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I am incredibly excited to present you with your spectacular trip to Italy, complete with time in Rome, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, and with an added tour to the beautiful island of Capri. This is Italy at her best.
Accommodation-wise, I have included four of my all-time favourite properties, as well as your final nights of rest and relaxation on the Amalfi Coast before jetting home. I've also included upgraded first-class trains from place to place, as well as an array of spectacular tours.
With your international flights, dreamy accommodation, upgraded trains, transfers and private tours throughout, you really won't have to worry about a thing. I will of course be on hand to ensure everything is seamless from start to finish for you.
I appreciate we are coming in a tad over the $5,000pp we spoke about. I can assure you that your final 3 nights on the Amalfi coast will be 100% worth it if you can stretch. If not there are certainly ways we can bring the price down but it would mean looking at a slightly less central location.
I'm excited to catch up and talk through everything in a little more detail.
Enjoy and speak soon!
Best wishes,
Samantha McCormack 
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
Wednesday 21st August 2024
Flight on IB 4872
Flight on IB 4872
| From | To |
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| John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) |
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 21-Aug-2024 17:00:00 | 22-Aug-2024 07:15:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Iberia | Economy |
Thursday 22nd August 2024
Private Vehicle from Florence Regional Airport to Grand Hotel Minerva
Private Vehicle from Florence Regional Airport to Grand Hotel Minerva
On arrival into Florence, once you have collected your baggage, head through to the arrivals hall. Here you'll be met by your driver and taken directly to the Grand Hotel Minerva. Look out for a sign with your name on it!
Welcome to Rome
Welcome to Rome
A heady mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hot-blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities.
Rome is the biggest and arguably the most fascinating city in Italy. You could spend a month here and still only scratch the surface. It’s an ancient place, packed with the relics of over two thousand years of inhabitation, yet it’s so much more than an open-air museum. Rome’s culture, food, and people make up a modern, vibrant city that is deserving of all the visitors that travel there every year. As a historic centre, it is special enough; as a contemporary European capital, it is utterly unique.
Leon's Place for 4 nights
Leon's Place for 4 nights
This stylish hotel has a real boutique feel as well as a blend of traditional charm and modern luxury. It also has an enviable setting close to the Piazza della Repubblica, Via Veneto, Villa Borghese Gardens and the Via Condotti shopping area. The cool interior features of this chic property have contrasting tones and details that blend perfectly with the building’s historic charms – this is contemporary Italian design at its finest.
The hotel is home to the glamorous ‘Visionnaire Cafè which prides itself on creative cocktails and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres. The bar and its shaded courtyard are the perfect places to sip a refreshing glass of prosecco after a busy day spent discovering famed Roman attractions such as the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. You can also make use of the hotel’s leisure facilities which include a steamroom, Jacuzzi and massage services.
The modern feel of the rooms is reflective of the hotel as a whole. The grey and white tones and space-maximising mirror details are complemented by chic and comfortable furnishings. The Classic Rooms offer a great value choice while the Deluxe Rooms are more spacious.
Your room: Junior Suite
The luminous bedrooms of Leon's Place are spacious and elegantly furnished, with a study in precious materials combined with the modernity of the spaces. Junior Suites are no exception, offering stunning furnishings and a private terrace with views of Via XX Settembre.
Friday 23rd August 2024
Private Rome Tour by Golf Cart
Private Rome Tour by Golf Cart
Today you'll experience the highlights of Romeby gold cart, led by one of our local, expert guides.
Your golf cart tour of Rome starts at a convenient location in Rome’s city center, where your guide driver will be waiting for you. After a quick introduction to the city and each other, you will jump in your golf cart, buckle up and set off on your landmark-packed tour. In the company of your expert guide, you will see six neighborhoods of Rome. No need to consult Google Maps, just sit back and enjoy the entertaining stories and anecdotes of your guide as you see the sites of Rome. Your guide will stop at key sites along the way giving you the chance to snap a few photos.
This comprehensive overview is a great way to see most of Rome sites, allowing you to come back on your own to those which you would like to explore more in-depth. You will learn about the beautiful Piazza della Repubblica and you will have a chance to see a church designed by Michelangelo on a side street nearby, a hidden gem that few travelers get to explore. Not too far away, near Via Cavour, and you will soon see a wonderful surprise – the amazing historic Imperial Forum. The views, with the Colosseum in the background, will amaze you. Listen to stories about the nearby Palatine Hill once famous as a residential neighborhood for its political inhabitants of the Roman Empire. Your next stop is where the infamous Emperor Nero once held his famed chariot races, the Colosseum.
Continue on to see an ancient Egyptian style pyramid right in the middle of a residential neighborhood of Rome before arriving at the Mouth of Truth and learn the story behind this Roman legend!
Now it is on to the historic center of Rome where you and your semi-private group will walk the cobblestone streets to some of the most popular areas in town like Piazza Navona and other gems of the city. You will see the majestic Pantheon which is located in the heart of the historic center of Rome, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and more. This is the perfect comprehensive tour of Rome, perfect for visitors to find their ‘sea legs’ and also for returning visitors who want to maximize their time in Rome.
Saturday 24th August 2024
Private Highlights Vatican Guided Tour
Private Highlights Vatican Guided Tour
Your Private Highlights Vatican Guided Tour starts by entering through the Vatican’s VIP entrance and skipping the often long lines and start your tour without any delay. This exclusive experience allows you to take in all of the Papal Palace highlights, including the vast collection of Greek & Roman statues, among them the stunning Laocoon and the inspiring Apollo Belvedere. With your private guide, you will learn the fascinating stories of the statues which occupy this charming courtyard.
Your private tour guide will weave together the fascinating history adding in the little-known stories about the Popes and the artists who walked these lavish hallways. Soak up the intriguing gossip that only a private tour guide can provide. After a thorough visit of the museums, your tour continues to the Sistine Chapel. This stunning room is home to one of the most important examples of Michelangelo’s artistic greatness. Take your time to admire the top to bottom details of this absolutely breathtaking room.
The last stop on your private Vatican tour is the stunning St. Peter’s Basilica. You will enjoy skipping another long line as your guide shares with you the masterpieces of the largest and most ornate church in the world. This magnificent tour promises to teach, entertain, and give you new insights into the wonderful art and history in Vatican City.
Out Of Office is a proud Vatican Museums Collaborator, which allows us access to hidden rooms of the Vatican which very few visitors get to see. Visit the first spiral staircase ever made, tucked away in the most striking secret room of the Vatican, open only to partners of the Museums. Originally a side entrance to the Belvedere Palace, it was the main entry for artists and workers. In fact, Michelangelo used this winding ramp hundreds of times as he came and went from his work in the Sistine Chapel. This is a true VIP moment to add to your tour.
Monday 26th August 2024
Train from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria
Train from Rome Termini to Florence Santa Maria
This morning you will make your way to Rome Train Station, in time to catch your high-speed train directly down to Florence. I have quoted you first-class seats for extra space and comfort.
Train departure: 11:40 am
Train arrival: 13:17 pm
On the other side, you will catch a local taxi / Uber to your hotel, ready for a few nights in the heart of beautiful Rome.
Welcome to Florence
Welcome to Florence
Cradle of the Renaissance, romantic, enchanting and utterly irresistible, Florence (Firenze) is a place to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine.
Few cities are so compact in size or so packed with extraordinary art and architecture masterpieces at every turn. The urban fabric of this small city, on the banks of the Arno river in northeastern Tuscany, has hardly changed since the Renaissance and its narrow cobbled streets are a cinematic feast of elegant 15th- and 16th-century palazzi (palaces), medieval candle-lit chapels, fresco-decorated churches, marble basilicas and world-class art museums brimming with paintings and sculptures by Botticcelli, Michelangelo et al. Unsurprisingly, the entire city centre is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Italy's fashion industry was born and bred here. Homegrown designers Guccio Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo opened haute-couture boutiques in Florence in the 1920s and shopping in the Tuscan capital has been stylish ever since. A-lister fashion houses lace Via de' Tornabuoni and a Pandora's box of specialist boutiques selling all manner of beautiful objects parade alongside family-run botteghe (workshops) in a glorious tangle of medieval backstreets. Watch fourth-generation Florentine goldsmiths and shoemakers at work, buy artisan scents evocative of the Florentine countryside and Tuscan sea breeze, and know the tag 'Fiorentina' is one of the finest international labels going.
Quality produce sourced locally, seasonally and sustainably is the holy trinity and Florentines share an enormous pride in their culinary tradition. Their city, surrounded by wine-rich hills, is a gourmet paradise where eating and drinking exceedingly well is mandatory. Be it a traditional bowl of earthy ribollita (bean, bread and veg soup), a tripe panino at a family-run food truck or a blue T-bone steak served in a market trattoria unchanged since 1915, dining in Florence is timeless and memorable. Raw cuisine, fish bistros, craft cocktails and the dazzling creativity of modern young Tuscan chefs add contemporary edge.
Stand on a bridge over the Arno several times in a day and the light and mood changes every time. At sunset hike to Piazzale Michelangelo to be dazzled by a palette embracing every known shade of soft pink, orange and fiery amber. Surprisingly small as it is, Florence looms large on the world's 'must-sees' list – and not just for its unmatched treasure chest of art. Rich in culture, backdropped by history and anchored by family, faith and food, the Florentine lifestyle is enviably sweet. Enjoy a go-slow afternoon passeggiata, indulge in an aperitivo at dusk, savour la dolce vita…
Grand Hotel Minerva for 3 nights
Grand Hotel Minerva for 3 nights
Welcome to the newly refurbished Grand Hotel Minerva, first class, 4-star hotel located in Florence's historic city center. We have refurbished our 97-room boutique hotel with the ambition of being the best Boutique Hotel in Florence.
The best because many of our rooms — all warm, inviting, and furnished in contemporary style — afford peerless views like that of the church and square of Santa Maria Novella and Florence's major historic buildings and monuments. Best, because you will be pampered by excellent, attentive service, provided with dedication and passion by our well-trained, helpful staff who will always greet you with a sincere smile.
We are right in the historic center of Florence in the completely renovated and pedestrianized Piazza Santa Maria Novella, brimming with vibrant restaurants and cafés and featuring a lovely new rose garden. Our perfect location is a short walk from all of Florence's main tourist attractions including Piazza del Duomo and its glorious cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Repubblica, the iconic David of Michelangelo, the Uffizi museum, Ponte Vecchio and Florence’s most eminent luxury shopping street, Via Tornabuoni. Other locations in walking distance include Palazzo degli Affari, the Firenze Fiera Centro Congressi, and the Fortezza Da Basso.
Staying with us means finding an oasis in the hustle and bustle of the city. You will be able to spend an entire day here, either doing something somewhere, or simply nothing everywhere. On the sixth floor is our scenic terrace with a sweeping view of Florence, a roof swimming pool (heated – 28°C / 83°F) and a pool bar where — from April to October — you can lounge, refresh, revive, and enjoy drinks and snacks. Plus, we have a fitness center with a large whirlpool and two restaurants, one of which is outdoors in the square, with a view of the façade of the church of Santa Maria Novella.
Your room: Premium Room
With contemporary style & state-of-the-art technology, your Premium Room is a simple yet elegant comfort in the heart of Florence. From 22 sq. mt. / 220 sq. ft. Very quiet, overlooking either the Santa Maria Novella Cloisters, the hotel garden, or the inner courtyard.
Wednesday 28th August 2024
Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence | Tuscany Half Day Experience
Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence | Tuscany Half Day Experience
Your Private Chianti Wine Tasting begins with pickup at your residence where your bilingual chauffeur will meet you. From there you’ll set off to spend a half-day exploring the beautiful Tuscan hills in the comfort of your private air-conditioned car! The Chianti region is famous for its wines which they have made for centuries. You’ll have the opportunity during your visit to taste some of the best examples of these historic wines!
Your first stop is at Castello di Verrazzano, a prestigious vineyard named for the ancient Etruscan and Roman castle that has stood on this winemaking territory for 1,000 years! In the heart of the Chianti Classico area, this 52-hectare estate makes some of the best examples of this famous red wine. You’ll spend 1.5 hours touring the castle gardens and ancient wine cellars. You will be tasting their finest Chianti Classico DOCG wines, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar as well.
After your visit to Castello di Verrazzano, your chauffeur will drive you through the Chianti’s small roads and lovely hills to your next stop, a charming agriturismo. This local family-run winery specializes in Chianti Classico and here you’ll have the chance to eat lunch with fresh local cuisine served of course with their very own Chianti wines!
Your Chianti Wine Tour concludes with your private driver takes you back to your accommodations in Florence or the Chianti area. This half-day tour is an ideal escape into the cypress-lined hills of this beautiful wine region. It’s also easily customizable for travelers wanting to spend more time exploring or who prefer to bring along a professional guide to help navigate the immense history of this magical place—just select your preferred add-ons when ordering!
Thursday 29th August 2024
Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Naples Centrale
Train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Naples Centrale
This morning you will make your way back to Florence Santa Maria Novella, in time to catch your high-speed train directly down to Naples. I have quoted you premium class seats for extra space and comfort.
Train departure: 10:43 am
Train arrival: 13:43 pm
On the other side, you will me bet by a fabulous Out Of Office representative, ready to be privately transferred down to the coastal town of Sorrento.
Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento, via Pompeii
Private Transfer from Naples to Sorrento, via Pompeii
Upon arrival at Naples Train Station, you will be met by an Out Of Office representative and privately transferred to the spectacular town of Sorrento, ready for 3 nights of ultimate luxe and relaxation.
On the way, you will stop for a couple of hours at the ancient city of Pompeii. You will then continue down to Sorrento ready for an afternoon of leisure.
Stop in Pompeii
Stop in Pompeii
In 79 AD, waves of volcanic runoff and ash buried Pompeii, one of the Rome’s most active and splendid cities. The speed and magnitude of the event left the city frozen in time, preserved as it was. Today, excavations of the ancient metropolis have revealed some of the most significant insights into Roman art, customs, trades, and the brick-a-brack of everyday life. Walking the 2000-year-old streets reveals a wealth of architectural styles.
Pompeii didn’t segregate its neighborhoods based on income, so you'll find affordable apartments are next to lavish villas. The city’s best-preserved home is the House of the Vetti, where you can admire richly frescoed entertainment rooms, and a central courtyard where a pool is surrounded by a formal garden. The city enjoyed an abundance of water, and used an aqueduct-fed reservoir to supply everything from public fountains to a street-cleaning system.
Welcome to Sorrento
Welcome to Sorrento
A small resort with a big reputation, Sorrento is a town of lemons, high-pedigree hotels and plunging cliffs that cut through the heart of the historical core.
The town’s longstanding popularity stems from its location at the western gateway to the Amalfi. It’s also on the train line to Pompeii and has regular fast-ferry connections to Naples and Capri.
Tourism has a long history here. It was a compulsory stop on the 19th-century 'Grand Tour' and interest in the town was first sparked by the poet Byron, who inspired a long line of holidaying literary geniuses – including Goethe, Dickens and Tolstoy – to sample the Sorrentine air. The romance persists. Wander through Piazza Tasso on any given Sunday and you’ll be exposed to one of Italy’s finer passeggiatas (strolls), snaking past palatial hotels, magnificent marquetry shops and simple Campanian restaurants serving gnocchi alla sorrentina finished off with a shot of ice-cold limoncello.
Grand Hotel de la Ville for 3 nights
Grand Hotel de la Ville for 3 nights
Located between Piazza Antinori, at the beginning of the famous and elegant Via Tornabuoni, and the small Via delle Belle Donne, the Hotel De la Ville was born from the union of two palaces in the historic center of Florence, one of which was built around 1460 with important graffiti on the facade, still visible, made by Andrea di Cosimo Feltrini in 1579.
Following the Second World War, a part was rebuilt due to damage caused by bombing, according to the rules of conservative restoration to maintain the memory of the buildings and their past.
Your room: Comfort Room Side Sea View
The comfort double rooms at the Grand Hotel de la Ville offer a luxurious and comfortable stay for guests. The rooms are elegantly decorated with high-quality furnishings and feature a plush double bed with premium linens. The rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with a seating area and a work desk for added convenience.
Saturday 31st August 2024
Private Capri Tour from Sorrento
Private Capri Tour from Sorrento
Today you will enjoy a semi-private daytrip to the spectacular island of Capri.
Today's Capri Tour starts in Sorrento where you will hop on a ferry to Capri with your guide and other travelers on your semi-private tour. Famous for being the most exclusive and upmarket island in the Mediterranean, this is a day to rub elbows with the rich and possibly famous. Your local guide will have tickets ready, ensuring that you will board the morning ferry to the beautiful Island of Capri. Upon arrival, you will set off in a motor boat to go straight to the beautiful and famous Blue Grottoes. Weather permitting, you will stop at the blue grottoes and visit the interior.
Once back in the Capri port, your guide will organize an open-topped taxi to take you and your group up to the clifftop town of Anacapri. Anacapri might look like it is the top of the island, but to reach the peak you will need to take a short ski-lift ride. The view from the top of the island is just stunning and you will be able to capture unique photos of the stunning island, its crystal clear waters, and also the farther island of Ischia and the Gulf of Naples with Mt Vesuvius in the background.
Back down the hill by taxi to Capri with your local expert guide where you will enjoy a short walking tour of the town and the amazing gardens of Augustus. Your guide will leave you with suggestions for lunch (not included in the price of the tour) and some free time activities. This is sure to be the perfect day in Italy!
Sunday 1st September 2024
Private Vehicle from Grand Hotel de la Ville to Capodichino Airport
Private Vehicle from Grand Hotel de la Ville to Capodichino Airport
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel and privately transferred to Naples Airport, in time for your return flight home.
Flight on IB 3705
Flight on IB 3705
| From | To |
|---|---|
| Capodichino Airport (NAP) |
Barajas International Airport (MAD) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 01-Sep-2024 06:45:00 | 01-Sep-2024 09:30:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Iberia | Economy |
Flight on IB 6251
Flight on IB 6251
| From | To |
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| Barajas International Airport (MAD) |
John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 01-Sep-2024 12:25:00 | 01-Sep-2024 14:40:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| Iberia | Economy |
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- International flights
- Checked baggage included
- Private transfer from Rome airport to hotel
- 4 nights at Leon’s Place, Rome
- 3x Classic rooms, with breakfast
- Private golf cart tour of Rome
- Private tour of Vatican City
- First Class train from Rome to Florence
- 3 nights at the Grand Hotel Minerva, Florence
- 3x Premium Rooms, with breakfast
- Private Chianti Wine Tasting from Florence
- First Class train from Florence to Naples
- Private transfer from Naples to Sorrento, via Pompeii
- 3 nights at the Grand Hotel de la Ville, Sorrento
- Upgraded Side Sea View, with breakfast
- Private tour to Capri
- Private transfer from hotel to Naples Airport
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- Transfers to / from traion stations
- Travel insurance
- Visas (if applicable)
Important Information
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It is a condition of booking with Out Of Office that you have adequate insurance cover for your trip at the time of booking. Please also ensure you have referred to our terms and conditions which can be found at www.outofoffice.com/terms-and-conditions. Please note that as each booking is tailor-made for you we only confirm the itinerary once we have received a deposit. There is a small chance that availability on some items quoted may change. If this is the case we will book similar accommodation and let you know.