Great Italian Cities

Great Italian Cities

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Great Italian Cities

10 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Venice, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Florence, Pisa, Venice

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

WGICZN19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2550 $2250 Operator discount: -$300 -12%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Italy's most iconic cities with the "Great Italian Cities" tour. Begin your adventure in Rome, where you'll explore ancient wonders like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums with fast-track access. Discover the serene beauty of Assisi, the Renaissance splendor of Florence, and the architectural marvels of Pisa. In Venice, enjoy a scenic cruise to St. Mark's Square and witness the art of glassblowing, supporting sustainable communities. Delight in a unique dining experience at a historic olive oil estate in Florence, and savor the flavors of Italy at Venice's vibrant food market. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach, staying in cherry-picked hotels, and enjoy the expertise of a professional Travel Director. With a blend of guided tours and leisure time, this cultural odyssey promises a rich tapestry of history, art, and culinary delights.

Highlights

  • Fast Track Admission to the Vatican Museums.

  • Explore Rome, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, and Venice.

  • Visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi.

  • View the Colosseum in Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

  • Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.

  • Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing.

  • Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate in Florence.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

Accommodation Name: Grand Palatino

Meals Included: Dinner

You're in for a bellissimo journey through the spectacular cities of Italy, which kicks off in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Join your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a delightful dinner. Your introduction to la dolce vita begins with an orientation drive past Rome's most magnificent sights.

Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City Dive Into Culture

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

Accommodation Name: Grand Palatino

Meals Included: Breakfast

We embark on a very special included Dive Into Culture sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist at the Vatican Museums. Admire the astonishing works of great men who were said to have been inspired by the divine. See the magnificent frescoed ceiling painted by Michelangelo in the serene Sistine Chapel, and his sorrowful Pietà during our visit to St. Peter's Basilica. We tread in the footsteps of gladiators, slaves, merchants and royalty, crossing the Tiber River to Imperial Rome where we will see the ancient Colosseum, the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. Imagine crowds of enthusiastic onlookers cheering their chariot racers to victory at the Circus Maximus before taking the rest of the afternoon at leisure, discovering more of the city or relaxing at a pavement café and watching the frenetic pace of Rome. This afternoon, choose to join an optional walking tour through Rome's enchanting squares to view some of the city's most iconic fountains and monuments.

Day 3: Rome Your Way

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Grand Palatino

Accommodation Name: Grand Palatino

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a full free day to explore Rome your way, or consider an Optional Experience delving into the tragic history of Pompeii - the Roman city frozen in time by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Your Local Specialist will bring the ancient story of this city to life before you return to Rome, passing by the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the site of fierce fighting during the Second World War.

Day 4: Admire Assisi And On To Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey north through the rolling hills of Umbria to the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. Here your Local Specialist will reveal the story of this most venerated figure on a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, the final resting place of this famous saint and home to a wonderful series of frescoes by Giotto. Later,  continue your journey through the scenic Tuscan countryside to Florence. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a Be My Guest experience against the backdrop of picture-perfect olive groves and vineyards.

Day 5: Discover Renaissance Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a leisurely encounter with the artistic and architectural marvels of Florence during your walking tour with a Local Specialist. Visit the striking Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and palazzi. Amble through the charming cobblestone lanes to the multi-colored marble Duomo and Baptistery, before admiring the scenic view of the Ponte Vecchio straddling the Arno River. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city’s historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Spend the rest of the afternoon sauntering through the historic center of Florence, shopping for high-quality leather for which the city is famous, or admiring the artistic contribution of the Medici at every turn.

Day 6: Uncover Pisa’S Treasures Connect With Locals

Location: Pisa

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a morning at leisure in Florence, cross the fertile Arno Valley to Pisa and join a Local Specialist to visit the Square of Miracles, home to the incredible Leaning Tower and the iconic marble cathedral. See the ornate Baptistery and the Camposanto, a monumental cemetery built on sacred soil brought back from the Holy Land during the Crusades.

Day 7: Journey To Bologna And Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Principe

Accommodation Name: Amadeus, Principe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel north, through the Apennines, to the medieval city of Bologna, perhaps best known for the delicious pasta sauce that bears its name. Your sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes views of the Kissing Towers which lean towards each other, seemingly poised to embrace. Then it's off to the romantic island city of Venice with its rich cultural and artistic heritage. Spend time at leisure gliding along its enchanting canals in a gondola or wander through the city's labyrinthine lanes, over bridges and into quiet campi.

Day 8: Cruise Venice’S Canals Make Travel Matter

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Principe

Accommodation Name: Amadeus, Principe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Savor the iconic and unexpected highlights of Venice as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square to admire the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian churches, Customs House, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. This afternoon, your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience will see you enjoy one of the city’s last remaining studios where you’ll gain insights into the delicate Venetian art of glassblowing. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure admiring this city on water or consider an Optional Experience to the island of Burano where colorful fishermen’s homes line the canals.

Day 9: Experience Venice’S Food Market

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Principe

Accommodation Name: Amadeus, Principe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Sites made famous in poetry, song and prose are explored today when you join a Local Specialist for a walking tour from your hotel along the canals to the famous Rialto Bridge, where all the flavors of Italy come to life at a centuries-old food market. Amble through the narrow calli of Venice and admire the beautiful architecture, walking over the Rialto Bridge before spending the rest of the day visiting the sights of your choice. Your love affair with Italy's great Italian cities comes to an end this evening as we enjoy dinner.

Day 10: Farewell Venice

Location: Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

For now, it's time to say a fond arrivederci to Italy and newfound friends who have shared in the memorable sights, sounds and flavors.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation

    Transportation is provided by a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

    If necessary, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.

What's Not Included

Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with luxury air-conditioned coaches equipped with Wi-Fi, or enjoy alternative transportation options such as scenic rail journeys, ensuring a comfortable and connected experience throughout Italy.

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, ensure a comfortable stay throughout your journey in Italy, with accommodations like the Grand Palatino in Rome, Grand Mediterraneo in Florence, and Amadeus, Principe in Venice.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

  • Venice: Savor the vibrant atmosphere of Venice during a visit to a traditional food market in the shadow of the famous Rialto Bridge.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a special Dive Into Culture experience with a Local Specialist at the Vatican Museums, where you can admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and his Pietà in St. Peter's Basilica. In Venice, you will visit a traditional food market near the Rialto Bridge and enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a Venetian glassblowing studio.

  • What is the Be My Guest experience in Florence?

    In Florence, the Be My Guest experience involves joining Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate. This estate has been used as a location for many famous films, and you will enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels that are all tried and trusted, ensuring a comfortable and reliable accommodation experience.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. Additionally, there are four dinners included as part of the dining summary.

  • What optional experiences are available during the tour?

    Optional experiences include a walking tour through Rome's enchanting squares, a visit to the ancient city of Pompeii, and a trip to the island of Burano in Venice.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

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

    Yes

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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