Cities Visited: Rome, Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Assisi, Ravenna, Venice,
Verona, Milan, Lugano, Pisa, Florence, Siena
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Rome: Guided visit of the
Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums, St.
Peter’s Basilica and the Colosseum. Sightseeing tour
includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.
Pompeii: Visit the excavations.
Sorrento: Witness the art of
inlaid wood-working. Excursion to the Isle of Capri.
Assisi: Sightseeing includes
St. Francis'' Basilica.
Ravenna: Visit the Church of
St. Apollinaris in Classe and admire its mosaics.
Pomposa: View the ancient
Romanesque Abbey.
Venice: Canal cruise by private
launch. See St. Mark''s Square, the Basilica,
Doge''s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a
traditional glass-blowing factory.
Verona: See the Roman Arena and
Juliet''s balcony.
Milan: See the Duomo.
Lugano Excursion: Visit this
magnificent lakeside resort.
Pisa: View the Leaning Tower.
Florence: Sightseeing tour
includes Signoria Square and Santa Croce Basilica.
Admire Florentine leatherwork and views from
Piazzale Michelangelo.
Siena: Visit the medieval
Tuscan city, home of the Palio horse race.
Scenic drives: along the
Sorrento Peninsula, the Adriatic Coast, Italian
Lakes, Lombardy Plains, Apennine Mountains, Chianti
wine region and Umbrian and Tuscan Hills.
Dining Highlights
1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
12 hot buffet breakfasts on tour
6 three-course dinners
Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes
twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel
service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and
local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with
reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on
Days 1 and 13.
Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on
tour.
Specialised local guides in Rome, Pompeii,
Assisi and Florence.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book
journal.
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino
Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30.
Passengers arriving later should make their own way to
the first hotel. Return transfers from the last hotel
will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and
09.30.
London Gateway: Trafalgar
passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land
and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during
published hours of operation. This is providing
that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked
by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the
night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply
Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less
than 21 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar
passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach
transfers at the times published in the brochure at
NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only”
passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised
coach transfer times they must make their own
arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from
Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times
published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside
of these set times, then a separate transfer will be
booked for them. These transfers will be available
only on the days of arrival and departure of the
tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour
accommodation must arrange their own transfers
regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air”
from Trafalgar.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight
flight to Rome.
Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights)
On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are met and
transferred to your hotel. After check-in the
remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to relax
or explore. Tonight we enjoy a Welcome Drink with
our Tour Director and travelling companions.
Hotel: Diana
Day 3 - Rome sightseeing and at leisure
This morning, after breakfast our included
sightseeing tour features a guided visit of the
Sistine Chapel inside the Vatican Museums. We’ll
also enjoy our local guide’s commentary as he takes
us on an informative visit of St Peter’s Basilica
where we will see many of Michelangelo’s great
works, including the Pietŕ. From here we cross the
Tiber into ancient Rome stopping at Piazza Venezia
where we view the Victor Emmanuel monument and the
15th century Palazzo Venezia. Then making our way
along the Via Sacra we reach the Roman Forum and
visit the breathtaking Colosseum. Finally we head to
the Circus Maximus where at one time ''Ben Hur''
style chariot races took place. The rest of your day
is at leisure perhaps to sightsee further or relax
with a cappuccino at a pavement café on the Via
Veneto. This evening, why not discover the city''s
culinary delights and vibrant nightlife? (Buffet
Breakfast)
Day 4 - Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento (2
nights) This morning we leave Rome and head
south, with views of the Abbey of Monte Cassino en
route to the Bay of Naples. Next we will enjoy a
guided tour of Pompeii, the town frozen in time when
it was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD
79. Finally our journey continues along the
coastline to Sorrento where we spend the next two
nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Johanna Park
Day 5 - Isle of Capri Excursion
fter breakfast, we witness the art of inlaid
wood-working, one of the crafts of the Sorrento
peninsula. After we will embark on an excursion by
ferry to the Isle of Capri. There''s plenty of time
to explore this lovely island. Why not visit the
villa of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe with its
magnificent views over the Bay of Naples and
Vesuvius? (Buffert Breakfast)
Day 6 - Sorrento – Assisi This
morning''s drive will take us to the province of
Umbria and mystical Assisi, perched on Mount Subasio
and overlooking a peaceful Umbrian landscape. This
city under the protection of St. Francis is still
enclosed by medieval ramparts. On our arrival a
sightseeing tour includes the Basilica of St.
Francis, famous for its fresco paintings depicting
the life of this much-loved saint. Then our Tour
Director will reveal one of the Hidden Treasures of
this charming town before we have time at leisure.
(Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Grand Hotel
Day 7 - Assisi – Ravenna – Venice (Mestre)
(2 nights) We enjoy a morning drive along
the Adriatic Coast to the Roman town of Ravenna with
its ancient mosaics and Byzantine architecture. Here
we will visit the Church of St. Apollinaris in
Classe before seeing the Romanesque Basilica of
Pomposa. Next we drive to the floating city of
Venice for our two-night stay. (Buffet Breakfast /
Dinner)
Hotel: NH Laguna Palace
Day 8 - Venice sightseeing and at
leisure This morning after breakfast we
will absorb this city''s unique atmosphere on our
included canal cruise by private motor launch to St.
Mark''s Square. We view the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s
Palace and Basilica of St. Mark. After, we will stop
to visit a traditional glass-blowing factory to
witness a demonstration of this ancient art. Then
with time on your own you may wish to discover the
Island of Burano and enjoy a delicious seafood
lunch. Later, a gondola serenade would be hard to
resist! (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 9 - Venice (Mestre) – Verona – Milan
– Italian Lakes (2 nights) Our day will
start with a drive to the home of Shakespeare''s
star-crossed lovers, Verona. We stop to admire the
Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony. From here we
cross the plains of Lombardy to the fashionable city
of Milan. Here we see the gothic Duomo, La Scala
opera house and the famous Galleria. Finally, we
make our way to our hotel in the Italian Lake
District for dinner and our overnight stay. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Palace Grand
Day 10 - Lugano Excursion (Switzerland)
This morning we will enjoy an excursion into the
Ticino, the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland
where we stop to visit the beautiful lakeside resort
of Lugano. On our arrival there’s time to shop and
enjoy some lunch. Perhaps take a walk through the
lakeside gardens. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 11 - talian Lakes – Pisa – Florence
(2 nights) Our morning drive takes us via
the Plains of Lombardy and cross the Apennine
Mountains to Genoa, Columbus'' birthplace. We’re off
to Pisa to see the extraordinary Leaning Tower,
before arriving in Florence, cradle of the
Renaissance. Tonight, why not venture out into the
hills surrounding the city for a meal of excellent
Tuscan cuisine accompanied by some delicious Chianti
wine? (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Palazzo Ricasoli
Day 12 - Florence sightseeing and at
leisure The Cathedral, Signoria Square and
a visit to the Basilica of Santa Croce feature on
our guided sightseeing tour on foot. Later, enjoy a
panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo before
free time. Perhaps discover the artistic wonders in
the museums or shop for leather and gold. (Buffet
Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Florence – Siena – Rome
We enjoy a scenic drive through the Chianti
wine-producing region to medieval Siena, famous for
its exciting Palio horse race. Here there''s time to
explore the wonders of this city and maybe shop for
beautiful locally produced ceramics. Tonight we
enjoy a Farewell Dinner with wine in a local
restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell DInner)
Hotel: Cristoforo Colombo
Day 14 Rome – USA ''Buon
viaggio'' to new-found friends as we transfer you to
Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight to the
USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Christmas & New Year''s Eve Highlights
Tour departures 19 Dec will be accommodated in
Venice over Christmas and in Rome on New Year’s Eve.
Tour departures 26 Dec will be accommodated in
Assisi on New Year''s Eve giving you the opportunity
to celebrate in true Italian style.
Please Note: On certain
departures Milan will be visited on Day 9 and Lugano
on Day 8.
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