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Experience Overview
Unlock the best of Italy with fast-track 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.
Highlights
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 Castello del Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.
Iconic Experience
- Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
- Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
- Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.
- Verona: During an exploration of Verona, admire the remarkably preserved Roman Arena and the city's beautiful Piazza Bra.
- Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see 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 the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice
- View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Duomo in Florence
- Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Trip Details
Product Code: 28165
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 214.332D
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
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
- 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
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2895 ($414 /day)
Itinerary
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.
Accommodation: Il Cantico
Meals: Dinner
Your Roman adventure begins with a Dive into Culture, as you join a Local Specialist for an unforgettable visit to the Vatican Museums. Walk in the footsteps of history as you admire the remarkable collection of masterpieces gathered by Popes over centuries. Gaining fast-track admission, you will admire the magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Crossing the Tiber, you'll venture into Ancient Rome and visit the Colosseum. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Rome. Admire the spectacular palaces and piazzas, the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain.
Accommodation: Il Cantico
Meals: Breakfast
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'.
Accommodation: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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, home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet.
Accommodation: Leopardi
Meals: Breakfast
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.
Accommodation: FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the rich medieval and Renaissance history of Florence. Your sightseeing tour will take us to the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. Wandering through the narrow streets, you will 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 jewelers. Your 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.
Accommodation: Grand Tiberio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Guillermo Carrillo - Traveled, April 2025
Fun and knowledgeable. Great Tour guide *Personal details removed by Feefo* was great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Gregory Pitts - Traveled, April 2025
Excellent. The service was exceptionally well! Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very kind & knowledgeable during our tour with him. I really enjoyed his charm & caring nature.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
The perfect whirlwind adventure! The service throughout the tour was exceptional! Our travel director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was knowledgeable, organized, and full of enthusiasm, making each destination come alive. The transportation was smooth, accommodations comfortable, and every detail was thoughtfully planned. We felt well taken care of from start to finish. The 7-day guided tour of Italy was an absolute delight! Though brief, it offered a rich and unforgettable taste of this beautiful country. High paced but every day was packed with culture, history, and fun. A truly inspiring journey that left me wanting more!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
We had the best team driving us and our guide - *Personal information removed by Feefo* was awesome and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fantastic. The knowledge that she has and the people that lead some of the guided tours were fantastic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Italian Vacation 2025! *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our guide, was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly. She went above and beyond to take care of everyone. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our driver, was excellent also. Whoever booked us in that Novotel should have to spend a week there. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was concerned when I showed her the pictures of our room. It was too fast paced; there needs to be more time to explore the cities. Our tour guide and driver were outstanding, however. One of the hotels, the Novotel, was unsatisfactory. I would never knowingly book a hotel that unclean. The last hotel somewhat made up for it. It was fantastic. The meals that came with the tour should have been better. Sliced turkey that looked processed was served at an Italian restaurant. I was expecting good local cuisine. I could have had better for a fraction of what we were charged. The part that was most unsatisfactory was when the itinerary was changed. We were in Rome a few days before the tour began, and I had already bought a tour of the coliseum before the Trafalgar tour; then I found out that it was now part of the itinerary, so we ended up seeing it twice instead of St. Peter's, which I didn't get to see except for the outside. Though Venice, Verona, and Florence were short whirlwind stops, we did experience the most famous parts.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/27/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Very great trip! Excellent service and knowledgeable staff It was a wonderful experience and your staff was very knowledgeable and delightful to deal with. I would recommend this trip to others.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Martin Stockton - Traveled, April 2025
Italian whirlwind Tour Director was very good. He could have provided commentary on the coach a little more often. As an example, he could have told us something about Orvieto as we passed it on the main highway to Venice. They squeeze in as much as possible in a short time. Overall, good value for the money. Hotels were fine. Group size still too large. Would benefit from smaller numbers. Breakfasts were fine, but zero choice on included dinners, which was disappointing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/26/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
The service was fine. Good trip but it all happened too fast. A little more time at the locations and not getting up at 6am everyday would be nice.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Well organized trips. The tours are well organized and we always feel safe and well taken care of. Tour directors are knowledgeable and provide tips and information to help us. Always enjoy the unique guest experience. Very busy itinerary but saw all the main sites. Tour director and bus driver were excellent. Was disappointed in the hotels we stayed in, did not feel that they were up to the normal standards that we expected from Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
The staff and guides are very educated and wonderful. They're very trustworthy and reliable. Very well organized from beginning to end.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/24/2025
