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10 Day Great Italian Cities
Premium Coach Tour starting in Rome and finishing in Venice
Countries Visited: Italy 
Tour Type: At Leisure
Tour Duration: 10 Days (9 Nights)
From: Rome to Venice
Tour Code: IGIC
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $2,520 pp
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Tour Description

Your glorious exploration of the great Italian cities takes you from the Papal magnificence of Rome to the Renaissance splendours of Florence and Pisa, the beauty of Assisi and the romantic waterways of Venice. All this and more with three nights in every city.

What's Included

Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Rome.
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 1 three-course dinner with local wine.
  • Be My Guest dining experience in Tuscany.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Venice.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • A qualified Local Guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Highlights

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Rome Visit the Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. See the Roman Forum. Includes hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket.
  • Assisi Visit St. Francis' Basilica. Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
  • Florence Guided walking tour of the city. View Ponte Vecchio. Visit the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo's David.
  • Pisa See the Leaning Tower.
  • Bologna Guided tour includes the Kissing Towers.
  • Venice Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of Secret Venice to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs.

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Day
1
Arrive Rome (3 Nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Relax after your journey or explore this fascinating city on your own. Later, meet your companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. It's the perfect opportunity to get to know everyone! An orientation drive will take you to view St. Peter's Basilica - the perfect start to your Italian holiday!
Stay: Anglo Americano/Grand Hotel Palatino (RW)
Day
2
Rome Sightseeing
Your included sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide starts at the Vatican Museums. Admire Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, a Renaissance masterpiece! Your guided tour continues across the Tiber River. See the Forum, of daily life in ancient Rome. Visit the Colosseum, the largest in the Roman Empire. See the Circus Maximus where Ben Hur-style chariot racing took place. Spend free time discovering more of the city or relax at a pavement café and watch the world go by. (BB)
Day
3
Rome - At Leisure
Spend today sightseeing on your own. Use your included hop-on hop-off sightseeing ticket or consider an excursion to the renowned excavations at Pompeii, close to the Bay of Naples. This evening, why not throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain and make a wish. (BB)
Day
4
Rome - Assisi - Florence (3 Nights)
Drive north to the mystical town of Assisi on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Your expert Local Guide shows you all the sights. Visit St. Francis' Basilica and see Giotto's enchanting frescoes. Visit the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, which stands on the site where St. Francis died. Arrive later in Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance.
Stay: Ambasciatori/Carolus (BB)
Day
5
Florence Sightseeing
Learn about Florence's rich cultural history during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide! See Piazza Signoria, with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi, and the multi-coloured marble Duomo and Baptistery, famous for its bronze doors with relief sculptures. View the Ponte Vecchio, one of the city's most famous landmarks. Finish at the Academy of Fine Arts, home of Michelangelo's statue of David. (BB)
Day
6
Florence - Excursion To Pisa
Cross the Arno Valley to Pisa, a former maritime city on the Ligurian Sea. In the Square of Miracles, home to some of the city's most famous sights, see the incredible Leaning Tower and the beautifully sculpted marble Cathedral. See the Baptistery and the cemetery, built on soil brought from Calvary in the Holy Land. Spend free time shopping for souvenirs in Florence, renowned for high quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery. Join your companions this evening for a delicious Be My Guest dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant. (BB/HD)
Day
7
Florence - Bologna - Venice (3 Nights)
Travel through the Apennines to Bologna, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and famous for sausages and salamis! Your sightseeing tour with an expert Local Guide includes views of the Kissing Towers, which lean towards each other, seemingly poised to embrace. Later, cross the Veneto plains to Venice, a Byzantine city constructed in a lagoon, with an incredibly rich cultural and artistic heritage. This evening, you might like to take a gondola ride along enchanting canals - it's the perfect introduction to this magical city!
Stay: Continental (BB/D)
Day
8
Venice - Canal Cruise And Orientation
Savour the unique sights of Venice as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, with commentary from your expert Local Guide. See the Bridge of Sighs, Palladian Churches, Customs House, Grand Canal, St Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Stroll across St. Mark's Square to one of the oldest glass-blowing workshops on the islands to see a demonstration of this ancient craft. Free time is an opportunity to visit the Fine Arts Academy, simply relax at a café on St. Mark's Square or consider a boat trip to the Island of Burano for a delicious seafood lunch. (BB)
Day
9
Secret Venice Walking Tour & Visit To The Market
Your boat trip along the Grand Canal to the Rialto Bridge with your expert Local Guide is lively and engaging. Explore the colourful centuries-old fish market on your small group sightseeing walking tour, which continues through the narrow streets. See the beautiful architecture, including Marco Polo's house. For the rest of the day you are free to visit the sights of your choice. Celebrate this evening with your fellow travellers at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB/HD)
Day
10
Depart Venice
Say 'arrivederci' to Italy and your newfound friends at the end of your memorable Italian holiday! Transfers are available. Conditions apply. (BB)
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General Information

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Tour Operator: Trafalgar Tours

TrafalgarOperating since 1947, Trafalgar offers a wide range of holidays to Europe, Britain, Egypt, USA, Canada, South America, China, Australia and New Zealand. They hosted over 2 million travellers worldwide and many return year after year. Every expertly designed travel experience includes transportation, via deluxe motor coach, rail or cruise ship, first class hotel accommodation, daily sightseeing and most meals.


Tour Type: At Leisure

Trafalgar's 'At Leisure' holidays are an innovative new style of touring holiday designed for the independent-minded traveller. Combine the very best of expertly planned, guided holidays with the freedom and flexibility of independent travel. Including more opportunity for in-depth experiences, more time to explore on your own and minimum stays of 2-3 nights on average (some up to 6 nights).



Frequently Asked Questions

How is Trafalgar different from other escorted touring companies?

  • We have over 60 years of knowledge & expertise in the design of unforgettable touring holidays
  • We are international, award-winning for our unrivalled quality, service and reliability
  • We provide perfectly planned and balanced itineraries
  • We have the finest Tour Directors in the industry
  • You will stay in quality hotels carefully selected and conveniently located
  • You will enjoy authentic dining experiences
  • You will enjoy savings of up to 40% when compared with travelling independently

When will I receive my documents?

Documents will normally be mailed 21 days prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

Who else will be travelling with me?

Good company enriches any travelling experience and your group will be made up of English-speaking people from around the world. On a Trafalgar tour you will take away far more than just fantastic memories – together you will share great times, swap terrific stories and form new lifelong friendships.

How many people will be on tour with me?

There will be a maximum of 49 people on your coach, however a Trafalgar coach carries an average of just 40 guests.

Will the coach be modern and comfortable?

With Trafalgar it's as great to travel as it is to arrive - we insist on using only the latest models of air-conditioned, luxury coaches, as well as high quality trains and cruise ships. For your comfort, smoking is not allowed onboard our coaches, however, there are plenty of rest stops for you to stretch your legs. You'll be chauffeur driven, door to door by a professional driver who will make your journey a relaxing pleasure. We use a state-of-the-art sound system for mood music with fascinating commentaries by your tour director.

Where will my hotel be located and what will it be like?

Trafalgar goes to great lengths to seek out the very best hotels because we know that where you stay each night is important to the enjoyment of your holiday. We, therefore, select hotels with great care. We only select hotels that are:

  • Perfectly located so that you are as close as possible to the most important attractions.
  • Monitored by our Quality Control team who rigorously check every little detail to ensure the service is impeccable and your enjoyment is complete.
  • Reputable brands, such as Hilton and Novotel, as well as high quality, privately-owned hotels.
  • Great value through our enormous buying power which enables us to negotiate deeper discounts and pass these savings on to you, our clients.

As part of your hassle-free holiday, when you arrive at your hotel, we will ensure that you are already checked in, your luggage is taken directly to your room and all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities are included.

What are Trafalgar Tour Directors like?

Sightseeing is fun but it's a Trafalgar Tour Director that really brings a destination to life. Our Tour Directors are the finest in the industry. Their local knowledge and unfailing friendliness provides you with a personalised “concierge” service which ensures you get the very best out of every single day. They are experienced travellers, learned historians and culture buffs. Through their in-depth expertise, you'll discover the history and be immersed in cultures of the places you visit.

Your Tour Directors can help interpret, show you how to get good value while shopping and how to spot a fake from the real deal. They make things smoother, more interesting and ultimately more enjoyable. They are your friend in an unfamiliar place.

Trafalgar also uses expert local guides to further enhance your sightseeing experience. When you are travelling on your own it's all too easy to pass through a place without touching the sides. That's why our expert local guides are so invaluable – they tell the less well known tales, relate the more curious stories, recall the most obscure events and reveal the best guarded secrets to ensure every moment is full of discovery and brimming with surprises.

What does the tour cost include?

The prices listed cover all accommodations, all applicable sightseeing and admissions as per the itinerary, motorcoach, cruise or rail transportation, services of a professional Trafalgar Tour Director, all meals as shown in the itinerary and luggage handling.

Are tips included?

Trafalgar Tours has pre-paid certain tips and gratuities for you such as all baggage handling at hotels and ports. Tips to restaurant staff for meals are also included in the price of your tour. Tips are customarily given to your Tour Director, Driver and Local Guides at your discretion. The recommended amounts are: Tour Directors EUR4 per day, Drivers EUR2.50 per day and Local Guides EUR1 per day. The option to prepay these tips prior to departure is possible. Please ask your consultant to include this in your quote.

What is an 'Optional Activity'?

The ultimate way to personalise your Trafalgar experience. Our expertly crafted itineraries strike the perfect balance between making sure you visit all the “must see” highlights, whilst still enjoying ample free time to explore on your own or take one of our great value optional excursions. Our extensive variety of optional excursions are designed to work perfectly with your tour. They let you experience more of what you choose to see, but ensure that you don't pay for activities you are not interested in, allowing you more time to do what you enjoy most.

Do you have a share program for singles?

Many of our holidays are ideally designed for single or solo travellers. Every detail is taken care of, from start to finish, so all you need to do is enjoy your holiday in the company of like-minded travellers from around the world. Meals, activities and sightseeing are all shared with your new friends, so you will never be alone - unless you choose to do some exploring or relaxing by yourself. Accommodation can be booked as a private single room or like many of our clients, you may wish to share a twin room by taking advantage of our 'Room Mate Matching Service'. You will share a room with someone from your tour (same gender), so you can avoid paying a single room supplement, in addition to making a new friend.

Where can I find out more information on Trafalgar?

We have a dedicated section on our website providing more detailed information on Trafalgar including FAQ's on what you need to know before, during and after your travel; as well as information on their 'Touring Styles', and a comprehensive search facility to enable you to easily find more of their tours. Read more> (NB: This link will take you away from this tour itinerary page).


Know Before You Go

Trafalgar Know Before You Go GuideDownload this “Know Before You Go” Guide, filled with all the essential information you need to assist you in preparing for your tour. A complete guide to Europe including an A-Z of information, country-by-country guide and information on Trafalgar's London Reception and Tour Departure Centre. (2MB)


Airport Transfer Information

Airport Transfers in Europe

All Trafalgar passengers receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers by shuttle bus on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday at specified times. Any passengers whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle bus transfer timings may choose to book and purchase a transfer. Additionally, passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book and buy a transfer through Trafalgar providing they also purchase the additional pre and post holiday hotel night(s) from Trafalgar.


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