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This is a comprehensive, affordable tour of Italy, showcasing some of the world’s most beloved cities (including Rome, Florence and Venice), historic sites, small towns, and scenic wonders. You’ll start and end in Rome focusing on Tuscany and the Sorrento coast, but also visiting Venice, San Marino (one of the world’s smallest countries), and Assisi.
Enjoy three nights in the Tuscan hills, famous for medieval villages, charming towns, and the celebrated wine-growing regions. From your base, visit Siena, home of the famous palio horse race and take an excursion to Florence with a walking tour of the Renaissance city centre. You’ll see Piazza Signoria – the centre of political life in Florence since the 14th century.
Spend three nights in the area of Sorrento, a laid-back town with amazing views of the azure seas and cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants and take the excursion to Capri, with is crystal-blue water, legendary piazzetta, and fashionable boutiques; Explore Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into ordinary life at the peak of the Roman Empire.
On this tour, also visit Ravenna, with it Byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th century AD, Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has preserved its Renaissance appearance; Gubbio, dating to the 14th century; and Assisi, where you’ll visit the Basilica of St Francis that houses the tomb of St Francis. To top it all up, visit Rome, the internal city, including a city tour showing all the main sights, from Vatican City to the Colosseum. Fron the small, historic towns to the vibrand cities, this affordable Italy tour for value-minded travellers has it all!
Highlights
- Siena Visit Piazza del Campo
- Tuscan Hills
- Florence Guided walking tour
- Verona Visit
- Venice Boat ride to St. Mark’s Square, visit glassblowing workshop
- Ravenna and San Marino Visit
- Urbino Visit
- Gubbio Visit
- Assisi Guided visit St. Francis Basilica
- Capri Full-day excursion
- Pompeii Guided walking tour of the excavations
- Naples Orientation
- Rome Guided sightseeing, see St. Peter’s Square
Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 13 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Rome, Italy
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italy’s ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Rome, Siena - Tuscan Hills
Day2
This morning journey to Siena, rightly considered the jewel of Tuscany. The Piazza del Campo is quite unique in shape and setting, and famous all over the world for the medieval-style Palio horse-racing event. Next, enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside with its hillside towns and villages. Overnight in the heart of Tuscany.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Tuscan Hills
Day3
Spend the day at leisure or take advantage of today’s optional excursion to San Gimignano, one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval towns. Admire its 14 towers and the countryside dotted with vineyards and olive trees.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tuscan Hills, Excursion to Florence
Day4
A full day is dedicated to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty. The included walking tour with a local Guide will introduce you to the main highlights.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tuscan Hills - Verona - Venice Area
Day5
Leave the Tuscan Hills and, on the way to the Venice area, stop to visit Verona, the romantic city of Shakespearian plays. You'll have time for a stroll in the centre to see Juliet's balcony or the Roman Arena.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Venice
Day6
Venice is a city of unparalleled beauty and a feast of wonderful sites. View the delightful crisscrossing canals, gondolas, water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Enjoy the included orientation, which starts with a BOAT RIDE to St. Mark’s Square, followed by time at leisure and a visit to a typical Venetian GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP. In the afternoon, join one of the optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Venice Area - Ravenna - San Marino
Day7
Travel to Ravenna, a city that preserves the richest heritage of byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th century AD. After a stop here, continue to the tiny hilltop Republic of San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
San Marino - Umbino - Gubbio - Assisi Area
Day8
First to Urbino to see its magnificent Ducal Palace towering over the town. Continue on to the verdant Umbria region to visit medieval Gubbio, where the superb view of the rooftops of the town from the Consul’s Palace is a must. Continue on to Foligno.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Assisi Area - Sorrento Area
Day9
Start the day in Assisi with a guided tour of the BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS with its famous paintings by Giotto dating back to the 1300s. Continue south across the Apennines to the shores of the Mediterranean for three overnights in the picturesque Sorrento area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Sorrento Area. Excursion to Capri
Day10
Today, cross the crystal-blue waters to Capri. This legendary island, surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazzetta, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views. Return to the Sorrento Area for an overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Sorrento Area
Day11
Spend the day to relax in the sun, explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to discover the unique beauty of the Amalfi coast.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Sorrento Area - Pompeii - Naples - Rome
Day12
Leave the Sorrento area to discover one of the most intriguing archaeological sites in the world: POMPEII. This village was caught by surprise by the Vesuvius volcanic eruption in 79 AD, and excavations have uncovered a snapshot of ordinary Roman life. Back to the present, you'll enjoy an orientation drive of culture-rich Naples before arriving in Rome.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rome
Day13
Steeped in history, Rome is vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built and Circus Maximus. Consider an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of The Last Judgment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rome
Day14
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
Total meals included:
- 13 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Rome, Italy
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Italy’s ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
Rome, Siena - Tuscan Hills
Day2
This morning journey to Siena, rightly considered the jewel of Tuscany. The Piazza del Campo is quite unique in shape and setting, and famous all over the world for the medieval-style Palio horse-racing event. Next, enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan countryside with its hillside towns and villages. Overnight in the heart of Tuscany.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Tuscan Hills
Day3
Spend the day at leisure or take advantage of today’s optional excursion to San Gimignano, one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval towns. Admire its 14 towers and the countryside dotted with vineyards and olive trees.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tuscan Hills, Excursion to Florence
Day4
A full day is dedicated to Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty. The included walking tour with a local Guide will introduce you to the main highlights.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Tuscan Hills - Verona - Venice Area
Day5
Leave the Tuscan Hills and, on the way to the Venice area, stop to visit Verona, the romantic city of Shakespearian plays. You'll have time for a stroll in the centre to see Juliet's balcony or the Roman Arena.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Venice
Day6
Venice is a city of unparalleled beauty and a feast of wonderful sites. View the delightful crisscrossing canals, gondolas, water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Enjoy the included orientation, which starts with a BOAT RIDE to St. Mark’s Square, followed by time at leisure and a visit to a typical Venetian GLASSBLOWING WORKSHOP. In the afternoon, join one of the optional excursions.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Venice Area - Ravenna - San Marino
Day7
Travel to Ravenna, a city that preserves the richest heritage of byzantine mosaics dating from the 5th century AD. After a stop here, continue to the tiny hilltop Republic of San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
San Marino - Umbino - Gubbio - Assisi Area
Day8
First to Urbino to see its magnificent Ducal Palace towering over the town. Continue on to the verdant Umbria region to visit medieval Gubbio, where the superb view of the rooftops of the town from the Consul’s Palace is a must. Continue on to Foligno.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Assisi Area - Sorrento Area
Day9
Start the day in Assisi with a guided tour of the BASILICA OF ST. FRANCIS with its famous paintings by Giotto dating back to the 1300s. Continue south across the Apennines to the shores of the Mediterranean for three overnights in the picturesque Sorrento area.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Sorrento Area. Excursion to Capri
Day10
Today, cross the crystal-blue waters to Capri. This legendary island, surrounded by rose-tinted rocks, has incredibly beautiful coves of translucent blues and greens. The town, with its pretty piazzetta, maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and cozy restaurants, is a mecca for the jet set. An optional tour takes you around the island with its steep roads and panoramic views. Return to the Sorrento Area for an overnight.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Sorrento Area
Day11
Spend the day to relax in the sun, explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to discover the unique beauty of the Amalfi coast.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Sorrento Area - Pompeii - Naples - Rome
Day12
Leave the Sorrento area to discover one of the most intriguing archaeological sites in the world: POMPEII. This village was caught by surprise by the Vesuvius volcanic eruption in 79 AD, and excavations have uncovered a snapshot of ordinary Roman life. Back to the present, you'll enjoy an orientation drive of culture-rich Naples before arriving in Rome.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rome
Day13
Steeped in history, Rome is vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique. Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts with St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Other highlights are the iconic Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built and Circus Maximus. Consider an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, world famous for Michelangelo’s impressive fresco of The Last Judgment.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Rome
Day14
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
2020 departures may be subject to itinerary modifications and full details will be published in September 2019. If we have to modify an itinerary, you will have an opportunity to cancel without penalty. See our full terms and conditions for more details.
Extend your tour and see even more
On selected tours you can extend your time at the beginning or end of your holiday. To book your holiday with an extension, call us on 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
To book your holiday with an extension, call 0330 0588 237 or speak to your travel agent.
What's included
Tour only
Prefer to book your own flights and transfers? You have the freedom to do that with our Tour Only holiday option.
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- Individual audio system
Tour with flights
Let us take care of everything. Our package option includes return flights from your chosen airport, plus overseas transfers to your hotel.
- Flights
- Transfers
- Services of a tour director
- Accommodation
- Selected meals
- Free Wi-Fi on coach
- All airport taxes
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Rome - Grand Fleming Hotel
Modern hotel offering popular amenities and comforts, with a restaurant and bar. Located 40 km from FCO Airport; the staff are multilingual.
Location
P.Za M.Leone Spoleto, 20, Roma, Italy
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
Tuscan Hills - Aquaviva
Set on a hilltop in Tuscany's Chianti wine district, Aquaviva Hotel offers panoramic views of the hills around Siena. It features a wellness centre with heated indoor pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a traditional restaurant.
Location
S.P. 27, Localita Acquaviva 65, Casole D'Elsa, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Tuscan Hills - Aquaviva
Set on a hilltop in Tuscany's Chianti wine district, Aquaviva Hotel offers panoramic views of the hills around Siena. It features a wellness centre with heated indoor pool, an outdoor swimming pool, and a traditional restaurant.
Location
S.P. 27, Localita Acquaviva 65, Casole D'Elsa, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Venice - Poppi
Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965, the hotel is still family run. Hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant.
Location
Via Romea ,80, Venezia-Gambarare Mira, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
Venice - Poppi
Situated on the Riviera del Brenta and founded in 1965, the hotel is still family run. Hotel Poppi offers 100 rooms and a renowned restaurant.
Location
Via Romea ,80, Venezia-Gambarare Mira, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Iron/ironing board
San Marino - Titano
Situated in the heart of San Marino Republic's historical centre, part of UNESCO World Heritage, it has been the Institutional Hotel of the world's most ancient Republic since its opening, in 1894, giving hospitality to Princes, Ambassadors and important people visiting San Marino. Its central location makes of Titano Hotel the landmark of those who visit San Marino to discover its monuments, art and culture.
Location
31, Ctr Del Collegio, San Marino
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
San Marino - Titano
Situated in the heart of San Marino Republic's historical centre, part of UNESCO World Heritage, it has been the Institutional Hotel of the world's most ancient Republic since its opening, in 1894, giving hospitality to Princes, Ambassadors and important people visiting San Marino. Its central location makes of Titano Hotel the landmark of those who visit San Marino to discover its monuments, art and culture.
Location
31, Ctr Del Collegio, San Marino
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Hairdryer
Assisi Area - City Hotel and Suites
An 88-room modern property located in the very heart of Umbria, close to the beautiful historical city centre with easy access to Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio and Spoleto. The buffet breakfast offers homemade specialities and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Via M. Arcamone 16, Foligno, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Assisi Area - City Hotel and Suites
An 88-room modern property located in the very heart of Umbria, close to the beautiful historical city centre with easy access to Assisi, Perugia, Gubbio and Spoleto. The buffet breakfast offers homemade specialities and Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Via M. Arcamone 16, Foligno, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- Coffee maker in-room
- Hairdryer
Neapolitan Riviera - Panorama Palace
The Panorama Palace Hotel is situated on the cliffs above the sea, a few minutes from the beach of Meta di Sorrento, the first of the towns which form the Sorrentine Peninsula, and a few kilometres from the principal tourist centres Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Procida, the Amalfi Coast, Pompei Herculaneum, Naples, Cserta and Mt. Vesuvius. Given its position, the hotel boasts an incredible panoramic view of the winding Sorrentine coast. The hotel is managed by a local family who strive to provide an environment of informal elegance and assistance. The hotel offers all comforts and a restaurant facing the the blue Gulf of Naples and the Sorrentine Coast as well as a local restaurant and a swimming pool.
Location
Piazza Scarpati, Sorrento Area, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Neapolitan Riviera - Panorama Palace
The Panorama Palace Hotel is situated on the cliffs above the sea, a few minutes from the beach of Meta di Sorrento, the first of the towns which form the Sorrentine Peninsula, and a few kilometres from the principal tourist centres Sorrento, Capri, Ischia, Procida, the Amalfi Coast, Pompei Herculaneum, Naples, Cserta and Mt. Vesuvius. Given its position, the hotel boasts an incredible panoramic view of the winding Sorrentine coast. The hotel is managed by a local family who strive to provide an environment of informal elegance and assistance. The hotel offers all comforts and a restaurant facing the the blue Gulf of Naples and the Sorrentine Coast as well as a local restaurant and a swimming pool.
Location
Piazza Scarpati, Sorrento Area, Italy
Facilities
- Wifi
- Restaurant on site
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
- Pool
Rome - Grand Fleming Hotel
Modern hotel offering popular amenities and comforts, with a restaurant and bar. Located 40 km from FCO Airport; the staff are multilingual.
Location
P.Za M.Leone Spoleto, 20, Roma, Italy
Facilities
- Restaurant on site
- Bar/lounge
- Lifts
- In-room safe
- Hairdryer
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