Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Meals

12 Breakfast (B) 4 Dinner (D)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and see the ancient sites with your Local Specialist Visit this popular resort Orientation tour and views of the Basilica of St. Francis Cruise to St. Mark’s Square and visit a glassblowing workshop View Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman Arena Visit this magnificent resort Enjoy a free day See the Leaning Tower Sightseeing with a Local Specialist with views of the Cathedral and Ponte Vecchio Visit the medieval city and see the Piazza del Campo famous for the Palio horse race

Accommodation

Ergife Palace La Panoramica Frate Sole Il Burchiello Starhotels Grand Milan Saronno Wall Art

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers (available on request) Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks Pre and post tour accommodation Single supplement (Optional) - Can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page

Optional

Roman Delights with Dinner Adults €55.00 Inside The Vatican & Colosseum Adults €89.00 Piazzas and Fountains Adults €37.00 Amalfi Coast and Positano Adults €59.00 Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Adults €53.00 Discover Pompeii Adults €49.00 Gondolas & the Grand Canal Adults €79.00 Venice’s Secrets and St. Mark’s Basilica Adults €38.00 Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks Adults €72.00 Milan and Lake Como Adults €58.00 Traditional Dinner, Wine and Music in the Tuscan Hills Adults €64.00 Michelangelo’s ’David’ & Accademia Adults €49.00 Bargello Museum Visit Adults €42.00 Discover Palazzo Vecchio Adults €42.00 Arrivederci Roma Adults €55.00

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Rome

Take time to embrace the Italian passion for life on this grand adventure that starts and ends in the ’Eternal City’ of Rome. You’ll see reminders of an ancient world, a holy empire and the Renaissance around every turn should you wish to spend the day exploring on your own, after checking in to your hotel. Meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse of what’s in store. You could continue your independent exploration of Rome later this evening or join your travel group for a Choice Experience featuring typical Italian cuisine with music.
Day 2 Day 2: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time

Take a moment. Standing in St. Peter’s Square, you are in the midst of the world’s holiest Catholic shrine – where people have worshipped since the fourth century. This expansive place of pilgrimage and prayer gives way to the lofty vaults of one of the greatest churches in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica. Your Local Specialist will reveal the treasures and talents of Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini, who all had a hand in its construction. Continue your guided sightseeing tour across the Tiber River to Ancient Rome and imagine a time when soldiers and senators built a city that became the centre of the world. The foundations of that city still stand today as a tribute to its former might and you’ll have the opportunity to view its iconic ancient ruins before spending time on your own exploring or joining your fellow travellers on a Choice Experience to discover Rome’s beautiful piazzas.
Day 3 Day 3: Rome – Bay Of Naples
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rome – Bay Of Naples

This morning, consider joining an Optional Experience to the Roman Forum and explore the impressive meeting place of Ancient Rome. Then the Bay of Naples beckons and you’ll head south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, the site of fierce battles during World War II. Perhaps spend the afternoon taking an Optional Experience drive along the picture-perfect Amalfi Coast, with a visit to the artistic hub of Positano and its pastel-hued houses that seem to tumble into the Tyrrhenian Sea, or else spend the rest of your day in search of the best Margherita pizza. Its ingredients reflect the red, white and green of Italy’s flag – could there be anything more patriotic?
Day 4 Day 4: Sorrento Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Sorrento Excursion

Today you’ll take a scenic journey along the craggy Mediterranean coast, tracing the footsteps of artists, writers and high society who have long revered the sweet shores of Sorrento. Centuries on, there are no signs of the hypnotic sirens that once tempted soldiers to run their ships into the deadly rocks. Instead, fresh scents of citrus are likely to accompany your every step as you explore this beautiful resort town with plenty of time to explore on your own. Don’t leave the town’s historic harbour without sampling some local specialties. Perhaps say salute to a swift and zesty limoncello – it’s the perfect after-dinner digestivo.
Day 5 Day 5: Bay Of Naples – Assisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Bay Of Naples – Assisi

Enjoy a relaxing morning, unless you choose to join an Optional Experience to see the excavations of Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Buried under ash when Vesuvius blew her top, Pompeii remains frozen in time and your Local Specialist will reveal what life was like as a local resident of the time. Later, we journey to the heart of Italy, through the rolling hills of Umbria, to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis. Your orientation tour around this medieval hill-top town will include views of the Basilica of St. Francis, the final resting place of a saint who preached obedience, chastity and poverty.
Day 6 Day 6: Assisi – Venice (Oriago)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Assisi – Venice (Oriago)

Today we cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains bound for the charismatic calle of Venice, once a maritime powerhouse whose influences can be found all across the Eastern Mediterranean. The winged lion remains an enduring symbol of Venice, and is an image you’ll see often as you explore the city over the next few days. You will arrive just in time for an optional gondola ride and Grand Canal cruise – grand palazzi, churches and ornate bridges lining your journey. Then later, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Venice Orientation And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Venice Orientation And Free Time

We take to the waters of the lagoon and cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s Square, the gateway to the city. Admire the ornate Doge’s Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark and the Bridge of Sighs, whose bittersweet views once elicited sighs from prisoners who were unlikely to see their beloved city ever again. There’s time on your own to explore before we visit a glassblowing workshop to see the talents of master craftsmen at work at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This afternoon, perhaps join a Choice Experience to the vibrant rainbow-coloured facades of Burano Island, beacons for resident fishermen seeking a safe journey home across the lagoon.
Day 8 Day 8: Venice – Verona – Lugano – Italian Lakes (Saronno)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Venice – Verona – Lugano – Italian Lakes (Saronno)

From Roman ruins to Romeo and Juliet, Verona certainly is the stuff of legends. Our first stop today is the city that served as the backdrop for Shakespeare’s famous love story and you’ll have an opportunity to view the very balcony where the fictional Juliet once called for her Romeo. Admire the Roman Arena where thrilling performances are held to this day, then continue across the Swiss border to visit the pretty lakeside resort of Lugano. Your brief brush with Switzerland provides a beautiful introduction to the shimmering allure of the Italian Lakes, which you’ll explore over the coming days. Return to Italy this evening where tonight you’ll dine at your hotel.
Day 9 Day 9: Free Day Or Explore The Treasures Of Milan And The Lake Como Excursion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Free Day Or Explore The Treasures Of Milan And The Lake Como Excursion

You have the whole day free to relax at the hotel pool, perhaps lace up your walking shoes for a stroll or simply people-watch with an Aperol Spritz in hand. Alternatively, consider a Choice Experience to stunning Lake Como with a leisurely cruise on its glacial waters before continuing to Italy’s fashion capital Milan, to see the glass-roofed Galleria, La Scala and the spectacular Duomo.
Day 10 Day 10: Italian Lakes Region – Pisa – Florence (Prato)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Italian Lakes Region – Pisa – Florence (Prato)

You’ve always wanted to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa and now you’re here! We’ll take you to snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the famous leaning tower, then there’s time to admire Pisa’s Romanesque Square of Miracles in all its marble glory. The structures here are said to symbolise the three main stages of human life – the Baptistery (birth), the Cathedral (life) and the Camposanto (death). Then continue towards Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. For a taste of Tuscany, consider joining an Optional Experience in the Tuscan Hills with regional favourites, live music and a glass or two of delicious Chianti.
Day 11 Day 11: Florence Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Florence Sightseeing And Free Time

No expense was spared enriching the city of Florence through art and architecture and you’ll see first-hand how this city paved its way to the modern age. Join a Local Specialist this morning for a fascinating account of Florentine history during a walking tour of its historic centre, including views of the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery. Visit Piazza della Signoria, the city’s main square where many political and artistic treasures can be seen, then witness a leatherwork demonstration and browse the centuries-old trades of gold and leathercraft. This afternoon, perhaps head up to Piazzale Michelangelo and admire the views over Florence’s iconic skyline.
Day 12 Day 12: Florence – Siena – Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Florence – Siena – Rome

Siena’s fortified walls, towers and palaces emerge from the rolling countryside on your journey through the beautiful Chianti region. This former economic and military power today hosts the Palio horse race, injecting a shot of colour amidst the burnt sienna façades of the city’s Il Campo. Your visit will reveal the city’s rich heritage, architecture and cuisine, most notably why Siena is renowned for its signature panforte fruit cake, which you have to sample during a visit to a pasticceria. Leaving Tuscany behind, we return to Rome for one final encounter with the Eternal City, or join your fellow travellers for an Optional Experience Farewell Dinner to end your holiday on a high note.
Day 13 Day 13: Depart Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Depart Rome

The Italian dream of eating well, laughing often and loving much will linger long after your Splendours of Italy tour comes to an end this morning. Say a fond arrivederci to your travel companions and Travel Director, reminiscing over epic shared memories along this unforgettable journey through Italy.

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Splendours Of Italy (13 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Splendours Of Italy (13 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Rome

Day 2: Rome Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Rome – Bay Of Naples

Day 4: Sorrento Excursion

Day 5: Bay Of Naples – Assisi

Day 6: Assisi – Venice (Oriago)

Day 7: Venice Orientation And Free Time

Day 8: Venice – Verona – Lugano – Italian Lakes (Saronno)

Day 9: Free Day Or Explore The Treasures Of Milan And The Lake Como Excursion

Day 10: Italian Lakes Region – Pisa – Florence (Prato)

Day 11: Florence Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 12: Florence – Siena – Rome

Day 13: Depart Rome

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