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On this Italy tour—our most popular vacation—not only will you visit the main Italian cities—Rome, Florence, Venice, and Assisi—you’ll also get to enjoy some of the smaller towns and scenic attractions. Visit the must-see sights in the cities, such as the Vatican Museums in Rome, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, St. Mark’s Square and Basilica in Venice, and much more. One tour highlight is Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. Admire the paintings still on the walls, and look for the early fast-food restaurants beloved by ancient Romans.
You’ll have an opportunity to relax in the laid-back town of Sorrento, where you’ll stay for two nights. Explore the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants, delight in the amazing views, watch the sunset dip into the sea, and see Mount Vesuvius across the bay. You’ll also have time in beautiful Capri, where the celebrities go to “get away from it all.”
On this Italy tour, Globus has also arranged some special experiences for you, such as an excursion to Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a visit to the Gardens of Augustus in Capri where you’ll have incredible views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the tranquil gardens. At Lake Maggiore, enjoy an exciting boat ride to Isola dei Pescatori, with dinner at a local restaurant; you’ll also cross the Swiss border and have a relaxing stop in lakeside Lugano.
From the relaxing towns of Sorrento and Stresa on Lake Maggiore to the faster-paced cities, this tour of Italy offers it all. You’re sure to have plenty of stories and photos to share with friends and family back home.
Please note: Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
ROME
Welcome and farewell dinners at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum
PISA Marvel at the legendary Leaning Tower
FLORENCE Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square
CINQUE TERRE By boat (weather permitting) with a Local Guide, and train
LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride to Isola dei Pescatori, followed by dinner at a local restaurant
LUGANO (SWITZERLAND) Visit the lakeside resort
VENICE Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark’s Square & Basilica, Doges’ Palace, Bridge of Sighs; glassblower demonstration
ASSISI Guided sightseeing, visit St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica
SORRENTO–CAPRI–SORRENTO By jetfoil
CAPRI Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride; visit the Gardens of Augustus and taste a granita
POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations
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Total meals included:
- 12 breakfasts, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Day1
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Dinner
ROME
Day2
Guided sightseeing of the ‟Eternal Cityˮ starts with a visit to the VATICAN MUSEUMS and SISTINE CHAPEL with Michelangelo’s ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, followed by a visit to monumental ST. PETER’S SQUARE and BASILICA to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Then, enjoy views of other major sites as you drive to the Roman Forum and visit the ancient COLOSSEUM, where gladiators once fought. An optional walking tour with a Local Guide is available to further explore Rome's famous landmarks.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ROME–PISA–FLORENCE
Day3
Travel to Pisa and take the traditional picture pushing back the legendary Leaning Tower, then on to Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner to try out Tuscan specialties.
Today’s Distance: 298 mi / 480 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FLORENCE
Day4
Meet your Local Guide, and visit the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS with Michelangelo’s celebrated David. Continue your walking tour through the historic center and stand in awe in front of the magnificent cathedral, admire Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” sculpture-studded SIGNORIA SQUARE, and take pictures of Ponte Vecchio. Afterward, shop for Florentine leather goods and gold jewelry, sold by the ounce. To enhance your stay, consider an optional excursion to San Gimignano, Italy’s most picturesque medieval town.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE
Day5
Prepare for an exciting day: drive to La Spezia on the Mediterranean Coast and LF start your excursion to CINQUE TERRE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a BOAT RIDE (weather permitting) with a Local Guide. The name dates back to the 15th century and is derived from five little medieval villages standing on stony spurs along five miles of the rocky coastline: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, and Monterosso. From here, continue by TRAIN and coach to your hotel at beautiful Lake Maggiore, the largest of the three lakes in the popular Swiss-Italian Lake District.
Today’s Distance: 249 mi / 400 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE MAGGIORE. BOAT RIDE TO ISOLA DEI PESCATORI
Day6
A leisurely day gives you the chance to join an optional excursion to the baroque palace and peacock gardens of enchanting Isola Bella and to relax or to spend some time at the pool. Later, join a scenic BOAT RIDE to LF ISOLA DEI PESCATORI, where dinner with local specialties awaits.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND
Day7
Cross the nearby Swiss border and stop in Lugano, also beautifully located by its own lake. You have ample time to stroll along the pretty promenade and Via Nassa, or to sip an espresso on Piazza Riforma. Return to Italy and catch glimpses of Lake Como, the third lake of the Lake District. Proceed to romantic Venice, an amazing city that has always been a powerful magnet for romantics and art lovers from around the globe. Later, join an optional gondola ride through the canals.
Today’s Distance: 295 mi / 475 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND
Day8
Enjoy a private BOAT RIDE and meet your Local Guide. Highlights of your walking tour are ST. MARK’S SQUARE and the Byzantine BASILICA, lavish DOGES’ PALACE, and the BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Watch a skilled GLASSBLOWER fashion delicate objects in an age-old tradition. A relaxing optional excursion to the island of Burano is available.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI
Day9
Arrive in peaceful Assisi, where your Local Guide accompanies you on a visit to ST. CLARE’S CHURCH and ST. FRANCIS’ BASILICA, built on top of his tomb—the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God’s creatures. Hear about monastic life and admire the priceless frescoes adorning the walls of the church.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ASSISI–SORRENTO
Day10
Leave the region of Umbria and turn south to lovely Sorrento. Don’t miss the optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast and Positano!
Today’s Distance: 267 mi / 430 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
Day11
Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri. Ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit. Walk through LF the splendid AUGUSTUS GARDENS, terraces overlooking the sea, offering a spectacular panoramic view, and taste a granita (a treat similar to sorbet). Free time to browse the little shops on the piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. Time to explore this charming, bayside resort at your own pace.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME
Day12
In nearby POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, join your Local Guide for a fascinating visit of the excavations. See a patrician home, public baths, and shops that give a striking picture of what day-to-day life was like in Rome at its apex of power. This evening, back in Rome, a farewell dinner at a local restaurant is the proper way to say arrivederci Italia.
Today’s Distance: 193 mi / 310 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
ROME
Day13
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Fiume
First-Class
Hotel Fiume, built on the turn of the nineteenth century, completely refurbished and recently renovated, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It features elegantly-furnished and functional rooms, a lovely rooftop terrace with city views and equipped with umbrellas, and and a cosy bar near the lobby. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. The Hotel offers all the comforts in order to make guests feel like "At home away from home".
Location
Via Brescia 5, Rome, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Ice Machine
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Coffee Maker
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
Cicerone
First-Class
A 250 room centrally located hotel in the Prati area within pleasant walking distance along the River Tiber to historic Castel Sant'Angelo. The hotel has an elegant restaurant, cozy sitting rooms, and an American bar.
Location
Via Cicerone, 55/C, Rome, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Pay Movies
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Smoking Rooms
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Television
- Internet Access
NH Villa Carpegna
First-Class
Residential-style Hotel, with comfortable surroundings and a great location, restaurants and shopping centers nearby.
Location
Via Pio Iv, 16, Roma, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- ATM
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
- Room Service
Hotel Occidental Aurelia
First-Class
This former XVII century monastery has been converted into an 84-room charming hotel located in an affluent, stylish area of Rome. The property offers an inviting breakfast room, a restaurant, a fitness room and Free Wi-Fi access throughout.
Location
Via di Torre Rossa, 80, Rome, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Television
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Room Service
Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
First-Class
Modern hotel situated on the banks of the river Arno, steps away from the city center. The Duomo and Palazzo Pitti are nearby.
Location
Lungarno Del Tempio, 44, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Currency Exchange
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Beauty Salon
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
NH Firenze
First-Class
A Modern Hotel with 152 guestrooms situated just a leisurely stroll away from the heart of this Renaissance City. The upscale restaurant has a focus on Tuscan specialties and the chilled out lobby bar is the perfect to place to unwind with a drink, for fitness there is a gym and for connectivity, Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Piazza Vitt.Veneto 4/A, Florence, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Television
- Window Opens
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Phone
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Mini-bar
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
Grand Hotel Bristol
Superior First-Class
This grandiose 253 room hotel exudes a stylish elegance with its marbled lobby and Bohemian-style crystal chandeliers. Wi-Fi access is available in all the guestrooms and public areas of the hotel with a fee (payable locally). The impressive outdoor swimming pool has panoramic views of the lake and mountains and there is also an indoor swimming pool and 2 jacuzzis. Local & international cuisine can be enjoyed in the hotels refined restaurants and bar.
Location
Corso Umberto I , 73, Stresa, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Hair Dryer
- Mini-bar
- Pay Movies
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Cable/Satellite
- Alarm Clock
- Desk
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Room Service
- Voicemail
- In-Room Safe
BW Premier Collection Continental
First-Class
Welcome to the Hotel Continental Venice. Situated in the heart of Cannaregio, this 4 star hotel is beautifully positioned in one of the most authentic parts of Venice, the Jewish Ghetto. Guests will have the pleasure of sleeping in a charming historic building which was once the former home of a noble Venetian family. After undergoing extensive renovations it is now one of the foremost 4 star hotels in Venice. Our enviable position makes exploring this unique city a dream. 93 Rooms : Singles, couples, groups and business travellers can choose from a variety of single, double and triple rooms. We offer unusually large rooms in Venice and some of our guestrooms have outstanding views of the Grand Canal. The furnishings are modern and traditional and always tasteful, which combined with the most modern comforts, make the rooms at the Continental superior among 4 star hotels in Venice.
Location
Lista di Spagna 166, Venice, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Phone
Bellini
First-Class
Hotel B4 Bellini is situated in an elegant 18th-century patrician palazzo in the Cannareggio quarter, transformed into a hotel at the turn of the last century. Inside, the luxurious splendour of the 18th and 19th centuries lives on in the ancient marbles and magnificent Murano glass chandeliers, all set against rich period decor. The restaurant offers local specialties served in a dining room illuminated by splendidly decorated windows, guests can also relax comfortably and sip a cocktail in the enclosed garden. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel.
Location
Lista Di Spagna 116/A, Venezia, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Climate Control
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Phone
- Internet Access
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Desk
Carlton on the Grand Canal
First-Class
A plush traditional Venetian style hotel set in a majestic four story building with refined interiors such as Murano glass wall lamps and gilt-edged furniture. Perfectly placed on the Grand Canal, with a vaporetto stop right outside and close to the main train station, this property offers great transportation access with the Rialto Bridge close by. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property which has an elegant fine-dining restaurant, a lobby bar, and a lovely rooftop terrace where drinks are served with views of the spired city skyline as a backdrop. 145 air-conditioned classically styled guestrooms offer coffee/tea-making facilities.
Location
Santa Croce, 578, Venezia, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Pay Movies
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Cable/Satellite
Cenacolo
First-Class
Hotel Cenacolo Assisi is a structure created from the accurate and careful renovation of an old Franciscan convent, located in Santa Maria degli Angeli, a short distance from the Porziuncola of St. Francis. The wonderful atmosphere of the place, a beautiful view of Assisi, the wide green spaces that call for reflection and the functionality and efficiency of the Hotel Cenacolo guarantee a perfect stay.
Location
V.Le Patrono D'italia 70, Assisi, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Desk
- In-Room Safe
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
Grand Hotel Vesuvio
First-Class
The Grand Hotel Vesuvio, built and furnished in a modern style, is located in a charming position, overlooking the enchanting Bay of Naples and right opposite Vesuvius. It offers a large swimming pools with separate section for children, gardens, extensive lemon and orange groves, wide lounges, conference rooms, garage, parking, solarium, children's playground, free shuttle bus into town, 4, restaurants, 3 bars. The hotel reflects the typical Sorrentine style with ample common spaces dotted by imressive marble columns and mosaic flooring. Out of 225 rooms, 105 overlooks the see while the rest face the lavish inner garden.
Location
Via Nastro Verde,7, Sorrento, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Business Center
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Alarm Clock
- Wake-Up Calls
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Climate Control
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Air Conditioning
