Between the major cities, you’ll find littleknown gems like Orvieto, Assisi and Perugia, Tuscan hill towns, Etruscan tombs, a formidable abbey and Italy’s finest stretch of coastline.

Tour Pace: This tour is well paced with an exceptional three-night stay in Sorrento at the start of the tour and two-night stays in all other cities except Orvieto. The driving days are not too long, with convenient stops at places of interest along the way.

Hotels: The Sheraton is an excellent example of modern Italian design, whereas the 5 star luxury Bauer Palladio resides in a 16th century palace on the historic islands of Venice.