Pub Culture Beercations' Italian Beercation offers a unique cultural and culinary experience by combining the exploration of Italy's rich history and landmarks with its burgeoning craft beer scene. It's more than just a beer tour; it's a journey through Italian culture, food, and history, all while enjoying local craft beers.

Join us November 7-19, 2025 as we once again as we start from the lemon rich coasts of Amalfi and Sorrento and make our way north through Naples, Rome, Sienna, and Florence on our way to the canals of Venice!

Go beyond typical tourist attractions to explore Italy's history, landmarks, and countryside through the lens of its beer culture.

Beercationers will discover the amazing artisanal and craft beers of Italy, as we wonder at historic sites, taste amazing food, and even enjoy wines and cocktails on this 12-night beercation!

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• 12-nights in centrally located, 3 or 4-star hotels with complimentary breakfast daily.

• 2-nights in Sorrento, Italy
• 1-night in Naples, Italy
• 3-nights in Rome, Italy
• 1-night in Sienna, Italy
• 3-nights in Florence, Italy
• 2-nights in Venice, Italy

• 6 Group Lunches - including a pasta cooking class lunch!
• 6 Group Dinners – including 3 “traveling” dinners with Eating Europe!
• Happy Hour Farewell Toast including Appetizers

• Ground transportation by Alterini Bus Firenze
(Beer, soft drinks, and water provided on the bus.)

• Group Welcome Dinner at O'Parrucchiano La Favorita in Sorrento

• Private tour of the Amalfi Coast, with stops in Positano, Amalfi and lunch in Ravello.

• Guided tour at Pompeii with the official Rick Steve’s recommended guide!

• Walking Food Tours with Eating Europe – which originated in Italy -

• Naples – The birthplace of pizza, plus explore the world of Neapolitan craft beer!

• Rome – Enjoy Roman food and craft beer in the vibrant Trastevere neighborhood!

• Florence – Explore Tuscan cuisine & drink including the famous wine windows!

• Guided tours of the Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

• Walking tour of Florence, including visiting the Uffizi & Galleria dell’Accademia!
See Michelangelo's "Statue of David" and several famous Renaissance paintings!

• Explore the exciting and often overlooked Italian craft beer scene visiting no less than 8 Italian micro-breweries!

• PubCulture.Beer’s Rome Brewery Tour
Visit 4 small craft beer breweries in the Eternal City!

• Tour, tasting and lunch at the Castello Vicchiomaggio in Chianti!

• Visit the Florence American Cemetery and WWII Memorial.

• Visit the awe-inspiring Leaning Tower of Pisa!

• Private Water Taxis to our hotel in Venice, and then from our hotel directly to the Marco Polo Airport on Departure Day.

• All taxes, fees, and gratuities for coach drivers, guides, and included activities.

• PLUS, MUCH, MUCH, MORE!

Rooms are available as the following:

Double Room - One Large Bed - for two people (booked together)

Double/Twin Room - Two Smaller Beds/Shared Room - for two people (booked separately)

Single Room - for one person (requires the single room supplement)

• The price per person for Pub Culture Beercations’ “Italian Beercation” November 7-19, 2025, for a total of 12-nights in Italy, is $4789.00 ($399/day) based on double occupancy.

Save $450.00 with the Early Bird Price of $4339.00 ($362/day) if paid in full before July 21, 2025.

• For Single Occupancy Supplement, please add $779.00 to total trip due exclusively to higher costs of single rooms. Single rooms are limited in availability.

• When committing to the Pub Culture Beercations’ “Italian Beercation” November 7-19, 2025, a $300.00 deposit per person is required to hold reservations for hotels, bus, and other scheduled events.

• Your $300.00 will be applied towards your total trip cost.

(Deposit is 100% refundable until August 23, 2024. After August 23rd deposit is only refundable if your spot on the trip is filled by another participant or tour is cancelled by Pub Culture Beercations.)  

• Remaining trip balance will be due no later than Saturday, September 5, 2025.

(After September 5th, any payments made are non-refundable unless tour is cancelled by Pub Culture Beercations.)*   

• Returning Beercationers take advantage of our Frequent Beercationer Club discounts - $50.00 off each time you take another tour with us, up to $200.00 off after four or more tours.

Returning Beercationers - Please ask for your single-use FBC discount code before booking your spots.

Many of our beercationers choose to arrive at least one day before the start of their Pub Culture Beercation tour to compensate for delays should they experience problems while traveling to the destination and meet-up point. Plus, arriving early also helps reduce the possibility of jetlag by allowing you to get a good night’s sleep before “Day 1” of the tour.

While most beercationers are excited to get to their destination, we recommended to try and arrive so that you get to the meet up point on time, or if arriving a day early, get to the hotel at check-in time so you don’t have to store your luggage and “wander” around until your room is ready to check-in.

When you arrive early in the morning, and if you didn’t arrange for early check-in, or your room isn’t ready – and if you didn’t get much sleep on the plane – by the time you finally get into the room it is hard not to take a nap, and often people fall asleep for much longer than intended. When you wake up, not only are you wide awake, but it is also often much later in the day, and you throw your sleep schedule off even more than it already is… and this is when jetlag sets in.

Please note, any additional days prior to the scheduled “Day 1” are not included in your cost. Participants arriving early will be responsible for any travel arrangements, reservations, and payments for hotels and any other additional costs associated with arriving before the official start of the tour.

There are two main options for arriving in Italy. Depending on the flights you are looking at the flight times and prices could have you looking at flying onto the Leonardo da Vinci Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and taking the train to Naples, or you can just book your flight directly to the Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP).

Thursday, November 6, 2025 is the last day for departure from the United States to the Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP) to arrive for "Day 1" of your beercation.

If you choose to arrive on the day of the start of the tour, make sure your flight arrives early enough that you will make the 3:05pm ferry to Sorrento, or you will have to catch up with the group on your own via the train, a bus, or taxi from Naples to our hotel in Sorrento.

Once you've decided which airport you will be booking your flight to Italy through, you will need to get yourself to the recommended hotel and/or pick-up point for the start of your beercation.

If you are choosing to arrive in Naples before your beecation starts on Friday, November 7, 2025 we recommend booking a room at the Hotel Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino.

If you are arriving on "Day 1" the Hotel Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino is also the meeting point where we will be loading our luggage on our private coach before we take take a short walk to the Naples Beverello Docks and board the Alilauro ferry to Sorrento.

To get to the Hotel Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino from either the Naples International Airport or from the Napoli Centrale train station if coming from the Rome International Airport, it is recommended to use a taxi or rideshare app like Uber or Freenow.

Experience the Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino, ideally positioned near Naples' historic center for effortless exploration of key attractions. Enjoy local cuisine at the contemporary restaurant and relax in modern rooms with comfortable amenities. Unique features include stunning views of the Castel Nuovo and a blend of modern design with classic architecture.

RETURN FLIGHT BOOKING INFORMATION:

We ask beercationers to please try and NOT book return flights departing before 11:00am.  Departures earlier than 11:00am may require you to order taxis to the airport instead of riding with the group on our scheduled group water taxis to the Venice airport.

Your Italian Beercation kicks off in the charming town of Sorrento, after a scenic ferry ride across the Bay of Naples.

Your Italian Beercation officially begins with placing luggage on our private coach to Sorrento, while we will take a high-speed ferry across the Bay of Naples to Sorrento. Once we arrive in Sorrento you will have a few hours to explore before our Beercation Welcome Dinner under the lemon trees at O'Parrucchiano La Favorita. After dinner, enjoy your first night of your Italian Beercation exploring the Sorrento nightlife.

Our private chartered coach from Alterini Bus Firenze will meet us at Hotel Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino Load luggage on our bus where we will load all our luggage onto the bus.

Our coach will drive ahead and meet us at Hotel Michelangelo Sorrento for check-in.

After placing our luggage on our coach we will walk from the Hotel Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino to the Naples Beverello Docks to board our Alilauro ferry to Sorrento.
(Walk is less than 10-minutes)

Our ferry from Alilauro will depart at 3:05 PM so beercationers do not want to be late putting their luggage on the coach and walking over to Beverello Docks.

Walk to Hotel Michelangelo Sorrento.

After arriving in Sorrento we will make the walk from Sorrento's Marina Piccola to our hotel - including a rather steep set of about 100 steps up to the Piazza Tasso - and then a 7-minute walk to our hotel.

If you are concerned about the steps you can choose to take a taxi or public bus from the Port of Sorrento to the hotel (at your own cost) or there is an elevator located at the Villa Comunale (10-minute walk from the Port of Sorrento, then a 13-minute walk to the hotel)

Experience the charm of Michelangelo Sorrento, where stunning views of the Bay of Naples and Vesuvius await.

Located just steps from the historic center, enjoy easy access to local attractions. Unwind by the outdoor pool or savor authentic Italian dishes at the on-site restaurant, all complemented by warm, personalized service.

After check-in you will have free time to relax or explore the area around our hotel for about an hour.

6:40PM- Depart for Beercation Welcome Dinner from Hotel Michelangelo Sorrento.
(15-minute walk.)

Our Italian Beercation Welcome Dinner will be under the lemon trees at the famous O'Parrucchiano La Favorita Restaurant.

Situated in the heart of Sorrento's historical center, nestled in a garden of lemon and orange trees, just steps away from the Cathedral, the ancient Greek door of Parsano, and the city's cinquecentesca building you will find O'Parrucchiano La Favorita.

A well-known restaurant in Sorrento, it was founded in 1868 by Antonino Ercolano, a former seminarian who learned to cook in the local archbishop's palace. The restaurant is famous for having invented the popular pasta dish, cannelloni, which was originally called "strascinati".

The remainder of your evening free to enjoy Sorrento.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Sorrento Map to explore this Italian coastal town on a Friday night!

Enjoy a buffet with a variety of sweet and savory options, including pastries, eggs, fruits, and fresh juices. 

Today we spend the morning and afternoon traveling the famous Amalfi Coast with a private guide and drivers from Amalfi Private Tours. After our day of amazing views and exploring magical seaside villages build along the cliffs and a group lunch we will return to Sorrento where you will have the rest of the night to enjoy as you like.

Short guided walking tour of Positano, followed by free time to explore, shop and relax before boarding our ferry.

weather permitting we will take a boat cruise along the coast from Positano to Amalfi.

Continue our walking tour of Amalfi before heading to our group lunch.

Continue on our way to the town of Ravello, Italy.

Reminder of the evening is free. Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Sorrento Map to continue your exploration of this beautiful coastal town!

Enjoy a buffet with a variety of sweet and savory options, including pastries, eggs, fruits, and fresh juices. 

Today will be the first day we board our bus from Alterini Bus Firenze.

This will be our bus for the remainder of the beercation.

It is Day 3 of our Italian Beercation and we make our way from Sorrento to Naples - the birthplace of pizza - but not before stopping at the Archeological city of Pompeii for a guided tour.

After our tour we will continue on to Naples, and once we have gotten checked-in to our hotel you will have some free time before our first of three Walking Food Tours with Eating Europe. Later this evening take part in an optional Naples Craft Beer Pub Crawl!

Arrive at Pompeii for guided tour with Antonio Somma Tours.

(Antonio Somama is the guide company commended by Rick Steves in his 26th edition Italy guidebook)

After the tour there will be time to visit the gift shop and café. if you would like to grab lunch or a snack... and they serve beer!

Experience the Mercure Napoli Centro Angioino, ideally positioned near Naples' historic center for effortless exploration of key attractions. Enjoy local cuisine at the contemporary restaurant and relax in modern rooms with comfortable amenities. Unique features include stunning views of the Castel Nuovo and a blend of modern design with classic architecture.

You will have around 3-hours for free time to explore Naples. Our hotel is right next to the Castel Nuovo, a medieval fortress with 5 towers & a Renaissance triumphal arch, plus civic art museum & chapel.

We also are in walking distance of the Gallerie d'Italia art museum and the Galleria Umberto indoor shopping street.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Naples Map to find points of interest and other near by sights.

After our walking tour the remainder of the evening is yours, and free to explore Naples as you would like.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Naples Map to explore this famous Italian costal city and home of the FIRST pizzas!

Your day starts with a free morning to explore Naples. Take a stroll along the harbor, do some shopping, or explore a castle or museum. There is much to do in Naples, even on a Monday morning.

You have until noon before we depart.

Make sure to have a big breakfast, grab lunch, or bring some snack on the bus, as the drive to Rome will take 2-3 hours depending on traffic.

Once we get to Rome we will head to Hotel Ponte Sisto and get checked-in. After check-in you will have a little time to explore around the hotel before our "Twilight Trastevere" Rome Food & Beer Tour again with our friends from Eating Europe.

Hotel Ponte Sisto was selected for its proximity to the Trastevere neighborhood. Trastevere is a funky, bohemian area of Rome that clings to its centuries-old, working-class roots. It's known for traditional and innovative trattorias, craft beer pubs and artisan shops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels.

From the pre-dinner passeggiata (promenade) until late, a lively crowd, buzzes around Piazza di San Calisto and Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the site of a gilded, mosaic-filled church.

You have until 12:00PM to check out.

Sleep in, get up early and explore Naples. Maybe a walk along the beach or visit a museum.?

If you check-out before noon ask the front desk to store your luggage until our departure.

Hotel Ponte Sisto is a 4-star hotel situated in a quiet street in central Rome, offering easy access to major attractions like Campo de' Fiori, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon, and the Ponte Sisto pedestrian bridge.

Housed in a renovated historic building with a relaxing atmosphere, Hotel Ponte Sisto has a beautiful inner courtyard garden with palm trees, and a rooftop terrace.

Welcome to Rome!

Rome is a must-visit destination in Italy due to its unparalleled historical sites, rich culture, and vibrant atmosphere. From iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Roman Forum to the Vatican City's artistic treasures, Rome offers a captivating blend of ancient history and modern life.

Beyond the historical and cultural attractions, Rome is also renowned for its delicious food, walkable streets, and overall romantic ambiance.

We will not only explore and experience all that Rome has to offer... but in true Pub Culture Beercation way also dive into the incredible, yet very unknown, craft beer scene of the Eternal City!

Our tour with Eating Europe should end around 8-8:30pm. The rest of the night is free for you to enjoy Rome, especially the Trastevere neighborhood as it is so close to our hotel, but most of the major sites of Rome are not far from the hotel and make for perfect even stroll and amazing nighttime photos!

Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Rome Map to explore the diverse Roman nightlife and Italy’s Eternal City! From night walks past historic sites to enjoying Rome’s bars… from wine & cocktails to Italian craft beer, this city has it all!

Breakfast opens at 7AM. To be at the Vatican on time for our tour today, you will want to be ready to leave from the lobby around 8:00AM when our private transfer will pick us up.

Historical Sites of Rome Tour
Visit the Vatican and ancient sites around Rome!

Today, we will visit several ancient historical sites around Rome and the Vatican City, where you will receive guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Depending on the final group size, we will have one to two private guides at each site who will divide us into two groups.

 Between our morning of exploring Ancient Rome and afternoon at the Vatican, we will stop for a group lunch at one of Rome’s original craft beer locations, Open Baladin Roma.

Our guide, Silvia, will be with us for the day, starting with Ancient Rome at the famous Colosseum and Roman Forum, and continuing with us after lunch at the Vatican.

Silvia's knowledge and passion for her city will provide you with an insight into Rome's history and culture.

8:00AM - Depart for the Colosseum.
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The Colosseum stands as an iconic symbol of ancient Rome, showcasing its rich history and stunning architecture. This remarkable amphitheater, the largest of its kind ever built, once hosted thrilling gladiatorial contests. Visitors can explore its impressive structure and learn about its significant role in Rome's cultural heritage.

After we tour the Colosseum, we will continue to the Roman Forum to finish our Historical Sites of Rome tour before we break for lunch.

Open Baladin Roma is a well-known craft beer bar and restaurant in Rome, established in 2009.

Known for its extensive selection of Italian craft beers, including both Baladin beers and guest taps.

A large bar with plenty of seating, Open Baladin focuses on both beer and food, including burgers and homemade potato chips and are well known for their beers, especially their barleywines!

After our tour, you will have time to visit the Vatican Gift Shops - there are SEVERAL as you exit. The rest of the night is free for you to enjoy Rome.

Visit the Trevi Fountain, or wander past ancient sites. Stroll through an evening market, do a little shopping, have a cappuccino and relax.

As evening comes, stop for an "aperitivo" cocktail before dinner, then a nice restaurant for dinner with a nice Roman beer or glass of wine!

Oh, and remember, "good" restaurants don't even open for dinner until 7:00PM, so relax this evening and let yourself unwind.

After dinner use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Rome Map to visit the nine different bier halls and breweries or any of the other amazing wine and cocktail bars in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City!

See you tomorrow... and enjoy sleeping in!

Free Morning to explore Rome.

This morning you will have time to explore more of Rome and places you didn’t visit on yesterday’s tour. If you would like to meet us at our lunch stop, our cooking class will take place on Isola Tiber (Tiber Island) , it is about a 10-15-minute walk from our hotel.

After lunch we will board our coach for our Roman Brewery Bus Tour.

Rome Brewery Bus Tour
Visit three craft breweries around Rome!

(Bring what you may need for the evening with to lunch. As our coach will pick us up there. You may choose to skip the brewery bus tour if you like, as all the stops are on-your-own for beers and/or food)

2:30PM - Board our bus and depart from Best Western Hote President

3:30PM - Arrive at ECB – Eternal City Brewing for tour and tasting. (serves food)

4:45PM - Board bus.

5:45PM - Arrive at Jungle Juice Brewing & Taproom for tasting. (serves food)

7:00PM - Board bus.

7:30PM - Arrive at Mad Hops Brewing

8:30PM - Board bus.

9:00PM - Return to Hotel Ponte Sisto drop off point.

The reminder of your night is free.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Rome Map to explore more of Rome’s incredible beer scene and other nightlife!

Remainder of the day/evening is free to Explore Siena.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Siena Digital Map to explore this famous Tuscan city. Discover beer, wine and cocktail bars as well as restaurants for dinner (making reservations is recommended) and points of interest!

Arrive in Florance.  Check-In at hotel.

Short amount of free time to explore the area around our hotel.

This tour unfolds in Florence’s vibrant Oltrarno neighborhood, blending tradition with innovation. We will explore Tuscan cucina povera (peasant cooking) through authentic dishes while also discovering the area’s new and trendy bars.

Highlights include a historic fi aschetteria (wine shop), an iconic wine window, a classic trattoria, and a medieval cellar where local cheeses and cured meats are served. The experience continues with a stop at a local independent brewery before ending on a sweet note with artisan gelato.

The rest of the night is yours to relax or use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Florence Map to explore this famous Tuscan city on a Friday night!

Discover beer, wine and cocktail bars as well as points of interest!

Florence is a treasure trove of historical landmarks, and capital of Italy’s Tuscany region. Home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture, one of its most iconic sights is the Duomo, a cathedral with a terracotta-tiled dome engineered by Brunelleschi and a bell tower by Giotto.

This morning we will see the city's historical sights before stopping for a traditional Tuscan lunch.

After lunch we will visit the Galleria dell'Accademia which displays Michelangelo’s “David” sculpture and the Uffizi Gallery which exhibits Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus” and da Vinci’s “Annunciation," among other famous paintings.

The reminder of your night is free to enjoy Florence. Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Florence Map to once again explore Florence.

From street markets to small shops selling Tuscan made items, there is plenty of shopping to explore.  Craft beer also abounds in Florence, as well as amazing wine and cocktail bars.

Find a restaurant for dinner enjoying the amazing flavors of Tuscan cuisine – like Bistecca alla Fiorentina! Oh, and don’t forget dessert, as many say Florence is the home of gelato!

Today you have a free morning to explore Florence. Stoll the streets, take in some shopping, or make it a lazy sunday and sleep in. Being Sunday, you also have the opportunity to take in mass at the Duomo or one of the many other Catholic Churches.

After we stop at the famous “Leaning Tower” you will have free time to explore Pisa.  Grab yourself an espresso or some gelato, do some shopping, or just explore this famous Tuscan town before we return to Florence for one final night.

Relax or explore until our group dinner tonight.

The remainder of evening is free for you to enjoy your last night in Florence - from cocktail and wine to Tuscan craft beer, use your PubCulture.Beer Florence Digital Map one final time to enjoy your Sunday night!

Today we will depart Tuscany, and Florence, to make our way to our final hotel of the beercation, the Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal in Venice! On the way we will stop in Verona for a few hours for you to explore. Once in Venice, we will take water taxis and transfer our luggage to the hotel by boat.

After checking-in to the hotel you will have a few hours to relax and explore Venice before we have our final group dinner of the tour, and an evening to explore this famous maritime city after the crowds depart for the day back to their cruise ships and hotels on the mainland.