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- Day 1 Welcome to Rome Take time to embrace the Italian passion for life on this grand adventure that starts and ends in the 'Eternal City' of Rome. Spend the day exploring on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a light meal. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 2 Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Begin your journey through Rome at the Vatican Museums, where you’ll join a Local Specialist to see Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and his Pietà inside St. Peter’s Basilica. Explore the landmarks of Ancient Rome, viewing the Circus Maximus and visiting the Colosseum. This afternoon is yours to explore—relax in a lively piazza with a coffee or visit one of the city’s world-class museums. Please note: On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be restricted due to the Papal Audience. You’ll still have time to take in the atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square during your visit to Vatican City. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Vatican City VA, Rome IT.
- Day 3 Admire Pompeii and on to Capri Our Italy travel itinerary continues south towards the ancient city of Pompeii, which remains frozen in time since it was covered in ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius centuries ago. Here, you'll join a Local Specialist who will share insights into the city's tragic history. Cruising across the Bay of Naples next, arrive at the Isle of Capri, where you'll spend the next two nights in picture-perfect surroundings. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Pompeii IT, Capri IT.
- Day 4 A Day on the Isle of Capri Explore the glamour of Capri and see views of the marina and Augustus Gardens on a walking tour with a Local Specialist. Venture to the heart of the island and the legendary piazzetta, where the locals come to people-watch. Spend free time shopping at elegant boutiques or perhaps join an optional experience to explore the rugged coastline and hidden grottos by private motor launch. Tonight, we dine at our hotel. Locations Visited: Capri IT.
- Day 5 Onwards to Assisi Sail back across the Mediterranean to Naples and venture north to the historic city of Perugia. Here, you'll discover Italy’s weaving tradition during an impressive MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at our visit to Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a TreadRight and JoinTrafalgar Heritage Initiative project. Explore one of the last remaining traditional wooden frame hand-weaving workshops in the country, before continuing to the ancient hilltop town of Assisi where tonight we stay at one of our hotels that overlooks the old town. Locations Visited: Capri IT, Perugia IT, Assisi IT.
- Day 6 Journey to Venice Join a Local Specialist and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for Giotto's exquisite frescoes and 13th century stained glass windows. Continue north past hilltop medieval villages and through picturesque farming plains towards Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. Enjoy a free evening watching the sunset over the Venetian Lagoon or consider joining an optional experience before retiring at your Stays With Stories hotel, once a beloved home-away-from-home for Romantic poet, Robert Browning. Locations Visited: Assisi IT, Venice IT.
- Day 7 Cruise the Canals of Venice The Winged Lion of Venice is your constant companion as you cruise by private launch to your memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience bringing to life the 13th-century tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Watch the talented master craftsmen use the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir or two to remind you of your visit. Next, you’ll continue on to St. Mark's Square where you’ll view the Basilica, the ornate Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore what was once the haunt of Casanova and Marco Polo, and you’ll want to relish every second experiencing life in this enchanting city. Locations Visited: Venice IT.
- Day 8 Discover Pisa and the Tuscan Hills Wondering what's next on our Italy trip itinerary? This morning, travel to Pisa and visit its Field of Miracles to view the famous Leaning Tower before arriving in the spa-resort of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany, your home for the next two nights. Locations Visited: Venice IT, Pisa IT, Montecatini Terme IT.
- Day 9 Off to Renaissance Florence Explore one of the world's most cultural cities today - the former home of great masters and a testament to the ambitious legacy of the Medici family. Your Local Specialist shares all the sights, including views of the magnificent marble Duomo and Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the heart of this flourishing city with its statues and stunning palazzi, then view the Ponte Vecchio. Later, enjoy some free time to stroll around the city and embrace this Renaissance gem. This evening, you'll enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the Callistri family at their borgo for a delicious Italian dinner, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards. Locations Visited: Montecatini Terme IT, Florence IT, Montecatini Terme IT.
- Day 10 Venture to San Gimignano and Rome Admire the medieval beauty of San Gimignano today, walking to the triangular Piazza della Cisterna, the hub of this historic town. See the extraordinary architecture of this hilltop 'medieval Manhattan', shop for local products or relax with a gelato at a sidewalk cafe. This evening, celebrate a magnificent Italian adventure with newfound friends at dinner. Locations Visited: Montecatini Terme IT, San Gimignano IT, Rome IT.
- Day 11 Arrivederci Rome After breakfast, say a fond farewell to Italy and prepare to return home after a memorable Italian journey of discovery. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
Name: Italy Bellissimo
Brand: Trafalgar
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Rome
End City: Rome
Location Summary: Rome, IT
Vatican City, VA
Pompeii, IT
Capri, IT
Perugia, IT
Assisi, IT
Venice, IT
Pisa, IT
Montecatini Terme, IT
Florence, IT
San Gimignano, IT
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 10 Breakfast (B).
- Must-see Highlights - Fast-track Admission to the Vatican Museums. Explore Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence. Discover Perugia, Venice and San Gimignano. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi. View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Scenic Cruise Ferry to the Isle of Capri, private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.
- Iconic Experience - Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and visit the mighty Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.. Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.. Capri: Join a Local Specialist for a guided walk through Capri’s elegant lanes and vibrant squares. Hear how this island has long attracted artists, writers and Hollywood icons. Visit historic landmarks and local boutiques, and discover how generations of islanders have lived alongside the glamour, from Roman emperors to the jet-set names of the 1950s and beyond.. Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artistic achievements of 13th-century Europe.. Modena: Travel through the lush landscape of Emilia-Romagna, past hilltop towns and agricultural lands. . Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.. Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.. San Gimignano: Visit the medieval Manhattan of Italy as you explore the UNESCO-listed center of San Gimignano and admire the city's distinctive towers. .
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® - Perugia: Visit the Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti Museum and meet the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise to learn about the history of Italian hand-weaving during a private demonstration. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 & 11: Gender Equality & Sustainable Cities and Communities.. Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Trafalgar Difference - Venice: Robert Browning, a poet and playwright, loved this ‘gracious country home’, and you will too when you experience the beauty of this 19th-century eclectic hotel on Lido Island..
- Be My Guest - Florence: Meet Sandra and Antonella on their historic family farm for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills..
