Iconic Italy

12 Days Rome to Venice
Iconic Italy
Iconic Italy
Iconic Italy
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Journey through Italy, discovering treasures from ancient Rome to the haven of Sorrento. Art aficionados will rejoice in Florence, while ocean lovers will revel in the chic coastal charm of Rapallo and the Cinque Terre. 
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Trip Length
12 Days
Trip Starts
Rome
Trip Ends
Venice
Trip Style
Land Journey
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Budget
Luxury
Age Range
12-99 Years
Max. Group Size
40
Guide Style
Fully Guided
Tour Code
EULI12
Countries Visited:

Itinerary

Arrive in Rome before noon and enjoy an afternoon sightseeing tour, including special pre-reserved tickets to the Colosseum so you can skip the queues. Tonight, savour a welcome dinner.

Accommodation: Rome, Sina Bernini Bristol (or similar)
Included Meals: Dinner

Enjoy a guided excursion of Rome, exploring the legendary city's wealth of iconic sites. Afterwards, enjoy an unforgettable guided tour of the Vatican, where you'll admire Michelangelo's mesmerising frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. You'll also step inside St Peter's Basilica - the largest church in the world, and features the world's highest dome.

Accommodation: Rome, Sina Bernini Bristol (or similar)
Included Meals: Breakfast

Travel to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, then continue to Sorrento. This evening, a Signature Experience awaits.

Signature Experience - Cheese Tour and Dinner Visit a local mozzarella producer for a guided tour, learning how the delicious cheese is made before savouring a dinner of fresh local produce.

Accommodation: Hilton Sorrento Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Discover the treasures of the enchanting Amalfi Coast on a full-day boat tour. Departing from Sorrento in the morning, your first stop is the spellbinding town of Positano. Set out on a captivating walking tour, wandering through the narrow streets filled with boutiques and admiring the pastel houses that cascade down the surrounding hills.

After enjoying time to soak up the atmosphere of this postcard-perfect destination, board another boat to historic Amalfi. Here, marvel at the striking architecture of the Amalfi Cathedral and walk through the bustling piazzas lined with shops and eateries. Then, board the boat once more as you embark on a scenic journey back to Sorrento, taking in the magic of the azure waters and dazzling coastline that surrounds you.

Accommodation: Hilton Sorrento Palace
Included Meals: Breakfast

Visit the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor Conventual, then journey to Perugia.

Accommodation: Perugia, SINA Brufani
Included Meals: Breakfast

Discover the walled town of San Gimignano. Afterwards, live la dolce vita as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines. Continue to the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence, where you'll have the evening at leisure to explore.

Accommodation: Florence, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Explore the Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze and see Michelangelo's Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence. Later, enjoy free time to explore.

Accommodation: Florence, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, then embrace the chic coastal vibe of Portofino. Arrive in the historic seaside town of Rapallo, known for its 16th-century castle set high above the sea.

Accommodation: Rapallo, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort and Spa
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring Italy's Cinque Terre, a stunning collection of five World Heritage-listed cliffside villages. Dating back to medieval times, these picture-perfect towns were intricately built into dramatic terraced cliffs, creating a breathtaking and unparalleled landscape.

Accommodation: Rapallo, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort and Spa
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

After a Signature Experience, continue to Venice and enjoy the ultimate movie star treatment as you are transferred by boat to your hotel.

Signature Experience - Winery Visit Explore the Italian wine region of Valpolicella in the province of Verona and visit Villa Serego Alighieri. Savour the Amarone red wine that this historic vineyard is renowned for producing, which complements the Italian flavours of your light lunch.

Accommodation: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, delve into the fascinating arts, music and history of this glorious canal city as you embark on a walking exploration through the cultural icons of Venice. Along the way, you'll also learn about the secrets behind Venetian cuisine as you venture through the city. Savour mouth-watering Italian culinary delights, including cicchetti, a Venetian form of tapas.

Accommodation: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Your tour concludes this morning. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Cheese Tour and Dinner: Visit a local mozzarella producer in the Italian coastal town of Sorrento during a memorable Signature Experience. Take a guided tour, learning how the delicious cheese is made before savouring a dinner of fresh local produce.
  • Winery Visit: While exploring the Italian wine region of Valpolicella in the province of Verona, you'll stop at Villa Serego Alighieri for a Signature Experience. Savour the Amarone red wine that this historic vineyard is renowned for producing, which complements the Italian flavours of your light lunch.

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land only. Flights not included unless specified

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Total No. of Tours & Cruises256
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