increase the cost of arrangements significantly, and we reserve the right to alter our prices. Price quotes will be based on the information/services you have requested. Any changes will need to be reviewed and may result in a change in the price quote. Prices, itinerary, and accommodations are subject to change. Prices quoted are based on group participation and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which one chooses not to participate. It is understood that refunds cannot be made to participants who do not complete their tour for whatever reason. Complete terms and conditions are available upon confirmation or upon request, and can be downloaded at www.archaeological.org/programs/public/tours/about/.
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