5-Nights Italian Holiday from $1,823

Trafalgar

OFFER ID 1497108

Italian Holiday
Unlock the best of Italy with priority access to the Vatican, dining amidst Tuscan vineyards and olive groves and admiring must-sees including Pisa’s Leaning Tower. You’ll even discover the local secrets of Venetian glassblowing.


Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
  • Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castle of Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.
Dive Into Culture
  • Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Iconic Experience
  • Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
  • Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
  • Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
  • Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
  • Verona: During an exploration of Verona, see Juliet's balcony in the courtyard of a Renaissance villa.
  • Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
  • Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
  • Explore Rome and Florence
  • Discover Venice, Verona and Pisa
  • Visit St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice
  • View the ancient sites of Rome, the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and in Florence, Santa Croce Basilica, and the Duomo
  • Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Whats Included
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.


5 nights from $1,823 per person

Itinerary

Trafalgar Tours: Italian Holiday

Day 1 - Ciao Rome
Indulge all your senses in the imperial city of Rome, your introduction to a memorable encounter with Italy that will have you returning for more. Spend your afternoon relaxing after your journey, or explore the ancient city streets before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Dive Into Culture
Your encounter with Rome begins in the Holy See as you Dive Into Culture with a visit to the Vatican Museums in the company of a Local Specialist to admire the masterpieces that have been collected by Popes throughout the centuries. Gaining fast-track admission, you can admire the magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and then visit St. Peter's Basilica, the greatest church in Christendom, to see Michelangelo's sorrowful Piet. Crossing the Tiber, venture into Ancient Rome to view the Circus Maximus, once the site of thrilling chariot races. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Rome. Admire the Spanish Steps or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Journey to the Floating City of Venice
This morning, you'll venture north through the valley of the Tiber into the green and golden landscapes of Umbria. Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto, traveling past Tuscany's terraced olive groves and across the Apennine Mountains, bound for Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'.
Accommodations: Novotel Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 - Onwards to Verona Make Travel Matter
Cruise by private launch into the heart of Venice this morning, where you'll see the city's most celebrated sights including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and the ornate Doge's Palace. Next, witness first-hand the intricate craft of glassblowing – your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps to preserve this precious Venetian tradition for generations to come. Beyond their talent and skill, admire the exquisite pieces Venice is famous for, perhaps choosing to take one home as a souvenir to remind you of this special visit. Soak up the pageantry and elegance of Venice before continuing to Verona, explore the home of Shakespeare's ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet.
Accommodations: Leopardi
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Admire Pisa and on to Florence Connect with Locals
Pisa's UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles is our first stop today, where you will have the opportunity to view the Leaning Tower before traveling on to Florence. Explore the birthplace of the Renaissance and home of the Medici dynasty, whose penchant for beautiful art and architecture created one of the cultural centers of the world. Tonight we Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.
Accommodations: Grand Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 - All Roads Lead to Rome
We join a Local Specialist today to delve into the rich medieval and Renaissance history of Florence. Our sightseeing tour will take us to the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. Wandering through the narrow streets we encounter the multi-colored marble Duomo, the famous Baptistery and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular feat of engineering from the Middle Ages that is today lined with jewellers. Our journey continues through Umbria to the valley of the Tiber River and back to Rome. Toast to a memorable holiday with newfound friends at dinner.
Accommodations: Grand Tiberio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 - Farewell Rome
After breakfast, it’s time to say a fond arrivederci to Rome, Italy and your travel companions as you return home with wonderful memories of this magnificent destination.
Meals: Breakfast

Featured Destinations
Verona
Venice
Rome

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
11/08/2024 - 11/14/2024
from $2,325 per person *
12/06/2024 - 12/12/2024
from $2,025 per person *
12/21/2024 - 12/27/2024
from $2,066 per person *
12/27/2024 - 01/02/2025
from $2,295 per person *
01/03/2025 - 01/09/2025
from $1,823 per person *
01/17/2025 - 01/23/2025
from $1,823 per person
01/31/2025 - 02/06/2025
from $1,823 per person
02/14/2025 - 02/20/2025
from $1,823 per person
02/28/2025 - 03/06/2025
from $2,025 per person *
03/14/2025 - 03/20/2025
from $2,115 per person *


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Length
5 Nights
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USA

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