Contrasts of Italy
Overview
Highlights
- VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
- Explore Rome, Florence, Pisa and Venice with a Local Specialist
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and a glassblowing factory in Venice
- View the ancient sites in Rome, the 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
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
- Dive into Culture
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
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Benvenuti a Roma where we begin our exciting journey through some of Italy's most beautiful cities. Spend time relaxing after your travels or take a walk down memory lane, tracing centuries of art, antiquities and culture before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive through Rome's intoxicating cityscape.
We visit the centre of Christianity this morning, joining a Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour which includes a visit to the imposing St. Peter's Basilica to see the Pietà, Michelangelo's masterpiece carved from the most 'perfect' block of marble. Our next stop i...
Enjoy a full free day in Rome or consider spending the day in beautiful Tivoli. Join an Optional Experience to see the exquisite house and gardens of the 16th-century Villa d'Este – a marvellous example of Renaissance landscape architecture. As the sun sets over the s...
Sit back on the high-speed train, bound for Florence, and watch the Tuscan landscape go by. Join a Local Specialist on a walking tour to gain insights into the city's Renaissance treasures. View the Ponte Vecchio, almost 700 years old and lined with goldsmiths, then v...
Cross the Arno River and see the enchanting skyline of Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo before driving to Pisa through the Arno Valley. Meet your Local Specialist to explore the Square of Miracles and see the famous Leaning Tower, the Cathedral, Baptistery and Camp...
Today is yours to discover the beauty and elegance of Florence – a city filled with exquisite galleries, lush gardens and opulent palaces. Consider a visit to the hilltop town of San Gimignano, the 'medieval Manhattan' of Tuscany. Venture outside the city to see Tusca...
All aboard the express train for Venice. We cross the spectacular Apennines and fertile Veneto plain before arriving in this island city. Get lost this afternoon, wandering its narrow lanes in search of a cosy bacaro, people-watch in St. Mark's Square, the gateway to Venice, or take an unforgettable gondola ride along the city's enchanting canals.
This morning, breathe in the salty sea air as you board a private launch and cruise to St. Mark's Square to see the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, the Customs House, St. Mark's Basilica and Campanile, as well as the Doge's Palace. Later, we Dive Into Culture and...
The sights and sounds of modern Venice come to life today as we join our Local Specialist for a walking tour and explore the vibrant Rialto Food Market, which has been feeding Venetians since the 11th century. We wander through the narrow calli - seeing the ornate faç...
Say arrivederci to Italy and your fellow travellers as your fascinating holiday comes to an end. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
May 2023
Contrasts of Italy
Well organized. Travel by train was nice. Group dinners were always fun.
Rolando Mendoza
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Italy
There should be more amenities with the price included. For instan...
Michael Beshel
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Italy
It was a great Itinerary that allowed for us to see a lot of great things in Italy. Certainly many things that we would have never been able to accomplish on our own...
Brian Rollins
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Italy
The variety that we experienced during this tour was amazing as...
Tina Ruiz
Oct 2022
Contrasts of Italy
The itinerary was great in that we covered all sites that we wanted to see but the schedule was, at times, overwhelming and we didn't get to stay as long as I would ...
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Jinnielynn Howell
Apr 2025
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Our tour guide was exceptional she was wonderful and full of knowledge. But the hotel in Rome was not near anything within walking distance the staff was not very fr...
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