Italian Scene
Italian Scene
Italian Scene
10 Days Starting and ending in Rome
Visiting: Rome, Vatican, Sorrento, Bay of Naples, Assisi, Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Varese, Pisa, Florence
Tour operator:
Tour code:
WTSEZN19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
The cities of Florence, Venice and Rome are masterful creations as your 10-day exploration of Italy will reveal. Embrace the energy of Italy in its major cities, unwind by the Italian Lakes and savor the lingering scents of lemons in Sorrento. Lose yourself in a love story in Verona, pay tribute to St. Francis of Assisi in his hometown and snap a selfie of the world's most famous leaning tower in Pisa.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Ergife Palace
The 'Eternal City' has captivated travelers for centuries and you’ll not be disappointed as it prepares you for an exhilarating journey across Italy. On arrival in Rome, Check in to your hotel, relax or get ready for your very own introduction to Rome. Later this evening, you’ll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a glimpse into what lies ahead. Why not select a Choice Experience dinner in a characteristic trattoria to soak up the city’s effervescent atmosphere?
Day 2: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time
Location: Rome, Vatican, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ergife Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join a Choice Experience to the Roman Forum or start your day the Italian way. Get to grips with the city’s main attractions, joining a Local Specialist at Vatican City, the world’s smallest country. Stand in St. Peter’s Square, sharing your space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view Michelangelo's greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà . Cross the Tiber next, to view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire.
Day 3: Rome – Sorrento – Bay Of Naples
Location: Rome, Sorrento, Bay of Naples
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: La Panoramica
Meals Included: Breakfast
The Bay of Naples beckons and our first stop is in the picture-perfect resort town of Sorrento. Pastel-hued residences cling impossibly to craggy cliffs that plunge into the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy your time soaking up the sun-drenched views. You won’t need to venture far to catch the scent of the 'world’s best lemons', which you’ll see in abundance at the local markets. Taste some of the mouth-watering fresh produce grown locally or consider a Choice Experience to the artists’ paradise of Positano, followed by a scenic drive along the Amalfi coast. The Sirens of Sorrento may be nowhere in sight, but that doesn’t mean their alluring call will be possible to resist.
Day 4: Bay Of Naples – Assisi
Location: Bay of Naples, Assisi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Frate Sole
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy the atmosphere as you explore the beautiful Bay of Naples during your free time this morning. Alternatively, choose to join an Optional Experience guided walking tour of Pompeii, buried under the volcanic ash for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted. Leaving the Bay of Naples behind, journey past Cassino and see the monastery which featured as a backdrop for some of the fiercest battles of World War II. This poignant reminder of war gives way to a place of pilgrimage, as you head north to Assisi where an orientation reveals a medieval town that has changed very little since the time of St. Francis.
Day 5: Assisi – Venice (Mestre)
Location: Assisi, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Il Burchiello
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your journey continues across the Apennines and through the Emilia-Romagna region, credited with being the origin of tortellini, mortadella and parmesan cheese. Before you know it, you’ll have arrived in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, where an Optional Experience will see you gliding through the city's canals in a gondola.
Day 6: Venice Orientation And Free Time
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Il Burchiello
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on a cruise by private launch to bustling St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the most famous of Venice's 417 bridges, the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy views of the Doge's Palace and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, when the extraordinary talents of glassblowers take center stage during a visit to their workshop then consider an Optional Experience to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal with your travel companions.
Day 7: Venice – Verona – Lake Como – Varese
Location: Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Varese
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Da Vinci
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The plains of Veneto are all that stand between you and Verona, the tragic stage for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. View the ancient Roman Arena, where concerts are still held to this day, and Juliet's Balcony, from which a fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo. Indulge in a romantic moment of your own before leaving Verona, bound for Italy’s irresistible Lake District. Arriving on the shores of Lake Como, you’ll see first-hand why this scenic setting has been a favorite summer retreat of the rich and famous for centuries. You could choose to board an optional cruise this afternoon to make the most of this idyllic setting. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening.
Day 8: Varese – Pisa – Florence (Prato)
Location: Varese, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: President
Meals Included: Breakfast
The white marble façades of Pisa’s Cathedral Square gleam in the sunshine, but it is the famous Leaning Tower that gets most of the glory when you visit this 'Meadow of Miracles', so named by 20th-century Italian writer and poet Gabriele d’Annunzio. Since Medieval times, the exquisite structures in the piazza have symbolised man’s journey through religious life – the Baptistery representing birth, life represented by the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and the Camposanto, death. After a short drive from Pisa, you’ll arrive at your hotel near Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. A full day of sightseeing lies ahead, so kick back and enjoy the company of your travel companions this evening at an optional dinner in the Tuscan hills.
Day 9: Florence Sightseeing – Rome
Location: Florence, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ergife Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Your Local Specialist shares a superb commentary of the city's artistic and architectural heritage during a walking tour, which includes views of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower and the Ponte Vecchio. Visit Piazza della Signoria and squeeze in some time for shopping – Florence is particularly renowned for its high-quality leather and 18-carat gold jewelery. Later, return to Rome, where your journey began. You’ll have an evening alone to forge final memories with new friends or consider an Optional Experience whisking you away on one last sightseeing trip with a mouth-watering farewell dinner followed by live entertainment.
Day 10: Depart Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
If Italy has become engraved in your heart as it did for celebrated poet Robert Browning, you’ll have a hard time saying arrivederci. As the legend says, if you tossed a coin in the Trevi fountain, you will return. Until then bid your Travel Director and travel companions a fond farewell.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Many meals and daily breakfasts included
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City orientation tours
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Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
What's Not Included
Dining Summary
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
Essentials
- See St. Peter's Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Guide
- Visit this popular resort
- See the monastery on the hill top
- Visit St. Francis' town
- Cruise to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop
- View Juliet's Balcony and Roman Arena
- Visit Lake Como
- View the Leaning Tower
- With your Local Guide, see the Baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, An expert travel director and professional Driver is English speaking on this tour.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in an itinerary.
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 45 guests.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary airport transfers are provided in the Eastern Mediterranean region at any time on the first and last day of the holiday or on other days in conjunction with pre and / or post-tour accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Low Deposit
Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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