Italian Interlude

Your Italian Interlude includes guided tours of many of the romantic regions people dream of visiting. . All the classics; Rome, Florence, Pisa and Venice are included in your itinerary, and you will also visit lesser known gems like Montecatini, San Marino, Siena and San Gimignano. This is your chance to visit the Vatican City, take a gondola ride on Venice’s Grand Canal, and be amazed by Florence Cathedral. You will also have the chance to visit the Island of Capri or Positano to enjoy the Amalfi Coast. With 10 travel days and 8 hotel overnights, you will have time to see it all!

Bigger and better than any other Italian Spring Break Package, this Italian Interlude consistently sells out and will sell out again this year. Reserve your space with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation today!

Estimated Itinerary

22 March: Kaiserslautern - Pisa

After settling into your seat you will lean back and relax while your comfortable coach whisks you away to Italy. Don’t forget the essentials for your overnight ride. Blankets, pillows, power banks, snacks and drinks will all help to make your overnight journey from Kaiserslautern to Pisa more enjoyable. (overnight onboard)

23 March: Pisa - Montecatini

Arrival in Pisa and your opportunity for breakfast and sightseeing in the Piazza dei Miracoli (Place of Miracles).  This entire plaza, including it’s famous leaning tower was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 and is considered one of the most important examples of medieval architecture.  In the afternoon you will continue to Montecatini Terma.  After checking into your hotel, you can enjoy the rest of your day exploring the spa resort, perhaps taking a funicular ride to Montecatini Alto, the original Montecatini settlement, lying a few hundred meters above the 'new' town. The views from here are splendid, and the delightful Piazza Giusti is home to some good bars and restaurants. (Overnight Montecatini)

24 March: Florence - The Cradle of the Renaissance 

Today is dedicated to visiting Florence, The Cradle of the Renaissance, where a city walking tour will reveal its most famous attractions such as the 14th century Palazzo Vecchio, located at Piazza Della Signoria. The piazza is focal point of the origin and of the history of the Florentine Republic and still maintains its reputation as the political hub of the city. The square is also home to the world's largest renaissance art collection at the Uffizzi Gallery, is close to Ponte Vecchio and much more. Florence is famous for its Italian leather and gold and there will opportunities to satisfy your shopping  before returning to our hotel. (Overnight Montecatini)

25 March -  San Gimignano and Siena

We leave this morning for the multi-towered city of San Gimignano one of the hidden secrets of Tuscany, and is featured prominently in Assassin’s Creed 2. After exploring San Gimignano, you will continue through picturesque vineyards which produce the famous Chianti wines to one of Italy's most charming towns, Siena where you will join our local guide for a walking tour. After lunch and free time, you will travel south on your way to Rome.  You will end your day when you check into your four star hotel in Rome. (Overnight Rome)

26 March:  Rome 

Time on your own leisure or join the on an optional tour by a licensed local guide of the Vatican Museums & The Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica* highlighting the papal apartments of the medieval Apostolic Palace, the Sistine Chapel, the exhibition rooms of the Vatican Apostolic Library and the museums themselves, and of course, St Peter's Square.  In the afternoon, we embark on a city tour of ancient Rome emphasizing The Roman Forum, The Colosseum, The Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus and much more. This evening you can enjoy a memorable dinner and an illumination tour* through Rome’s city center. The walking tour will reveal the Italian nightlife on the piazzas with illuminated fountains and the winding streets of the historical city center.  (Overnight Rome)

27 March: Pompeii and Sorrento

Departing early this morning, you will drive further south to the picturesque Bay of Naples where you will be joined by a local guide and tour Pompeii, one of the world's most interesting archeological sites. Buried in ash by the eruption of Vesuvius, the ancient city tells its story like no other.  Enjoy your afternoon exploring the peninsula or else join us on an excursion to one Italy's most beautiful coastlines of Amalfi and its romantic town of Positano*, site of "Under the Tuscan Sun" movie. There will be an opportunity for a beach front dinner prior to retuning to Sorrento. Perhaps you'd wish to attend a typical Tarantella Show.  (Overnight Sorrento)

28 March: Capri and Amalfi Coast

Today you'll have the option to take an optional boat ride* to the famous Island of Capri or to remain in Sorrento for free time.  This afternoon, we continue northward journey to Perugia for our next overnight stay.  (Overnight Perugia)

29 March: San Marino 

Your journey’s next leg of journey takes you across the Central Apennines Mountains where you will discover the Republic of San Marino, the most ancient European Republic, sitting at 700 meters above sea level on Mount Titano. Your local guide will explain the inner workings of a proud society that has survived hundreds of years of intrigues and disputes. In the afternoon, you will travel along the Adriatic coastline to Venice/Mestre for your next 2 overnight stay. (Overnight Venice/Mestre)

30 March: Venice

Today you will take the waterbus to the island city of Venice for an orientation tour of St. Mark's Square, the central landmark, and its surroundings.  Venice sprawls over 117 islands connected by bridges, and is Europe's original pedestrian zone, inviting you to enjoy a leisurely stroll, some shopping and sightseeing. Arrangements can be made for a romantic and charming gondola ride* that provides a very special view of the city and make up for a perfect coronation of our tour. Your tour guide will make suggestions for a typical Venetian Dinner*.  (Overnight Venice/Mestre)

31 March: Verona and Return to Kaiserslautern

After you check out from your hotel you will travel to Verona for a charming finale where you will get to see Romeo & Juliet's eternalized Balcony and the famous Roman Amphitheater, which is the summer home of the Aida performances, as well as a final meal in Italy. After lunch, you will travel homewards crossing Switzerland's majestic Alps arriving in Kaiserslautern during the late evening hours.

* Optional Excursion paid cash to tour manager

Price:

• Adults: $1649
• Single Supplement: $2399
   
• Children 3-11 sharing family or adjoining rooms with 2 paid adults: $1299
• Children under 3: $399
   
• Room assignments for families will be determined by the hotels based on their specific capacity and available room types. 
• Families will be assigned to Family Rooms or adjoining double rooms by the hotels.
• Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation will request Family rooms as desired, but does not guarantee the room configuration assigned by the hotel.

Deadlines and Discounts:

• Reserve your space on or prior to Tuesday, February 20

• Reservations made on or after Wednesday February 21 will be on a space available basis and may be subject to price supplements and/or hotel rebooking fees.

Trip Includes:

• Round trip bus transportation
• 8 nights hotel accommodation in multiple 3***+ and 4**** hotels
  • 2 overnights in Montecatini 
  • 2 overnights in Rome
  • 1 overnight in Sorrento
  • 1 overnight in Perugia
  • 2 Overnights in Venice Mestre
• Daily breakfast
• Guided tour of Florence
• Guided tour of Sienna
• Guided tour of Rome
• Guided tour of Pompeii
• Guided tour of San Marino
• Roundtrip Venice Boat Transfer

Optional Excursions, paid cash on site to tour manager:

• Guided tour of Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica (€69 p.p. / €59 p.c.)
• Rome Dinner and Illumination walking tour (€40 p.p. / €30 p.c.)
• Guided Tour Island of Capri (€75 p.p. / €55 p.c.)
• Guided Tour Positano (€59 p.p. / €49 p.c.)
• Gondola Ride Venice (€48 p.p. / €38 p.c.)
• Venice Dinner (€45 p.p. / €35 p.c.)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable, weather appropriate shoes and Vatican approved clothing
• Credit/Debit card or Euro
• Power Banks (ODR cannot guarantee charging capability on 3rd party contracted busses)
• Military ID and Passport

Departure: 6 p.m.

Return: Around 10:30 p.m.