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Ultimate Italy
Luxury Gold
Tour Description:
Discover Italy in style on this 12-day guided tour that celebrates the country’s timeless beauty, rich culture and world-renowned cuisine. From the pastel-hued villages of the Ligurian Coast to the Renaissance treasures of Florence and the grandeur of Rome, each moment is exquisitely curated. Sail to Capri and admire the dramatic Faraglioni Rocks before indulging in Michelin-starred dining overlooking the Gulf of Naples. In Assisi, view Giotto’s frescoes with a local historian. Join a hands-on cooking class in Tuscany and in Venice, unlock the secrets of the Doge’s Palace during an exclusive after-hours visit. From hilltop villages to iconic cities, this is Italy at its most indulgent, immersive and inspiring.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 12 Apr 26 — Thursday 23 Apr 26 | Starting at $10,950 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Apr 26 — Thursday 07 May 26 | Starting at $10,920 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26 | Starting at $11,475 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26 | Starting at $11,475 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Thursday 28 May 26 | Starting at $11,595 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 24 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26 | Starting at $11,625 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26 | Starting at $11,575 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Thursday 25 Jun 26 | Starting at $11,575 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26 | Starting at $11,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Jun 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26 | Starting at $11,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Jul 26 — Thursday 16 Jul 26 | Starting at $11,395 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Jul 26 — Thursday 30 Jul 26 | Starting at $11,350 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 Aug 26 — Thursday 27 Aug 26 | Starting at $10,850 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Thursday 10 Sep 26 | Starting at $11,375 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26 | Starting at $11,575 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,625 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Thursday 15 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 Oct 26 — Thursday 22 Oct 26 | Starting at $11,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 28 Mar 27 — Thursday 08 Apr 27 | Starting at $11,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 Apr 27 — Thursday 22 Apr 27 | Starting at $11,495 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 25 Apr 27 — Thursday 06 May 27 | Starting at $11,795 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Thursday 13 May 27 | Starting at $12,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 09 May 27 — Thursday 20 May 27 | Starting at $12,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 May 27 — Thursday 27 May 27 | Starting at $12,175 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 23 May 27 — Thursday 03 Jun 27 | Starting at $12,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Jun 27 — Thursday 17 Jun 27 | Starting at $12,150 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Jun 27 — Thursday 24 Jun 27 | Starting at $12,150 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Jun 27 — Thursday 01 Jul 27 | Starting at $12,395 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Jun 27 — Thursday 08 Jul 27 | Starting at $12,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Jul 27 — Thursday 15 Jul 27 | Starting at $11,975 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 18 Jul 27 — Thursday 29 Jul 27 | Starting at $11,925 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Thursday 26 Aug 27 | Starting at $11,395 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 29 Aug 27 — Thursday 09 Sep 27 | Starting at $11,950 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Thursday 16 Sep 27 | Starting at $12,150 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Thursday 23 Sep 27 | Starting at $12,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Sep 27 — Thursday 30 Sep 27 | Starting at $12,195 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Thursday 07 Oct 27 | Starting at $11,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 Oct 27 — Thursday 14 Oct 27 | Starting at $11,750 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 10 Oct 27 — Thursday 21 Oct 27 | Starting at $11,750 | 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 & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
Included at all hotels.
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
Enjoy complimentary hotel Wi-Fi. And, on select coaches, onboard Wi-Fi may also be available.
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYBuongiorno Rome
Begin your Italy luxury tour journeying to your luxurious hotel by private chauffeur. Tonight, enjoy the ambience of the Eternal City strolling through cobbled streets before dining on fine Italian cuisine beneath the gaze of the Pantheon.
Rome and the Vatican
Explore the Eternal City and Vatican Museums with the guidance of a Local Expert. Admire magnificent frescos and unlock religious history before crossing the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Pompeii and the Isle of Capri / Sorrento
At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, your Local Expert paints a vivid picture of the past at the ruins of Pompei. Journey south through dramatic coastal scenery and lemon groves to your luxurious hotel in Capri or Sorrento (date dependent) and enjoy an elegant dinner of local specialties.
Explore the Isle of Dreams Relaxed Start
For guests staying in Capri, indulge in a Relaxed Start. A private cruise shows off Capri’s dramatic coastline as you wind your way into hidden coves and visit the White Grotto. Enjoy a ride on the historic funicular to admire breathtaking scenery before strolling through the famous Piazzetta. Dine in style at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Monzù.
Umbria, Assisi and Perugia
Journey through vineyards and olive groves discovering Umbria and personalize your day. View the 28 incredible frescos of the Basilica of St. Francis with a local historian. Or, explore the roots of Umbrian cuisine with your local gourmand, tasting regional olive oils, truffle-infused cured meats and exceptional wines during a curated tasting. Tonight, stay in the heart of Perugia’s medieval town.
San Gimignano and Tuscany Relaxed Start
Discover the medieval Umbrian tradition of loom-weaving as fourth-generation artisan Marta welcomes you into her workshop, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience celebrating heritage and craft. Surrounded by sunlit vineyards, enjoy a private wine tasting paired with regional cuisine. Then, meet Gelato World Champion Sergio Dondoli and savor his award-winning, handcrafted flavors.
Renaissance Florence
Personalize your morning in Florence with an art or gourmet exploration. Join an art historian to explore Renaissance Florence in the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or explore markets and gourmet stores with a local food expert, illuminating Florentine specialties. Take a fascinating foraging trip for the region's aromatic truffles guided by an expert truffle dog. Dine on regional dishes including 'Fiorentina' — Tuscan steak seasoned and grilled to perfection — over dinner at a Tuscan Villa. Sample the local Chianti wines produced on the estate.
Tuscan Cuisine and Pisa Relaxed Start
Savor a Relaxed Start before exploring a former hunting lodge built in the 1200s by the Medici family. Using produce from the estate's vegetable and herb garden, do as the locals do, learning from a professional Italian chef how to roll pasta by hand. Sample the fruits of your labor accompanied by some of the estate's exquisite wines. In Pisa, marvel at the gravity-defying tower, Duomo and baptistery with a Local Historian. Continue on to Rapallo for your stay at a luxurious hotel.
Exploring the Cinque Terre
At the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, join your Local Expert and visit the cliffside towns of Manarola and Monterosso. Here, colorful houses perched upon steep, rugged coastline overlook the sparkling Mediterranean. Indulge in time at leisure in the charming town of Rapallo. Set against a backdrop of azure waters and lush hillsides, with its picturesque harbor, colorful architecture it provides the perfect place to stop and relax.
Venice and the Doge’s Palace
Cross the fertile plains of the River Po and arrive by water taxi. Cruise the elegant Grand Canal to view the luxurious palaces before sitting back in a classic gondola to ride through the quieter, hidden canals. Step behind the velvet ropes as you enter the Doge's Palace for an after-hours tour guided by a local art historian.
The Magic of Venice Relaxed Start
Unlock the centuries-old craft of glassblowing on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and then join a Local Expert to explore the hidden lanes of Venice, learning the secrets of its past and present. Delight in a celebratory evening of local delicacies this evening.
Arrivederci Venice
Your Italian voyage ends in style, with a private boat ride to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport.
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.
