ITALIAN SCENE
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Itinerary
Price
Hotel
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Description
Overview
The capitals of Florence, Venice and Rome are masterful creations and your 10 day exploration of Italy will reveal this to you. Embrace the energy of Italy in its major cities, unwind by the Italian Lakes and savour the lingering scents of lemons in Sorrento. Lose yourself in a love story in Verona, pay tribute to St. Francis of Assisi in his hometown and snap a selfie of the world’s most famous leaning tower in Pisa.
Included/Excluded
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- City orientation tours
- Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive Rome
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Roman Delights with Dinner –
- Enjoy a relaxed dinner in a characteristic trattoria
- Experience the charm of the city as you dine
- Sample typical Italian cuisine and drinks
- Live music adds to the atmosphere
- Admission: Adult – 60.00 EUR
Day 2 | Rome sightseeing and free time (Meals: Breakfast)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Piazzas and Fountains –
- Explore charming areas of Rome with a Local Specialist
- Discover quintessential Italian piazzas and fountains
- Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares in Rome’s historic center
- Marvel at highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and hidden corners of the Eternal City
- Admission: Adult – 44.00 EUR
Inside the Vatican Museums –
- Extension to included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist
- Visit the artistic masterpieces collected and commissioned by the Popes
- Explore the Tapestry Gallery, Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel
- Admire Michelangelo’s creations in the Sistine Chapel
- Plenty of time provided to appreciate the painstaking work
- Admission: Adult – 64.00 EUR
Day 3 | Rome – Sorrento – Bay of Naples (Meals: Breakfast)
- Arrive in Sorrento, a picture-perfect resort town
- Pastel-hued residences cling to craggy cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Soak up sun-drenched views
- Experience the scent of the ‘world’s best lemons’ at local markets
- Taste mouth-watering fresh produce grown locally
- Optional Experience: Visit the artists’ paradise of Positano and scenic drive along the Amalfi coast
- Hotel: La Panoramica Hotel
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Amalfi Coast and Positano –
- Unforgettable drive along the picturesque Amalfi Coast
- Visit the world-famous paradise of Positano
- Colorful homes scattered along the cliffside village
- Rows of striking beach umbrellas alongside vivid blue waters
- Experience the Mediterranean encounter you’ve been dreaming of
- Admission: Adult – 66.00 EUR
*This optional experience involves reservation and entrance pre-payments. Cancellation within 24 hours will incur a
50% cancellation fee.
Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal –
- Drive into the Sorrentino countryside
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience exploring the gardens of a traditional local farm
- Tour lemon, orange, and olive groves
- Learn how mozzarella and other cheeses of the region are made
- Taste cheeses, salamis, and marinated vegetables
- Enjoy local wine and homemade bread
- Admission: Adult – 59.00 EUR
Day 4 | Bay of Naples – Assisi (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Discover Pompeii –
- Tour of the excavations of Pompeii with a Local Specialist
- Explore the perfectly preserved Roman town
- Engulfed by Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D.
- Travel back in time to glimpse ancient Roman life and architecture
- Frozen for almost 2,000 years
- Admission: Adult – 57.00 EUR
Day 5 | Assisi – Venice (Mestre) (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
- Continue journey across the Apennines and through the Emilia-Romagna region
- Emilia-Romagna region credited with the origin of tortellini, mortadella, and parmesan cheese
- Arrive in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic
- Optional Experience: Glide through the city canals in a gondola
- Hotel: Il Burchiello
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Gondolas & the Grand Canal –
Day 6 | Venice orientation and free time (Meals: Breakfast)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Venice’s Secrets –
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks –
- Discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat
- Travel to the heritage-listed fisherman’s island of Burano
- Known for picturesque, technicolour houses and fresh seafood restaurants
- Ideal tour for food lovers and photography enthusiasts
- Enjoy a delicious meal on the island
- Cruise back to Venice, taking in magic views of the famous city as we return
- Admission: Adult – 82.00 EUR
Day 7 | Venice – Verona – Lake Como – Italian Lakes (Saronno) (Meals: Breakfast, Dinner)
- Travel through the plains of Veneto to Verona
- View the ancient Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony
- Indulge in a romantic moment
- Depart Verona for Italy’s Lake District
- Arrive on the shores of Lake Como
- Experience why this scenic setting has been a favourite summer retreat of the rich and famous
- Optional cruise available this afternoon to explore Lake Como
- Enjoy dinner at the hotel
- Hotel: Starhotels Grand Milan Saronno
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Discover Lake Como –
Day 8 | Italian Lakes – Pisa – Florence (Prato) (Meals: Breakfast)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
- Traditional Dinner, Wine, and Music in the Tuscan Hills
- Dine at a delightful regional restaurant among pine and cypress trees
- Scenic drive through the stunning Tuscan countryside
- Enjoy a meal of delicious specialties from the area
- Accompanied by local wines and music
- Admission: Adult – 69.00 EUR
Day 9 | Florence sightseeing – Rome (Meals: Breakfast)
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Arrivederci Roma –
- Farewell Dinner in Rome
- Celebration of Rome’s unforgettable sights
- Dinner includes entertainment
- Admission: Adult – 60.00 EUR
Day 10 | Depart Rome (Meals: Breakfast)
- Bid farewell to Italy
- Reflect on cherished memories of the trip
- Recall the legend of the Trevi fountain
- Part ways with the Travel Director and travel companions
- Hope for a return to Italy in the future
Price
PRICE FROM RM 7,387 SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY
Hotel
Remarks
- Rome Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Specialist
- Sorrento Visit this popular resort
- Cassino See the monastery on the hill top
- Assisi Visit the town dedicated to St. Francis
- Venice Cruise to St. Mark’s Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop
- Verona View Juliet’s Balcony and Roman Arena
- Italian Lakes Visit Lake Como
- Pisa View the Leaning Tower
- Florence Sightseeing with a Local Specialist
