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Itinerary geared toward discovering the greatest cities of Italian art and precious UNESCO World Heritage sites: open air museums, priceless treasures of the past, and modern cultural riches — our patrimony to humanity.
New York, JFK
April 11, 2025 - April 19, 2025
Days 9
Nights 7
Price (From)
Departure from New York to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board.
Your are greeted at the airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coachbus.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Verona and presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Walking tour in the city of Love! The city of opera of Romeo and Juliet and the Adige River. A city rich in history, literature, art and music. The Basilica of San Zeno, Castelvecchio, the Arena, a magnificent and fascinating monument from Roman times, still used today for lyric operas, the house of Juliet, Piazza delle Erbe and Arche Scaligere. Welcome dinner.
Full day trip at Lake Garda via private coachbus, taking in the stunning views of Italy’s largest lake, framed by mountains. Visit Sirmione, a beautiful blend of relaxation, history, and natural beauty. Visit the iconic Scaliger Castle, a medieval fortress that sits right on the water, and explore the ancient ruins of Grotte di Catullo, a Roman villa with sweeping lake vistas.
Please note: Boat tour depends on the weather and water level.
Return to Verona and dinner.
See Italy’s breathtaking coastline and its towns from the lake.
Full day trip to Venice via private coachbus. Your Venetian adventure begins by following the course of its canals, “campielli” (term used for the small squares of Venezia), its foundations, and bridges. You will admire some of the most famous places in the world: Piazza San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte dei Sospiri, the Ca’ d’Oro and the Rialto.
Enjoy a gondola ride scheduled for the group!
In the afternoon you will take private motorboat for a spectacular ride to reach the island of Murano. You will visit the world famous glass making factory, where traditional and artisan works are made: Mastro Vetraio explanation. Shopping for gifts in the glass factory.
Return to
Transfer to Ravenna with private coachbus and stop in Ferrara. A walking tour in Ferrara takes you through a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Renaissance charm and well-preserved medieval atmosphere. As you explore its cobblestone streets, you’ll encounter the imposing Este Castle, a moated fortress that symbolizes the city’s power in the Renaissance era. Stroll along Via delle Volte, a medieval street lined with archways that evoke the city’s ancient past, and the Ferrara Cathedral, a striking mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. After your visit, continue to Ravenna and hotel check-in.
Dinner.
Walking city tour in Ravenna, most famous for their exquisite Byzantine mosaics. Start your day by visiting the Basilica of San Vitale, where you can marvel at vibrant mosaics depicting biblical scenes, emperors, and saints with remarkable detail and color. Stroll through the charming streets of Ravenna’s historic center, visiting the Basilica of Sant’Apollinare in Classe and Dante Alighieri’s tomb. The city’s quiet atmosphere and rich cultural heritage make it an ideal place to enjoy both art and history, all in a single day.
Have fun with a Mosaic workshop! Dinner.
Transfer to Florence via private coachbus and hotel check-in.
Enjoy a tour of the most important vestiges of Renaissance culture: start with a visit to the Piazza del Duomo, Battistero, Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile di Giotto and Palazzo Strozzi. The tour continues to the Galleria dell’Accademia to admire its masterpieces of Italian and European art from the 12th to 18th centuries, its impressive collection of Florentine and Tuscan painting, and Michelangelo’s magnificent David.
Dinner.
Group entrance reservation
Half day trip to Siena via private coachbus. Siena offers a glimpse into the heart of Tuscany’s medieval charm. Begin in the Piazza del Campo, the city’s famous shell-shaped square, known for its unique architecture and as the site of the Palio horse race. Here, you can admire the striking Torre del Mangia, the tall tower offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Just a short walk away is the Siena Cathedral (Duomo), a stunning example of Gothic architecture, with its black and white striped marble façade and intricate interiors, including breathtaking frescoes and mosaics.
Return to Florence and enjoy a free afternoon in the city centre or walking tour with your tour leader.
Farewell dinner.
Transfer to the airport, via private motor coach.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
Transportation
– Flight New York – Italy – New York
– Departures from other cities will incurr additional add-on fee.
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private motorcoach
– Long distance transfer via private coachbus
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 7 Nights: Three or four stars hotel.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room).
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
School visit
– School visits are free and offered on request
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single or double
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
SPECIAL TRAVEL CONDITIONS DUE TO COVID-19
SCT will inform and support the group with all the necessary information for the procedures to be implemented according to the pandemic situation at the time of travel. Each participant must complete and sign a WAIVER OF LIABILITY form.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE