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This popular tour suits both the first-time and the seasoned traveller who want a well paced and in depth tour of just one country. Italy has so much to offer in history, art and architecture not to mention the shopping. With only one, one night stay in Assisi the tour gives you plenty of time to enjoy each city at a leisurely pace and there is a welcome break in the Italian lakes to relax and enjoy all that the beautiful Lakeland area has to offer with free time to do your own thing. The first two nights are spent in Rome and there is an in-depth sightseeing tour on the morning of the second day. There is also time for you to enjoy the sights, sounds and espresso coffee. From Rome the tour travels through the picturesque medieval town of Siena and into Tuscany for two nights in Florence. See the amazing statue of David in the Academy Gallery, the tombs of Galileo and Michelangelo in the Santa Croce Basilica. There is much to see and do in this wonderful city and for shopping the leather and gold is a must. Travel to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower and head north to Milan before arriving at Lake Maggiore. Briefly enter Switzerland to visit the mountain ringed resort of Lugano where there is time to shop for watches and sample some fine chocolate. Passing through Verona the tour takes you to the beautiful city of Venice, a highlight of any trip to Italy. Visit the Church of St Apollinaris in Classe with its amazing mosaics in the city of Ravenna and then travel to Assisi where you will enjoy a guided visit inside the basilica of St. Francis. Drive past the vineyards and along the clifftops to the picturesque holiday resort of Sorrento. While there you cruise to the Island of Capri and ascend to Capri town by funicular railway. There is time to explore the boutiques and enjoy the town. Drive to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii on your way back to Rome where you will enjoy a farewell dinner.
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| Tour Operator: | Insight Vacations |
| Duration: | 13 nights |
| Pickup: | Rome at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Rome |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 12
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 5 |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Rome
2 nights |  Legend has it that Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill on April 21st 753 B.C. by Romulus, who became the first King of Rome. Later as the town grew it encompassed other population centres that had grown on the surrounding hills, and the ‘City of Seven Hills’ was created. The town grew into the f... |
| Siena |  Siena is a historic hilltop town established during the Etruscan civilisation, and is located approximately 80 kilometres south of Florence in the Tuscan region of the Italian Republic. It is a vibrant university city of 55,000 residents, and has been made famous by its authentic medieval buildings... |
Florence
2 nights |  Straddling the River Arno, Florence is the historic capital of the Tuscany region, which lies on the central west coast of the Italian Republic. Considered to be the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the city is the cultural capital of Tuscany and known for its magnificent art and architecture... |
| Pisa |  Pisa lies approximately 80 kilometres west of Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is one of the world’s famous locations being home to the historic Tower of Pisa, better known as the Leaning Tower of Pisa!!
Located at the mouth of the Arno River, Pisa was once a historic port long before i... |
| Milan |  Milan is located on the plains of the River Po in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy, and is the country’s powerhouse, being the hub of the wealthy and productive north!! It is the largest city in Italy at 7.4 million, and the economic and business heart of the nation. Although Rome is the c... |
Lake Maggiore
2 nights |  Baveno is a popular lakeside destination in the region of Piedmont, sometimes called the ‘Lakes District’ which lies in north-western Italy. Located on the western edge of Lake Maggiore, with views over the magnificent Alps and access to the Borromean Archipelago, the township has a vibrant charm a... |
| Lugano |  Lugano is the largest city (130,000 pop.) in the Canton of Ticino and lies on the northern shores of Lake Lugano in southern Switzerland. This cosmopolitan city is often referred to as the ‘Monte Carlo of Switzerland’ and is a busy, bustling, lake resort. Its leafy lakeside promenades, many parks ... |
| Verona |  Verona is one of Italy’s best preserved historic cities, and with so many great buildings from so many phases of its long and varied history, the city has been named an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in a bend of the River Adige on the Plains of Verona, the city lies in the Region of Veneto in... |
Venice
2 nights |  Venice is the capital of the Veneto Region of the Italian Republic, and is located within the Venetian Lagoon which is on the Adriatic coastline in the north-eastern part of the country. The city is one of the world’s great tourist destinations and is on everybody’s list of places to visit!! Well ... |
| Ravenna |  Ravenna is an ancient town of 149,000 residents, located near the Adriatic coast of Emilia-Romagna, a region in the northern parts of Italy. The old town which is renowned for its early Byzantine and Christian religious buildings with their precious mosaics, which have been added to the UNESCO Worl... |
Assisi
1 night |  Assisi is a picturesque town built on the green slopes of Monte Subasio, and is famous for being the birthplace of Saint Francis, Italy’s patron Saint of birds, animals and the environment, and founder of one of the world’s largest monastic orders, the Franciscan Monks. The town is dominated by the... |
| Cassino |  Cassino is a town of approximately 33,000 people that is located in the extreme southern area of the Lazio region of the Italian Republic, on the western part of the Italian Peninsula, between Rome and Naples. The town lies in a valley at the foot of Monte Cairo, close to the confluence of the Rive... |
Sorrento
2 nights |  Sorrento is a vibrant and lively town located on the cliff tops of the northern coast of the Sorrentine Peninsular, south of Naples. The town overlooks the city of Naples, the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. A major tourist destination due to its strategic location, the city is within easy dist... |
| Isle of Capri |  The Isle of Capri is a small island of 12 square kilometres, and lies approximately 30 kilometres from Naples, just off the coast of the Sorrentine Peninsula on which lies the Amalfi Coast. This steep sided, mountainous and rocky island is a popular holiday destination, with people attracted by its... |
| Pompeii |  Present day Pompeii is a small suburban town which lies south of Naples in the Campania region of southern Italy. Its main claim to fame is the fact it lies next door to the historic Roman site of the ruins of old Pompeii, the world’s finest Roman city ruin!! This archaeological site is now a Worl... |
Rome
1 night | Legend has it that Rome was founded on the Palatine Hill on April 21st 753 B.C. by Romulus, who became the first King of Rome. Later as the town grew it encompassed other population centres that had grown on the surrounding hills, and the ‘City of Seven Hills’ was created. The town grew into the f... |
Crowne Plaza Rome St Peters
2 nights |  The Crowne Plaza is located in the greater Vatican area in a scenic four-hectare park. It is close to the Villa Doria Pamphili and only a few minutes from the Vatican City and the city centre. It is a lovely escape from the excitement of Rome and after much sightseeing you can return and take advan... |
NH Florence Hotel
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Hotel Simplon
2 nights | Hotel Simplon is located just a few metres from Lake Maggiore and is in the middle of a centuries old park. Behind its characteristic pink facade, the hotel offers guests a supremely elegant and welcoming ambiance. The hotel has been recently restored. |
Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal
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Roseo Hotel
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Grand Hotel La Pace
2 nights |  The Hotel has been built combining extraordinary ideas from the past historic luxury and today's contemporay amenities. When you first step into the magnificent lobby, with its grand scale and splendid detail, you might think you have been transported back to the 20th Century, when great Hotels wer... |
Sheraton Roma Hotel
1 night |  In the heart of Rome's business centre, the Sheraton Roma Hotel is a great choice when visiting the capital city. Surrounded by the lush greenery of the EUR district, the hotel is located between the historical city centre and the Fiumicino/Leonardo Da Vinci Airport.
A recent full-scale renovati... |
| Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore |  |
| Piazza della Signoria |  The Piazza della Signoria has been the political centre of Florence for centuries. It was the scene of great triumphs, such as the return of the Medici in 1530 |
| St Mark's Basilica |  St Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco a Venezia), the cathedral of Venice, is the most famous of the city's churches and one of the best known examples of Byzantine architecture. It is situated on St Mark's Square, adjacent and connected to the Doge's Palace. It was originally the chapel of the ... |
| Piazza San Marco ( St Mark's Square ) |  St Mark's Square is the central landmark and gathering place for Venice, extremely popular with tourists, photographers and locals. It is the location of the Venetian state and has been the seat of the archbishopric since the 19th century.
The great square overlooks the water, is surrounded by and... |
| Doge's Palace |  |
| Bridge of Sighs |  The Bridge of Sighs is one of many bridges in Venice built in the 16th century. The enclosed bridge is made of white limestone and has windows with stone bars. It passes over the Rio di Palazzo and connects the old prisons to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace. If you purchase a ticket ... |
| Roman Forum |  The Roman Forum is situated in the area between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Three thousand years ago, this valley between Campidoglio and the Quirinal, which was to become the future social and political centre of one of the greate... |
| Colosseum or Coliseum |  The Roman Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commisioned in AD 72 by Emperor Vespasian. Vespesian ordered the Colosseum to be build on the site of Nero's palace, the Domus Aurea, to dissociate himself from the hated tyrant. His aim was to gain popularity by stag... |
| Leaning Tower of Pisa | The above opening times are for the summer months and even these change, it is advisable to check with the ticket office in Pisa. Winter hours are much shorter from 10am to 5pm. |
| Milan Cathedral |  |
| La Scala Opera House - Teatro alla Scala | Guided tours are available at 3pm for individuals and it is advisable to pre-book on +39.02.43353521. |
| David by Michelango |  There are three statues of the David by Michelango. The Original and not to be missed is in the Academy Gallery - Accademia dell' Galleria, the second one a copy stands in front of the Palazzo Vecchio and the third one a bronze copy of David is placed right in the centre of the hill overlooking the... |
| Academy Gallery - Galleria dell'Accademia | It is advisable to purchase advance tickets to see the David, the standard queue can take a very long time. |
| Commonwealth War Cemetery |  |
| Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi | |
| Basilica of Santa Croce |  |
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