8 Days Italian Holiday Tour Package

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Priced From: $1,650 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Apr - Nov

One of Trafalgar's most popular Italian holidays! For those who may not have experienced the magic of Italy, Trafalgar focuses on Rome, Venice, Florence and Lake Garda. Enjoy the Apennine mountains, Chianti vineyards and Po Valley along the way!

Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! After check-in the remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to relax or explore. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow traveling companions.

Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)

Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure
This morning our guided sightseeing tour takes us into St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican to see the famous Pieta – among other great works. Then we cross the Tiber to explore ancient Rome with views of the Forum, a visit to the mighty Colosseum where gladiatorial combat took place and a view over the Circus Maximus where chariot races were held. Later, time to relax or explore further. (Buffet breakfast)

Day 4 - Rome sightseeing – Venice
An early start today so that we can enjoy our highlight guided visit to the Sistine Chapel to admire the painted ceiling by Michelangelo. Later we head north from Rome following the valley of the River Tiber. Then we enter Umbria and see the impressive hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto, once used as a stronghold by the popes, before entering Tuscany. Here we see the Chianti vineyards and the terraced olive groves before we start to cross through the forested Apennine hills. We pass Bologna and reach the flat Veneto plains and continue to our hotel where we dine tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Antony

Day 5 - Venice sightseeing – Lake Garda
This morning we savor the sights and sounds of this floating city on an included canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark’s Square viewing the Bridge of Sighs and Doge’s Palace. Next we visit a glass-blowing factory before time on your own to explore this unique city. Then we drive across the plains of Veneto past Verona towards the Italian Lake District for the night. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Poiano

Day 6 - Lake Garda – Florence
Today our Tour Director will show us a special Hidden Treasure! But first we follow the shores of Lake Garda before we head for Florence. The medieval and Renaissance past of this culturally rich city is revealed to us on a guided walking tour. We will see the Piazza Signoria - the political center of the 15th century city - with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzos, the multi-colored marbled Duomo and famous Baptistery with the bronze doors designed by the Renaissance artist Ghiberti. We’ll also walk to see the Ponte Vecchio, bridging the River Arno. Later, time to explore, relax or shop for high quality leather goods and 18-carat gold jewelry. (Buffet breakfast)

Hotel: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Day 7 - Florence – Rome
This morning we drive southwards passing the Chianti vineyards and the olive groves which cover the rolling hills of Tuscany. This unique landscape has been an inspiration to artists throughout the centuries and still is today. Then we travel through the region of Umbria with bright golden fields of sunflowers and shady valleys before we reach again the valley of the River Tiber which leads us back to the Eternal City, Rome. Here we have time to relax a little before we join our Tour Director and new-found touring friends for a Farewell Dinner with wine tonight in a local restaurant to celebrate the end of our Italian holiday together. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

Hotel: Sheraton Golf

Day 8 - Rome – USA
It’s ‘buon viaggio’ as our Italian vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)

Rome

Venice
 
Lake Garda

Florence

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