• Rome: Views of the Forum and Circus Maximus. Included visits to St. Peter's
Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
• Monte Cassino: Visit the
Commonwealth War Cemetery.
• Pompeii: Visit the excavations.
• Sorrento: Witness the art of inlaid wood-working. Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
• Assisi: Visit St. Francis' Basilica
• Classe: Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris and
admire its mosaics.
• Pomposa: View the ancient Romanesque Abbey
• Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. See St. Mark's Square, the Basilica,
Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a traditional glass-blowing
factory.
• Verona: See the Roman Arena and Juliet's balcony
• Milan: Guided tour includes Duomo, La Scala and the Galleria.
• Lugano Excursion: Visit this magnificent lakeside resort.
• Pisa: View the
Leaning Tower.
• Florence: Visit Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica.
Admire Florentine leatherwork and views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
• Siena: Visit the medieval Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race.
• Note: Certain departures will visit Milan on Day 9 and Lugano on Day 8.
• Note: Certain departures will visit the Sistine Chapel before the departure to
Sorrento on Day 3 and the Pompeii visit will be on Day 5.
• Audio Headsets: For all guided visits and included sightseeing Trafalgar
will provide personal audio headsets which enhance the commentary of the
local expert guides.
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• First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private
facilities
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local
taxes included.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
and a washroom onboard
• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional
multi-lingual Tour Directors.
• A qualified local city guide in Rome, Pompeii,
Assisi, Milan and Florence.
• Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and
Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Airport transfers are provided on Day 1
and Day 13, conditions apply.
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DAY
1: ARRIVE ROME (2)
Welcome to Rome - capital of Italy and also known as the Eternal City! After check-in
the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or explore. Later, enjoy a Welcome
Drink with your Tour Director and travelling companions.
Hotel: NH Giustiniano/Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (SF) (2 nights)
DAY
2: ROME SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
The first highlight of the day is a visit to the Sistine Chapel where the works of
Michelangelo are brought to life by the local expert guide's commentary. Then head
into St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to see this amazing architectural feat. From here
cross the Tiber into ancient Rome to overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus
where chariot races used to take place. Visit the inside of the mighty Colosseum.
The rest of your day is at leisure. This evening why not discover the city's culinary
delights? (BB)
DAY
3: ROME – POMPEII – SORRENTO (2)
Today your journey takes you near to Monte Cassino where you will stop and visit
the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Next enjoy a guided walking tour of Pompeii,
the town frozen in time when it was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.
Later, continue your journey along the coastline to Sorrento. (BB) Hotel: Johanna Park (F) (2 nights)
DAY
4: ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION
After breakfast, witness the art of inlaid wood-working, one of the crafts of the
Sorrento peninsula. Later embark on an included excursion by ferry to the Isle of
Capri where you will enjoy a walking tour of Capri town and the local gardens.
There's plenty of time to explore this lovely island. Why not visit the villa of the
Swedish doctor Axel Munthe? Return to Sorrento where tonight you will enjoy a
delicious 'Be My Guest' dinner prepared with local produce grown on a picturesque
lemon farm. (BB BG)
DAY
5: SORRENTO – ASSISI
This morning's drive will take you to the province of Umbria and mystical Assisi,
perched on Mount Subasio and overlooking a peaceful Umbrian landscape. Under
the protection of St. Francis this city is still enclosed by medieval ramparts. On arrival
a guided walking tour with a local expert includes the Basilica of St. Francis, famous
for its fresco paintings depicting the life of this much-loved saint. Later time is your
own to do as you please. Why not shop for local handicrafts? This evening dine at
your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Ora Hotel Cenacolo (SF)
DAY
6: ASSISI – CLASSE – VENICE (2)
Enjoy a morning drive through the Apennines to the Adriatic Coast which brings you
to the town of Classe with its ancient mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Here visit
the Church of St. Apollinaris before seeing the Romanesque Basilica of Pomposa. Next drive to the floating city of Venice where you stay on Lido Island. (BB D) Hotel: Biasutti Hotel/Le Boulevard (F) (2 nights)
DAY
7: VENICE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
This morning after breakfast absorb this city's unique atmosphere on an included
canal cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark's Square. View the Bridge of Sighs,
Doge's Palace and Basilica. Afterwards stop to visit a traditional glass-blowing
factory to witness a demonstration of this ancient art. There is still time to cruise
across the lagoon to discover the colourful Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious
seafood lunch. (BB)
DAY
8: VENICE – VERONA – MILAN – LAKE MAGGIORE (2)
Your day will start with a drive to the home of Shakespeare's starcrossed lovers - Verona.
Stop to admire the Roman arena and Juliet's balcony. From here cross the plains of
Lombardy to the fashionable city of Milan for a guided walking tour, which shows you
the Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera house and the famous Galleria, before continuing
on to your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Splendid (F) (2 nights)
DAY
9: LUGANO EXCURSION
Drive into the Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, where you stop to
visit the beautiful resort of Lugano. On arrival there's time to shop or simply relax
with a cappuccino in the main square. (BB D)
DAY
10: LAKE MAGGIORE – PISA – FLORENCE (2)
Today drive across the Plains of Lombardy and the forested Apennine Mountains
and pass by Genoa. Next off to Pisa to see the extraordinary Leaning Tower before
arriving in Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Tonight, why not enjoy a meal of
excellent Tuscan cuisine? (BB) Hotel: Croce di Malta (F) (2 nights)
DAY
11: FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING AND AT LEISURE
The Cathedral, Signoria Square and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica feature on your
guided walking tour. Later, enjoy a panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo
before free time to explore. Discover the artistic wonders in the museums or shop
for high quality leather and gold. (BB D)
DAY
12: FLORENCE – SIENA – ROME
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Chianti wine-producing region to medieval Siena,
famous for its exciting Palio horse race. Arrive in Rome late in the afternoon. This
evening, enjoy a Farewell Dinner together with your Tour Director and new-found
touring friends. (BB FD) Hotel: Sheraton Golf (SF)
DAY
13: DEPART ROME
This morning after breakfast say 'arrivederci Roma' as your memorable tour of
Italy comes to an end. There are transfers available to Rome Fiumincino Airport.
Conditions apply. (BB)
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