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Grand Italian Experience (Bus Tour)

Summary:

A rare opportunity to see the extraordinary limestone trulli houses of Alberobello is the highlight of this journey. Discover Italy's delights during dinner with Signor Luciano, journey across the Bay of Naples to Capri, dream of star-crossed lovers in Ve...

Duration
17 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
24-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 5,196.00
Price per day
± EUR 306.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Trafalgar Tours
Tour
Grand Italian Experience
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Expert Guidetour category: Train

Summary

A rare opportunity to see the extraordinary limestone trulli houses of Alberobello is the highlight of this journey. Discover Italy's delights during dinner with Signor Luciano, journey across the Bay of Naples to Capri, dream of star-crossed lovers in Verona and delight in the Italian Lake District sheltered by the southern Alps.

Map: Grand Italian Experience (Trafalgar)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Welcome To Rome
Day 2
Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
Day 3
Journey To The Alberobello Region
Day 4
Admire Alberobello’S Iconic Architecture Connect W...
Day 5
Onwards To Sunny Sorrento
Day 6
Isle Of Capri
Day 7
Uncover Pompeii's Ruins And On To Assisi Stays Wit...
Day 8
Onwards To Venice Stays With Stories
Day 9
Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
Day 10
Journey To Verona, Explore Milan And On To The Ita...
Day 11
Explore Lake Maggiore
Day 12
Onwards To La Spezia
Day 13
La Spezia Your Way
Day 14
Uncover Pisa And On To Florence
Day 15
Discover Renaissance Florence
Day 16
All Roads Lead To Rome
Day 17
Journey Home

Countries (2): Italy, Vatican City

Travel Cities (13): Alberobello, Cinque Terre, Florence, La Spezia, Milan, Naples, Pisa, Pompeii, Rome, Stresa, Vatican City, Venice, Verona

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 8 Dinner (D)
  • 16 Breakfast (B)

Be My Guest

  • Alberobello: Meet Signor Luciano on his Alberobello farm where you can taste seasonal produce, including fresh almonds, cherries, tomatoes and olive oil, as well as enjoy a local stone masonry demonstration at our Be My Guest dinner.

Iconic Experience

  • Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums.
  • Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
  • Alberobello: Explore Alberobello with a Local Specialist, uncovering its unique trulli architecture, rich history and local traditions.
  • Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.
  • 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.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • 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.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Rome, Alberobello, Capri, Pompeii, Assisi and Florence
  • Discover Sorrento, Venice and Milan
  • Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and a glassblowing factory in Venice
  • View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence
  • Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Trafalgar Difference

  • Assisi: Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery with the original structure maintained, a masterful blend of ancient and modern comforts.

Included in Price

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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