October 23rd to November 1st, 2009
Day 1: Departing Flight - Friday, October 23, 2009
Choice of Two Departure Points:
Depart from New York JFK International Airport via Delta Airlines Direct to Rome
Delta Flight 148: Depart New York 5:00 PM, Arrive Rome 7:55 AM
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Depart from Philadelphia International Airport via US Airways Direct to Rome
US Airways Flight 718: Depart Philadelphia 6:05 PM, Arrive Rome 8:45 AM
Day 2: Arrival
Arrive in Rome in the morning, meet your guide and transfer via private motor coach to Vietri sul Mare on the Amalfi Coast. Check-in to the prestigious Hotel Raito, a beautiful hotel with refined furnishings and an enchanting view of the Bay of Salerno. Vietri is a lovely town famous worldwide for its hand crafted ceramics. The city center and the marina district feature many ceramic shops, along with cafes and restaurants. The main monument is the Church of John the Baptist with its elegant dome.
In the evening, gather with the entire group at the hotel dining room for a welcome toast and dinner.
(Dinner Included)
Day 3: Amalfi Coast and Sorrento
Enjoy a full day tour of the Amalfi coast. See the beautiful sights of the Amalfi Coast and towns such as Positano, as you make your way to the legendary city of Sorrento. The famed Amalfi Coast or Costiera Amalfitana is a stunning coastline set along the rugged mountains and winds down the western coast of Italy from Sorrento to Salerno in the region of Campania. Many miles of hairpin turns offer spectacular vistas with changing views of landscapes, rocks plunging vertically into the clear sea, charming fishing villages with brightly colored boats set in the small harbors, vibrant vegetation and colorful flowering plants, houses and hotels nestled high in the rocks above the winding coastline, all contrasting dramatically with the brilliant blues of the Mediterranean waters. You will tour Sorrento and have time for lunch in the heart of town.
Return to the hotel for dinner and an evening show as the City Rhythm Orchestra presents their acclaimed “Tribute to Sinatra” featuring Steve Ritrovato. Entertainment will take place all week in the hotel's elegant Congress Center surrounded by a large terrace overlooking the gardens and the sea.
(Breakfast, Tour, Dinner and Show Included)
Day 4: Vietri sul Mare (opt. Isle of Capri)
Relax with a day at your leisure, further explore Vietri or nearby towns of Ravello, Salerno and others, or take an Optional Tour to the Isle of Capri.
Capri's enduring reputation as a sybaritic paradise is a favorite of international celebrities, artists, actors and musicians, as well as Roman Emperors Tiberius and Augustus. Capri has constant sunshine and enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a "Garden of Eden". With its beautiful, yet rugged landscape, mild climate and vibrant vegetation, Capri continues to enchant with its natural grottos, colorful harbors, beautiful gardens, luxurious villas and excellent restaurants. See the beautiful Cesare Augustus gardens, built on the ruins of ancient Roman structures. From here, enjoy the spectacular view of the Faraglioni, three majestic and solitary geological formations, rising from the blue waters. (Optional Tour can be arranged upon arrival.)
Return to the hotel for dinner. This evening's show presents Internationally acclaimed artists Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca accompanied by the City Rhythm orchestra in their "Wonderful World" show, featuring music from around the world and Broadway, including "The Sound of Music" and "Phantom of the Opera".
(Breakfast, Dinner and Show Included)
Day 5: Paestum
Take a short ride down the coast for a full day tour of the city of Paestum and its archaeological site where you will see some of the greatest Greek Temples in Europe, dating back to 600 BC. The city is extremely rich in history and offers an impressive display of natural scenery with its 
spectacular coastal landscapes. Paestum is known for its luscious figs and artichokes, and is also considered the mozzarella capital of Italy. You will visit the Tenuta Vannulo farm where water buffalo are raised and the renowned Buffalo Mozzarella is made. You'll see the process of cheese making and enjoy a tasting along with a specially prepared lunch featuring local delicacies and farm products. During lunch, Mario Tacca and the entire musical ensemble will entertain you with traditional Neapolitan songs, dancing and sing alongs.
Return to the hotel for dinner and a night of fun with City Rhythm's "Disco Fever" show.
(Breakfast, Tour, Lunch, Dinner and Show Included)
Day 6: Pompeii and Naples
Experience a magical day with a tour of two of southern Italy's biggest attractions - Pompeii and Naples. First you'll visit the incredible ancient city of Pompeii. The dramatic destruction and extraordinary preservation of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius makes Pompeii the world's best known archaeological site. You will then continue on to Naples. Naples is a colorful and lively city of great contrasts and passionate people. Set on the Bay of Naples with views of Mt. Vesuvius, Naples is a city full of treasures. The city center is in filled with palaces, churches, convents, monasteries and narrow streets that lead to the historic and noisy heart of the city, called "Spaccanapoli". The city is also considered the place where pizza was born. Pizza is considered an art form here and you'll experience it first-hand, with a lunch stop at a classic Pizzeria di Napoli.
Return to the hotel for dinner followed by the show "A Classical Night in Italy". Mary Mancini will present an evening of wonderful operatic arias, classical music and Italian songs as Mario Tacca displays his virtuosity on the accordion.
(Breakfast, Tour, Lunch, Dinner and Show Included)
Day 7: Rome
Transfer from the Raito Hotel directly to Rome via motorcoach. Check-in to the renowned Ambasciatori Palace Hotel located on one of Rome's most glamorous thoroughfares, the Via Veneto, across from the U.S. Embassy. There will be a guided bus tour of Imperial Rome, including the Pantheon with its intact perfectly proportioned dome built in 118AD; the Piazza Navona, one of Rome's grandest squares known as much for its street performers and sketch artists as for its Bernini fountains; Castel Sant'Angelo, a shaped fortress on the banks of the Tiber where the popes took refuge; the Trevi Fountain; the Roman Forum; and more.
In the evening, explore the fascination of the Eternal City at your leisure. Dinner is on your own as you will find a myriad of fine restaurants along the Via Veneto or in famous dining hubs like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiore.
(Breakfast and Tour Included)
Day 8: The Vatican
Take a morning tour of the Vatican. Visit Saint Peter's Square and enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and see Michelangelo's greatest work - the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
At night you will experience a fabulous "Evening in Roma". Enjoy wonderful regional cuisine at a selected local restaurant near the hotel and be entertained by the ensemble with music made famous by Italian American stars of the 1950's like Dean Martin, Connie Francis and Louis Prima, plus enjoy songs from some well know films set in Italy during that era. You will truly feel "La Dolce Vita".
(Breakfast, Tour, Dinner and Show Included)
Day 9: Rome
Spend the last day in Rome at your leisure. You may wish to attend a morning Concert of Sacred Music, and a Mass, which will include Mary singing hymns and motets, Mario on the church organ, and the City Rhythm Brass adding their flourishes. The rest of the day is on your own.
In the evening, a farewell dinner will take place at a local restaurant near the hotel. Following dinner you are invited to a nearby jazz club where City Rhythm will jam with local musicians as we celebrate the end of an unforgettable trip!
(Breakfast, Tour, and Dinner Included)
Day 10: Returning Flight - Sunday, November 1, 2008
Morning Return Flight to USA:
Depart from Rome via Delta Airlines Direct to New York JFK International Airport
Delta Flight 149: Depart Rome 11:45 AM, Arrive New York 3:30 PM
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Depart from Rome via US Airways Direct to Philadelphia International Airport
US Airways Flight 719: Depart Rome 11:20 AM, Arrive Philadelphia 3:20 PM