Tuscany, Naples & Amalfi
The Italian la dolce vita is difficult to describe. It is something that truly needs to be experienced first-hand. It is found in the rows of vines of Tuscany's tranquil vineyards, reflecting in the immaculate and azure Mediterranean waters, and in the daily interactions with Italy's jovial citizens. The unbridled romanticism of a holiday in Italy will leave you with memories lasting a lifetime.
From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the iconic coastline of Amalfi, this itinerary will allow you to experience the best of Italy. It's here where you can embrace la dolce vita and treat yourself to another trip of a lifetime!
- Il Borro | Tuscany | 3 nights
- Romeo Hotel | Naples | 1 night
- San Montano Resort & Spa | Ischia | 2 nights
- Hotel Mediterraneo | Sorrento | 3 nights
It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it’s a good idea to bring along a sweater or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 77F and the average daily minimum is 68F.
It’s a great time of year to swim in the sea, with the water at an average temperature of 77F.
Here is some useful phrases that you are sure to need in Italy!
Pronunciation is key!
In Italian che is pronounced "que" and chi, "qui". On the other hand ce and ci sound like che and chi.
Examples: Macchiato would be pronounced "Mac-qui-ato", Chianti is pronounced "Qui-anti" and bruschetta is pronounced "brous-que-tta".
Phrases:
- Cosa prendi? | What would you like?
- Un caffe machiato per favore! Cuanto costa? | A macchiato coffee, please. How much is it?
- Vorrei un tavolo per quattro, per favore | I would like a table for four, please.
- Buonasera, ho una prenotazione per quattro persone sotto il nome di will be provided | Good evening, I have a reservation for four under the name will be provided.
- La cena è stata deliziosa, grazie mille | Dinner was lovely, thank you so much.
- Complementi allo chef | Complements to the chef.
Tipping is always appreciated, though not obligatory. For drivers, we generally suggest a tip depending on the duration of the transfer. For guides, we recommend a tip for half day experiences or a tip for full day experiences.
US passport holders are allowed to fly into Italy for tourism without visa requirements.
- Official entry requirements can be sourced here
These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.
We've put together some of the best local beats to accompany you on your Italian Escape!
In the itinerary you will find the relevant contacts for each respective day. Monitoring the trip every step of the way will be:
A trip coordinator (your main trip contact, also available during the evening and weekends and for emergencies)
Tel. will be provided (24/7)
An office contact (available during office hours from Mon-Fri)
Tel. will be provided
Both numbers above can also be reached via WhatsApp.
You can also drop us a message in the scenset chat, or reach out to a team member directly at will be provided. We'd just ask you to be mindful of the time difference, and for any quick requests it's best to first contact the team in-country.
Meet your driver in the arrivals hall. Look out for a scenset signboard. Proceed by private transfer to Il Borro Relais & Châteaux (Località Borro, 1, 52024 Loro Ciuffenna AR – 1h, 46 miles) and check-in.
Drivers Coordinator: will be provided
Why we love it for you: The ancient medieval village of Il Borro is the heart of a luxury hotel whose accommodation is spread throughout the village. 38 exclusive suites, furnished with chic simplicity and equipped with all comforts, are located in a completely authentic setting.
Two Borgo Presige Suites
Breakfast Included
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at Osteria del Borro, which is located at your hotel.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: At your hotel
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Local guide in Pienza: A local guide will be provided.
Breakfast boxes will be prepared for you this morning. Please pick them up from reception.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and proceed by private transfer to a local farm (approximately 1 hour & 20 minutes).
Enjoy an amazing truffle hunt with a truffle expert and his dog in the forest, including a cooking class of three dishes and a 4-course lunch.
Duration: Morning to early afternoon
It is highly recommended to wear hard shoes and suitable clothes.
In the afternoon, you will meet your driver, who will take you to Pienza. You will meet your guide shortly after.
Pienza was conceived as the ideal model city during the Renaissance. Strolling along the cobblestones today, the feeling is that of a charming, yet orderly village. Explore the many sites with a local expert this afternoon. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Pienza Cathedral, and Piccolomini Palace, and the sumptuous summer residence of Pope Pius II who designed the city.
Upon conclusion of this tour, you will proceed by private transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Your evening is free to spend at leisure.
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Local guide in Siena: A local guide will be provided.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and proceed by private transfer to Siena (1 hour).
Transfer to Siena and discover this city with your guide. It's a beautiful city which UNESCO recognizes as the ideal embodiment of a medieval city. Piazza del Campo is its most famous trapezoidal square where every summer the Palio de Siena horse race takes place.
You will tour for about an hour before meeting your driver at an agreed pick-up point in the early afternoon for your drive to Chianti.
Drive along the enchanting roads of the gorgeous countryside of Chianti, with vineyards and olive groves undulating over gentle hills. Reach the stunning Badia a Coltibuono Winery and fortified former abbey for a gourmet wine tasting of 4 wines.
Upon conclusion of your tour you will proceed by private transfer back to your hotel in the evening for an evening at leisure.
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator in Florence: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Drivers Coordinator in Naples: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Local guide in Naples: A local guide will be provided.
Breakfast boxes will be prepared for you this morning. Please pick them up from reception.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and proceed by private transfer to Firenze Santa Maria Novella Train Station (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes).
PDF copies of your tickets will be emailed to you.
Meet your driver at platform 24 in front of the fountain. Look out for a scenset signboard.
Proceed by private transfer to your hotel where you can check in and freshen up before your late afternoon adventure.
Why we love it for you: Step into avant-garde modernity interlaced with Italian design and Japanese architecture by Kenzo Tange & Associates. ROMEO is master of contrast and interpretation, reflecting the beauty of Naples in this Exceptional Haven.
Two Harbor View Junior Suites
Breakfast Included
Meet your local guide in the hotel lobby in the afternoon and set out for a walking tour of Naples.
Head out with your guide and discover what makes Napoli such a unique place. It has a different feel when compared to other Italian cities, and it's clear that they live for football like no other. A local football team recently won a major league championship for the first time in 33 years, and the celebrations are ongoing. Their favorite adopted son however is Diego Maradona, and there are murals dedicated to the genius all over the city.
Naples is not just a Mecca for football, but it's also renowned for food. You will get to sample some local delicacies such as sfogliatella and babà.
Head back to your hotel in the evening.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at Aria, which is just a 6 minute walk from your hotel.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: Via Loggia dei Pisani, 2-14, 80133
Cancelation Policy: Pre-authorization is required. Cancellation policy 48h prior to the reservation; late arrivals or no-shows will be charged. 20 min tolerance on agreed time.
Dress code: Smart casual, beach clothing, shorts, and sandals are not allowed.
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator in Naples: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Coordinator in Ischia: A coordinator will be provided.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and proceed by private transfer to Beverello Harbor.
Upon arrival, take the hotel shuttle at the Ischia Porto Harbor and a private transfer to a resort (Via Nuova Montevico, 26, 80076 Lacco Ameno NA). Look for a sign displaying the resort's name.
Why we love it for you: San Montano Resort & Spa on Ischia is a 5 star hotel overlooking the sea at the Bay of San Montano and the Gulf of Naples, surrounded by three hectares of parkland, at the heart of a wonderful Mediterranean garden. The hidden bays and coves, the rustic charm of the natural world, the thrill of witnessing the day dawn over Vesuvius, the mellow sound of the piano, all the while sipping on a cool “Lemontano”, as you wait for the sun to set in a red blaze that lights the Pontine Islands in the distance. All this makes for a uniquely Ischia getaway.
Two Superior Front Seaview Rooms
Breakfast Included
Meet the hotel Experience Coordinator in the afternoon and enjoy your private snorkeling experience.
Note: This experience is booked through the hotel. You can reconfirm the meeting point and time on check-in.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at La Veranda, which is located at your hotel.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: San Montano Hotel
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Guides coordinator Capri: A guides coordinator will be provided.
Coordinator in Ischia: A coordinator will be provided.
In the morning, take the hotel shuttle and transfer to Ischia Porto Harbor.
Meet your driver and local guide at an agreed pick-up point in Marina Grande Capri Harbor and proceed by private transfer to the city center. Set out on a walking tour of Old Town Capri and its famous “piazzetta”. Enjoy the Dolce Vita in one of Italy's most famous and picturesque islands.
Note: The meeting point will be communicated in advance
Meet your driver in the afternoon and transfer to Marina Grande for lunch.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this afternoon at Lo Smeraldo. You will be taken there by your private vehicle.
Time: Early afternoon
Name: will be provided
Location: Piazza Vittoria, 1, 80073 Capri
Walk independently towards the harbor (2 minutes) to take the hydrofoil back to Ischia.
Note: Even though it's just a 2 minute walk, please allow yourselves enough time to board the ferry.
Upon arrival, take the hotel shuttle at the Ischia Porto Harbor and a private transfer to a resort (Via Nuova Montevico, 26, 80076 Lacco Ameno NA). Look out for a sign displaying the resort's name.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at Ristorante O' Pignattello. From your hotel it is a 13 minute walk or 4 minute drive. Please check with the hotel on their recommended mode of transportation.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: Corso Angelo Rizzoli, 154, 80076 Lacco Ameno
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Coordinator in Ischia: A coordinator will be provided.
Drivers Coordinator in Sorrento: A coordinator will be provided.
In the morning, take the hotel shuttle and transfer to Ischia Porto Harbor.
Meet your driver upon arrival and proceed by private transfer to your hotel and check in.
Why we love it for you: Do you fancy staying in a luxury hotel in Sorrento? The staff here at a 5-Star Hotel is eagerly awaiting your visit to Sorrento, Italy. With the courtesy of the hotel family, we hope you enjoy the completely renovated rooms and suites, newly refined spa, a large outdoor pool, aromatic Mediterranean garden, delectable fine dining restaurant, and pleasurable rooftop bar, all finished off with a spectacular view of The Bay of Naples. With a stay at this boutique hotel, we promise a luxurious emersion into Italian hospitality. Hope to see you soon at #theplacetobe!
One Junior Suite Double Balcony - A couple
One Deluxe with balcony Sea View - A couple
Breakfast Included
Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure exploring beautiful Sorrento.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at Ristorante Lorelei. From your hotel it is a 17 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. Please check with the hotel on their recommended mode of transportation.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: Via Aniello Califano, 4, 80067 Sorrento
Cancelation Policy: Cancellation policy 24h prior to the reservation; late arrivals or no shows are charged a fee per person.
Dress code: Smart casual, no beach clothing, shorts, and sandals not allowed
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Drivers Coordinator: A driver coordinator will be provided.
Food tour Coordinator: A food tour coordinator will be provided.
Meet your driver in the hotel lobby in the morning and take a private transfer to Frantoio Gargiulo, an exclusive location with sea views.
Enjoy a private food tour including a handmade demonstration of mozzarella and caciotta cheese. You will also visit the lemon and oil grove with an explanation of the olive oil/limoncello liquor process.
Then, learn the amazing art of pizza making before enjoying your delicious creations for lunch on the stunning terrace with a glass of wine.
Proceed by private transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon.
No experiences are arranged for you this afternoon, and you are free to enjoy Sorrento at your leisure.
Should you require them, your contacts for today are:
Skipper: A crew member will be provided.
Meet your skipper in the hotel lobby in the morning, and head to the boat.
Board an Apreamare 10 (or similar) and cruise along the Amalfi Coast. During your tour make a stop at Positano, jewel of the coast, and visit the small town on your own, with its succession of square houses on the domed roof, inserted along the many degrading stairs from the top of the city to the beach. Then have fun and relax seen with a glass of Prosecco or soft drinks on board. It's the perfect way to end your trip.
Your experience will conclude in the afternoon, after which the skipper will take you back to your hotel.
For convenience, we have made a reservation for you this evening at Terrazza Bosquet. From your hotel it is a 25 minute walk or a 6 minute drive. Please check with the hotel on their recommended mode of transportation.
Time: Evening
Name: will be provided
Location: Piazza Torquato Tasso, 34, 80067 Sorrento
Cancelation Policy: Cancellation policy 48h prior to the reservation; late arrivals or no shows will be charged. 15 minutes tolerance on agreed dining time.
Dress code: Smart casual, no beach clothing, shorts, and sandals not allowed
Tasting menus can be found here.
Given your early departure, you may wish to organize a wake-up call through the hotel.
Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel in the early morning and proceed by private transfer to Naples International Airport.
All four travelers will take the same flights back to Salt Lake City via Paris.
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