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Italian Mosaic 2026
13 days from Rome to Rome
Tour Description:
Like the beautiful mosaics gracing the floors and walls of ancient Roman villas, we’ve brought together the most brilliant parts of Italy to create an impact with this visually stunning vacation. Hand selecting experiences from multiple regions of “the boot,” we’ve assembled an imaginative getaway with the brightest pieces of Rome, Florence, and Venice, plus the sultry Italian Riviera, the breezy Lake District, and the sunny coast of Campania. The pastel-tinted Cinque Terre fishing villages, the sparkling blue waters of Capri, and the lemon-tree-lined streets of Sorrento offer a vivid picture of Italy, while the pilgrimage destination of Assisi, the Roman ash preserved city of Pompeii, and the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa provide just the right accents. Traveling north, south, coastal, and inland, this multi-hued tour of Italy is a picture-perfect montage of memories.PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Rome and Venice so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Thursday 02 Apr 26 — Wednesday 15 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,469 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 09 Apr 26 — Wednesday 22 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,689 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 11 Apr 26 — Friday 24 Apr 26 | Starting at $5,789 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 18 Apr 26 — Friday 01 May 26 | Starting at $5,819 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 25 Apr 26 — Friday 08 May 26 | Starting at $5,789 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 02 May 26 — Friday 15 May 26 | Starting at $6,049 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 07 May 26 — Wednesday 20 May 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 May 26 — Wednesday 27 May 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 May 26 — Friday 29 May 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 May 26 — Wednesday 03 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,889 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 23 May 26 — Friday 05 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 25 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26
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| Saturday 30 May 26 — Friday 12 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 Jun 26 — Wednesday 17 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 06 Jun 26 — Friday 19 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 08 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,619 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 11 Jun 26 — Wednesday 24 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Jun 26 — Friday 26 Jun 26 | Starting at $5,679 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 Jun 26 — Wednesday 01 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Jun 26 — Friday 03 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,639 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 22 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26
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| Thursday 25 Jun 26 — Wednesday 08 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Jun 26 — Friday 10 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,569 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 06 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26
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| Thursday 06 Aug 26 — Wednesday 19 Aug 26 | Starting at $4,469 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 20 Aug 26 — Wednesday 02 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,889 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Aug 26 — Wednesday 09 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,889 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 29 Aug 26 — Friday 11 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 31 Aug 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26
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| Thursday 03 Sep 26 — Wednesday 16 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,829 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 05 Sep 26 — Friday 18 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Sep 26 — Wednesday 23 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,829 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Friday 25 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,719 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 14 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,519 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Sep 26 — Wednesday 30 Sep 26 | Starting at $5,829 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Sep 26 — Friday 02 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Sep 26 — Wednesday 07 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,569 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 26 Sep 26 — Friday 09 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,679 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Monday 28 Sep 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 Oct 26 — Wednesday 14 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 03 Oct 26 — Friday 16 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,679 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 Oct 26 — Wednesday 21 Oct 26 | Starting at $5,679 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour: • Globus Choice excursions in Rome − Included in your tour with your choice of a guided sightseeing to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and sights ofSt. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Castel Sant’Angelo, or a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the hub of Imperial Rome• Visit to Pisa’s “Square of Miracles” for a photo opportunity at the Leaning Tower • Guided walking tour in Florence • [LF] Guided scenic boat ride (weather permitting) along the Cinque Terre coastline• [LF] Panoramic boat ride on Lake Maggiore with dinner on Isola Madre• Orientation tour of Lugano, Switzerland • Globus Choice excursions in Venice − Included in your tour with your choice of a guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or an aperitivo in a historic St. Mark’s Square caffè• Guided walking tour in Assisi includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica• Guided sightseeing in Capri features a funicular ride and a [LF] complementary grantita tasting at the Augustus Gardens • Guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii • Visit to Sorrento• Private boat ride on Venice’s canals • Jetfoil ride to Capri Island
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 ROME
Roman Holiday ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and see the Basilica. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time this late afternoon and evening.* (B)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style
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BreakfastDay 3 ROME–PISA–FLORENCE
The Tilted Tower ROME Scenic drive en route to Pisa.*
PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B)
298 mi / 480 km
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza
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BreakfastDay 4 FLORENCE
Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Free time to explore. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle while Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments
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BreakfastDay 5 FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE
Italian Treasures FLORENCE Take a scenic drive en route to Cinque Terre.
CINQUE TERRE [LF] Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting). Free time before boarding your train to Sestri Levante. (B,D)
298 mi / 490 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
EPIC RIDE Take a stunning cruise on the coast of Cinque Terre for an exquisite look at sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO ISOLA MADRE
Island Beauties LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride to [LF] Isola Madre. Visit the botanic garden followed by dinner on the island. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
PICTURE PERFECT Isola Madre is one of the starring beauties of the Borromean Islands and transport those who cross Lake Maggiore into a reverie of Baroque palazzos and perfect gardens. On the island, a showcase of exotic botanical beauty surrounds the 16th-century Palazzo Borromeo with magnificent magnolias, myrtles, wisteria, and citrus groves. Enjoy dinner at the island restaurant combining good food and stunning views of the lake
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND, ITALY
Swiss Views & A Scenic Cruise LUGANO Enjoy an orientation tour and free time.
VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals. (B)
295 mi / 475 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS Discover the city of Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss, style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the Lake northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art
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BreakfastDay 8 VENICE ISLAND
Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms
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BreakfastDay 9 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI
Medieval Marvels ASSISI A guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (B,D)
261 mi / 420 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the Saint is buried
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 10 ASSISI–SORRENTO AREA
Italian Vistas Depart for a scenic drive to Sorrento. (B)
267 mi / 430 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
PICTURE PERFECT Join the ranks of holiday-goers on the sun-kissed cliffs of Sorrento, where literati like Byron, Goethe, Dickens, and Tolstoy soaked in the sun and took their inspiration from atop the gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Here, in the town of lemons, you can give in to the sweet temptations of lemon gelato and limoncello to toast the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea
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BreakfastDay 11 SORRENTO AREA. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
Coves, Cliffs & The Clear Blue Sea SORRENTO AREA Jetfoil ride to Capri.
CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing, including [LF] Augustus Gardens and a granita (semi-frozen drink) tasting. Free time for lunch.
SORRENTO AREA Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Nestled high above the sea on the island of Capri lie the exquisite Gardens of Augustus. This natural paradise promises 180-degree panoramic views and a kaleidoscope of botanical brilliance on the cliffs overlooking the island and the sapphire sea below. Toast the view with a glass of granita for a frozen treat amid the sun-washed monuments and mesmerizing vistas
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BreakfastDay 12 SORRENTO AREA–POMPEII–ROME
Time Standing Still in Pompeii POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the excavations, followed by free time for lunch.
ROME Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening.* (B,D)
193 mi / 310 km
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDS & LORE The fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii is a treasured glimpse into Roman life near the Bay of Naples. This once thriving and sophisticated Roman city was consumed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., with its residents and structures buried beneath inescapable ash and stone. See the preserved site of excavated ruins that reveal remarkable frescoes, artwork, and artifacts within its streets and dwellings of the people who perished here
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 13 ROME
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Rome | Rome | Florence | Florence | Lake Maggiore | Lake Maggiore | Venice Island | Venice Island | Assisi | Sorrento Area | Sorrento Area | Rome |
NYX Roma
First-Class
Via Cicerone 55/C Rome Italy
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity.
First-Class
Via Cicerone 55/C Rome Italy
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
