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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: Join a member of the Miari Fulcis family for your Be My Guest experience on their working Tuscan estate, known for its organic olive oil and honey. Take a look around the medieval cloister and gardens before sitting down to dinner, surrounded by stories, local flavors and a setting made famous by classic films.
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: 34598
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 214.332C
Starts: Rome, Italy
Finishes: Rome, Italy
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Not 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 $3450 ($493 /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: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
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: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
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
Your first stop today is Pisa's UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles, 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 world's cultural centers. Tonight, enjoy 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: Shangri-La Roma
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
Regina Carnazzo - Traveled, August 2024
Italian Holiday was wonderful! So organized! We loved the tour! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was great, and so was our driver, *Personal information removed by Feefo*!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/21/2024
Francesca Roley - Traveled, August 2024
Italian Holiday Honeymoon. Future travelers should know that they can feel secure in traveling with Trafalgar: the tour guides are not only knowledgeable but helpful and entertaining, the itinerary is not only well-planned but extremely mindful of the customer’s experience, and the fellow passengers’ stories and perspectives enhanced our overall trip. The tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* managed our time each day expertly. We got the exact amount of time we’d want at each site, and we got to truly experience the momentous history, architecture, cuisine, and beauty of each individual city.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Joanne Proietta Stamour - Traveled, August 2024
Best tour ever! It's an amazing experience. It was a Great experience. We all LOVED it!!! Our tour guide was the BEST!!! *Personal information removed by Feefo* was outstanding!!! If I was to go on a tour again.... I would want *Personal information removed by Feefo* again to be my tour guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/24/2024
Richard Wray - Traveled, August 2024
Well-organized and excellent introduction to Italy for us and our kids! The tour was a great introduction to some of the most important sites in Italy. There's so much to see of interest in so many ways -- history, culture, arts, cuisine, vistas -- and we enjoyed the overview that *Personal information removed by Feefo* offered with his comments. This was our kids first trip out of the US and the well-organized trip, with the logistics in the capable hands of *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo*, made sure it was memorable and enjoyable. All details were clear and well-organized. I was worried that with 48 people in our group that it might be less personalized and disorganized, but in fact logistics, timing and travel went smoothly. The activities in cities effectively allowed us to get an excellent taste of the beauties that Italy has to offer. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* were always cheerful, responsive to questions, and brought great positive energy to our visit. Even our kids loved it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2024
Roger Stern - Traveled, November 2024
Really enjoyed the sites. Guide was fantastic. Local specialists were also terrific. I was a little disappointed we had to pay extra for all the optional experiences. I thought some of them should have been included with the cost of the trip. Hotel rooms were very small esp the bathrooms. Was not overly impressed with the food. Bus driver Luigi was also very good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Renate Schoenberg - Traveled, August 2024
Great Italian Getaway. The service from start to finish was excellent. I called with a question and the person I spoke to was very friendly and helpful. And the travel director was phenomenal the entire trip. This trip was packed with so many "must see" sights. I had booked this short trip as I didn't have a lot of time, and the price was very reasonable. Although, short, it did not lack anything. It was a lot of fun as well as informative. The travel director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was outstanding! The knowledge, the humor, the "keeping us all on track", and most of all the wonderful attitude for the entire trip, was more than just the five stars you allow for the rating. I would give *Personal information removed by Feefo* 100 stars across the board for being an absolutely top-notch travel director! This trip was so enjoyable, I can't wait to go on another one! Trafalgar, thank you for an incredible experience!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2024
Denise Cioffi - Traveled, April 2024
Whirlwind week in Italy! Carlo, our bus driver was excellent! *Personal information removed by Feefo* is a master of planning and coordinating. We were very well taken care of. In one breath-taking week, I saw four fabulous cities in Italy. I walked inside the Sistine Chapel, the Coliseum and the Pantheon! I rode in a gondola and ate in a private home on an olive tree farm! And the best part of this trip was *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our tour guide. She has a wonderful personality. She was so knowledgeable and informative. We knew what to expect at every visit. She updated us on local customs so we wouldn’t make fools of ourselves. I miss her already. I highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in Italy, Roman history or art!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2024
Jeffrey Crandall - Traveled, April 2024
Already planning another trip with Trafalgar. They are very caring, very professional and a constant amazement for how much they truly care about making your trip as success. Everything and I do mean everything was perfect *Personal information removed by Feefo* the tour guide was magnificent. She kept things going smoothly and she was always there how she did it I honestly don’t know. The bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a magician I still to stay don’t know how he managed it and such a calm and professional manner, I was just a passenger, and I was tempted to swear sometimes. The local guides were knowledgeable, humorous, and very interesting.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2024
Brian Nanto - Traveled, November 2024
Great trip to Italy! Great service, everything went as expected. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a great guide - we had a great time! Itinerary was good though we would have liked to have gotten advance tickets in Pisa - we arrived too late to get in to the Leaning Tower. Other than that - all perfect!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/16/2024
Natalie Nanto - Traveled, November 2024
Excellent trip to Italy. Did a great job - everything scheduled and went smoothly! Excellent local tour guides .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/18/2024
