Italy

Italy had always been high on our list, but Europe is relatively expensive and is not changing as rapidly as less-developed areas of the world. It evaded us for many years, but Rupa rectified this with a three-week highlights tour based on Rick Steve's guide book and videos. April was shoulder season and combined with a general drop in tourism it was the perfect time to avoid the heat and beat the crowds.

Photos

After the trip...

Itinerary

1. Seattle to Pisa - april 1

   Air France flight

2. Pisa - april 2

   Martina Callo, Vernazza

3. Cinque Terra - april 3

   Martina Callo, Vernazza

4. Cinque Terra - april 4

   Martina Callo, Vernazza

5. Milan - april 5

   Hotel Grand Duca di York, Milan

6. Venice - april 6

   Casa Santa Maria Formosa, Venice

7. Venice - april 7

   Casa Santa Maria Formosa, Venice

8. Venice - april 8

   Casa Santa Maria Formosa, Venice

9. Florence - april 9

   Hotel Perseo Firenze, Florence

10. Florence - april 10

    Hotel Perseo Firenze, Florence

11. Florence - april 11

    Hotel Perseo Firenze, Florence

12. Florence - april 12

    Hotel Perseo Firenze, Florence

13. Sienna - april 13

    Villa Elda, Sienna

14. Sienna - april 14

    Villa Elda, Sienna

15. San Gimignano - april 15

    Residence La Magnolia, Orvieto

16. Orvieto - april 16

    Residence La Magnolia, Orvieto

17. Orvieto to Sorrento - april 17

    Hotel Antiche Mura, Sorrento

18. Amalfi Coast - april 18

    Hotel Antiche Mura, Sorrento

19. Pompeii - april 19

    Hotel Antiche Mura, Sorrento

20. Herculaneum & Naples - april 20

    Hotel Antiche Mura, Sorrento

21. Rome - april 21

    Hotel Nerva, Rome

22. Rome - april 22

    Hotel Nerva, Rome

23. Rome - april 23

    Hotel Nerva, Rome

24. Rome - april 24

    Hotel Nerva, Rome

25. Rome to Seattle - april 25

    Back at home