The Splendours of Italy
You’ve dreamed about the Splendours of Italy – it’s magnificent architecture, majestic cathedrals, ancient ruins, world-class art, sumptuous cuisine and wine, and relaxing cafés—and now it is your time to experience it. On this affordable Italy tour, explore its most famous cities and discover its unique sights as you overnight in Rome, Siena, Montecatini, and the Venice area.
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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.
Hotel: Buenos Aires, 2 nights
Day 2: Rome
The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built, and Circus Maximus. An optional visit is available to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of The Last Judgment.
Day 3: Rome – Orvieto – Siena
Journey to charming Orvieto in the Umbria region to visit its black basalt and travertine Cathedral, an excellent example of italian Gothic architecture. Reach Siena, with time to visit this Tuscan jewel. Sit in one of the cafes surrounding the Piazza del Campo and admire one of italy’s most unique squares, famed all over the world for its medieval-style Palio horse race.
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton Siena
Day 4: Siena – San Gimignano – Greve – Montecatini
Arrive in San Gimignano and discover one of Tuscany’s greatest attractions. its medieval squares, town walls, streets, alleyways, and 14 towers are truly unique. Next, head into the very heart of the Chianti vineyards, where Chianti Classico wines are produced. Stop in Greve for Wine Tasting at a local wine estate. Arrive in Montecatini in time to join the optional Tuscan farm dinner.
Hotel: Settentrionale Esplanade, 2 nights
Day 5: Montecatini – Excursion To Florence
This Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis will keep you enthralled the entire day. Wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide, which features special city highlights. 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 Doors of the Baptistry, known as the “Gates of Paradise”.
Day 6: Montecatini – Pisa – Venice Area
This morning, drive to Pisa and enjoy a minitrain ride to see its Square Of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower-180 feet high and approximately 4 degrees out of the perpendicular. Head across the wooded Apennine hills into the farmlands of the Po Valley to the Venice area.
Hotel: Poppi at Mira, 2 nights
Day 7: Venice Area
Venice is more like a marvellous film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your 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 works of art 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.
Day 8: Venice Area – Assisi – Rome
Travel across the Po Delta, then into the green Apennines to Umbria. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the town and the world-famous Basilica with a Local Guide, then head for Rome.
Hotel: Holiday Inn Parco dei Medici
Day 9: Rome
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
| 2020 Dates & Prices | Twin Share | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| March: 15 | $2,159.00 | $2,649.00 |
| March: 22 | $2,239.00 | $2,729.00 |
| March: 29 | $2,379.00 | $2,869.00 |
| April: 05, 12, 19, 26 | $2,479.00 | $2,969.00 |
| May: 03, 07, 17, 21, 31 | $2,479.00 | $2,969.00 |
| June: 04, 14, 18 | $2,479.00 | $2,969.00 |
| June: 28 | $2,439.00 | $2,929.00 |
| July: 02, 12, 16, 26, 30 | $2,439.00 | $2,929.00 |
| August: 09, 13, 23, 27 | $2,439.00 | $2,929.00 |
| September: 06, 10, 20, 24 | $2,479.00 | $2,969.00 |
| October: 04, 08 | $2,479.00 | $2,969.00 |
| November: 15 | $2,309.00 | $2,799.00 |
| December: 21 | $2,159.00 | $2,649.00 |
| December: 30 | $2,349.00 | $2,839.00 |
| Inclusions | |
|---|---|
| Meals: | 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners |
| Transport: | First Class air-conditioned coach |
| Accommodation: | 8 nights accommodation |
| Guide: | Professional Tour Director |
| Entrance Fees & Touring: | Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary |
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.