Italian Scene (Winter)

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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 t...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRome
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
    • City orientation tours
    • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Rome

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 even...

Day 2: Rome sightseeing and free time

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 worl...

Day 3: Rome – Sorrento – Bay of Naples

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...

Day 4: Bay of Naples – Assisi

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 t...

Day 5: Assisi – Venice (Mestre)

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.

Il Burchiello

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Venice orientation and free time

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 MATTE...

Day 7: Venice – Verona – Lake Como – Varese

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 Rom...

Day 8: Varese – Pisa – Florence (Prato)

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 tim...

Day 9: Florence sightseeing – Rome

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 Fior...

Day 10: Depart Rome

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.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,643
Price per day$164
Last Updated: 11/4/2024
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Finish Date
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15 Nov 2024
24 Nov 2024
$1,778
$2,618
21 Dec 2024
30 Dec 2024
$1,643
$1,883
24 Jan 2025
02 Feb 2025
$1,665
$2,105
07 Feb 2025
16 Feb 2025
$1,665
$2,105
21 Feb 2025
02 Mar 2025
$1,688
$2,128
07 Mar 2025
16 Mar 2025
$1,778
$2,118
11 Apr 2025
20 Apr 2025
$2,150
$2,610
18 Apr 2025
27 Apr 2025
$1,935
$2,395
25 Apr 2025
04 May 2025
$1,976
$2,436
02 May 2025
11 May 2025
$1,976
$2,536

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Meals Included
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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