12 Day Deluxe Italy 2017 Itinerary

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2 Venice, 2 Rapallo, 3 Florence, 3 Rome

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Exploration of fairytale Venice begins with a walking tour to storied St. Mark's Square A scenic coastal drive transports you to the dazzling port city of Rapallo on the Ligurian Sea Visit legendary Cinque Terre set amid the most dramatic and rugged coastal scenery in the world Walking tour in the walled city of Lucca, reveals a preserved jewel of medieval architecture In the Renaissance city of Florence, stand in awe before priceless art and architecture Tour the vineyards in the lush Chianti wine region, with wine tasting and a country lunch Admire the beauty of the iconic Trevi Fountain, one of the most famous fountains in the world Walk to Rome's baroque Piazza Navona, with its acclaimed fountain Step back into history at the massive Colosseum where spectators witnessed gladiatorial games Walk through the incomparable Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes

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    2 Venice, 2 Rapallo, 3 Florence, 3 Rome

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range12 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Florence
  • Forum
  • Rome
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Venice, Rome-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 10 nights accommodations in 5-Star Luxury Hotels
    • 2 nights JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, Venice 2 nights Excelsior Palace Hotel, Rapallo 3 nights Hotel Savoy, Florence 3 nights Hotel Majestic Roma, Rome All transfers High Speed Train from Florence to Rome Maximum 24 passengers per tour 18 Meals: 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners with wine Welcome and farewell receptions Hotel porterage and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi at all hotels Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary Tour manager throughout plus local guides in each city Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Wi-Fi on touring coach Tips for restaurant staff, drivers and local guides Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

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Itinerary

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All of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Italy. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to romantic Italy, as you visit ancient sites, legendary cities, picturesque villages and lush vineyards. And at the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort, as well as location. Welcome to Italy with Signature Collection.

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Italy
Depart on your flight to Venice, Italy

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Venice
Benvenuti! Welcome to Italy! Arrive in magical Venice built over a hundred small islands and connected by 400 bridges - an artistic masterpiece. You’ll be warmly greeted by our representatives and taken by Water Taxi to your hotel. Time to relax, before joining your Tour...
DAY 3, Monday - Murano, Fairytale Venice, Gondola Ride
The day begins with a boat ride to the island of Murano, known for its artistic Murano glass, then on to fairytale Venice, starting with a walking tour of St. Mark's Square. View the Basilica of San Marco, built over several centuries in a fusion of Byzantine, Roman and ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Dazzling Rapallo
Today, a scenic drive to the dazzling port city of Rapallo on the Ligurian Coast between the fishing villages of Portofino and Chiavari. Along the way, savor a delectable lunch that includes some of the region's specialties - aged parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto and perf...
DAY 5, Wednesday - Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The incomparable magnificence of Cinque Terre awaits us today, set amid the most dramatic and rugged coastal scenery in the world! These enchanting fishing villages, surrounded by vineyards producing Liguria’s fine wines, date back to the early medieval period. Built alo...
DAY 6, Thursday - Walled City of Lucca, Priceless Florence, Renaissance Lecture
From Rapallo we travel through the rolling Tuscan countryside dotted with olive and fig trees to the lovely walled city of Lucca, a perfectly preserved jewel of medieval architecture. Here, a walking tour highlights the Romanesque churches, the broad 17th century walls t...
DAY 7, Friday - Florence - Art and Architecture
The morning walking tour begins at the extraordinary Uffizi Gallery, a remarkable architectural work, housing one of the best masterpiece art collections in the world. Our guided tour provides insight into the history of the structure and its collections. Originally the ...
DAY 8, Saturday - Vineyards of Chianti, Wine Tasting
Travel south today into the lush Chianti wine region of Tuscany, a unique landscape of gentle green hills covered with fields of vineyards, olive groves, and small stone villages. The heart of the emblematic Chianti wine region lies in this area between Florence and Sien...
DAY 9, Sunday - Train to Rome, Treasures of the Eternal City
This morning, travel by high speed train from Florence to Rome, the astonishing city built on seven hills. Upon arrival at our deluxe hotel, a light lunch is served. Then, a walk through the characteristic "piazzas and vias" stopping to admire the grandeur of the iconic ...
DAY 10, Monday - Colosseum, Roman Forum, Private Visit to the Vatican Museums*
Step back into history at the massive Colosseum, the largest amphitheater built in the Roman Empire, where over 50,000 spectators witnessed gladiatorial games attended by the Emperor himself. Continue to the legendary Roman Forum, the central part of the city from where ...
DAY 11, Tuesday - Church of San Clemente, Basilica of St. Peter in Chains
We head to the layered Church of San Clemente an early 12th century church, that was built on top of a 4th century church, which in turn was built over important ancient Roman ruins. We continue to the 5th century Basilica of St. Peter in Chains housing Michelangelo's ma...
DAY 12, Wednesday - Depart Italy
Transfer to the airport in Rome for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

*For the May 6 departure, the private visit to the Vatican museums will be on day 11 instead on day 10.

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Last Updated: 2/1/2018

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