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Reflections of Italy

From

CAD 4,249

Duration

10 days

Countries

Italy

Activity

active

Rating

4.6 · 217 reviewsvia Collette

The adventure

Revel in the magic of Italy on this 10-day tour that explores the cities of Rome, Florence, Siena, Venice, Assisi, Perugia and Milan. Travel the rolling hills of the scenic Tuscan and Umbrian countryside exploring medieval hill towns and visiting the birthplace of St. Francis, Assisi. Discover the masterpieces of the Renaissance in Florence and see hot glass transformed into exquisite art on Murano Island. Linger in romantic Venice for two nights discovering its treasures. Your journey comes to a close in Milan and includes a visit to the magnificent Gothic Cathedral – the Duomo.

At a glance

Duration

10 days

Route

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Countries

Italy

Activity level

active

Style

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Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.

Your journey through

Italy

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10-day itinerary

Day 1Overnight FlightWelcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art, and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight.

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Overnight Flight

Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art, and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2Rome, ItalyBegin in Rome, the “Eternal City.” As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers during a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties.

Begin in Rome, the “Eternal City.” As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, get to know your fellow travellers during a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties.

Day 3RomeOn a guided tour of the Vatican Museums,* explore the extensive Papal palace housing priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, classical Greco-Roman statuary, and works by great Renaissance masters. In the Sistine Chapel, marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling and brilliant Last Judgment. Next, wander through the towering columns of St. Peter’s Basilica, a daring feat of human artistry and engineering. Admire the baroque spirals of Bernini’s altar canopy and gaze up at Michelangelo’s dome, still the tallest in the world. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon. The evening is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an optional dinner in a popular restaurant, indulging in a hearty meal accompanied by wine and local entertainment.

Rome

On a guided tour of the Vatican Museums,* explore the extensive Papal palace housing priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, classical Greco-Roman statuary, and works by great Renaissance masters. In the Sistine Chapel, marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling and brilliant Last Judgment. Next, wander through the towering columns of St. Peter’s Basilica, a daring feat of human artistry and engineering. Admire the baroque spirals of Bernini’s altar canopy and gaze up at Michelangelo’s dome, still the tallest in the world. Return to the hotel mid-afternoon. The evening is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an optional dinner in a popular restaurant, indulging in a hearty meal accompanied by wine and local entertainment.

Day 4Rome - Orvieto - PerugiaDepart Rome today en route to the iconic hill town of Orvieto. As you approach, its distinctive profile rises on the horizon, crowned by the facade of its famous cathedral. Delve into the local scene, exploring Orvieto’s rich history and Etruscan heritage. Perhaps you’ll pause to savour a glass of its renowned Orvieto Bianco, a wine that has delighted popes and nobility since the Renaissance. Then, you’re off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. With free time to explore, consider wandering along the Corso, Perugia’s main street, where gothic facades are lined with shops and restaurants.

Rome

Depart Rome today en route to the iconic hill town of Orvieto. As you approach, its distinctive profile rises on the horizon, crowned by the facade of its famous cathedral. Delve into the local scene, exploring Orvieto’s rich history and Etruscan heritage. Perhaps you’ll pause to savour a glass of its renowned Orvieto Bianco, a wine that has delighted popes and nobility since the Renaissance. Then, you’re off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. With free time to explore, consider wandering along the Corso, Perugia’s main street, where gothic facades are lined with shops and restaurants.

Day 5Perugia - Assisi - PerugiaThis morning, travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take in the old-world atmosphere on a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, a treasure trove of medieval and early Renaissance paintings. Then, it’s your choice! Continue exploring the hometown of St. Francis during a guided walking tour of the city -OR- enjoy free time to wander among the rose-hued stone buildings of this medieval hill town. This afternoon, journey into the surrounding Umbrian countryside, where olive groves blanket the hillsides, and visit a traditional frantoio (olive mill) where olives are pressed each November.** Learn about the region’s trees and oil-making methods, sample a variety of extra virgin olive oils produced at the mill, and enjoy dinner in the serene setting of the grove.

Aerial black and white view of a historic Italian cityscape featuring medieval architecture and bell towers.

Perugia

This morning, travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take in the old-world atmosphere on a guided tour of the Basilica of St. Francis, a treasure trove of medieval and early Renaissance paintings. Then, it’s your choice! Continue exploring the hometown of St. Francis during a guided walking tour of the city -OR- enjoy free time to wander among the rose-hued stone buildings of this medieval hill town. This afternoon, journey into the surrounding Umbrian countryside, where olive groves blanket the hillsides, and visit a traditional frantoio (olive mill) where olives are pressed each November.** Learn about the region’s trees and oil-making methods, sample a variety of extra virgin olive oils produced at the mill, and enjoy dinner in the serene setting of the grove.

Day 6Perugia - Cortona - FlorenceHead through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills to the Etruscan city of Cortona. Perched on the side of a hill, take in the ornate facades and gothic architecture. Peek at the adjacent Lake Trasimeno, situated off in the distance. You might recognize the city as the charming setting for the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun. End your day in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.”

Explore the charming medieval architecture of a hillside town in Assisi, Italy.

Perugia

Head through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills to the Etruscan city of Cortona. Perched on the side of a hill, take in the ornate facades and gothic architecture. Peek at the adjacent Lake Trasimeno, situated off in the distance. You might recognize the city as the charming setting for the book and film Under the Tuscan Sun. End your day in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.”

Day 7FlorenceThis morning, experience Florence’s cultural treasures on an extensive walking tour, passing by the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the day is yours to explore this veritable open-air museum. Perhaps you’ll join an after-hours tour of the 14th-century Certosa monastery, followed by dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment.

Florence

This morning, experience Florence’s cultural treasures on an extensive walking tour, passing by the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the day is yours to explore this veritable open-air museum. Perhaps you’ll join an after-hours tour of the 14th-century Certosa monastery, followed by dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment.