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 Join us on an amazing gay group tour of the Italian Gay Capitals:Rome, Florence, Naples and Capri. Yes, take in all the key sights of Italy in our amazing Gay Capitals of Italy Vacation! Rome and Florence have been both Capitals of Italy since 1861, the year Italy was unified. You too can now join the unification on the Gay Capitals exclusive tour!
Start your journey from Rome, the most recent and still actual Capital of Italy. Find your inner gladiator and see for yourself why everyone falls in love with the Eternal City: A capital city with over 3 thousands years of history! And a lot of present life too, not to mention some of the best known gay bars and clubs all over Italy.
Next, we are off to Florence, the second Capital of Italy (1865-1871, soon after Turin, 1861 – 1865). Here you can immerse yourself in the Baroque soul of the world that is of course Florence. Guided tours and sunset views on ‘Ponte Vecchio’ are just a few of the tantalising surprises on this Italy 101 Vacation.
Finally, we are off to Naples, the World Capital of Pizza! You will discover this charming seaside city, full of life and history. Naples has been Capital City of a Kingdom for many centuries: therefore it is indeed a world on its own! “Naples is a paradise: in it every one lives in a sort of intoxicated self-forgetfulness” the famous writer Goethe once said. Then now you have the opportunity to judge for yourself whether this is true or not.
Classical architecture, Imperial heritage and not to mention world known cuisine await you on this Gay Capitals of Italy Vacation.
You will also meet like-minded gay men from all over the world on this all-gay Experience. Our Italy 101 Vacation allows you to discover the lifestyles of the most fascinating gay hotspots in Italy. Don’t delay, book now as all roads lead to Rome but spaces are limited!
• High Speed Trains to our all destinations
• Discover masterpieces from the greats including Da Vinci and Michaelangelo
• Take in the must see key sights including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Ponte Vecchio
• Welcome Dinner near the Colosseum in Rome on the first evening
• Gay Bar Hopping in Rome
• Guided tour of the Classical Rome (the gay way of course)
• Historic tour of the Roman Empire, find your inner gladiator!
• Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (optional)
• Sourdough Pizza in an authentic Pizzeria in Naples
• Guided tour of Florence
• Aperitif near Piazzale Michelangelo to appreciate the sunset above Florence
• Walking tour of Naples
• Farewell Dinner in a Typical Restaurant of Naples
• Bar hopping and gay nightlife of Naples
• Travel with your Italy Gay Travel host
Day 1
 Welcome to Rome, the first stop of our amazing vacation throughout central Italy!
Rome: the Eternal City! This is a destination on everyone’s bucket list, therefore our Gay Capitals Vacation naturally starts here.
Check-in at the hotel, smack bang in the centre of the city, then feel free to enjoy the rest of the day as you like. You can relax, enjoy some shopping, do some sightseeing: it is up to you how you want to spend your afternoon lost in one of the oldest cities of the world!
We are also happy to arrange a guided tour of Classical Rome. You will visit Villa Borghese, Rome’s most beautiful park, close to the city’s historical center. Inside the park you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful Galleria Borghese, house of a Museum hosting a vast and diverse collection of sculptures and paintings produced by Italian artists such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio and Tiziano.
Whatever you choose to do, in the evening you will meet your host and get your Gay Capitals of Italy Vacation welcome brief.
Join your fellow Gay Travellers and your Vacation Leader, in the evening for a Complimentary Welcome Dinner. Here we will all get to meet each other and have a full briefing on the adventure that lies ahead.
Overnight in: Rome
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Day 2
 Free time in the morning to enjoy the beautiful capital of Italy at your own pace. You can make the most of it by adding a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (skip-the-line entrance fee included).
After lunch on your own, we will meet again in the early afternoon to enjoy a private walking tour in the heart and soul of Rome. Key sights include Piazza Venezia, to admire Il Vittoriano, the massive faux-classical monument to Italy’s Vittorio Emanuele II as well as the church of the Pantheon. Unmissable stops are the wonderful Piazza Navona and Fontana di Trevi.
Soon after the guided tour, we will head for a local dinner in a not-so-touristy central neighbourhood of Rome. Overnight in: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3
 After breakfast we take a High Speed Train that brings us directly into Florence.
Check-in at the hotel, then feel free to enjoy the rest of the day as you like: gelato anyone? This charming city will conquer you with its history and fantastic views over the Arno river.
Overnight in: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4
 In the morning, early breakfast in the hotel. Soon after, the group will join a walking tour of Florence, which provides insight into the history of the city and its main sights. You will have the opportunity to admire the famous works of Giotto, Botticelli and Leonardo da Vinci scattered throughout the city; to discover incredible masterpieces including the David, Michelangelo’s masterpiece, in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence; and also to visit the magnificent Santa Maria del Fiore, celebrated for its dome designed by Brunelleschi, and to peer into the Baptistery’s renowned ‘Gates of Paradise’ by Ghiberti.
Spend time in Signoria Square and end the tour at the splendid Ponte Vecchio, also known in English as the ‘Old Bridge’.
The afternoon is free for you to visit Florence at your own pace: why not head to the Boboli garden, situated behind the Pitti Palace? Boboli Park is not only the most famous park in the city of Florence but also where the Medici family created the model of the ‘Italian garden’ which was a source of inspiration for many European courts.
Enjoy the rest of the day to explore Florence on your own, doing some shopping or relaxing back at the hotel. Your Vacation Leader will also offer the opportunity to enjoy the city from a different point of view: ask for his suggestions!
We will head to Oltrarno area, famous for its myriads of bars, cafes and small shops. Admire beautiful views of Florence from the top and have a stroll up to San Miniato al Monte. Later, why not a charming aperitif in Piazzale Michelangelo to appreciate the sunset above Florence before heading to dinner? Italy Gay Travels know the better spots around! Optional typical dinner in the area of San Niccolo’ in Oltrarno.
Overnight in: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5
 After breakfast it’s time to say goodbye to Florence and make our way to the station: next, we are in Naples, just a couple of hours away via high-speed train!
Check-in into the hotel, relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the area where we are staying in. You can make the most of the afternoon by adding a guided tour of Pompeii to discover what remains of an ancient city buried by the Vesuvius’ eruptions back in 79 AD.
Naples is a young, vibrant seaside city, renown not only for its amazing food but also for an interesting nightlife. It has been a capital city for centuries: its unique landscape tells it all!
Overnight in: Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6
 Today, after breakfast, we will make our way to the marina. We will step on a hydrofoil and reach the island of Capri, in style. Capri has long been a hotspot for European gay life from the early 20th century. Once in Capri, we will join a small group boat that will drive us around the island: we will have the opportunity to have a dip off the boat and splash in the crystalline waters of the bay. After the boat ride you will have free time to enjoy lunch and a stroll in Capri: around its famous Piazzetta you will discover fashion streets and glamourous boutiques. In the late afternoon we enjoy aperitifs as we soak up this breathtaking scenery before taking a boat back to Napoli.
In the evening enjoy a complimentary Pizza Dinner in the centre of Naples: we will make sure you have a taste of the best South-Italian food around.
After dinner we will enjoy a drink or two around Piazza Bellini, the heart of the Gay nightlife of this city.
Overnight in: Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast & Pizza Dinner
Day 7
 After a hearty breakfast the Gay Capitals of Italy Vacation group will meet for a private tour of Naples with Sergio, your Vacation Leader.
We will visit famous landmarks of the Old Town of Naples, such as Spaccanapoli and San Gennaro Duomo. The historical center of Naples is recognised as UNESCO World Heritage site because of its uniqueness: it comprises 448 historical monuments and churches. It is an area rich both in popular culture (San Gregorio Armeno and its street art being the symbol of the area) and historical landmarks, including many noteworthy palazzos.
Free time for lunch: why not enjoy the famous Chiaia area, a bustling street in the center of the city? There you will find a multitude of friendly restaurants, cafes, and bars.
In the afternoon our group will follow the Vacation Leader in a private stroll across the centre of the city. Group leader will show you his favorite spots of the most beautiful city in the world (according to him). Passing through Via Toledo, Pignasecca, the Spanish Quarters you will end up into Piazza Plebiscito and Castel dell’Ovo. This seaside castle’s name derives from a legend about the Roman poet Virgil and the oldest standing fortification in Naples. From here you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and admire Mount Vesuvius.
Overnight in: Naples
Meals Included: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Day 8
See you soon!
After breakfast, we all say goodbye (no tears hopefully) and hope that we see you the next time in Sunny Italy.
Meals Included: Breakfast
One week in Italy is not enough? Then you should consider to stay in Naples with us a bit longer and join our back to back Naples, Capri, Positano, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast Gay Vacation at a discounted price.
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