That's Amore!: Italy By Design

That's Amore!: Italy By Design

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That's Amore!: Italy By Design

7 Days Starting in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy and ending in Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

Visiting: Arrive In Rome, Rome, Narni, Spoleto, Pienza, Florence, Europe

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

FJ-2024

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 36

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

This 7-day Italy journey inspires La Dolce Vita in every way with dazzling sights, dreamy delights, and delicious bites! How will you fall in love with Italy? Hunting for truffles, digging into the life of St. Francis or delighting in olive oil? Following the footsteps of a 16th-century controversial painter or walking the storied streets of Trastevere? Florence on bike or via the fancy footwork of Salvatore Ferragamo? With our complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you can say “Ciao, Italia” any way you choose—from frescoes to fashion and fortresses to food!

Why This Tour is Wander-ful!
•Step back in time as you stand in the shadows of Roman ruins, in the hallways of hallowed museums and under the hilltops of postcard-perfect landscapes.
•From storied scenery to epic storytelling; art to artful cuisine and this journey will invite you to leave a “pizza” your heart in Italy.
•Included YourChoice Excursions in Rome, Spoleto, and Florence.
•Honey, I’m Rome!

Highlights

  • ROME An orientation tour.

  • The Italian Pearl of the Renaissance.

  • Views of the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.

Places You'll See

Albani

San Luca

Hotel Cellai

Albani

San Luca

Hotel Cellai

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Rome

Location: Arrive In Rome

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Rome! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
ARRIVE IN ROME Welcome to Rome! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

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Day 2: Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast


ROME ROME An orientation tour includes views of the major landmarks of the Eternal City.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

STROLL: There's no Place Like Rome
Across Rome's Tiber River lies Trastevere, a former working-class enclave that today boasts a bohemian vibe of trendy shops, cafes, and bars. Walk the picturesque streets and charming medieval buildings with your Local Guide and continue on to the Jewish Ghetto to hear of its long and storied history.
MARVEL: Visit Saint Mary Major Basilica with Ice Cream
Visit the magnificent Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica and ancient Roman archaeological area, plus a tasting of Nevicata ("snowfall" gelato).

(B)

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Day 3: Rome,Narni,Spoleto

Location: Rome, Narni, Spoleto

Meals Included: Breakfast

NARNI Orientation and free time for lunch.SPOLETO Orientation
ROME–NARNI–SPOLETO NARNI Orientation and free time for lunch.
SPOLETO Orientation (B)

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Day 4: Spoleto

Location: Spoleto

Meals Included: Breakfast


SPOLETO SPOLETO YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice: (B)

GAZE: Olive You, Spoleto!
Follow your Local Guide through the cobblestone streets of one of the oldest cities in Italy. Stop at an oil shop for and olive oil tasting and a glass of wine.
MARVEL: The Steps of Saint Francis
Follow your Local Guide to the most important sites of the life of Saint Francis, from Santa Maria degli Angeli to Assisi, and from L'eremo delle Carceri to San Damiano.
STROLL: Diamonds in the Rough
Wild truffles have been called the diamonds of the kitchen. These jewels of haute cuisine are hard to come by and in great demand by elite chefs across Europe who pay top dollar (or Euro) for this flavorful delicacy. During an unforgettable cultural experience in the hills of Umbria, you'll learn the art of truffle hunting with local farmers who share everything you need to know about finding, collecting, and cultivating truffles. A great experience for foodies and wine lovers, this excursion to Umbria will also delight you with its spectacular countryside and lovely people.


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Day 5: Spoleto,Pienza,Florence

Location: Spoleto, Pienza, Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

PIENZA Guided sightseeing in the Italian Pearl of the Renaissance.FLORENCE Guided sightseeing with views of the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.
SPOLETO–PIENZA–FLORENCE PIENZA Guided sightseeing in the Italian Pearl of the Renaissance.
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing with views of the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise” and Signoria Square.
(B)

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Day 6: Florence

Location: Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Farewell dinner at local restaurant.
FLORENCE FLORENCE YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

DELVE: On Cloud Wine
Taste some of the region's world -famous wines while taking in the views of the Chianti Hills with a visit to the ancient city of San Gimignano.
PEDAL: Firenze in Bicicletta
Discover the soul of Florence on a small-group bike tour through its maze of quaint cobblestone alleys and small piazzas. Breathe in fresh air and the city's most impressive landmarks, including historic city center and Oltrarno. On this guided bike ride, uncover Florence's hidden views and secret spots only the locals know and love.
GAZE: Fragrance and Fashion in Florence
Follow your expert Local Guide through a maze of must-see-sights and legendary landmarks. You'll hear a secret or two about the ancient tradition of perfume making at the Officina di Santa Maria Novella, a centuries-old institution founded by Dominican friars in 1221, making it the oldest pharmacy in Europe. Your tour takes you from fragrance to footwear with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum, dedicated to the shoemaker-turned-designer Salvatore Ferragamo. See stylish examples of the more than 10,000 shoe designs revered throughout the world.


Farewell dinner at local restaurant. (B,D)

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Day 7: Florence

Location: Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

FLORENCE Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.
FLORENCE FLORENCE Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (B)

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What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Meals

Breakfast Daily, 2 Dinner

UNESCO Sites

Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Rome|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Vatican City

Accommodation

Rome:Albani
Spoleto:San Luca
Florence:Hotel Cellai

Check out our Q&As

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Usually max 43 people.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 5 years or above.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Globus requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus 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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