Grand Italian Experience

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OVERVIEW
A rare opportunity to see the extraordinary limestone trulli houses of Alberobello is the highlight of this journey. Discover Italy's delights during dinner with Signor Luciano, journey across the Bay of Naples to Capri, dream of star-crossed lovers in Verona and delight in the Italian Lake District sheltered by the southern Alps.
EXPERIENCES
Alberobello: Explore Alberobello with a Local Specialist, uncovering its unique trulli architecture, rich history and local traditions.

Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artistic achievements of 13th-century Europe.

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.

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

Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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26/06/2025 12/07/2025 £3,820 Book
03/07/2025 19/07/2025 £3,820 Book
07/08/2025 23/08/2025 £3,888 Book
28/08/2025 13/09/2025 £4,122 Book
04/09/2025 20/09/2025 £4,850 Book
11/09/2025 27/09/2025 £4,850 Book
18/09/2025 04/10/2025 £4,850 Book
25/09/2025 11/10/2025 £4,750 Book
09/10/2025 25/10/2025 £4,131 Book
02/04/2026 18/04/2026 £4,575 Book
09/04/2026 25/04/2026 £4,575 Book
16/04/2026 02/05/2026 £4,650 Book
23/04/2026 09/05/2026 £4,675 Book
30/04/2026 16/05/2026 £4,675 Book
07/05/2026 23/05/2026 £4,675 Book
14/05/2026 30/05/2026 £4,675 Book
21/05/2026 06/06/2026 £4,675 Book
28/05/2026 13/06/2026 £4,675 Book
04/06/2026 20/06/2026 £4,675 Book
11/06/2026 27/06/2026 £4,675 Book
18/06/2026 04/07/2026 £4,675 Book
25/06/2026 11/07/2026 £4,625 Book
02/07/2026 18/07/2026 £4,625 Book
09/07/2026 25/07/2026 £4,625 Book
16/07/2026 01/08/2026 £4,625 Book
23/07/2026 08/08/2026 £4,625 Book
30/07/2026 15/08/2026 £4,650 Book
06/08/2026 22/08/2026 £4,695 Book
13/08/2026 29/08/2026 £4,695 Book
20/08/2026 05/09/2026 £4,795 Book
27/08/2026 12/09/2026 £4,795 Book
03/09/2026 19/09/2026 £4,795 Book
10/09/2026 26/09/2026 £4,795 Book
17/09/2026 03/10/2026 £4,795 Book
24/09/2026 10/10/2026 £4,675 Book
01/10/2026 17/10/2026 £4,625 Book
08/10/2026 24/10/2026 £4,625 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: A. Roma Lifestyle - Meals: Dinner
DAY 10: Simplon - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 11: Simplon - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12: Firenze & Continentale La Spezia - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 13: Firenze & Continentale La Spezia - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 14: Grand Mediterraneo - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 15: Grand Mediterraneo - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 16: Shangri-La Roma - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2: A. Roma Lifestyle - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Sierra Silvana - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Sierra Silvana - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Grand Vesuvio Sorrento - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6: Grand Vesuvio Sorrento - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: Cenacolo - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: Hampton by Hilton - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Hampton by Hilton - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • 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
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
ITINERARY

Blaze a trail through la bella Italia – your epic journey begins in Rome, once the powerful capital of the world and yours to explore before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a light supper and orientation drive introducing you to some of the city's iconic and unexpected highlights.

Join a Local Specialist for an included sightseeing tour to introduce you to life in modern day Rome and how Romans lived in ancient times. Tour the extraordinary Vatican Museums with a Local Specialist, including views of Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. While in Vatican City, you'll pause to admire the majestic exterior of St. Peter's Basilica and its grand square. Then venture into Ancient Rome to see Circus Maximus, where the thundering noise of chariot races once filled the air. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure. Stroll down the Spanish steps or sit in an outdoor cafe on the famous Via Veneto, or continue your encounter with Ancient Rome on Palatine Hill to see the Temple of Apollo and Flavian Palace, among other excavations.

Travel east through the mountains of Campania to the orange and olive groves of Puglia on the Adriatic coast, your home for the next two nights. This evening, enjoy a delicious local dinner at your hotel.

Enjoy a morning at leisure. Consider an Optional Experience or relax with a swim at your hotel. This afternoon, the conical limestone houses of Alberobello take centre stage during our guided tour with a Local Specialist. Here, you’ll see the UNESCO-listed collection of almost 1,500 trulli dating back to the 14th-century. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest experience at a traditional masseria. Meet Signor Luciano for dinner on his Alberobello farm where you can taste seasonal produce, including fresh almonds, cherries, tomatoes and olive oil.

The fresh aroma of lemons is your constant companion in the stunning coastal town of Sorrento, your home for the next two nights. View the bustling Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia before spending the afternoon at leisure. Kick back and sip delicious Limoncello di Sorrento, enjoy lunch in this picture-perfect town or spend the afternoon soaking up la dolce vita. This evening soak up the atmosphere of Sorrento while enjoying dinner.

Cruise the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea to the beautiful Isle of Capri. Enjoy a guided tour of Capri town with a Local Specialist. After, explore or sip cappuccino in the glamorous piazzetta.

Explore the tragic history of the ancient lost city of Pompeii with a Local Specialist. Gain a deeper understanding of what life was like in this Roman settlement that lay buried for centuries after Mount Vesuvius erupted. Continue your journey through the rolling green and golden fields of Umbria, arriving at the mystical hilltop town of Assisi. Meet your Local Specialist for a visit of the stunning Basilica of St. Francis, featuring exquisite frescoes by Giotto. You'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.

Venture to the Adriatic coast on your way to Venice. A city like no other, you'll explore its canals and waterways during your time on the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, home to the artistic tradition of blown glass.

This morning start the day by observing the delicate craft of Venetian glassblowing that spans centuries. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps to preserve the traditions that have been handed down through the generations and you’ll be inspired to buy a souvenir to remind you of the talent and skill shared enthusiastically by the master craftsmen. Next you’ll glide by private launch along busy waterways to view the Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica before exploring the city on your terms. Stroll beside the Grand Canal, nibble on delicious cicchetti at a cosy bacaro or cross the lagoon for an Optional Experience to the colourful fishermen's Island of Burano.

Celebrate the epic tale of Romeo and Juliet during this morning's visit to the fair city of Verona and view the Roman arena built in the 1st century and famously used for opera these days. Later, experience the fashion capital of Milan. Enjoy free time to explore on your own after an orientation of the city's iconic sights. See the exquisite Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House and the Galleria, one of the world's oldest shopping malls. Arrive on the quiet shores of Lake Maggiore, soaking up the pleasant lakeside atmosphere and exploring Baveno. An optional experience takes you to dinner in an iconic setting on Lake Maggiore.

Relax on the shores of Lake Maggiore or take an Optional Experience of a scenic train ride through the Alps. This afternoon, the Borromean Islands optional experience is a wonderful way to soak up the incredible beauty of the Italian Lakes.

Enjoy the sunrise reflected on the picturesque Lake Maggiore, or take a leisurely stroll before you leave your lakeside resort. Later, travel to the port city of La Spezia on the Ligurian Coast.

Indulge in a full free day to soak up the laid-back atmosphere. Stroll along the waterfront or consider joining an Optional Experience to Porto Venere and the Bay of Poets where you’ll embark on an encounter with the cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre. This evening, dine locally.

Travelling south through the unforgettable scenery of Tuscany, we arrive in Pisa to view its famous Leaning Tower before continuing to the Renaissance city of Florence. This afternoon is yours at leisure to wander through the grand squares and labyrinthine lanes of Florence, whose connection with the Medici family saw this city become one of the world's most cultural centres. Consider a visit to the Academy of Fine Arts to see the Michelangelo's statue of David, amble along the Arno River or ascend the stone steps up to Piazzale Michelangelo for spectacular views of the city.

Join a Local Specialist  this morning to view the city's finest masterpieces – the magnificent Duomo, Giotto's Bell Tower and the 13th-century Santa Croce Basilica, the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. Later, learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Then, spend the rest of the afternoon as you wish. Walk across the Ponte Vecchio which has straddled the Arno River for almost 700 years, or wander through the Renaissance Boboli Gardens, stopping for a slice or two of  schiacciata along the way.

Today we journey past the sprawling vineyards of Chianti and beneath the hill-towns of Umbria before arriving in Rome. This evening, savour an Italian dinner and raise a glass to your journey with signature Roman dishes crafted from family recipes passed down through four generations.

Your epic encounter with Italy has come to an end. Say arrivederci to Rome and your newfound friends at the end of your Grand Italian Experience.
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