A Portrait of Italy

April 17–May 2, 2025

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

Activity details below

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Begin on the storied Amalfi Coast, experiencing this stunning region by sea and by land and visiting Pompeii’s exquisite ruins. Continuing on to the Eternal City for a three-night stay, tour the Colosseum, the Forum, monumental St. Peter’s Square the sublime Sistine Chapel and explore independently.

Highlights

• Stunning Amalfi Coast
• Ruins at Pompeii
• Amalfi Coast cruise
• Rome sightseeing, including St. Peter’s Square, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Forum
• Pastoral Umbria, the “green heart” of Italy
• Italian cooking demonstration
• Visit to the walled city of Assisi
• Comprehensive Tuscany sightseeing: San Gimignano, Siena, Florence
• Local wine tasting
• Timeless Venice
• Three-night stays in intimate small hotels on the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany and Umbria

Activity Details

• Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain or cobblestones
• Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights and hotels
• Embarkation/disembarkation from multiple boats
• Numerous staircases on bridges in Venice

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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