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10 Day Real Italy (Oct-Apr)
Premium Coach Tour starting in Rome and finishing in Rome
Countries Visited: Italy 
Tour Type: Winter Touring
Tour Duration: 10 Days (9 Nights)
From: Rome to Rome
Tour Code: WITMA
Operator: Trafalgar
from AU $1,824 pp
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Tour Description

See the awe-inspiring Basilica, Vatican and Colosseum in Rome and relax with a cruise along Venice's backwaters. Admire the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence and take a guided tour of the frozen ancient village of Pompeii, the Commonwealth Cemetery of Monte Cassino and the stunning Isle of Capri, to really understand Italy.

Sightseeing Highlights:

  • RomeExplore the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Visit the Colosseum and see the Circus Maximus.
  • Venice Cruise by private motor launch to St. Mark’s Square, the Byzantine Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. Visit a traditional glass-blowing factory.
  • Verona See the Roman arena and Juliet’s balcony.
  • Florence View Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo and Baptistery. Admire panoramic views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Monte Cassino Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery.
  • Isle of Capri Discover the Isle of Capri (weather permitting).
  • Sorrento Visit an inlaid wood factory.
  • Pompeii Guided visit of the ancient excavations.

First Class Travel Highlights

  • First Class hotel accommodation, which includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a restroom on board.
  • Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
  • Escorted by one of Trafalgar’s top professional, multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • The expertise of a qualified Local Guide in Rome, Florence, Isle of Capri, Pompeii.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.
  • Rome Fiumicino airport transfers provided on Days 1 and 10 (conditions apply).
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.

Dining Highlights

  • Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome.
  • 9 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 3 three-course dinners with local wine.
  • Highlight dinner in Florence.
  • Be My Guest Dinner in Sorrento.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome.

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Day
1
Arrive Rome (2 nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Unwind or take a stroll through ancient streets and soak up the ambience. This evening, meet for a Welcome Drink with your fellow and Tour Director. Stay: Aran Mantegna
Day
2
Rome sightseeing & at leisure
See the sights with your expert Local Guide. Visit the magnificent St. Peter’s Square, designed so the greatest number of people could see the Pope give his blessing. Explore the Basilica, one of the largest and most important religious sites on earth. On your way to Trastevere, see Tiburtina Island. Admire the Circus Maximus, the ancient site of chariot racing, set in a valley below the Aventine and Palatine Hills. Learn about gladiatorial combat and other public events that took place at the Colosseum. Spend the rest of the day as you choose. You might like to visit the ancient Catacombs along the old Appian Way. (BB)
Day
3
Rome – Venice (2 nights)
Tour the Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling, believed by many to be his crowning achievement. Admire the scenery as you drive north from Rome past the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto into Tuscany. See the Chianti vineyards and the extensive olive groves before crossing through the Apennine hills and eventually reaching the flat plains of the Veneto region and magical Venice. (BB/D) Stay: Laguna Palace
Day
4
Venice sightseeing & at leisure
Venice - Queen of the Adriatic - was a maritime power and staging post for the Holy Crusades, and played a significant part in the Renaissance. The history and culture of this unique city is revealed as you cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square. See the Byzantine Basilica, Bridge of Sighs and Doges’ Palace. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop to see a demonstration of this ancient craft. Your afternoon is free to discover the delights of Venice or perhaps consider a seafood lunch at a local restaurant. (BB/D)
Day
5
Venice – Verona – Florence (2 nights)
A leisurely drive brings you to Verona, the setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. See the impressive Roman arena, the third largest in Italy, and Juliet’s balcony, close to Piazza Erbe. To the south, through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany lies Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance. Explore Piazza della Signoria and see the Ponte Vecchio during your walking tour, with commentary from your expert Local Guide. See the multi Duomo, with a dome engineered by Brunelleschi, and see the Baptistery, with its towering bronze doors and relief sculptures. Tonight enjoy a Highlight Dinner in a local restaurant. (BB/HD) Stay: Croce di Malta
Day
6
Florence at leisure
Plan your day’s sightseeing as you wish. There are endless things to see in this fascinating city including the Academy of Fine Arts featuring Michelangelo’s statue of David, and the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. Florence is also renowned for luxury leather goods and 18-carat gold jewellery. This afternoon, you have the opportunity to take an excursion to San Gimignano, whose tall medieval towers can be seen from miles around. (BB)
Day
7
Florence – Monte Cassino – Sorrento (2 nights)
Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery in Monte Cassino that lies below the famous Abbey which was the site of a fierce battle in May 1944. Continue south through the fertile Campania region to the Bay of Naples in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, and along the coast to Sorrento. (BB/D) Stay: Johanna Park
Day
8
Isle of Capri excursion
Accompanied by a Local Guide, cross the Bay of Naples by ferry to the Isle of Capri, where Tiberius built a series of villas and ran the Empire for the last ten years of his life. Spend the afternoon sightseeing or consider an excursion to Anacapri which features magnificent views. Later in Sorrento, visit an inlaid wood-work factory. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a Be My Guest dinner of local specialities at a family-run restaurant. (BB/BMGD)
Day
9
Sorrento – Pompeii – Rome
Explore the excavations at Pompeii. Your expert Local Guide gives an historical commentary of day-to-day life in the city, which was preserved by lava when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Your Italian odyssey ends in Rome where you enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and companions. (BB/D) Stay: Executive Style
Day
10
Depart Rome
Say ‘arrivederci’ to Italy, your travelling companions and your Tour Director at the end of this memorable adventure. Airport 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: Winter Touring

Europe does Autumn, Winter and Spring like nowhere else on Earth. And no one does Europe quite like Trafalgar. You'll get an authentic, insider's view of each destination with exclusive sightseeing and dining experiences that make this special time of year truly magical. When you travel with Trafalgar from November to April, you'll uncover a different Europe and experience fewer crowds and bigger savings compared with summer travel.


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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