Unesco World Heritage Italy Tours
Day 1 - Arrive in Rome, Italy
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
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Day 2 - Rome
Rome, the "Eternal City," is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the ROMAN FORUM and the mighty COLOSSEUM for full immersion into life during the Roman Empire. (B)
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Day 3 - Rome - Pisa - Montecatini
Vistas of rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and see the amazing Leaning Tower. Arrive in Montecatini. (B)
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Day 4 - Montecatini. Excursion To Florence
Today, enjoy an included excursion to Florence. Your Local Guide will show you most of the city highlights on the walking tour. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard; Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Door of the Baptistry, known as the "Gate of Paradise." (B,D)
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Day 5 - Montecatini - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Genoa
Travel towards La Spezia, a province in Italy's Liguria region. Then, hop aboard the TRAIN to discover some of the five spectacular Cinque Terre villages. Here, the beauty of the rugged cliffs and romantic fishing villages once inspired poet Lord Byron. From Levanto, head towards Genoa, birthplace of explorer Christopher Columbus. (B)
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Day 6 - Genoa - Milan - Lake Maggiore
Today's included guided tour is an excellent introduction to Genoa. A maze of squares and alleys, the city grew around the port, a natural inlet, and boasts the largest medieval historical centre in Europe. Some of the highlights include the remains of the city's 17th-century fortifications. Next, head north into the plains of Lombardy, and stop in Milan to marvel at its magnificent gothic DUOMO. Then, continue to Baveno on Lake Maggiore. (B)
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Day 7 - Lake Maggiore. Excursion to Lugano
Time to relax and get to know Lake Maggiore, one of Italy's largest lakes. Located on the very edge of Alpine Switzerland, on clear days you can see the peaks of the Swiss Alps. Take advantage of the included excursion to visit Lugano in Italian-speaking Canton Ticino. (B)
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Day 8 - Lake Maggiore - Verona - Venice Area
Travel across the Po River plain and stop in the romantic city of Verona to see Romeo and Juliet's balcony, and enjoy some time at leisure marvelling at the Roman amphitheatre before reaching the Venice area. (B)
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Day 9 - Venice
Venice is more like a marvellous film set than a real-life city, with its criss-crossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. The included orientation starts with a BOAT RIDE to St. Mark's Square, and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian GLASSBLOWERS fashion their delicate objects as they did centuries ago. Don't miss out on the optional gondola trip, gliding along the picturesque canals with a local troubadour to serenade you. (B,D)
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Day 10 - Venice Area - Ravenna - Assisi - Perugia
An interesting drive southwards right across the Po Delta to Ravenna, renowned for its treasure of byzantine mosaics, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Assisi, enclosed by ramparts and little changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis-see the BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS with its famous frescoes by Giotto, brought back to life by a Local Guide. Overnight in beautiful nearby Perugia, capital of Umbria. (B,D)
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Day 11 - Perugia - Pompeii - Sorrento
Drive to POMPEII, where time stopped for the rich, aristocratic town with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. On the included guided visit, see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theatre, and forum. Carry on to Sorrento, set on a plateau above the waters of the Bay of Naples. Wander the winding streets lined with shops and stalls, and sit with a glass of wine, absorbing the easy-going life of this charming resort. (B)
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Day 12 - Sorrento. Boat Trip to Capri
Enjoy a day trip to the legendary island, surrounded by rocky coastline and where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town with its pretty piazza, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cosy restaurants is a mecca for the jet set. Explore on your own or take an optional island tour. (B,D)
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Day 13 - Sorrento - Rome
This morning, time at leisure or enjoy an optional excursion to Positano before returning to Rome. (B)
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Day 14 - Rome
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
| Dates |
Per Person IN Double |
Single Room |
| 13 August |
2.140 |
2.730 |
| 27 August |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 3 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 6 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 10 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 13 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 20 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 24 September |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 1 October |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 8 October |
2.170 |
2.760 |
| 22 October |
2.100 |
2.670 |
| 19 November |
2.025 |
2.615 |
| 24 December |
2.090 |
2.680 |
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Inclusions
INDIVIDUAL HEADSETS.
INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES
Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description including admission charges where applicable.
SIGHTSEEING
See Pisa's Leaning Tower, visit Milan's Duomo, Lake Maggiore, Lugano (Switzerland), Verona's Juliet's balcony, Venice canal boat ride, Ravenna, Sorrento, Capri.
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS
Tuscany, Cinque Terre, Italian Lake District, Bay of Naples, Capri.
GUIDES
Local Guides for city sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Genoa, Assisi, Pompeii archaeological site; professional Tour Director while touring.
TRANSPORTATION
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach; canal transfer boat in Venice; boat transfer to Capri; train La Spezia- Levanto.
HOTELS
Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips,and service charges.
MYACCOUNT
Personalise your tour ahead of time with additional excursions.
13 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners
