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Italian Mosaic 2027
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 01 Apr 27 — Wednesday 14 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,879 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 08 Apr 27 — Wednesday 21 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,929 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 10 Apr 27 — Friday 23 Apr 27 | Starting at $5,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 24 Apr 27 — Friday 07 May 27 | Starting at $6,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 06 May 27 — Wednesday 19 May 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 08 May 27 — Friday 21 May 27 | Starting at $6,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 10 May 27 — Sunday 23 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,929 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 13 May 27 — Wednesday 26 May 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 15 May 27 — Friday 28 May 27 | Starting at $6,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 20 May 27 — Wednesday 02 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,039 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 22 May 27 — Friday 04 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,249 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 24 May 27 — Sunday 06 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,929 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 29 May 27 — Friday 11 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 03 Jun 27 — Wednesday 16 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 05 Jun 27 — Friday 18 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,139 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 07 Jun 27 — Sunday 20 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,929 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 10 Jun 27 — Wednesday 23 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 12 Jun 27 — Friday 25 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,249 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 17 Jun 27 — Wednesday 30 Jun 27 | Starting at $6,039 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 19 Jun 27 — Friday 02 Jul 27 | Starting at $6,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 21 Jun 27 — Sunday 04 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,869 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 24 Jun 27 — Wednesday 07 Jul 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 26 Jun 27 — Friday 09 Jul 27 | Starting at $6,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 05 Jul 27 — Sunday 18 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,869 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 26 Aug 27 — Wednesday 08 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,319 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Aug 27 — Friday 10 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,369 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 30 Aug 27 — Sunday 12 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,979 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 02 Sep 27 — Wednesday 15 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 04 Sep 27 — Friday 17 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,219 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 09 Sep 27 — Wednesday 22 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 11 Sep 27 — Friday 24 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,219 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 13 Sep 27 — Sunday 26 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,979 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 16 Sep 27 — Wednesday 29 Sep 27 | Starting at $6,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 18 Sep 27 — Friday 01 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,219 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 23 Sep 27 — Wednesday 06 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 25 Sep 27 — Friday 08 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,149 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 27 Sep 27 — Sunday 10 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $6,899 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 30 Sep 27 — Wednesday 13 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,029 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 02 Oct 27 — Friday 15 Oct 27 | Starting at $6,089 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 07 Oct 27 — Wednesday 20 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,819 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 09 Oct 27 — Friday 22 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,169 | Get a Quote |
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
Spend your day your way in Rome
Rome of the Caesars
Time travel to ancient Rome! Stand in the Colosseum and let your imagination be captured by stories of gladiator games and emperor reigns. Delve deeper into the Rome of the Caesars with a guided walk through the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of the Roman Empire; see the Palatine Hill considered to be the birthplace of Rome.
The Papal City
Explore the Papal City for a guided visit of the extensive Vatican Museums. Lift your eyes to the heavens in the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo¿s masterpiece ceiling fresco, then continue to St. Peter¿s Square to see the breathtaking St. Peter¿s Basilica. Stroll along the Via della Conciliazione to admire Castel Sant'Angelo, the former Papal Fortress.
Explore more of Rome with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Enjoy free time later this afternoon and evening to explore more of this charismatic city. * (B)
* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 ROME–PISA–FLORENCE
The Tilted Tower Leave the hustle and bustle of Rome behind as you relax for a scenic drive past the olive groves and vineyards that extend over the rolling green hills of Umbria and Tuscany. En route to Florence, enjoy a stop in Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and location of one of the most recognizable monuments in the world – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. (B)
280 mi / 450 km
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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 FLORENCE
Fine Art in Firenze Florence is one of Italy’s most celebrated cities. Meet your local guide for a walk through the historic center, stopping to admire and learn more about the cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the massive bronze doors of the Baptistry’s “Gates of Paradise,” the sculptures of Signoria Square, and the Ponte Vecchio. This afternoon free time to explore more of Florence “La bella.” (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 This morning drive to La Spezia, the starting point of your Cinque Terre adventure. [LF] Join a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to admire the dramatic scenery along the Cinque Terre coast. Arrive in Monterosso, one of the 5 villages, for some free time before boarding a train to continue your journey. Later, drive to Lake Maggiore. (B,D)
311 mi / 500 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 Relax on the peaceful shores of Lake Maggiore. Late afternoon, [LF] board a private boat to cross the calm waters to Isola Madre, the largest of the Borromean Islands. Enjoy a guided visit of the English-style botanical gardens before sitting down for dinner at a local restaurant 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 Depart Italy this morning and cross the border into Switzerland. Visit the lakefront city of Lugano. Enjoy free time to admire the buildings and browse the stores in the pedestrian center or to stroll along the lakeside promenade. Continue to Venice Island and take a private boat ride. (B)
245 mi / 395 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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 VENICE ISLAND
Spend your day your way in Venice Enjoy a private boat ride. On disembarkation walk to an historic vetreria (glass factory) to meet a local glassblower and learn how the world-famous Murano glass is created. Explore more of Venice with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Palaces & Pontoons
Your Local Guide shares legendary stories on a Venice walking tour, featuring iconic St. Mark¿s Square, with views of its landmark columns, Basilica, and Clock Tower. Enjoy skip-the-line access and guided visit to magnificent Doge¿s Palace, with its lavish rooms and infamous Bridge of Sighs which offered a final glimpse of the outside world to prisoners crossing to prison.
Location, Location, Location!
Once described by Napoleon as "the world's most beautiful drawing room," St. Mark's Square remains the beating heart of Venice. After a short stroll through some picturesque calli (alleyways), take a seat in a historic café for a taste of Venetian café culture. Enjoy a refreshment served with unrivaled views of Venetian landmarks!
An afternoon and evening at leisure to meander along the canals and through the typical Venetian “calli and campi.” (alleyways and squares). (B)
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI
Medieval Marvels Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains to the stunning hilltop town of Assisi, an important center for both religion and art, and birthplace of St. Francis. Meet the local guide for a walking tour in the medieval center which includes a visit to the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis. (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 Watch the changing scenery as you drive south, from the lush green hills of Umbria, through drier mountainous areas until you arrive at the dramatic Sorrentine coastline that hugs the Bay of Naples. (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 Relax on a jetfoil as you cross the Bay of Naples to the captivating island of Capri. Join your Local Guide for a funicular ride from the harbour to Capri village followed by a guided sightseeing. [LF] Visit the Augustus Gardens, enjoy a granita (semi-frozen drink) and admire the incredible views of the iconic Faraglioni rocks. Return to the mainland for 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
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 12 SORRENTO AREA–POMPEII–ROME
Time Standing Still in Pompeii This morning, together with a local guide, visit the incredible excavations of Pompeii. As you walk along the ancient streets, hear about day-to-day life under the Roman Empire and the events surrounding the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After some free time for lunch, return to Rome and join your traveling companions for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (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.
