Family Discovery of Italy: Venice, Florence, Rome, and Amalfi Coast Tour

What to expect on this itinerary
Come and remember what it’s like to throw back the covers with anticipation and share timeless memories with those most important to you with this 12-day tour of Italy. If travel rouses the youth in us, then no country accomplishes this better than Italy. Situated at the juncture of two continents and the Mediterranean, Italy boasts a vivid character that displays this geographic perspective through its history, culture, and cuisine. Experience it all by booking your Italy tour today.
Customizable Itinerary
Amalfi – A Seaside Orientation
The first leg of your Italian excursion will begin in the region that surrounds the Bay of Naples. It is here that you will find stunning coastlines, imposing volcanoes, and some of the best beaches in Italy. After arriving at the main airport of Naples, a private transfer will deliver you to the Sorrentine Peninsula and your accommodation in Amalfi. In this rugged landscape of rocky mountains, there is no room for urban sprawl. After settling in to your comfortable accommodations, you can stretch your legs by strolling through the charming city center of Amalfi or by making your way to the beach.
What's Included:
Amalfi – Capri’s Famous Blue Grotto
Amalfi – Bask in the Sun
Amalfi – In the Footsteps of the Gods
Rome – The Wrath of the Gods
Rome – Tour of the Colosseum
Rome – Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt
Florence – Tour of Florence’s Famous Dome
Florence – Italian Pasta-Making Course
Venice – The City of Canals
Venice – Mask-Making Workshop
Venice – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Stroll through the seaside communities of the Amalfi Coast, where fisherman once plied the waves for pirates and wrathful gods
- Marvel at the dramatic splendor of Capri and enjoy a subterranean visit to the famous Blue Grotto
- Weave among the vineyards, orchards, and terraced gardens of the Italian coastline on the Walk of the Gods and encounter some incredible views of the Mediterranean
- Witness nature’s fury during a visit to the ruins of Pompeii, where one of the most famous disasters of the ancient world unfolded
- Inspect ancient sources of entertainment through a guided tour of the Coliseum, where you will learn of the violent, and usually short, careers of the gladiators
- Engage with Rome’s major attractions on a lively scavenger hunt through the city center and visit the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and other notable corners of this colorful city
- Ponder the vastness of the Florentine Cathedral and the legacy of its architects on a guided tour of its interior
- Partake in a guided boat tour of Venice and learn how this city with a scarcity of dry land became one of Italy’s major maritime powers
- Indulge your creative side at a Carnival mask-making workshop and participate in Venice’s version of this global celebration
Detailed Description
Italy is a land of boundless fun. A playground for both adults and children, every inch of this land possesses a quality that will attract and entice you to the point where you cannot help but sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience. This 12-day tour of Amalfi, Rome, Florence, and Venice is tailored to the dynamic traveler and those who wish to experience the essence of Italy.
Your journey will begin in Campania, which is a region that is filled to the brim with picturesque coastlines, a notorious volcano, and an assortment of charming villages, castles, and villas. The next leg of your journey will be the Eternal City and capital of Italy. Rome has long held the reputation of being a cosmopolitan center, and the modern metropolis does not disappoint. From the romantic character of Rome, you will make your way to Florence. Here, the stateliness of the capital gives way to a free-spirited city that seems designed to awaken the senses. With remarkable dishes and stunning examples of Renaissance art, Florence will leave with lasting memories. Your journey will conclude along the playful waterways and exciting piazzas of Venice. Here, you will learn why this city continues to be a top destination for international travelers who are seeking a memorable stop on their Italian excursion.
Like a fine wine, this itinerary is best paired with a Spring or Fall arrival. By arriving in these seasons, families are able to avoid the sometimes scorching temperatures of the summer in addition to enjoying relatively crowd-free excursions. Activities generally include guided tours of key districts or neighborhoods, cooking or other cultural classes, and a host of other handcrafted experiences that are designed to elevate your time in Italy.
Starting Price
$5,400 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Verified Traveler Reviews
Based on 807 reviews
The trip planning was flexible and Zicasso's travel company adapted to changes in our itinerary. We originally planned to go to the Amalfi Coast, but switched to Florence, and they did a very good job of accommodating our request.
The planning was well done. All tour tickets, transportation, and hotels were as described, and the concierge service was helpful.
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Zicasso's travel specialist organized a fabulous trip for our family of five to the Amalfi Coast area of Italy! We had excellent hotels and excursions, and ferry and car transfers. Everyone was on time, professional, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!
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Our honeymoon in Italy was absolutely magical and so much of that is thanks to our travel company. From our very first call, they took the time to understand what we wanted and crafted an itinerary through Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast that felt personal rather than cookie-cutter. Every detail was handled: hotels, transfers, and tours all ran seamlessly, so we could simply relax and enjoy being newlyweds.
Florence stole our hearts with its art and charm, Rome was awe-inspiring at every turn, and ending the trip on the Amalfi Coast, with those breathtaking sea views, was the perfect romantic finale. The guides were knowledgeable and genuinely passionate, bringing each city to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own.
Communication before and during the trip was prompt and reassuring, and it was clear the team truly cared about making our honeymoon special.
We came home with memories we'll treasure forever. We can't recommend this travel company and Zicasso highly enough. We're already dreaming about our next trip with them!
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This was possibly the best trip of my life!
Once I arrived in Venice and put myself in the hands of Zicasso’s tour company, I was supremely well taken care of.
I left my passport on the plane, so I was held up in the airport for probably two hours. This was the first time I used the emergency number (or the chat app). The communication was answered immediately and we were able to let my first guide know I was being held up. I thought the first person who helped me was just someone to get me to the hotel, but she was also a guide in the sense that she described many of the things we saw on the way to the hotel. A very pleasant and gracious guide who made sure also that I was prepared for where to be the next day. It was a very great first experience of the tour company’s service.
Throughout this adventure, the guides were outstanding, the hotels were located practically on top of the interesting sites (especially in Rome) and very pleasant to be in.
Also, I continued to use the emergency number or the chat app multiple times. They were very responsive, very pleasant, and perfectly helpful each time. I don't know if I was high-maintenance compared to other clients the tour company has had, but though I felt like it in my mind, I was treated completely graciously each time.
I loved every destination and I loved having a structured tour, combined with a good portion of free time to explore on my own. Perfect.
I was very well guided on each travel day, being met by drivers to drop me off and to pick me up, and the train travel was very fun.
I think there was only one guide who I thought was just going through the motions, but all the other guides were the height of professionalism. I loved being met by our guides at Doge's Palace, which was absolutely outstanding. Walking around old Florence was great fun! The drive out to San Gimignano and Siena was well-planned and well-guided! In Rome, the guide who took us to the Colosseum and Palatine Hill was outstanding, and it was a great outing. (I had also already pretty much visited all the sights since my hotel was practically in the middle of it all.)
The trip to the Vatican was a whole other story. Unfortunately, I forget that guide's name. This guide was also excellent—entertaining, informative, approachable, and professional. The trip to the Amalfi Coast was a long train ride, followed by a very long car ride, but it was worth it. What a beautiful setting! My trip to Capri was absolutely fulfilling and I was a little sad to say goodbye to the guide—we connected with him so well. The next day was our boat tour from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano. I absolutely enjoyed being guided by our guides! On the way back after that beautiful excursion, we were just cruising along the water, 1970s music playing, wind rushing by and I had a peak moment of happiness. Truly.
This trip was as if the tour company had read my mind and provided even more than I had imagined. I come away deeply grateful.
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We cannot recommend Zicasso's travel company enough!! Our family just got back from a two-week trip to Italy (starting in Venice, then Florence, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast). Our travel specialists did an incredible job planning our trip and it was an experience of a lifetime!! We had the best time in every city!
Everything was seamless, from the events and tours we had planned to the transportation from city to city. What we loved most was how our tour guides were all natives of the areas we were visiting, so they offered unique perspectives on every part of Italy. Also, our travel specialists, being local to Italy, helped us plan some really special things to do (walking wine-window tour, bike ride in Tuscany, boat taxi to Burano to visit the small town where lace is still being made, and a Capri boat tour). All of our guides were English-speaking and absolutely wonderful!
We had frequent communication with our travel specialists regarding scheduled plans and if we had questions, they were readily available via WhatsApp.
I also turned 55 while on vacation and our travel specialists were kind enough to send Prosecco, wine, and some wonderful Italian snacks to our room. This was, by far, the best family vacation we have ever taken and we will definitely be vacationing with them in the future. If you're considering vacationing with this travel company, don't hesitate! They are fabulous and leave no stone unturned to make sure you have the best experience possible!!!
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Overall, the trip was perfect! The hotels were really nice and the itinerary was great.
A few things I would have changed. First, the Amalfi tour day. There was not enough time in Ravello or Positano. We needed more time to relax and shop.
The class of train could have been nicer for the Florence-to-Rome portion of the trip.
We've been to many wineries throughout Europe and the one we went to on our way to Siena was okay, but we have been to much nicer wineries, with better wine and food tastings. It was not a great wine tour experience.
Everything else was wonderful and we really enjoyed the trip with our sons!!!
Thank you!
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