Italian Concerto
11 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Venice
Visiting: Rome, Vatican City, Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, Capri, Florence, Venice
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ITCOZM19
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 54
Physical rating:
Low
Tour operated in:
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Activities:
From:
$3895
$3305 (USD)
Operator discount: -$590
-15%
Tour Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey through Italy with the "Italian Concerto" tour, where the rich tapestry of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes unfolds before you. From the ancient ruins of Rome and Pompeii to the serene beauty of Capri and the artistic splendor of Florence, this tour offers an unparalleled exploration of Italy's most iconic destinations. With a Local Specialist by your side, delve into the heart of each city, including exclusive visits to St. Peter's Basilica, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, and a glassblowing factory in Venice. Enjoy scenic cruises to the Isle of Capri and St. Mark's Square, and immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture and cuisine. Luxury air-conditioned coach travel with Wi-Fi, cherry-picked hotels, and a host of included meals ensure a journey as comfortable as it is unforgettable. Discover the essence of Italy on this exquisite tour, where every day is a masterpiece and every view a memory in the making.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Ciao Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Cicerone
Accommodation Name: iH Hotels Roma Cicerone Rome
Meals Included: Dinner
Embrace excess on this leisurely jaunt through the highlights of Italy, beginning in Rome. Spend the day soaking up the vibrant atmosphere before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. We enjoy a leisurely orientation through the city this evening, venturing into Ancient Rome as our journey through Italy begins.
Day 2: Discover Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
Location: Vatican City
Accommodation: Cicerone
Accommodation Name: iH Hotels Roma Cicerone Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Vatican City this morning with a Local Specialist who will reveal all the highlights of St. Peter's Basilica. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to visit the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. We continue to Ancient Rome and admire the Circus Maximus, where exhilarating chariot races were once held. Enjoy some free time this afternoon to explore on your own. From Roman ruins to Renaissance palazzi - Rome has it all.
Day 3: Rome Your Way
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Cicerone
Accommodation Name: iH Hotels Roma Cicerone Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover why the Italians say 'it is sweet doing nothing', spending your day watching Rome's beautiful people embrace life lived to its fullest in the exquisite city. Delve into its treasures spanning millennia – the museums, churches, gardens and architecture that remain as enduring symbols of a powerful city. Or perhaps consider an Optional Experience to Tivoli, site of the magnificent Villa d'Este Gardens.
Day 4: Explore The Ruins Of Pompeii And The Amalfi Coast
Location: Pompeii
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Pietro Maiori
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we pay homage to the thousands of brave souls whose final resting place is the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino. View the 6th-century Abbey that was destroyed during World War II, before venturing south to Pompeii, a city frozen in time. Join a Local Specialist through the excavations that yield the tragic story of a once vibrant city engulfed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Wander down the stone avenues past such sights as the Forum and Temple of Apollo. We arrive later at our hotel on the iconic Mediterranean Amalfi Coast where we'll dine tonight.
Day 5: Scenic Amalfi Coast Your Way
Location: Amalfi Coast
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Pietro Maiori
Meals Included: Breakfast
Indulge in a full free day at leisure. Consider joining an Optional Experience along the Amalfi Coast to the beautiful seaside village of Positano, a true painter's paradise. You could also choose to soak up the extraordinary beauty of the village of Ravello which has long inspired musicians, writers and artists. Smell the fresh scents of lemons as you relax in this picture-perfect setting. After a day of sightseeing, perhaps you could spend a relaxing evening sipping limoncello and watching the Mediterranean sky light up in glorious pinks, yellows and blues.
Day 6: Experience The Isle Of Capri
Location: Capri
Accommodation: San Pietro Maiori
Accommodation Name: Hotel San Pietro Maiori
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we journey along the coast to the medieval town of Amalfi. See the 10th-century Romanesque Cathedral of Sant'Andrea and the Campanile, before setting sail to the glamorous island of Capri. On arrival, ascend to Capri town by funicular for a guided walking tour with a Local Specialist who will share views of the piazzetta - the heart and soul of this beautiful town. Later, we return to the mainland.
Day 7: Journey To Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the Amalfi Coast, we travel north through the rolling green and golden landscape of Umbria into scenic Tuscany before arriving in the Renaissance city of Florence. You’ll have a free evening to amble along the Arno River, admire the famous city skyline at night from Piazzale Michelangelo, or indulge in the finest antipasti in town.
Day 8 : Florence Your Way
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Delve into the history of a city renowned for its art, architecture and cultural treasures. Join your Local Specialist for a walking tour, including views of the exquisite marble Duomo, Baptistery and Ponte Vecchio. Wander through the Piazza della Signoria, the centre of Florentine political life since the 14th century with its prominent Palazzo Vecchio. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Join your fellow travellers this evening to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest dinner set against the backdrop of Tuscan vineyards and olive groves.
Day 9: Venture To Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Principe
Accommodation Name: Hotel Principe Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely start to the day, continue north, bound for Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic' and our home for the next two nights.
Day 10: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Principe
Accommodation Name: Hotel Principe Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We cruise by private launch past many of the city's most prominent sights, enjoying views of the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, St. Mark's Basilica and the ornate Doge's Palace. Next up is an unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience where you’ll witness first-hand the intricate craft of glassblowing. Watch how master craftsmen use the same techniques their forefathers did to shape the delicate glassworks for which Venice has become justifiably famous, perhaps choosing to buy a souvenir of your own. Inspired by the artistry you’ve just witnessed, you’ll soak up the pageantry and elegance of Venice on your own terms before enjoying a Farewell Dinner with our Travel Director and newfound friends to toast to the delicious flavours of Italy.
Day 11: Journey Home
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
For now our leisurely encounter with an extraordinary destination has come to an end.
What's Included
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Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide you through your journey.
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Cherry-Picked Hotels
Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Gratuities and Taxes
All porterage and restaurant gratuities, as well as all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are taken care of.
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Meals
Enjoy breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, including welcome and farewell dinners.
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Must-See Sightseeing
Experience must-see sightseeing and surprise extras, with expert Local Specialists.
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Flexible Sightseeing
Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing and deeper exploration into the destinations.
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Luxury Transportation
Travel in luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).
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Scenic Cruises
Enjoy scenic cruises to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.
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Optional Experiences and Free Time
Benefit from optional experiences and free time to explore the destinations your way.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International airfare to and from the start and end point of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered.
Some dinners and lunches are to be purchased at your own expense. -
Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and drinks, are not included.
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Optional Experiences
Costs for optional experiences beyond those included in the tour package are not covered.
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys), Return cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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What are the inclusions of the Italian Concerto tour?
The inclusions of the Italian Concerto tour are an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, cherry-picked hotels, all porterage and restaurant gratuities, as well as all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes, breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, must-see sightseeing and surprise extras with expert Local Specialists, audio headsets for flexible sightseeing, luxury transportation, scenic cruises, and optional experiences and free time to explore.
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What are the highlights of the Italian Concerto tour?
The highlights of the Italian Concerto tour include exploring Rome, Pompeii, Capri, and Florence with a Local Specialist, discovering Amalfi Town and Venice, visiting St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the ruins of Pompeii, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, and a glassblowing factory in Venice. Additionally, you will view the ancient sites in Rome, the Benedictine Abbey in Cassino, the Duomo in Florence, and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice. The tour also features a scenic cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.
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What are the exclusions of the Italian Concerto tour?
The exclusions of the Italian Concerto tour are international airfare to and from the start and end point of the tour, travel insurance, some meals (not all meals are covered, some dinners and lunches are to be purchased at your own expense), items of a personal nature including souvenirs, laundry, and drinks, and costs for optional experiences beyond those included in the tour package.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times for the Italian Concerto tour?
The pick-up times for the Italian Concerto tour at Leonardo da Vinci airport (FCO) are 09:30, 12:30, and 15:30. The drop-off times in Venice are 08:00 and 09:30.
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What type of transportation is included in the Italian Concerto tour?
The Italian Concerto tour includes luxury air-conditioned coach transportation with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys). It also includes a return cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice.
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What type of accommodation is provided on the Italian Concerto tour?
The Italian Concerto tour provides cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, for a comfortable and relaxing stay.
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Are meals included in the Italian Concerto tour?
Yes, meals are included in the Italian Concerto tour. You will enjoy breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals, including welcome and farewell dinners.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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