11 days tour

Italy Bellissimo (Women Only, 11 Days)

Italy Bellissimo (Women Only, 11 Days)

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Montecatini Terme: Join the Callistri family at their borgo in the Hamlet of Limonaia for a delicious Italian Be My Guest dinner, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards. Rome: Gain early access to the Vatican Museums to marvel at the magnificent work of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel. Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century. Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the islandโ€™s local culture and historic landmarks. Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe. Modena: Travel through the lush landscape of Emilia-Romagna, past hilltop towns and agricultural lands. Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghibertiโ€™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. San Gimignano: Visit the medieval Manhattan of Italy as you explore the UNESCO-listed centre of San Gimignano and admire the cityโ€™s distinctive towers. Perugia: Meet the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise in Perugia. Discover the history of Italian hand-weaving during a private demonstration, and see how your visit helps preserve this traditional art form. Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit. : VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums : Explore Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence with a Local Specialist : Discover Venice and Siena : Visit St. Peterโ€™s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and a glassblowing factory in Venice : View the ancient sites of Rome, St. Markโ€™s Basilica in Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Santa Croce Basilica, the Duomo and the Ponte Vecchio in Florence : Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Markโ€™s Square in Venice Assisi: Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery in nearby Santa Maria degli Angeli. Venice: Romantic poet Robert Browning loved this โ€™gracious country homeโ€™ and you will too when you stay in this beautiful and eclectic hotel built in the 19th-century on Lido Island. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Return cruise to the Isle of Capri : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Return cruise to the Isle of Capri Optional Experiences and free time

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 10 Breakfast (B) 2 Dinner (D) 1 Be My Guest (BMG) 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Grand Tiberio Regina Cristina Cenacolo Albergo Quattro Fontane Lido Minerva Palace Shangri-La

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Italy Bellissimo (Women Only, 11 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Rome

      Take time to embrace the Italian passion for life on this grand adventure that starts and ends in the โ€™Eternal Cityโ€™ of Rome. Spend the day exploring on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers this evening for a Welcome Reception and evening orientation drive.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City Dive Into Culture

      Our captivating journey through Rome begins at the Vatican Museums where we join a Local Specialist to Dive Into Culture and admire Michelangeloโ€™s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and his sorrowful Pietร  in St. Peterโ€™s Basilica. We visit the enduring symbols of Ancient Rome, including the Circus Maximus, before spending the afternoon at leisure. Wander up Via del Corso on a shopping spree, soak up the coffee culture in one of Romeโ€™s lively piazze or discover the masterpieces of Rome in one of the cityโ€™s many museums.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Admire Pompeii And On To Capri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Admire Pompeii And On To Capri

      Venture south towards the ancient city of Pompeii which remains frozen in time since it was covered in ash during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius centuries ago. Here we join a Local Specialist who will share insights into the cityโ€™s tragic history. Cruising across the Bay of Naples next, we arrive at the Isle of Capri, where weโ€™ll spend the next two nights in picture-perfect surroundings.

  • Day 4 Day 4: A Day On The Isle Of Capri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: A Day On The Isle Of Capri

      Explore the glamour of Capri on a walking tour with a Local Specialist that will include views of the marina. Venture to the heart of the island and the legendary piazzetta, where the locals come to people-watch. Spend free time shopping at elegant boutiques or perhaps join an Optional Experience to explore the rugged coastline and hidden grottos by private motor launch. Tonight, we dine at our hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Onwards To Assisi Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Onwards To Assisi Make Travel Matter Stays With Stories

      We sail back across the Mediterranean to Naples and venture north to the historic city of Perugia. Here weโ€™ll discover Italyโ€™s weaving tradition during an impressive MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience at our visit to Laboratorio Giuditta Brozzetti, a TreadRight and JoinTrafalgar Heritage Initiative project. Explore one of the last remaining traditional wooden frame hand-weaving workshops in the country, before continuing to the ancient hilltop town of Assisi where tonight we stay at one of Trafalgarโ€™s Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Journey To Venice Stays With Stories
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Journey To Venice Stays With Stories

      Join a Local Specialist and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, famous for Giottoโ€™s exquisite frescoes and 13th century stained glass windows. Continue north past hilltop medieval villages and through picturesque farming plains towards Venice, the โ€™Queen of the Adriaticโ€™. Enjoy a free evening watching the sunset over the Venetian Lagoon or consider joining an Optional Experience before retiring at your Stays With Stories hotel, once a beloved home-away-from-home for Romantic poet, Robert Browning.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

      The Winged Lion of Venice is your constant companion as you cruise by private launch to your memorable MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience bringing to life the 13th-century tradition of Venetian glassblowing. Watch the talented master craftsmen use the same techniques that have been passed down through the generations, perhaps inspired to buy a souvenir or two to remind you of your visit. Next, youโ€™ll continue on to St. Markโ€™s Square where youโ€™ll view the Basilica, the ornate Dogeโ€™s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, so named because of the sound prisoners made as they took one last look at their beloved city from the bridge before meeting their fate. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore what was once the haunt of Casanova and Marco Polo, and youโ€™ll want to relish every second experiencing life in this enchanting city.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Discover Pisa And The Tuscan Hills
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Discover Pisa And The Tuscan Hills

      This morning we travel to Pisa and to its Field of Miracles to view the famous Leaning Tower before arriving in the spa-resort of Montecatini Terme in Tuscany, your home for the next two nights.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Off To Renaissance Florence Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Off To Renaissance Florence Connect With Locals

      Explore one of the worldโ€™s most cultural cities today - the former home of great masters and a testament to the ambitious legacy of the Medici family. Your Local Specialist shares all the sights, including views of the magnificent marble Duomo and Baptistery. We visit Piazza della Signoria, the heart of this flourishing city with its statues and stunning palazzi then view the Ponte Vecchio. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this cityโ€™s historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Later, enjoy some free time to stroll around the city and embrace this Renaissance gem. This evening, we Connect With Locals at a Be My Guest experience with the Callistri family at their borgo in the Hamlet of Limonaia for a delicious Italian dinner, olive oil tasting and leisurely walk through their olive groves and lemon orchards.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Venture To San Gimignano And Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Venture To San Gimignano And Rome

      We admire the medieval beauty of San Gimignano today, walking to the triangular Piazza della Cisterna, the hub of this historic town. See the extraordinary architecture of this hilltop โ€™medieval Manhattanโ€™, shop for local products or relax with a gelato at a pavement cafรฉ. This evening, we celebrate a magnificent Italian adventure with newfound friends at a Farewell Dinner.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Arrivederci Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Arrivederci Rome

      After breakfast, we say a fond farewell to Italy and prepare to return home after a memorable Italian journey of discovery. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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