Real Italy (Winter)

10 days
From $303/day
$3,025
From: 
$3,684
4.6/5 Excellent
7 reviews  
Trip last updated: 12/1/2024
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
preferred
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Overview

What's this trip about?

    From the canals of Venice to ancient Rome and a scenic cruise to the Isle of Capri, this is real Italy at its finest. Visit the Vatican with fast track access, discover the city of Pompeii and take in Renaissance Florence. Embrace the full Italian experience, rich with coastal views and Tuscan food and wine.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range65+, 50 - 64, 36 - 49, 18 - 35, 12 - 17, 6 - 11
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityRome
End CityRome

Travel Themes

Activities

Trip includes

    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Optional Experiences and free time
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Rome

Your launch pad to an epic Italian tour begins in the Eternal City of Rome. Tread in the footsteps of gods and goddesses, emperors and gladiators as you explore its ancient streets before joining your Travel Director for dinner.

Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Dinner

Day 2: Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

Unlock local secrets on a tour of the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and enjoy a guided in depth experience visiting the Colosseum, before seeing Circus Ma...

Day 3: Rome to Venice

Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto as you cross the steep Apennine Mountains. Enjoy a refreshing lunch stop before arriving in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic.

Principe

Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Venice Orientation and Free Time

The culture of Venice springs to life as you watch the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing at a glassblowing workshop on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square, sharing the city's waterways with ferries, gondolas and yachts. B...

Day 5: Journey to Bologna and Florence

The northern Italian city of Bologna’s vibrant, red-tiled houses, and medieval Renaissance structures take center stage today as your Local Specialist points out the key features. Tonight, opt for a one-of-a-kind experience in the picturesque Tuscan Hills to dine on delicious food and wine.

Grand Mediterraneo

Breakfast

Day 6: Florence Sightseeing and Free Time

The birthplace of the Renaissance, with its world-class museums and Tuscan cuisine, Florence offers one remarkable sight after the next. Join a Local Specialist ticking off the must-sees of this epic city. See the multi-colored Duomo with its impressive dome engineere...

Day 7: Journey to the Bay of Naples and Sorrento

Travel through the Campanian plains to the Bay of Naples, which lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Your home for the next two nights - and introduction to the Amalfi Coast - is the clifftop town of Sorrento. Admire the pastel rainbow of colorful houses stacked upon...

Day 8: Isle of Capri Excursion and Free Time

We cross the Bay of Naples today by ferry to the glamorous Isle of Capri. This chic island playground is packed with sights you'll discover with a Local Specialist. Take time to soak up the sophistication of this lovely island and consider an optional experience to explore more of what Capri has to show you.

Johanna Park

Breakfast

Day 9: Discover Sorrento, Pompeii and Rome

There’s no better place to learn about Italy’s ancient history than in Pompeii. Explore the tragic immortalisation of this civilization preserved by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted. Your Local Specialist reveals secrets on a walking tour as you learn about the day-...

Day 10: Depart Rome

It's time to bid Italy a fond arrivederci. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Breakfast

Dates & Availability

Price from
$3,025
Price per day
$303

Real Italy (Winter) Reviews & Ratings

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Gloria Weyel

Nov 2024

Real Italy

It was carefully planned out and executed perfectly.

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Jennifer Lopez

Nov 2024

Real Italy

Wonderful trip, was hoping it included a lot of the famous spot...

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Trusted Customer

Nov 2024

Real Italy

Covers a lot of Italy.

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Janis Cusimano

Nov 2024

Real Italy

The Real Italy had it all! Highlights from North to South. The optional tours i...

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Trusted Customer

Nov 2024

Real Italy

Overall the trip was good. But most of the hotels did not provide safe bathroom and shower/bath facilities for Seniors like myself and my wife who is handicapped! I ...

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Associations

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Details

Accommodation:

  • Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
  • Principe
  • Grand Mediterraneo
  • Johanna Park
  • Shangri-La Roma

Group size:

Standard Group - 25 + people

Maximum number of people in group:

40

Trip Excludes:

    Meals included:

    • 5 Dinner (D)
    • 9 Breakfast (B)

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