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Italian Intermezzo

Try fantastic local wine on the shores of Lake Como
Explore the iconic canals of Venice on a gondola, and visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
Have an unforgettable dinner at the Vatican in Rome
Tick off eight incredible cities in eight days, plus the Colosseum, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Enjoy all meals and drinks on board, including a Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinner

Guide Price £3,349

7 nights guided tour including flights and accommodation

Overview

Discover the highlights of Italy on this eight-day guided tour, starting in Milan and finishing up in Rome. You’ll travel comfortably onboard a customised, 40-seat coach with air-conditioning and double legroom. Plus, you’ll have the services of a Travel Director and a Wellbeing Director onboard.

Immerse yourself in Italian art, food and wine, history and culture, and stay in handpicked hotels along the way. In just eight days, you’ll dine overlooking the shores of Lake Como, see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, discover Renaissance masterpieces in Florence, ride a gondola through Venice’s canals, enter the Sistine Chapel, and much more.

Day 1:

Milan – Lake Como

Ciao, welcome to Italy! Arrive in Milan, where you’ll be greeted by your Travel Director and whisked away on a transfer to Lake Como. Relax and spend the rest of the day at your leisure before meeting your group for a special Welcome Dinner at the elegant L’antica Riva restaurant.

Overnight – Palace Hotel

Meals – Dinner

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Day 2:

Lake Como - Venice

Travel through the beautiful Italian Lake District, past Lake Iseo and Lake Garda, before reaching the floating city of Venice. You’ll have some free time to explore. Make sure you don’t miss the magic of St. Mark’s Square, and go for a stroll through Venice’s maze of alleyways.

Overnight – Hotel Indigo Venice Sant’Elena

Meals – Breakfast

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Day 3:

Venice

Immerse yourself in Venetian life today. Witness an artisan glassblowing demonstration, and see the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Basilica. Best of all, you can travel through the city’s beautiful canals by gondola.

Overnight – Hotel Indigo Venice Sant’Elena

Meals – Breakfast

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Day 4:

Venice – Pisa - Florence

Follow the River Po and meander through the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. You’ll arrive in Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and enjoy a city tour before continuing to beautiful Florence. This beautiful city is home to many Renaissance treasures, including Michelangelo’s 'David', which can be found on a visit to the Accademia Museum. Alternatively, you could enjoy a guided shopping tour browsing the markets.

Overnight – Hotel Albani Firenze or Hotel Adler Cavalieri

Meals – Breakfast and dinner with wine

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Day 5:

Florence

Visit a local leather workshop and learn the Florentine secrets of their intricate leatherwork. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy some free time in the Tuscan capital.

Overnight – Hotel Albani Firenze or Hotel Adler Cavalieri

Meals – Breakfast

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Day 6:

Florence – Orvieto - Rome

Head to Orvieto – a stunning Umbrian hilltop village surrounded by vineyards as far as the eye can see. You’ll explore the town with your Tour Director before making your way to Rome.

Meals – Breakfast

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Day 7:

Rome – Vatican City

Wake up in Rome and enjoy a morning tour of the city’s highlights, including the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Ancient Forum. In the afternoon, you’ll have priority access to the Vatican Museums, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel and see the impressive dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

In the evening, you’ll enjoy a special dinner at the Vatican's Cortile del Giardino Quadrato, with incredible views of the cupola of St. Peter’s.

Overnight – Veneto Palace Hotel

Meals – Breakfast and dinner with wine

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0203 944 2201

Day 8:

Rome

Bid “arrivederci” to Rome and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals – Breakfast

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What's Included
Essential Information

Included

Seven nights’ accommodation
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Tours and excursions, as mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival and departure transfer
Onboard Wi-Fi
Services of an experienced Travel Director and Well-Being Director

Not included

Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary and drinks
Optional activities
Personal expenses

This deluxe escorted tour includes everything you need to discover your chosen itinerary. Travel is usually onboard a 40-seat deluxe motorcoach with each seat offering extra legroom and the services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout. Accommodation is provided in well located 4-4.5 star accommodation as detailed (or similar) in the itinerary. This tour includes extras including selected meals and wine, excursions and activities all as detailed in the itinerary.

What's Included

Included

Seven nights’ accommodation
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Tours and excursions, as mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival and departure transfer
Onboard Wi-Fi
Services of an experienced Travel Director and Well-Being Director

Not included

Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary and drinks
Optional activities
Personal expenses

Essential Information

This deluxe escorted tour includes everything you need to discover your chosen itinerary. Travel is usually onboard a 40-seat deluxe motorcoach with each seat offering extra legroom and the services of an English-speaking tour manager throughout. Accommodation is provided in well located 4-4.5 star accommodation as detailed (or similar) in the itinerary. This tour includes extras including selected meals and wine, excursions and activities all as detailed in the itinerary.

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