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Italian Holiday

Unlock the best of Italy with fast-track access to the Vatican Museums, dinners amidst Tuscan vineyards and olive groves, and must-sees like Pisa's leaning tower and the storied city of Verona. You...

Unlock the best of Italy with fast-track access to the Vatican Museums, dinners amidst Tuscan vineyards and olive groves, and must-sees like Pisa's leaning tower and the storied city of Verona. You’ll even discover the local secrets of Venetian glassblowing.

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Italian Holiday
Unlock the best of Italy with fast-track access to the Vatican Museums, dinners amidst Tuscan vineyards and olive groves, and must-sees like Pisa's leaning tower and the storied city of Verona. You’ll even discover the local secrets of Venetian glassblowing.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Rome and Florence 
  • Discover Venice, Verona and Pisa
  • Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice
  • View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Duomo in Florence
  • Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

How You'll Travel

  • Deluxe coach travel
  • Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
  • 4-star stays

Iconic Experience

  • Rome: Gain fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
  • Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
  • Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today. 
  • Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft.
  • Verona: During an exploration of Verona, admire the remarkably preserved Roman Arena and the city's beautiful Piazza Bra.
  • Pisa: In the Piazza dei Miracoli, see the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multicolored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Be My Guest

  • Florence: The Pazzi and de Medici feud is brought to light on this visit to the 12th-century Castello del Trebbio. Meet Anna and Alberto, enjoy a traditional Tuscan buffet, explore the cellars, and indulge in olive oil and wine tasting.

Details

Tour Operator
Trafalgar
Start City
Rome
End City
Rome
Duration (Days)
7
Activity Level
Country Explorer

Highlights

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Pricing & departures
Option From Departs Returns
Twin USD 2,450 October 30, 2026 November 5, 2026
TwinShare USD 2,450 October 30, 2026 November 5, 2026
Triple USD 2,395 October 30, 2026 November 5, 2026
Single USD 2,750 October 30, 2026 November 5, 2026
Twin USD 2,175 November 6, 2026 November 12, 2026
TwinShare USD 2,175 November 6, 2026 November 12, 2026
Triple USD 2,125 November 6, 2026 November 12, 2026
Single USD 2,475 November 6, 2026 November 12, 2026
Twin USD 2,250 November 20, 2026 November 26, 2026
TwinShare USD 2,250 November 20, 2026 November 26, 2026
Triple USD 2,195 November 20, 2026 November 26, 2026
Single USD 2,550 November 20, 2026 November 26, 2026
Twin USD 2,175 December 20, 2026 December 26, 2026
TwinShare USD 2,175 December 20, 2026 December 26, 2026
Triple USD 2,125 December 20, 2026 December 26, 2026
Single USD 2,475 December 20, 2026 December 26, 2026
Twin USD 2,095 January 1, 2027 January 7, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,095 January 1, 2027 January 7, 2027
Triple USD 2,045 January 1, 2027 January 7, 2027
Single USD 2,375 January 1, 2027 January 7, 2027
Twin USD 2,050 January 29, 2027 February 4, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,050 January 29, 2027 February 4, 2027
Triple USD 2,000 January 29, 2027 February 4, 2027
Single USD 2,350 January 29, 2027 February 4, 2027
Twin USD 2,050 February 26, 2027 March 4, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,050 February 26, 2027 March 4, 2027
Triple USD 2,000 February 26, 2027 March 4, 2027
Single USD 2,350 February 26, 2027 March 4, 2027
Twin USD 2,150 March 12, 2027 March 18, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,150 March 12, 2027 March 18, 2027
Triple USD 2,095 March 12, 2027 March 18, 2027
Single USD 2,450 March 12, 2027 March 18, 2027
Twin USD 2,350 March 19, 2027 March 25, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,350 March 19, 2027 March 25, 2027
Triple USD 2,295 March 19, 2027 March 25, 2027
Single USD 2,650 March 19, 2027 March 25, 2027
Twin USD 2,250 March 26, 2027 April 1, 2027
TwinShare USD 2,250 March 26, 2027 April 1, 2027
Triple USD 2,195 March 26, 2027 April 1, 2027
Single USD 2,550 March 26, 2027 April 1, 2027
Day by day
  1. Day 1

    Ciao Rome

    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. Locations: Rome

  2. Day 2

    Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City

    Your Roman adventure begins join a Local Specialist for an unforgettable visit to the Vatican Museums. Walk in the footsteps of history as you admire the remarkable collection of masterpieces gathered by Popes over 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 and visit the Colosseum. Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Rome. You can stroll at your own pace past spectacular palaces and piazzas, or pause to admire the famous Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Occasionally, access to the Vatican Museums is limited. If tickets are unavailable, you’ll instead explore the Capitoline Museums, home to iconic Roman art and archaeology. Locations: Rome, Vatican City, Rome

  3. Day 3

    Journey to the Floating City of Venice

    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 beside Tuscany's terraced olive groves and across the Apennine Mountains, bound for Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. Locations: Rome, Venice

  4. Day 4

    Onwards to Verona

    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 up you’ll witness the traditional Venetian craft of glassblowing at a workshop. Watch master craftsmen use centuries-old techniques to shape the delicate glass pieces Venice is famed for. You’ll continue to soak up the pageantry and elegance of Venice before heading to Verona, home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Locations: Venice, Verona

  5. Day 5

    Admire Pisa and on to Florence

    Pisa's UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles is our first stop today, 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 cultural centers of the world. Tonight, Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. Locations: Verona, Pisa, Florence

  6. Day 6

    All Roads Lead to Rome

    Join a Local Specialist today to delve into the rich medieval and Renaissance history of Florence. Your sightseeing tour will take you to the Piazza della Signoria with its impressive sculptures and imposing palazzi. Wandering through the narrow streets, you will encounter the multicolored 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 jewelers. Your 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. Locations: Florence, Rome

  7. Day 7

    Farewell Rome

    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. Locations: Rome

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