Italy Vacations in August

Culture perpetually surrounds you, and the depths of history arise anew on your custom tailored  15-day Italy and Sicily tour. Gondolas float down the maze-like network of canals in Venice. The eclectic, historic cultures that once called Palermo home remain strong in the traditions of the marketplace. The summits of Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius loom over cities both ancient and contemporary. Roman ruins and Doric temples, opulent beaches and Renaissance artwork combine for a breathtaking Italy vacation.

On your eight-day family getaway vacation to Italy, your kids wake up with a view of coastal cliffs and the looming summit of historic Mount Vesuvius in the distance. The ancient city of Pompeii expands before your eyes, and you have never seen your kids so excited to learn about history. Visit the wonderment of coastal towns and breathtaking Renaissance cities during your handcrafted family tour of Italy.

Architectural perfection emanates from the Baroque churches and palaces of Rome as the fountains accentuate the boldness and power of the noble families and the private chapels highlight the lavish lifestyles. Your tour is custom tailored to immerse you in the intimate and detailed splendor of the Baroque, an embodiment of majesty and triumph expressed in art and architecture. Whether an art enthusiast or first-time visitor to Italy, you will discover the elegance and prestige of the Baroque art period in the frescoes that decorate the Cathedral naves and the fountains that adorn the open piazzas that lead you from Rome to Lecce.

The paths outside of Venice wind along the region of Italy rich with Renaissance art, succulent cuisine, and vibrant culture. Your custom tailored tour will take you from the Venetian Lagoon to the foothills of the Italian Alps to enjoy the splendors of the impressive architecture and the captivating landscape. Marvel at the lush cherry orchards and vineyards around Vicenza, and then delight in the aromas of sage and pumpkin near Soave. Follow the trails that connect the Venetian islands for a unique view of fishermen’s homes as well as marble palaces as you actively pursue grandeur while discovering around the region of Veneto.

The sights of Italy abound with mystery and legend throughout the breathtaking odes to history. Begin with Da Vinci in Milan, and then explore Michelangelo in Florence and the Vatican, continue to Assisi, Venice, Pisa, and Siena.  See Signorelli’s frescoes, Brunelleschi’s Dome and Bernini’s baroque, the canals of Venice and Bellagio on Lake Como. All of these are just the start on this handcrafted sightseeing tour for seniors as you will delve beneath the surface with expert guides to living the history that is often felt far beyond what any words can explain.

This luxurious 10-day trip through Northern Italy is sure to create beautiful memories that you will share together as a couple for a lifetime. Marvel at the grandeur of St. Mark’s Basilica, cruise along the Grand Canal in a gondola, traverse the streets of Rome with a personal shopper guide, and indulge in a private boat tour of Lake Como.