Tour Description

From the canals of Venice to ancient Rome and a scenic cruise to the Isle of Capri, this is real Italy at its finest. Visit the Vatican with fast track access, discover the city of Pompeii and take in Renaissance Florence. Embrace the full Italian experience, rich with coastal views and Tuscan food and wine.

Priced From:

$ 4755pp ^*

From: 2024-12-12

To: 2025-03-28

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Rome, Italy

Trip Type: Country Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Chris McKinnel

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Arrive Rome

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Your launch pad to an epic Italian tour begins in the Eternal City of Rome. Tread in the footsteps of gods and goddesses, emperors and gladiators as you explore its ancient streets before joining your Travel Director for dinner.

Rome Sightseeing and Free Time

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Unlock local secrets on a tour of the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and enjoy a guided in depth experience visiting the Colosseum, before seeing Circus Maximus, once the site of celebrated chariot races. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Rome on your own or relax in one of the city's piazzas watching the world go by.

Rome to Venice

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Principe

Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto as you cross the steep Apennine Mountains. Enjoy a refreshing lunch stop before arriving in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic.

Venice Orientation and Free Time

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Principe

The culture of Venice springs to life as you watch the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing at a glassblowing workshop on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square, sharing the city's waterways with ferries, gondolas and yachts. Be dazzled by the Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace before spending the rest of the afternoon on your own exploring the labyrinthine calli or enjoying a refreshing spritz.

Journey to Bologna and Florence

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

The northern Italian city of Bologna’s vibrant, red-tiled houses, and medieval Renaissance structures take centre stage today as your Local Specialist points out the key features. Tonight, opt for a one-of-a-kind experience in the picturesque Tuscan Hills to dine on delicious food and wine.

Florence Sightseeing and Free Time

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

The birthplace of the Renaissance, with its world-class museums and Tuscan cuisine, Florence offers one remarkable sight after the next. Join a Local Specialist ticking off the must-sees of this epic city. See the Multi-coloured Duomo with its impressive dome engineered by Brunelleschi and the gilded doors of the Baptistery. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore a city that inspired artists, poets and painters to create masterpieces. Consider a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of David, enjoy spectacular views from Piazza Michelangelo or marvel at the Medici legacy at the Palazzo Vecchio. This evening, you'll Connect with Locals on a Be My Guest experience.

Journey to the Bay of Naples and Sorrento

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Johanna Park

Travel through the Campanian plains to the Bay of Naples, which lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Your home for the next two nights - and introduction to the Amalfi Coast - is the clifftop town of Sorrento. Admire the pastel rainbow of colourful houses stacked upon one another. Perhaps take a stroll overlooking the warm Mediterranean waters before dinner at your hotel.

Isle of Capri Excursion and Free Time

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Johanna Park

We cross the Bay of Naples today by ferry to the glamorous Isle of Capri. This chic island playground is packed with sights you'll discover with a Local Specialist. Take time to soak up the sophistication of this lovely island and consider an optional experience to explore more of what Capri has to show you.

Discover Sorrento, Pompeii and Rome

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Shangri-La Roma

There’s no better place to learn about Italy’s ancient history than in Pompeii. Explore the tragic immortalisation of this civilisation preserved by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted. Your Local Specialist reveals secrets on a walking tour as you learn about the day-to-day life of the city's former residents. Your Italian tour ends in Rome where you join your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions for dinner, celebrating in true Italian style.

Depart Rome

Day 10

Duration: 1

It's time to bid Italy a fond arrivederci. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2024-12-21

End Date: 2024-12-30

twin

Child Price: 4385

Adult Price: 4825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 4825

triple

Child Price: 4315

Adult Price: 4755

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5475

Start Date: 2025-03-07

End Date: 2025-03-16

twin

Child Price: 4985

Adult Price: 5425

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5425

triple

Child Price: 4915

Adult Price: 5355

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6475

Start Date: 2025-03-14

End Date: 2025-03-23

twin

Child Price: 5510

Adult Price: 5950

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5950

triple

Child Price: 5440

Adult Price: 5880

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6720

Start Date: 2025-03-21

End Date: 2025-03-30

twin

Child Price: 5510

Adult Price: 5950

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5950

triple

Child Price: 5440

Adult Price: 5880

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6720

Start Date: 2025-03-28

End Date: 2025-04-06

twin

Child Price: 5535

Adult Price: 5975

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 5975

triple

Child Price: 5465

Adult Price: 5905

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 6825

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