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Grand Italian Experience
Tour Description:
A rare opportunity to see the extraordinary limestone trulli houses of Alberobello is the highlight of this grand journey. There’s more to this Italy trip as you’ll discover over dinner with Signor Luciano, an epic journey across the Tyrrhenian Sea and a visit to Trento with its Austrian influences.
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Dates & Pricing
| Thursday 06 Apr 23 — Saturday 22 Apr 23 | Starting at $4,226 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Apr 23 — Saturday 29 Apr 23 | Starting at $4,226 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 20 Apr 23 — Saturday 06 May 23 | Starting at $4,226 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Apr 23 — Saturday 13 May 23 | Starting at $4,226 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 04 May 23 — Saturday 20 May 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 18 May 23 — Saturday 03 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 25 May 23 — Saturday 10 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 01 Jun 23 — Saturday 17 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 08 Jun 23 — Saturday 24 Jun 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 15 Jun 23 — Saturday 01 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 22 Jun 23 — Saturday 08 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 29 Jun 23 — Saturday 15 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 06 Jul 23 — Saturday 22 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,253 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 13 Jul 23 — Saturday 29 Jul 23 | Starting at $4,253 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 20 Jul 23 — Saturday 05 Aug 23 | Starting at $4,208 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 27 Jul 23 — Saturday 12 Aug 23 | Starting at $4,208 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 03 Aug 23 — Saturday 19 Aug 23 | Starting at $4,316 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 10 Aug 23 — Saturday 26 Aug 23 | Starting at $4,316 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 17 Aug 23 — Saturday 02 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,343 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 24 Aug 23 — Saturday 09 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,365 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 31 Aug 23 — Saturday 16 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,406 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 07 Sep 23 — Saturday 23 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,406 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 14 Sep 23 — Saturday 30 Sep 23 | Starting at $4,406 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 21 Sep 23 — Saturday 07 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,406 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 28 Sep 23 — Saturday 14 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 05 Oct 23 — Saturday 21 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,298 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Thursday 12 Oct 23 — Saturday 28 Oct 23 | Starting at $4,298 | 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:
VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
Explore Rome, Alberobello, Capri, Pompeii, Assisi, Genoa and Florence with a Local Specialist
Discover Venice and Milan
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence
Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Connect With Locals Meet Signor Luciano on his Alberobello farm where you can taste seasonal produce, including fresh almonds, cherries, tomatoes and olive oil, as well as enjoy a local stone masonry demonstration at our Be My Guest dinner.
Stays with Stories Preserving the tradition of Murano glass art, Hyatt Centric Murano Hotel retains its industrial architecture, embodying the spirit of the glass blowers who once plied their trade there.
Stays with Stories Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery in nearby Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Dive into Culture Enjoy a private visit inside the Vatican where you will tour the Museo Gregoriano Profano featuring Roman and Ancient Greek antiquities before an exclusive private dinner.
Dive into Culture Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.
VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
Explore Rome, Alberobello, Capri, Pompeii, Assisi, Genoa and Florence with a Local Specialist
Discover Venice and Milan
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and a glassblowing factory in Venice
View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence
Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Connect With Locals Meet Signor Luciano on his Alberobello farm where you can taste seasonal produce, including fresh almonds, cherries, tomatoes and olive oil, as well as enjoy a local stone masonry demonstration at our Be My Guest dinner.
Stays with Stories Preserving the tradition of Murano glass art, Hyatt Centric Murano Hotel retains its industrial architecture, embodying the spirit of the glass blowers who once plied their trade there.
Stays with Stories Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery in nearby Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Dive into Culture Enjoy a private visit inside the Vatican where you will tour the Museo Gregoriano Profano featuring Roman and Ancient Greek antiquities before an exclusive private dinner.
Dive into Culture Witness the exquisite craft of glassblowing, a delicate tradition that generations of Venetian craftsmen have perfected over the centuries.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.
First Class Travel Highlights:
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
Optional Experiences and free time
Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to Rome
Blaze a trail through la bella Italia – your epic journey begins in Rome, once the powerful capital of the world and yours to explore before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception and orientation drive introducing you to some of the city's iconic and unexpected highlights.
Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City
Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who for centuries have flocked to the Vatican City. Visit St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Christendom, joining a Local Specialist for an included sightseeing tour. See Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà, hewn from the most 'perfect' block of Carrara marble. Then, venture into Ancient Rome to see Circus Maximus, where the thundering noise of chariot races once filled the air, followed by a visit to the Colosseum. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Sit on the Spanish Steps, shop up a storm on Via Veneto or continue your encounter with Ancient Rome on Palatine Hill to see the Temple of Apollo and Flavian Palace, among other excavations.
Journey to the Alberobello Region
We travel east through the Campania Mountains and the orange and olive groves of Puglia near the Adriatic coast, our home for the next two nights. This evening, we enjoy a delicious local dinner at our hotel.
Admire Alberobello’s Iconic Architecture
Enjoy a leisurely morning on your own. Consider an Optional Experience or indulge in delectable local flavours at a traditional trattoria. This afternoon, the conical limestone houses of Alberobello take centre stage during our guided tour with a Local Specialist. Here, we’ll see the UNESCO-listed collection of almost 1,500 trulli dating back to the 14th century. This evening, we Connect With Locals with a Be My Guest experience at a traditional masseria. Meet Signor Luciano for dinner on his Alberobello farm where you can taste seasonal produce, including fresh almonds, cherries, tomatoes and olive oil.
Onwards to Sunny Sorrento
The fresh aroma of lemons is your constant companion in the stunning coastal town of Sorrento, your home for the next two nights. View the bustling Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia before spending the rest of the day on your own. Kick back and sip delicious Limoncello di Sorrento, enjoy lunch in this picture-perfect town or spend the afternoon soaking up la dolce vita. Tonight we dine at our hotel in Sorrento.
A Day on the Isle of Capri
Cruise the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Enjoy a guided tour of Capri town, watching the beautiful people sip their cappuccino in the glamorous piazzetta.
Uncover Pompeii's Ruins and on to Assisi
Explore the tragic history of the ancient lost city of Pompeii with a Local Specialist. Gain a deeper understanding of what life was like in this Roman settlement that lay buried for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted. Continue your journey through the rolling green and golden fields of Umbria, arriving at the mystical hilltop town of Assisi. Meet your Local Specialist for a visit of the stunning Basilica of St. Francis, featuring exquisite frescoes by Giotto. We'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.
Onwards to Verona and Venice
Celebrate the epic tale of Romeo and Juliet during this morning's visit to the fair city of Verona where you will view Juliet's Balcony and the Roman arena built in the 1st century. We venture to the Adriatic coast this afternoon bound for Venice. Our home for the next two nights is one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories – Hyatt Centric hotel, preserving the tradition of Murano glass art.
Cruise the Canals of Venice
Dive Into Culture this morning by observing the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing that spans centuries. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps to preserve the traditions that have been handed down through the generations and you’ll be inspired to buy a souvenir to remind you of the talent and skill shared enthusiastically by the master craftsmen. Next you’ll glide by private launch along busy waterways to view the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica before spending exploring the city on your terms. Stroll along the Grand Canal, nibble on delicious cicchetti at a cosy bacaro or cross the lagoon for an Optional Experience on the colourful fishermen Island of Burano.
Journey to Northern Trento
This morning, we traverse pastoral Veneto plains to the sophisticated town of Trento surrounded by the Dolomites. Once located within the Austrian Empire, the town exudes both classical Italian elegance and cultural influences from the north, which you can enjoy at one of its many beer halls or cafés. Consider sampling the delicious local apple strudel, then wander around the Piazza Duomo before checking in to your hotel for the night.
Explore Milan and on to the Italian Lakes
Continue west through Italy's stunning Lakes District to the sophisticated powerhouse of Milan. You’ll have some free time to explore on your own after an orientation of the city's iconic sights. See the exquisite Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House and the Galleria, one of the world's oldest shopping malls. We spend this afternoon on the quiet shores of Lake Maggiore, soaking up the pleasant lakeside atmosphere and exploring Baveno.
Onwards to La Spezia
Journey to Genoa where a Local Specialist will show us this city's majestic architecture. Continue to the seaside resort of La Spezia.
La Spezia Your Way
Indulge in a full free day to soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Stroll along the waterfront or consider joining an Optional Experience to Porto Venere and the Bay of Poets where you’ll embark on an encounter with the cliffside villages of Cinque Terre. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Uncover Pisa and on to Florence
Travelling south through the unforgettable scenery of Tuscany, we arrive in Pisa to view its famous Leaning Tower before continuing to the Renaissance city of Florence. This afternoon is yours at leisure to wander through the grand squares and labyrinthine lanes of Florence, whose connection with the Medici family saw this city become one of the world's most cultural centres. Consider a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see the Michelangelo's statue of David, amble along the Arno River or ascend the stone steps up to Piazzale Michelangelo for spectacular views of the city.
Discover Renaissance Florence
Join a Local Specialist this morning to view the city's finest masterpieces – the magnificent Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and the 13th-century Santa Croce Basilica, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Later, learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon on your own. Walk across the Ponte Vecchio that has straddled over the Arno River for almost 700 years, or wander through the Renaissance Boboli Gardens, stopping for a slice or two of schiacciata along the way.
All Roads Lead to Rome
Journey through the sprawling vineyards of Chianti, past the hill-towns of Umbria before arriving in Rome. This evening we Dive Into Culture at an exclusive farewell dining experience in the Museo Gregoriano Profano, with its centuries of Roman and ancient Greek sculptures and antiquities, or the magnificent surrounds of the Salone di Raffaello in the Pinacoteca. Gain access to the Museum before dinner, then continue your evening with a tour of the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist, before the weekly evening opening, including views of Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.
Journey Home
Our epic encounter with Italy has come to an end. We say arrivederci to Rome and our newfound friends at the end of our Grand Italian Experience. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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.
