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Italian Vistas

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CAD 6,299

Duration

13 days

Countries

Italy, United Kingdom

Activity

active

Group size

Max 44

Rating

4.6 · 293 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

From the ancient ruins of Pompeii to the chic charm of the Isle of Capri, embark on a spectacular Italian getaway. Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, the charming Sorrento Coast, Florence, Venice, and Stresa in the Lake District. Discover the treasures of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. Take a boat to the enchanting Isle of Capri. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence, a veritable open-air museum. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and stroll the streets of Verona. Stop at a Tuscan winery and farm for a lunch of regional specialties and wines. Tour Venice and walk the Castello district. Cruise to Isola Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands. Delve deeper into its history and culture as you visit some of the world’s most beautiful locales.

At a glance

Duration

13 days

Route

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Countries

Italy, United Kingdom

Activity level

active

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History

Day by day

Picturesque landscape of Lake Garda with a distant island under a summer sky.

Your journey through

Italy & United Kingdom

Showing Days 1-7

13-day itinerary

Day 1Overnight FlightCiao, Italy!

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Overnight Flight

Ciao, Italy!

Day 2Rome, ItalyWelcome to the “Eternal City” of Rome. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.

Welcome to the “Eternal City” of Rome. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.

Day 3RomeToday, discover Italy’s capital city during an extensive walking tour. Visit the Colosseum,* where your guide recounts its rich history. Meander through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll head to the medieval Monti neighbourhood where cobblestone streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and local restaurants.

Rome

Today, discover Italy’s capital city during an extensive walking tour. Visit the Colosseum,* where your guide recounts its rich history. Meander through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll head to the medieval Monti neighbourhood where cobblestone streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and local restaurants.

Day 4RomeEnjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museums** and St. Peter’s Basilica. The evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.

Rome

Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museums** and St. Peter’s Basilica. The evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.

Day 5Rome - SorrentoJourney to the brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into hillsides above the blue sea. Along the way, pause in nearby Gragnano for lunch and visit a pasta factory. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento, where you'll enjoy free time to explore before settling in for a two-night stay in a hotel located either in Sorrento or along its picturesque coast.***

Rome

Journey to the brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into hillsides above the blue sea. Along the way, pause in nearby Gragnano for lunch and visit a pasta factory. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento, where you'll enjoy free time to explore before settling in for a two-night stay in a hotel located either in Sorrento or along its picturesque coast.***

Day 6SorrentoToday, sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri.**** Upon arrival, admire the island’s iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise,**** passing by steep cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to the mainland for an evening at leisure.

Sorrento

Today, sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri.**** Upon arrival, admire the island’s iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise,**** passing by steep cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to the mainland for an evening at leisure.

Day 7Sorrento - Pompeii - FlorenceStart your day in Pompeii, where it’s your choice! Soak in 2000 years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely-paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster-paced visit combining the highlights with Pompeii's further-out gems. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the coach while you head to Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Late this afternoon, arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy’s best art and architecture, begin your exploration with an evening stroll to dinner at a local restaurant.

Sorrento

Start your day in Pompeii, where it’s your choice! Soak in 2000 years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely-paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster-paced visit combining the highlights with Pompeii's further-out gems. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the coach while you head to Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Late this afternoon, arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy’s best art and architecture, begin your exploration with an evening stroll to dinner at a local restaurant.

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