Wonders of Italy
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- Discover Pisa, San Gimignano, Verona and Venice
- Explore Rome, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Florence and Assisi with a Local Specialist
- Scenic Cruise to Cinque Terre and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
- See the marble quarries of Carrara
- View the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica and Duomo in Florence, Juliet's Balcony in Verona, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice and the Kissing Towers of Bologna
- VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Colosseum in Rome, a glassblowing factory in Venice, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and Villa d'Este Gardens in Tivoli
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
- Dive into Culture
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Benvenuti a Roma! Open your heart to a whirlwind of fiery passion, antiquities and hearty flavours crafted by Italian mammas over centuries. Enjoy a leisurely first encounter with the 'Eternal City' before joining your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive to see the bustling cityscape.
Dive Into Culture on an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist at the Vatican Museums. Admire the works of great masters – the Bramante Staircase, magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and the sorrowful Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. In Anc...
We travel north to Lucca for a sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist, admire the 14th-century San Martino Cathedral and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro built on the site of an ancient Roman arena. Relax in Piazza San Michele or ascend one of the city's ancient towers for panoramic views in your free time.
A sea of pastel pinks, yellows and blues cling dramatically to the Ligurian cliffs in the Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site, which we will have an opportunity to explore today on our included excursion. Join a Local Specialist and delve into daily life in these ...
The gentle Tuscan landscape gives way to our next destination, the hilltop town of San Gimignano, famed for its stunning medieval architecture and historic towers, which stand today as a testament to the wealth and power of aristocratic families who lived here centuri...
Discover Renaissance treasures, extraordinary art and exquisite architecture in one of the cultural capitals of the world. We join a Local Specialist who will bring the legacy of the influential Medici family to life. Walk along narrow lanes into expansive piazze, vie...
Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers are remembered today during our jaunt to the romantic city of Verona where we will view Juliet's Balcony and the 1st-century Roman arena, still used today to host spectacular operatic performances. We venture to Venice next, spending ...
On this morning’s MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, we’ll Dive Into Culture and witness the centuries-old tradition of Venetian glassblowing that has been passed down from generation to generation. You may wish to buy a souvenir to remind you of the talent and skill of ...
Travel through scenic countryside to the mystical town of Assisi, stopping en route in the city of Bologna to view its Kissing Towers that lean towards one another, seemingly poised to embrace. We continue to our hotel in Assisi, where we'll stay at one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories – a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.
Discover the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi in his home town on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Join our Local Specialist for a visit to the Basilica of St. Francis, renowned for its beautiful frescoes depicting the life of this beloved saint. We continue to Tivoli for ...
It's time to say a fond arrivederci to Italy and our newfound friends after a memorable journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
John Moran
Nov 2023
Wonders of Italy
The extra option tours are worth the extra money and time. Just do it!
Robert D.
Nov 2023
Wonders of Italy
Great experience with many places to see and experience as part of the itinerary
Anne Crook
Oct 2023
Wonders of Italy
Wonders of Italy is a very full itinerary!
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Wonders of Italy
The itinerary - was way too much, too much to comprehend, way too much walking (10-12 miles the 1st 3 day's). The coach was excellent. The hotel's were very good t...
Teresa Bolduc
Sep 2023
Wonders of Italy
Itinerary, coach and hotel selections were all excellent and well-planned and timed.
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