Real Italy

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OVERVIEW
From the canals of Venice to ancient Rome and a scenic cruise to the Isle of Capri, this is real Italy at its finest. Visit the Vatican with fast track access, discover the city of Pompeii and take in Renaissance Florence. Embrace the full Italian experience, rich with coastal views and Tuscan food and wine.
EXPERIENCES
Bologna: Join a Local Specialist on an exploration of Bologna. See the medieval squares and red-bricked façades of this historic city.

Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums.

Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and visit the mighty Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.

Venice: As you journey along some of the water highways of the city, famous sights such as the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs come into view and introduce you to Venice before docking near St. Mark's Square.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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31/10/2025 09/11/2025 £2,775 Book
21/11/2025 30/11/2025 £2,317 Book
11/12/2025 20/12/2025 £2,375 Book
20/12/2025 29/12/2025 £2,205 Book
26/12/2025 04/01/2026 £2,407 Book
13/03/2026 22/03/2026 £2,335 Book
20/03/2026 29/03/2026 £2,425 Book
27/03/2026 05/04/2026 £2,475 Book
30/10/2026 08/11/2026 £2,450 Book
20/11/2026 29/11/2026 £2,450 Book
10/12/2026 19/12/2026 £2,450 Book
19/12/2026 28/12/2026 £2,895 Book
25/12/2026 03/01/2027 £2,975 Book
12/03/2027 21/03/2027 £2,450 Book
19/03/2027 28/03/2027 £2,450 Book
26/03/2027 04/04/2027 £2,775 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Grand Tiberio - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Crowne Plaza St. Peter's - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Principe, Amadeus - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Principe, Amadeus - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: Villa Neroli - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Villa Neroli - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Shangri-La Roma - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a centre of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Your launch pad to an epic Italian tour begins in the Eternal City of Rome. Tread in the footsteps of gods and goddesses, emperors and gladiators as you explore its ancient streets before joining your Travel Director for dinner.

Unlock local secrets on a tour of the Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist. Admire Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Later, cross the Tiber into Ancient Rome and enjoy a guided in depth experience visiting the Colosseum. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Rome on your own or relax in one of the city's piazzas watching the world go by. Due to increased demand during the Jubilee year, access to the Vatican Museums may be limited. If tickets are unavailable during your visit, your sightseeing will instead explore the Capitoline Museums, home to the Capitoline Wolf, ancient Roman bronzes and Renaissance art. From its spot on Capitoline Hill, you’ll have the chance to take in views of the Roman Forum.

Pass the hilltop towns of Orte and Orvieto as you cross the steep Apennine Mountains. Later arrive into Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic.

The culture of Venice springs to life as you watch the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing at a glassblowing workshop on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Take a private cruise to St. Mark's Square, sharing the city's waterways with ferries, gondolas and yachts. Be dazzled by the Byzantine Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs and the ornate Doge's Palace before spending the rest of the afternoon on your own exploring the labyrinthine calli or enjoying a refreshing spritz.

The northern Italian city of Bologna’s vibrant, red-tiled houses, and medieval Renaissance structures take centre stage today as your Local Specialist points out the key features. Tonight, opt for a one-of-a-kind experience in the picturesque Tuscan Hills to dine on delicious food and wine.

The birthplace of the Renaissance, with its world-class museums and Tuscan cuisine, Florence offers one remarkable sight after the next. Join a Local Specialist ticking off the must-sees of this epic city. See the Multi-coloured Duomo with its impressive dome engineered by Brunelleschi and the gilded doors of the Baptistery. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore a city that inspired artists, poets and painters to create masterpieces. Consider a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see Michelangelo's statue of David, enjoy spectacular views from Piazza Michelangelo or marvel at the Medici legacy at the Palazzo Vecchio. This evening, you'll Connect with Locals on a Be My Guest experience.

Travel through the Campanian plains to the Bay of Naples, which lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Your home for the next two nights - and introduction to the Amalfi Coast - is the clifftop town of Sorrento. Admire the pastel rainbow of colourful houses stacked upon one another. Perhaps take a stroll overlooking the warm Mediterranean waters before dinner at your hotel.

Travel through the Campanian plains to the Bay of Naples, which lies in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Your home for the next two nights is the vibrant city of Naples recognised by UNESCO for its impressive historical centre. From its 1st-century Greek origins, Naples has developed into a thriving city with an important business district and elegant suburbs and its cuisine is internationally know as the birthplace of pizza.

We cross the Bay of Naples today by ferry to the glamorous Isle of Capri. This chic island playground is packed with sights you'll discover with a Local Specialist. Take time to soak up the sophistication of this lovely island and consider an optional experience to explore more of what Capri has to show you.

There’s no better place to learn about Italy’s ancient history than in Pompeii. Explore the tragic immortalisation of this civilisation preserved by volcanic ash when Vesuvius erupted. Your Local Specialist reveals secrets on a walking tour as you learn about the day-to-day life of the city's former residents. Your Italian tour ends in Rome where you join your Travel Director and fellow traveling companions for dinner, celebrating in true Italian style.

It's time to bid Italy a fond arrivederci. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
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