14 Day Italy & Malta 2017 Itinerary

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2 Como, 2 Venice, 2 Florence, 3 Rome, 3 Sliema

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Discover the beautiful village of Bellagio, "The Pearl" of Lake Como
    • Walking tour of Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit the pink marble Doge's Palace in Venice
    • Visit a typical farm in the Tuscan countryside for wine tasting and local specialties
    • See Pisa's Piazza dei Miracoli with its famous Leaning Tower
    • Stand before Michelangelo's David in Florence
    • Visit the 13th-century Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi
    • Tour of the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's incomparable Sistine Chapel
    • Historic tour of Ancient Rome including the Roman Forum and the Colosseum
    • Discover the rich history of Valletta, the European Capital of Culture for 2018

What's this trip about?

    2 Como, 2 Venice, 2 Florence, 3 Rome, 3 Sliema

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy
  • Malta

Attractions

  • Assisi
  • Florence
  • Lake Como
  • Milan
  • Rome
  • Senglea Point
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Tuscany
  • Valletta
  • Vatican City
  • Venice
  • Verona

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Milan, Luqa-New YorkOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • Intra-flight Rome-Luqa
    • 12 nights First Class accommodations 2 nights Como 2 nights Venice or Venice Lido 2 nights Florence 3 nights Rome 3 nights Sliema Italian city hotel taxes & Maltese eco contribution tax
    • Hotel porterage
    • All transfers
    • 20 meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 dinners with wine
    • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
    • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
    • Services of local guides in all major cities
    • Entrance fees per itinerary
    • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Milan, Transfer to Como
Arrive in Milan and then transfer to your hotel in the town of Como, home to exquisite Lago di Como, one of Italy's most romantic destinations. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Tonight, a briefing with your Tour Manager about the wonderful journey that awaits you in Italy, followed by a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers

Overnight:
Como

Meals:
Dinner

DAY 3, Saturday - Cross Lake Como to the Village of Bellagio
Today, a scenic morning cruise on Lake Como to the charming village of Bellagio, termed one of the most beautiful towns in Italy and "The Pearl" of Lake Como. Nestled amidst cypress groves, its earthy-colored buildings climb up from the lakeside promenade. Wander along t...
Overnight:
Como

Meals:
Breakfast

DAY 4, Sunday - Verona Walking Tour, Travel to Venice
After breakfast, set out for Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the richest cities in Roman remains. Enjoy a guided orientation tour of the city followed by free time to savor the atmosphere here. Continue to Venice and enjoy dinner at your hotel

Overnight:
Venice

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 5, Monday - Boat Ride to Murano, Tour of Venice
The discovery of Venice begins with a boat ride to the Island of Murano, known for its artistic and colorful Murano glassware. Afterwards, on to St. Mark's Square where you begin the guided walking tour of this romantic city. View the Golden Basilica of San Marco, built ...
Optional:
Gondola Ride with Music (PM)

Overnight:
Venice

Meals:
Breakfast

DAY 6, Tuesday - Tuscany, Pisa, Arrive in Florence
Depart Venice and travel through the stunning golden landscape of Tuscany, dotted with olives trees. Visit a typical Tuscan farm in the countryside for a wine tasting coupled with delectable local specialties. On to Pisa to view the famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its Le...
Overnight:
Florence

Meals:
Breakfast

DAY 7, Wednesday - Florence City Tour
Today's tour of Florence begins with a visit to the Accademia of Fine Arts, where Michelangelo's David is housed; stand in awe of this glorious work of art. Walk to the Duomo, celebrated for its magnificent dome designed by Brunelleschi, and view the Baptistery's renowne...
*(Optional Uffizi Gallery Tour PM, US $56):
» available for purchase only in Italy from your Tour Manager « Florence and the fine arts are synonymous. This guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery provides insight to the history of the structure and its collections. Originally the private collection of the Medici family...
Important:
Please note: The museum has a limited maximum capacity and therefore reserves the right to restrict admission. In this case, we may not be able to offer the tour. Price is based on minimum number of passengers

Overnight:
Florence

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 8, Thursday - Medieval Assisi to Rome
Depart Florence to the small medieval town of Assisi perched high on a hill in the Umbria region, with its Roman ruins, winding medieval streets and sacred shrines. Assisi is best known as the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi - patron saint of Italy. Its main attracti...
Overnight:
Rome

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Friday - Vatican Museum & Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Today visit the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Stroll through one of the most important art collections of the world. Admire the Gallery of Tapestries and the Geographical Maps before arriving to the Sistine Chapel, with its great fre...
Optional:
Piazzas of Rome (PM)

Overnight:
Rome

Meals:
Breakfast

DAY 10, Saturday - Tour Ancient Rome
The historic tour of ancient Rome begins at the Roman Forum, the central area of the city from which ancient Rome developed. View the triumphal Arch of Constantine, erected by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine’s tenth year of leadership over the Eternal City. O...
Overnight:
Rome

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, Sunday - Flight to Malta
Today, bid farewell to Italy and transfer to the Rome airport for your flight to Malta, a country steeped in history and home to a fascinating mix of cultures. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to discover the town of Sliema. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and orientation with your new Tour Manager and fellow travelers

Overnight:
Sliema

Meals:
Breakfast

DAY 12, Monday - Tour of Valletta & the Three Cities: Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea
Spend the morning exploring the bustling streets of Valletta with a guided tour. Begin with the multi-vision show Malta Experience, which depicts over 7000 years of Maltese history. Next, view the Grand Harbor from the Upper Barraca Gardens. A visit to St. John's Cathedr...
Overnight:
Sliema

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 13, Tuesday - Full Day in Malta
Today is at leisure for individual pursuits, or choose to join the optional Full Day Mdina Tour. This fortified medieval city with its beautiful old sandstone buildings, was once Malta's capital. The narrow, winding pedestrian streets dating back to medieval times, lead ...
Optional:
Full Day Mdina Tour (AM)

Overnight:
Sliema

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 14, Wednesday - Depart Malta
Transfer to the airport in Luqa for your departure flight

Meals:
Breakfast

* Due to Religious events, the opening times of St. Peter Basilica are subject to change without notice. In these cases, you will visit the Vatican Library instead of the Basilica.

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Gondola Ride with Music One of the highlights of any Italian holiday! Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride with music along the famous Grand Canal, and experience a piece of Venetian history. Glide along the centuries old canals, past lavish palaces and under famous arched bridges (the Gondola holds a maximum of six passengers. Please note that this is not a private gondola ride. There will be one musician on board of one of the gondolas in your fleet). Pick-up details to be advised locally. OnDay : 5 Price : $56 Piazzas of Rome This half day walking tour takes you to explore the grand piazzas of the Eternal City. Stand in awe in front of the majestic Spanish Steps, the longest and widest decorative steps in Europe, and with your local guide stroll through the most characteristic "piazzas and vias " of Rome. Stop to admire the breathtaking grandeur of the Trevi Fountain and take the opportunity to toss in one, two, or three coins, each of which is supposed to bring a unique kind of good fortune. View the monumental Pantheon, the best preserved of any Roman building and admire the baroque Piazza Navona, which follows the shape of the ancient Roman Diocletian Stadium, with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Egyptian Obelisk. Pick-up details to be advised locally. OnDay : 9 Price : $44 Full Day Mdina Tour This full day tour takes you to the former capital of Malta, Mdina, with its beautiful old sandstone buildings. The narrow, winding pedestrian streets dating back to medieval times, lead to grand bastions commanding magnificent panoramas. After leaving the city through the Greek's Gate, continue for a stop to the catacombs in Rabat. Proceed to the cliffs at Dingli for spectacular views of the island and the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the San Anton Gardens and view the Presidential Palace. Continue with a visit to the crafts center at Ta'Qali, where you can see craftspeople at work. Before concluding the tour, view the Rotunda of Mosta with its majestic dome, one of the largest in Europe. Lunch in included in this full day tour. Approximate tour duration is 8 hours. OnDay : 13 Price : $55
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