Italian Holiday

Rome

The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

Days 1-2

Venice

A gondola journey through the canals of Venice, Italy

Day 3

Verona

Verona, Italy

Day 4

Florence

Florence, Italy

Day 5

Rome

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Days 6-7

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Italian Holiday

7 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Venice, Verona, Florence

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

ITIHZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

From: $2350 $2320 (USD) Operator discount: -$30

NB: Prices correct on 03-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable Italian Holiday, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and Vatican City. Begin your journey in the historic city of Rome, where you'll marvel at the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. Travel through the picturesque landscapes of Umbria and Tuscany, visiting iconic cities like Florence, Venice, and Pisa. Experience the art of Venetian glassblowing and enjoy a scenic cruise to St. Mark's Square. In Florence, dine with Count Miari Fulcis at his historic olive oil estate. With expert guidance, cherry-picked accommodations, and a blend of guided tours and free time, this tour offers a perfect balance of cultural immersion and relaxation. Enjoy daily breakfasts and select dinners, ensuring a delightful culinary journey through Italy's renowned cuisine. Conclude your adventure back in Rome, enriched with memories of Italy's timeless beauty and charm.

Must-see Highlights

Explore Rome and Florence
Discover Venice, Verona and Pisa
View the ancient sites of Rome, the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and in Florence, Santa Croce Basilica, and the Duomo
Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

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.

Be My Guest

Florence: Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini', and enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.

Places You'll See

St Peter's Basilica Over The Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy

Sunset View Over Piazza Navona In Rome, Italy

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Gondolas In Venice, Italy

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy

The Grand Canal With Rialto Bridge In Venice, Italy

Bronze Statue Of Juliet And Juliet's Balcony In Verona, Italy

Verona, Italy

The Uffizi Gallery In Florence, Italy

Aerial View Of Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Itinerary

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Day 1: Ciao Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Dinner

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Indulge all your senses in the imperial city of Rome, your introduction to a memorable encounter with Italy that will have you returning for more. Spend your afternoon relaxing after your journey, or explore the ancient city streets before joining your Travel Director and travel companions for dinner.

Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City Dive Into Culture

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your encounter with Rome begins in the Holy See as we Dive Into Culture with a visit to the Vatican Museums in the company of a Local Specialist to admire the masterpieces that have been collected by Popes throughout the centuries. Gaining fast-track admission, you will admire the magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Crossing the Tiber, you'll venture into Ancient Rome to view the Circus Maximus, once the site of thrilling chariot races, and visit the Colosseum. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Rome. Admire the spectacular palaces and piazzas, the Spanish Steps or the Trevi Fountain.

Day 3: Journey To The Floating City Of Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Accommodation Name: Novotel Mestre Castellana

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, you'll venture north through the valley of the Tiber into the green and golden landscapes of Umbria. Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto, traveling past Tuscany's terraced olive groves and across the Apennine Mountains, bound for Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'.

Day 4: Onwards To Verona Make Travel Matter

Location: Verona

Accommodation: Leopardi

Accommodation Name: Leopardi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cruise by private launch into the heart of Venice this morning, where you'll see the city's most celebrated sights including the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica, and the ornate Doge's Palace. Next, witness first-hand the intricate craft of glassblowing – your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps to preserve this precious Venetian tradition for generations to come. Beyond their talent and skill, admire the exquisite pieces Venice is famous for, perhaps choosing to take one home as a souvenir to remind you of this special visit. Soak up the pageantry and elegance of Venice before continuing to Verona, explore the home of Shakespeare's ill-fated lovers Romeo and Juliet.

Day 5: Admire Pisa And On To Florence Connect With Locals

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo

Accommodation Name: Grand Mediterraneo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your first stop today is Pisa's UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles, where you will have the opportunity to view the Leaning Tower before traveling on to Florence. Explore the birthplace of the Renaissance and home of the Medici dynasty, whose penchant for beautiful art and architecture created one of the world's cultural centers. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.

Day 6: All Roads Lead To Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Grand Tiberio

Accommodation Name: Grand Tiberio

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We join a Local Specialist today to delve into the rich medieval and Renaissance history of Florence. Our sightseeing tour will take us to the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. Wandering through the narrow streets we encounter the multi-colored marble Duomo, the famous Baptistery and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio, a spectacular feat of engineering from the Middle Ages that is today lined with jewellers. Our journey continues through Umbria to the valley of the Tiber River and back to Rome. Toast to a memorable holiday with newfound friends at dinner.

Day 7: Farewell Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, it’s time to say a fond arrivederci to Rome, Italy and your travel companions as you return home with wonderful memories of this magnificent destination.

What's Included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.
All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.
Optional Experiences and free time

The tour offers optional experiences and free time.
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized on occasion.

What's Not Included

Personal expenses

Personal expenses are not included in the tour.
Travel insurance

Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Flights

Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour package.
Visa fees

Visa fees are not included and must be arranged separately if required.

Dining Summary

4 Dinner (D)
6 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, offering scenic journeys through Italy's beautiful landscapes, including a private launch cruise in Venice.

Accommodation

Stay in cherry-picked hotels like Crowne Plaza St. Peter's in Rome, Novotel Mestre Castellana in Venice, and Grand Mediterraneo in Florence, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout your Italian journey.

Dive into Culture

Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Check out our Q&As

What unique cultural experiences are included in the Italian Holiday tour?

The tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museums with fast-track admission to admire the Sistine Chapel's frescoed ceiling. In Venice, you will witness the intricate craft of glassblowing, supporting the preservation of this traditional craft. Additionally, in Florence, you will join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate.
What is the 'Be My Guest' experience in Florence?

The 'Be My Guest' experience in Florence involves joining Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate. This estate has been used as a location for many famous films, and you will enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.
How does the tour support sustainable tourism in Venice?

The tour supports sustainable tourism in Venice by including a visit to a glassblowing factory. This experience helps preserve the traditional craft of Venetian glassblowing and directly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
What are some of the must-see highlights of the tour?

Some must-see highlights of the tour include exploring Rome and Florence, discovering Venice, Verona, and Pisa, visiting the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and a glassblowing factory in Venice. You will also view the ancient sites of Rome, the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and in Florence, Santa Croce Basilica, and the Duomo.
What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

The tour provides transportation in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys. There is also a scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1947
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

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Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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