Overview
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. Stay Two Nights: Rome, Sina Bernini Bristol (D)
Today is all about soaking up Rome's iconic sites on a guided exploration.
Afterwards, take a guided tour of the Vatican. You'll also see the frescoes that only Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel can offer. (B)
Signature Experiences:
- Visit a local mozzarella producer for a guided tour, which is also the perfect setting for dinner.
Freedom of Choice:
- Choose between a tour of Sorrento, or exploring the stunning Amalfi Coast.
Visit the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, the mother church of the Roman Catholic Order of Friars Minor, then journey on to Perugia. Stay: Perugia, Hotel Brufani Palace (B)
Explore the walled town of San Gimignano.
Afterwards, live the Italian good life as you sit down to a Tuscan light lunch of locally-made olive oils, fresh antipasti and regional wines. Continue to the birthplace of Renaissance, Florence, where you'll have the evening at leisure to explore. Stay Two Nights: Florence, Sina Villa Medici Autograph Collection (B/L)
Explore the Galleria dell'Accademia and see Michelangelo's Statue of David before setting out on a tour of Florence.
Later, enjoy free time to explore. (B/D)
Stop in Pisa to see the Leaning Tower, then embrace the chic coastal vibe of Portofino. Arrive in Rapallo, complete with a 16th-century castle sitting high above the sea. Stay Two Nights: Rapallo, Grand Hotel Bristol Resort and Spa (B/D)
Today is entirely dedicated to exploring Italy's Cinque Terre, consisting of five picture-perfect World Heritage-listed cliffside villages. Dating back to medieval times, the villages were constructed in such an intricate way, the steep terraced cliffs are incomparable in terms of their grandeur. (B/D)
Signature Experiences:
- In Valpolicella, stop for a tour and a light lunch at Villa Serego Alighieri. Sample the rich, red Amarone wine that this historic vineyard is so highly renowned for producing.
Freedom of Choice:
- Tour the icons of Venice, or perhaps embark on a culinary journey through the city.
Travel via the emerald city of Ljubljana to Zagreb, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner. Stay: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel (B/D)
Take a guided tour of Zagreb this morning.
Later, say farewell to Croatia as you travel from Zagreb to the Hungarian capital, Budapest. Stay: Budapest, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus (B)
Be transferred to the airport. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Savour dinner at a local mozzarella producer near Sorrento
- In Valpolicella, enjoy a tour and light lunch at Villa Serego Alighieri
- Experiences in 15 destinations
- Freedom of Choice inclusions
- Expert tour director
- Transfers, porterage and gratuities
- 23 included meals over the course of your trip.
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Ask about our Magnificent Europe extension - EUMCRI27
- Prices are seasonal and are subject to change
- Prices are for land only. Flights not included
Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Iconic Italy' Reviews
Rome, Florence and the Cinque Terre were not as satisfying. Venice was interesting - bustling with tourists but our tour operator accommodated the group in a beautiful hotel on a private island in the Venetian lagoon - a wonderful retreat. Generally, with the exception of Rome, the accommodation throughout the tour was of a high standard and excellent in Sorrento, Venice and Budapest.
It is exceptionally difficult being a tour guide in Italy in this season but from our experience our guide was not the best we have enjoyed in previous tours. The trick - pick the time to travel in Italy. As usual, Global Journeys arrangements and bookings were impeccable . This is about the eighth booking for us - never a hitch.
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