Italian Glory
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Experience Overview
Get set for one of our most glorious Italy trips, from the stunning scenery of the beautiful Italian Lakes to the colorful Amalfi coast with its pretty cliffside villages and sun-kissed seaside vibe. You'll explore the waterways of Venice and the 'Eternal City' of Rome on a journey that will capture your heart.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Milan, Florence, Pompeii and Rome
- Discover Como, Verona, Venice and the Amalfi Coast
- Visit a glassblowing factory in Venice, Amalfi Town, the Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
- View the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, Lake Como, the Roman Arena in Verona, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Duomo in Florence and the ancient sites of Rome
- See the Abbey at Cassino
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
Iconic Experience
- Milan: Explore Italy's renowned fashion capital with your Local Specialist. See the magnificent facade of Milan Cathedral, La Scala Theater and the glass-vaulted shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, lined with luxury boutiques.
- Verona: During an exploration of Verona, admire the remarkably preserved Roman Arena and the city's beautiful Piazza Bra.
- Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
- 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.
- Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
- Positano: Drive along the Amalfi Coast to visit this seaside town. See the pastel rainbow of colorful houses precariously stacked upon one another as if cascading from the hilltop to the water.
- Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
- Rome: In the Vatican City visit St Peter's Basilica. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.
- Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and visit the mighty Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
- Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
Be My Guest
- Florence: Eight generations of history with plenty of stories to tell. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest meal with the Landi family at their home near Florence, set within a garden of oak trees against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.
Trip Details
Product Code: 28198
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Luxury
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 213.358B
Starts: Milan, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $5782 ($445 /day)
Itinerary
Stylish Baveno is your launchpad to the Italian Lakes where you'll spend the first night of our leisurely jaunt through Italy. After arriving in Lake Maggiore, unwind and soak up the peaceful atmosphere. Admire the mesmerizing reflection of the surrounding peaks in the deep blue waters which make this one of Italy's most soul-stirring settings. Enjoy a leisurely stroll past exquisite lakeside villas and gardens before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner.
Accommodation: Simplon
Meals: Dinner
The runways of Milan take center stage today as you explore Italy’s fashion capital. Join a Local Specialist to see both the iconic and lesser-known highlights of this city, from the Gothic Duomo with its thousands of sculptures to La Scala Opera House and the glass-domed Galleria. Later, head to Como, where you can stroll along the lake, browse the streets and shops, or join an Optional Experience to hear the stories behind Villa Olmo before time along the waterfront.
Accommodation: Simplon
Meals: Breakfast
The tragic story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers is revealed during our visit to romantic Verona, today. View the remarkably preserved Roman Arena, a venue of entertainment for nearly 2,000 years, once the stage for gladiator battles and now host to modern-day open-air concerts. Indulge in a leisurely cappuccino stop in the city's beautiful Piazza Bra, admiring the imposing bronze statue of King Victor Emanuel II. Or shop up a storm on trendy Via Mazzini before continuing to Venice, where you'll spend the next two nights.
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Glide through the canals of Venice by private launch, where you’ll visit some of the jewels in the crown of the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. You’ll witness the traditional Venetian craft of glassblowing at a workshop, where master craftsmen use centuries-old techniques to shape the delicate glass pieces Venice is famed for. Then it's on to St. Mark's Square to admire the profound beauty of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. See the Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners would make when taking one last, longing look at their city before meeting their fate. Later, you’ll have the rest of the day to indulge your inner explorer and discover the many treasures of Venice your way, or consider an Optional Experience to the island of Burano, renowned for its colorful fishermen houses.
Accommodation: Le Boulevard Lido
Meals: Breakfast
From Venice, cross the Apennine Mountains to Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. Consider joining your Travel Director for a traditional Florentine dinner in the heart of the Chianti Hills.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, join a Local Specialist on a leisurely walking tour to delve into the culture and history of Florence. You'll visit the Piazza del Duomo to view the multi-colored marble Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria with its exquisite art and palazzi, and see the Ponte Vecchio bridge that has straddled the Arno River for almost 700 years. Admire spectacular views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. This afternoon, consider an optional experience to visit hilltop San Gimignano. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a Be My Guest experience set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey south through the Arno Valley, passing the Bay of Naples bound for Maiori on the Amalfi Coast, where you'll spend the next three nights. This evening, dine with your fellow travelers.
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, travel to Amalfi, perched perfectly on this dramatic stretch of coastline. See the 10th-century Sant'Andrea cathedral with its beautifully striped Byzantine facade in the heart of the town and soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Continue your exploration of the Amalfi Coast by joining an Optional Experience to beautiful Positano.
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Meals: Breakfast
Relax at your hotel on the Amalfi Coast or wander past fragrant lemon terraces. You have a full free day to indulge in your heart’s desires – consider a fresh seafood lunch, from sea to table, or take a dip in the welcoming, warm Mediterranean waters.
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Meals: Breakfast
Embark on a walking tour with a Local Specialist and discover the lost city of Pompeii, which was buried under volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted. Continue to the 'Eternal City' of Rome, enjoying views of the 6th-century Benedictine Abbey in Cassino en route. Spend the evening exploring the extraordinary heritage of Rome, which spans millennia, or consider an optional experience to see the exquisite art and architecture of this one-time capital of the world.
Accommodation: Il Cantico
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the morning in Vatican City with a Local Specialist, visiting St. Peter’s Basilica to view Michelangelo’s renowned Pietà. Then cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome for a visit to the Colosseum, the iconic arena once filled with crowds and contests. This afternoon, enjoy time to explore Rome at your own pace or choose to wander the ancient ruins of Palatine Hill. On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be restricted due to the Papal Audience. You'll still enjoy the atmosphere of St. Peter's Square during your visit to the Vatican City.
Accommodation: Il Cantico
Meals: Breakfast
Indulge in a full free day to explore the passionate embrace of the city and its zesty locals. Ease into la dolce vita, or consider an Optional Experience to Tivoli, where you can visit Villa d'Este with its magnificent Renaissance gardens and exquisite fountains. This evening, enjoy dinner with newfound friends and your Travel Director before bidding arrivederci to Rome.
Accommodation: Il Cantico
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your unforgettable encounter with Italy comes to an end today.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
A fabulous trip. We saw amazing sights in Italy. Giuseppe is the best. He couldn't have been any better. We made many new friends on the trip. I would recommend Trafalgar to anyone seeking a great vacation and travel experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
The best trip ever! Attention to detail! This was a fantastic trip. We saw so much of Italy on this tour. Our tour guide was absolutely amazing. He was funny, patient, and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour for first timers to Italy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/12/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Twisted Customer Service Before Tour Started! Tour director and bus driver was excellent. However, your service regarding staying at a pre-night hotel sucked. Your hotel negotiations went on forever & I couldn't book a room in the hotel at the beginning of the trip. I am sure I wasn't the only one who wanted to book the same hotel that became the headquarters for the start of the tour. Would have like to have more time in the lake region. All other regions, cities and/or towns were great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Trip of a Lifetime! Out travel director was the best!!! He was organized, had a lot of information and commentary on the coach rides, was very available, and he was so fun and hilarious at times. Our transfers to and from the airport were perfect. We were very happy with trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2024
Sharron Collins - Traveled, August 2024
The Italian Glory tour was fabulous. We made some wonderful friends. It was a lovely surprise to find similar age travellers along with us which made us feel more comfortable. Everything was very well organised. Our coach was super comfortable and made travelling between cities much more enjoyable. Our only concern was our tour director. He did not spend a lot of time with us. Felt more like a drop and go at each point and left us in the hands of the local specialist.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2024
Linda Whitlock - Traveled, August 2024
We enjoyed the detail that Trafalfar provided about the tour prior to our arrival. The contact information with our guide and how responsive he was with our questions. The complementary bus rides to and from the airport was very helpful as we were concerned about the transportation. We also liked how there were plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and to purchase refreshments. I had been reading that we had to pay to use the bathroom in a lot of locations which is very different from traveling in the states, and I was concerned about that for my husband in particular. However, we appreciated the frequent stops, where facilities were clean and free of charge. Also, we found the bus to be very comfortable especially for the longer travel days. We loved the itinerary!!! It was exactly what my husband, Del and I, were looking for since it was our first time visiting Italy. It was the perfect retirement vacation for him. Our tour guide, Pino, did an outstanding job navigating the tour, explaining the different tours, and keeping us on track. My husband and I truly appreciated his knowledge, his guidance, and his humorous personify. Starting in Milan was magnificent and we got to see such places we’d dreamed of like Lake Como, the Amalfi Coast, Florence and Venice. I loved that we had two or three nights in most locations to give us a chance to rest and really take in the sights before moving onto the next sight as well. Beautiful locations, lovely activities, and I can’t say enough about the dinner locations. Absolutely stunning locations and wonderful food! ??. Kudos to Pino and our driver Antonio! They were both awesome the entire tour and we woukd love to have each of them again on another Trafalgar adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
David Mcallister - Traveled, July 2024
Italian Glory best vacation ever. The people who hire the tour director are the backbone of the tours. I can’t praise the director enough. The tour was wonderful, the tour director a truly wonderful person, very knowledgeable and informative., and entertaining. The local experts couldn’t have been better. I think the only thing I would change to the Italian Glory tour is the information provided in the brochure. You need to add something that say how much walking there is in the tour. Flatter areas, no problem, but a few of the older members of the group were not able to handle some of the attractions due to the stairs in the Amalfi coast area, or the streets in Pompeii. Also maybe note that Italian laws/regulations may require the bus to park farther away from the attractions than they did prior to the Covid pandemic, increasing the necessary walking. Otherwise I look forward to exploring somewhere else with Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
TRIP of a lifetime! TRAFALGAR did the hard work. All the check in, luggage, guides, entrances were covered!!! Optional experiences were amazing yet expensive! Fast paced & lots of walking & amazing locations!! LOVED our tour guide Danilo& bus driver Sasa! I LOVED the locations!! The only place for improvement is the food. I enjoy the pasta but definitely missed the option for SALADS! It was amazing & memorable but very expensive considering we also did ALL of the OPTIONAL excursions. I’d rate it 8/10!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Fantastic trip! Bus driver and TD exceptional, always willing to help. Fast paced itinerary with many sights to be seen . Very enjoyable trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
The tour director was an excellent salesman. He effectively sold all the experiences to my granddaughter and I. I ended up spending a lot more than I had planned on the experiences not included in the trip. It was my problem that I couldn’t say no to my grandchild. However, Gianlucuca D’Errico was an excellent tour director. He was great at the scheduling and noticed when fellow tourists were struggling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Elizabeth Carroll - Traveled, June 2024
My favorite was the Amalfi Coast and having a free day! Sooo beautiful and relaxing!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
The tour guides, bus drivers and the various tour guides in the different cities was friendly and helpful with ideas about where to go in the various towns. The itinerary was full and varied. I enjoyed the different type of places and add ones to the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
The service was exceptional. The itinerary was excellent - I’m glad I was able to see all that I did, but at times was a bit rushed. I also believe that there should be a description of the level of walking travelers would do on the trip. Some travelers experienced difficulties keeping up with the pace. The travel director and the bus driver were amazing and open to meeting the needs of the travelers.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024
Jonathan De Bellis - Traveled, May 2024
The itinerary was spectacular and the locations just kept getting better as the days went on. Could not have asked for a better tour guide and driver. Everything was perfect and a beautiful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/30/2024
Roger Yohe - Traveled, May 2024
Great tour, great service. Our tour director and driver are excellent. They took care of everyone’s individual needs. It was great. We got to see some of the most important places in Italy. It is a good overview of Italy as we visited a number of regions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Tyneshea Lum - Traveled, May 2024
There is a lot of walking and not necessarily wheelchair friendly.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2024
Mark Henning - Traveled, May 2024
Hotels were generally spacious and comfortable but some being older meant the aircon did not work properly leaving the rooms uncomfortably warm overnight. Meals were excellent - too much to eat sometimes contributing to an expanding holiday waistline.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/23/2024
Ellen Tiller - Traveled, May 2024
Italian Glory! Great tour guide excellent friendly service. Paolo was great. Thorough sample of what Italy has to offer. Saw lots of different towns and sites. Diverse country side historic buildings and great food.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Giovanni Corridore - Traveled, April 2024
Italian Glory - definitely a bucket list vacation! They thought of everything that is in the best interest of the customer. Conveniently located hotels close to restaurants, tourist attractions and transportation spots. Very well organized. Great selection of excursions. Great attention to detail. My family and I always felt safe on the tour bus as the driver was exceptional. We enjoyed not having to worry about moving our baggage to and from each hotel as this was all managed behind the scenes. Tour director ( Antonella ) was experienced and knew exactly what she was doing and provided great tips and direction. The optional excursions were all excellent and well worth the money as they also provided safe and comfortable transportation to and from the excursion via the tour's great bus driver Salvatore. All around excellent tour and I would highly recommend it. Please note though, that there is a fair amount of walking each day and if this is not your cup of tea then it may not be for you. However, we never felt overwhelmed by the walking because there was always so much to see and enjoy. This tour should be on everyone's bucket list if you wish to see the more popular places in Italy during one vacation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Sharisse Burch - Traveled, April 2024
Itinerary was great, Paolo was wonderful. However, the food was way below what we expected. The included meals & additional experience meals were not good. One of the reasons to travel to Italy is to experience the delicious food. This was not the case. It wasn't until we decided to bypass these & go out on our own that we had some great food. For the price we paid we were expecting a lot more in the way of food. Not oversalted, overcooked food for dinner (prime rib was unrecognizable it was so overcooked). And for breakfast the eggs were runny & bacon was almost raw. No hot water our last morning on Amalfi Coast, mold in the shower in Rome, bathtub so high in Stresa that I almost fell getting out of the shower. The additional meals were expensive and we did not think a dinner that was 77 Euros each would be lunch meat with gravy and whipped cream with a teaspoon of lemon cake mixed in for dessert.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/17/2024
