An Exclusive Italian Escape
October 8 - 19, 2025
Discover Italy like never before on an exclusive, small-group journey designed to immerse you in the authentic beauty, culture, and history of this remarkable country. With a knowledgeable guide to bring each location to life, this is more than a trip—it’s an unforgettable Italian adventure! Join me on this private, customized tour - with a maximum of 26 travelers - for a trip of a lifetime. Vieni con noi.
Price:
$5800 per person double occupancy
*Email postcardexcursions@gmail.com for single or triple rates.
Price Includes:
10 nights, 11 days at 4 star hotel
10 Breakfasts; 2 lunches (including a cooking class) and wine tasting
Private guided tours throughout the trip that include Pompeii Ruins, Naples, Rome, Amalfi Coast and Florence
Transportation via private coach or van throughout the trip including airport transfers.
Applicable taxes & fees in force at time of confirmation
Please note that rates do not include airfare. Travelers are responsible for booking their own air transportation into Naples and out of Rome. Postcard Excursions will provide preferred options to coordinate airport transfers.
For More Information:
If you are interested in joining the tour, please complete the following information for each traveler in your party. A $300 non-refundable deposit will be required to hold a spot.
Detailed Itinerary (Draft)
Wed. October 8, 2025
Group departs USA for Naples Italy - airfare is arranged on own
Thurs. October 9, 2025
Upon arrival at Naples airport, a group transfer to the Naples hotel will be provided.
Free time to relax and explore.
Dinner on own
Hotel Porterage, 1 bag and 1 personal item per person (additional bags will be an additional charge)
Hotel - Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli (MGallery Collection), or similar 4.5-Star Hotel - Standard Room, Naples, Italy
Fri. October 10, 2025
Breakfast included
Guide and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide touring en-route to hotel in Sorrento.
Admission: Pompeii Ruins
Free time for lunch on own in Pompeii area
Group arrives in Sorrento with a panoramic tour before arriving at the hotel
Dinner on own
Hotel Porterage, 1 bag per person, in and out
Hotel - Hilton Sorrento Palace or similar 5-Star Hotel - Standard Room, Sorrento, Italy
Sat. October 11, 2025
Breakfast included
Guide and Private Vans will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide a full-day tour to Amalfi Coast.
First stop is Positano, a lively coastal town once one of the most bustling port cities in medieval times. It is known as a great place to shop, have a bite to eat in one of its al fresco cafes, and enjoy the ocean breeze.
Next stop is Amalfi. Amalfi is famous for its colorful cliffside houses and popular cobblestone beach. You will have free time for lunch on own during your visit to Amalfi.
The last stop is in Ravello, a town that sits more inland than the others, allowing it the perfect destination to explore beautiful botanical gardens.
Return to Sorrento with dinner on own
Mon. October 12, 2025
Breakfast included
Tour Manager and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide accompany group to Rome.
Lunch on own
Guide and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide a half-day tour of Rome.
Admission: Colosseum & Roman Forum (booking window will not open until between 1-4 months prior and availability is limited - admission Not Guaranteed) guide required.
Along the way see major sights such as Via veneto, Republic square, Colosseum, Circus maximus, Caracalla's Bath, Piramid, Tiber river side, Venice Square and many more.
Hotel Porterage, 1 bag per person, in and out
Hotel - Rose Garden Palace, Monti Palace, Hotel Savoy or similar 4.5-Star Hotel - Standard Room, Rome, Italy
Tue. October 13, 2025
Breakfast included
Guide and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide a half-day tour of the Vatican.
Admission: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica (Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (booking window will not open until 60 days prior and availability is limited - admission Not Guaranteed) guide required, closed Sundays
Along the way we will visit three of the Vatican museums such as Hall of Maps, Hall of Tapestries and Hall of Statues, then visit the Sistine Chapel and conclude our tour with the highlights of St Peter's Basilica (Vatican)
Afternoon on own (tour may be rescheduled to the afternoon based on limited group AM entry times)
Lunch and Dinner on own
Wed. October 14, 2025
Breakfast included
Free day in Rome
Thu. October 15, 2025
Breakfast included
Tour Manager and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and accompany group to Tuscany.
Lunch and Dinner on own.
Hotel Porterage, 1 bag per person, in and out
Hotel - Castello delle Serre, or similar 4.5-Star Hotel - Standard Room, Tuscany Region
Fri. October 16, 2025
Breakfast included
Guide and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide a full-day tour to Chianti.
In Chianti, enjoy a cooking demonstration that includes 4 courses & lunch with wine cellar tour and classic wine tasting of 3 wines (Chianti).
Dinner on own
Sat. October 17, 2025
Breakfast included
Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide transportation to San Gimignano and Florence.
Lunch at a San Gimignano area winery or agriturismo, 3 course meal including wine.
Afternoon on your own to explore Florence.
Dinner on own
Hotel Porterage, 1 bag per person, in and out
Hotel-Hotel de La Ville, Plaza Lucchesi Hotel, Grand Hotel Baglioni, or similar 4.5-Star Hotel - Standard Room, Florence, Italy
Sun. October 18, 2025
Breakfast included
Guide will meet group in the hotel lobby and provide a half-day walking tour of Florence.
Along the way see major sights such as San Lorenzo Church, Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, Signora Square, Giotto's Bell Tower and the Bapistry, Pontevecchio and many more.
Admission: Galleria dell Accademia (closed Mondays, incl. whisper system)
Afternoon on own (tour may be rescheduled to the afternoon based on limited limited group AM entry times)
Lunch and Dinner on own.
Mon. October 19, 2025
Breakfast included
Assistant and Private Coach will meet group in the hotel lobby and accompany group to Florence airport.
Group departs Florence for Pittsburgh
*Details of itinerary may change based on availability