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Grand Tour of Italy
17 Days starting from $3,460.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 17 Days
Type: FIRST CLASS 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ITGA
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Rome, Gargano Peninsula, Lecce, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Assisi, Venice, Bolzano, Verona, Milan, Santa Margherita, Portofino, Florence, Siena
 
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
 
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
  • Trulli: Marvel at this unique region.
  • Alberobello: Visit this town of ''Trulli''.
  • Lecce: Sightseeing includes the Basilica and Piazza del Duomo.
  • Sorrento: Orientation tour includes a visit to an Inlaid Wood factory.
  • Isle of Capri: Orientation includes views of the Faraglioni Rocks.
  • Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
  • Monte Cassino: Visit the World War II Cemetery.
  • Assisi: Sightseeing including St. Francis'' Basilica and Santa Maria degli Angeli.
  • Ravenna: Visit Church of St. Apollinaris in Classe.
  • Venice: Canal cruise by private launch. View St. Mark''s Square, Doges'' Palace and more. Visit a glass-blowing factory.
  • Cortina d''Ampezzo: Visit this ski resort.
  • Verona: Guided walking tour seeing the Roman Arena and Juliet''s balcony.
  • Milan: Orientation including the Duomo and La Scala Opera House.
  • Pavia: Visit the Carthusian Abbey.
  • Portofino: Cruise to this exclusive resort on the Italian Riviera.
  • Pisa: Visit the Square of Miracles, and see the Leaning Tower and Baptistry.
  • Florence: Sightseeing tour includes Signoria Square, the Duomo and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. Views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Siena: Orientation includes the Piazza del Campo and the marble Cathedral.
  • Scenic drives Abruzzi mountains, Gargano Peninsula, Bay of Naples, Campania , Umbrian Hills, Apennine mountains, Dolomites, Tre Croci Pass, Italian Riviera and Chianti wine region.
  • Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included.
Dining Highlights
 
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 16 Buffet breakfasts
  • 8 three-course dinners
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Sorrento
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome
26 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
 
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Lecce, Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Verona, Milan, Assisi and Florence.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfers will be provided on Days 2 and 18.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel will arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport at 07.00 and 09.30.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Itinerary

  • Day 1- Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome

     
  • Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, there''s time to unwind before meeting your Tour Director for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers.

    Hotel: Ateneo Garden Palace (2 nights)

     
  • Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our sightseeing begins with a visit to St Peters Basilica and then we cross the Tiber to ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus, renowned for chariot races, and we visit the mighty Colosseum, to relive the stories of the gladiators! Later we have free time to explore or relax in a sidewalk café. (Buffet Breakfast)

     
  • Day 4 - Sistine Chapel – Gargano Peninsula First we enjoy a guided visit of Michelangelo''s miraculous Sistine Chapel, then we leave Rome and drive through the Abruzzi Mountains to the Adriatic coast. We reach the Gargano Peninsula before arriving at our hotel. (Breakfast Buffet / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Regio Manfredi

     
  • Day 5 - Gargano Peninsula – Alberobello – Lecce This morning a drive along the coast takes us to the region of the Trulli – strange, white, dry-stone structures with conical roofs. We visit the unique town of Alberobello on route to beautiful Lecce. Here our guided sightseeing tour shows us this delightful city including the stunning Basilica and its monumental Piazza del Duomo. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: President

     
  • Day 6 - Lecce – Sorrento (2 nights) Today our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure, but first we drive to Bari and the autostrada taking us to the Gulf of Salerno and on to Sorrento. Here orientation shows us the Piazza Tasso and Corso Italia with its boutiques and cafés. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a picturesque restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner) 

    Hotel: Grand Hotel La Pace (2 nights)

     
  • Day 7 - Isle of Capri Excursion This morning we will visit an inlaid wood workshop where we see a demonstration of this local craft. Then, we cruise across to the beautiful Isle of Capri for the day. Here orientation takes us up to Capri Town where we enjoy a walking tour with use of our audio system to admire views of the Faraglioni Rocks and Marina Piccola. Then we visit the Piazzetta where the rich and famous sip their cappuccinos – followed by free time to perhaps ascend to Anacapri. At the end of the afternoon we cruise back to Sorrento. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

     
  • Day 8 - Sorrento – Pompeii – Assisi It''s a short drive to Pompeii for a guided walking tour with audio system of the excavations of the town petrified by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Then, through the Campania, stopping at Monte Cassino to visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Next on through the hills of Frascati and the Umbria en route to Assisi, St. Francis'' town. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Grand Hotel

     
  • Day 9 - Assisi – Ravenna – Venice (Lido) (2 nights) Our morning walking tour with audio equipment in Assisi includes the Upper and Lower Basilicas with their Giotto frescoes plus we see the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. From here we travel through the Apennines stopping to visit the Church of St. Apollinaris in Classe to admire the mosaics. Then we continue on to the magical city of Venice for our two night stay. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

    Hotel: Le Boulevard (2 nights)

     
  • Day 10 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure Today we savour the sights and sounds as we cruise to St. Mark''s Square on our private launch, seeing the Bridge of Sighs, Doges'' Palace and St. Mark''s Basilica. Afterwards, we visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop for a demonstration of this craft. At leisure maybe enjoy lunch on the island of Burano. (Buffet Breakfast )

     
  • Day 11 - Venice (Lido.) – Cortina d''Ampezzo – Bolzano (Dolomites) Today through the Veneto plains to world-famous Cortina d''Ampezzo. Here we will see the Olympic ski-jump before time at leisure. Later, a stunning drive along the Tre Croci Pass via Dobiacco and Brunico to Bolzano. This evening we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

    Hotel: Alpi

     
  • Day 12 - Bolzano (Dolomites) – Verona – Milan Today we''re off to Verona for a guided walking tour using our effective audio system to see Juliet''s balcony and the Roman Arena. Then we arrive in Milan – home to the Italian fashion gurus. An walking tour using audio system with our local guide here shows us the Duomo, the Galleria, and the world famous La Scala Opera House. Later, perhaps visit one of the museums or shop in the boutiques! (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Quark

     
  • Day 13 - Milan – Pavia – Santa Margherita We stop at Pavia to enjoy a guided visit of the Carthusian Abbey by one of the monks (when available). Next we pass Genoa, Columbus'' birthplace, en route to the Italian Riviera. We stay in the famous resort of Santa Margherita in Liguria for the night. (Buffet Breakfast/ Dinner)

    Hotel: Park Hotel Suisse

     
  • Day 14 - Santa Margherita – Portofino – Pisa – Florence (2 nights) This morning we cruise to nearby Portofino (weather permitting), an internationally loved resort. Then past the quarries of Carrara to Pisa, where we view the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Cathedral in the Square of Miracles. Finally, following the old road to Empoli we reach the city which was the jewel of the Renaissance – Florence. During our stay in this beautiful city our Tour Director will share with us the secret of another Hidden Treasure! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Croce di Malta (2 nights)

     
  • Day 15 - Florence sightseeing and at leisure Our guided walking tour with an audio system includes the Duomo, Giotto''s bell tower, the Baptistery and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica, burial place of Michelangelo. Later you may wish to shop for fine quality leather goods and 18 carat gold designer jewellery for which this city is so famous! There are also many wonderful museums to visit – your Tour Director can advise you on how to make the most of your time. (Buffet Breakfast)

     
  • Day 16 - Florence – Siena – Rome Our day begins with a drive through the Chianti vineyards to the medieval city of Siena. Here an orientation includes the Piazza del Campo, scene of the annual Palio horse race, and the Cathedral. Time at leisure maybe to shop for beautiful ceramic pottery before we return to the ''Eternal City'', Rome. This evening we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner )

    Hotel: Sheraton Golf

     
  • Day 17 - Rome - USA This morning bid farewell as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino airport for your return flight to America.(Buffet Breakfast) 

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Rome
  • Trulli
  • Alberobello
  • Lecce
  • Sorrento
  • Isle of Capri
  • Pompeii
  • Monte Cassino
  • Assisi
  • Ravenna
  • Venice
  • Cortina d''Ampezzo
  • Verona
  • Milan
  • Pavia
  • Portofino
  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Siena

 
Italy and Greece Highlights
11 Days starting from $2,399.00

Countries Visited:
Greece, Italy

Length: 11 Days
Type: FIRST CLASS 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: IHIT
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Rome, Pompeii, Bay of Naples, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Olympia, Delphi, Athens

 
 
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
 
  • Rome: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
  • Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
  • Sorrento: Orientation tour, plus witness the art of inlaid woodwork.
  • Isle of Capri: Orientation of this charming Isle includes the ''Piazzetta'' and funicular to Capri town.
  • Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
  • Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
  • Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon, plus the Royal Palace and Hadrian''s Arch.
  • Scenic drives through the Campania and the Sorrentine Peninsula.
  • Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included. (In Greece subject to government approval.)
Dining Highlights
 
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 9 hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 4 three-course dinners in hotels
14 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
 
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Pompeii, Olympia, Delphi and Athens.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
  • Overnight cruise from Brindisi to Patras.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Athens Airport Transfer is provided on Day 11.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel to Athens Airport will be provided on scheduled departure dates.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.

     
  • Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) On arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in time to relax before meeting your Tour Director this afternoon for a Welcome Drink with your fellow travellers. Tonight, why not join in with the Romans on their evening ''passegiata''?

    Hotel: Aran Mantegna (2 nights)

     
  • Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure Our morning guided sightseeing tour, using the audio system, includes a visit of the Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica in the Vatican City. Then we cross the Tiber for views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus a visit to the mighty Colosseum. This evening why not enjoy a concert of Italian music over dinner? (Buffet Breakfast)


     
  • Day 4 - Rome – Pompeii – Bay of Naples (2 nights) We drive south today into the Lazio and past the Abbey of Monte Cassino, scene of fierce fighting during the Second World War, into the fertile land of the Campania. Here we visit the excavations of the town of Pompeii on our guided walking tour using our audio system. When the town was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 – it was literally petrified into the incredible testimony of Roman life it affords us today. Soon we arrive at our hotel in the Bay of Naples – in the shadow of the now dormant volcano. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: La Medusa (2 nights)

     
  • Day 5 - Bay of Naples – Sorrento - Excursion to Capri We drive to Sorrento for an orientation of the resort and visit to the Inlaid wood workshop to see how some of the local crafts are produced. Then to the port of Sorrento to embark on our cruise to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by funicular through lemon trees and olive groves to the Piazzetta in Capri Town, where we will enjoy a walking tour using our effective audio system, which will take us to admire breathtaking views over the Faraglioni rocks. We return across the Bay of Naples to our hotel for dinner tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

     
  • Day 6 - Bay of Naples – Brindisi – At Sea Today our journey takes us past Salerno and Potenza to continue east to the port of Brindisi. Here we board our overnight ferry for Patras in Greece and tomorrow our Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure to us all! (Buffet Breakfast)

     
  • Day 7 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia We cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the Greek port of Patras in the morning. Then we join our coach for the journey to Olympia where we will visit the world''s oldest Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic games took place in 776 B.C., plus the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit to this archeological site. Tonight we will ''join the Gods'' for dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Amalia

     
  • Day 8 - Olympia – Delphi Today we make our way back to Patras and then enjoy a pretty drive to Delphi, where, as part of our guided walking tour we consult the famous Oracle and predict the future! Then walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient archeological site. We continue to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Amalia

     
  • Day 9 - Delphi – Athens (2 nights) This morning after breakfast, we continue our journey past Thebes, birthplace of Oedipus and on to Athens for our three-night stay. On arrival, our sightseeing tour includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We also see the Agora where Socrates taught, plus see the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian''s Arch, before heading to the stadium built for the first modern Olympic games in 1896. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Residence Georgio (2 nights)

     
  • Day 10 - Athens at leisure The day is yours to enjoy and tonight we get together with the Tour Director for a Farewell Dinner. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)

     
  • Day 11 - Athens – USA After breakfast bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

Dates & Prices

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Rome
  • Pompeii
  • Sorrento
  • Isle of Capri
  • Olympia
  • Delphi
  • Athens

 
Best of Italy and Greece
16 Days starting from $2,747.00

Countries Visited:
Greece, Italy

Length: 16 Days
Type: FIRST CLASS 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ITAG
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Rome, Venice, Florence, Ravenna, Assisi, Monte Cassino, Pompeii, Sorrento, Isle of Capri, Olympia, Delphi, Athens

 
 
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
 
  • Rome: ightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
  • Venice: Canal cruise viewing St. Mark''s Square, Bridge of Sighs and Doges'' Palace. Visit a glass-blowing factory. Travel along the Brenta Canal seeing the Palladian villas.
  • Florence: ightseeing tour features the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and a visit to Santa Croce Basilica. Views from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Ravenna: Visit the Church of St. Apollinaris in Classe.
  • Assisi: Orientation including Santa Maria degli Angeli and a visit to t. Francis Basilica.
  • Monte Cassino: Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery.
  • Pompeii: A guided tour of the excavations.
  • Sorrento: Orientation tour, plus witness the art of inlaid woodwork.
  • Isle of Capri: Orientation of this charming Isle includes the ''Piazzetta'' and funicular to Capri town.
  • Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and Temples of Zeus and Hera.
  • Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.
  • Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon. Plus see the Royal Palace and Hadrian''s Arch.
  • Scenic drives Umbrian Hills, Apennine Mountains and ampania.
  • Where Trafalgar considers that our excellent audio system will enhance the commentary made by our local guides, making your tour of a city clearer and more entertaining, it will be included. (In Greece subject to government approval.)
Dining Highlights
 
  • 1 Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in Rome
  • 14 hot Buffet breakfasts
  • 6 three-course dinners in hotels and 1 on overnight cruise
  • 1 local speciality restaurant dinner in Florence
23 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
 
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A qualified local city guide in Rome, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Olympia, Delphi and Athens.
  • Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned coaches with onboard washroom.
  • Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
  • Overnight cruise from Bari to Patras.
  • Rome Fiumicino Airport Transfer is provided on Day 2 and Athens Airport Transfer is provided on Day 16.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport Transfers
Group transfers on arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Return transfers from the last hotel to Athens Airport will be provided on scheduled departure dates.
  • London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your transfers to and from the airport are included. It''s that simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your airport and Central London.
  • Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • You are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night prior to the date of your departure.
  • Flights are either booked by Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
  • Only one included transfer both inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar. Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
  • Heathrow Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-21.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by coach. Gatwick Airport: Inbound transfers operate between 06.00-12.30. Outbound transfers are timed to connect with scheduled flights departing between 08.00-23.00. Transfers will be by express train and coach. Transfers outside these times will be at the passengers own expense.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • No refund is available for passengers not utilising this service.
  • Why not upgrade to a Hotelink transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the additional upgrade price per person when booking)
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar''s Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don''t coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Rome.

     
  • Day 2 - Arrive Rome (2 nights) On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, time to relax and unwind before enjoying a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travellers.

    Hotel : Aran Mantegna (2 nights)

     
  • Day 3 - Rome sightseeing & at leisure This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour with a local guide using our audio system and taking in the Vatican Museums to see the Sistine Chapel, visiting St. Peter''s Basilica and then crossing the Tiber to overlook the Forum and the Circus Maximus, renowned for chariot races, and to visit the mighty Colosseum. (Buffet Breakfast)

     
  • Day 4 - Rome – Brenta Canal – Venice (2 nights) Today we head north through Umbria and Tuscany, then we cross the Apennine Mountains to reach the Veneto Plains. We enjoy a scenic drive along the Brenta Canal, lined with Palladian villas, before arriving in magical Venice. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Novotel Castellana

     
  • Day 5 - Venice sightseeing & at leisure We enjoy a scenic cruise by private launch to St. Mark''s Square to see the Customs House, the church of Santa Maria della Salute and the Bridge of Sighs. We stroll through St. Mark''s Square to see the Doges'' Palace and St. Mark''s Basilica. We enjoy a demonstration of Murano glass-blowing before free time to maybe head to Burano for lunch. (Buffet Breakfast)

     
  • Day 6 - Venice – Ravenna – Florence This morning we drive south to Ravenna where we visit the Church of St Apollinaris in Classe. Then into the Apennine Hills to Florence. Here our walking tour with a local guide and audio system shows us the main sights. This evening, we enjoy dinner in a local trattoria. (Buffet Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

    Hotel: Astoria

     
  • Day 7 - Florence – Assisi This morning we enjoy a drive through the Tuscan countryside to the beautiful town of Assisi. A guided walking tour with audio equipment takes us to the Basilica of St. Francis with time to see Giotto''s 14th century paintings. Later, we see Santa Maria degli Angeli, where St. Francis established the Franciscan fraternity of monks. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Fontebella

     
  • Day 8 - Assisi – Pompeii – Sorrento (2 nights) Our first stop is at the Commonwealth Cemetery of Montecassino. Then, through the Campania to Pompeii where a local guide on our walking tour enhanced by our audio system, shows us these famous excavations. Later, we make our way to Sorrento for dinner and our overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Johanna Park (2 nights)

     
  • Day 9 - Sorrento – Isle of Capri Excursion Our day begins with a demonstration of the art of inlaid woodwork. Then a highlight cruise to the Isle of Capri. We ascend by funicular to Capri town where our local expert takes us on a walking tour with audio system through the gardens and we''ll view the Faraglioni Rocks. Later we cruise back to Sorrento where our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

     
  • Day 10 - Sorrento – Bari – At Sea This morning after breakfast, we travel past Salerno and Potenza, before continuing eastward to Bari. Here we''ll board our overnight ferry for the sea crossing to Patras in Greece. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)


     
  • Day 11 - At Sea – Patras – Olympia We cross the Ionian Sea, arriving in the Greek port of Patras. We disembark and continue our journey by coach to Olympia where we will visit the world''s oldest Olympic Stadium, where the first Olympic games took place in 776 B.C., plus the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this archaeological site. On to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Amalia

     
  • Day 12 - Olympia – Delphi We make our way back to Patras and then on to Delphi where, as part of our guided walking tour, we consult the famous Oracle and predict the future! Then walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this archaeological site. Then on to our hotel for dinner. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Amalia

     
  • Day 13 - Delphi – Athens (3 nights) This morning we journey past Thebes and on to Athens for our three-night stay. On arrival our sightseeing tour includes a walking tour with audio system of the Acropolis and Parthenon. We see the Agora where Socrates taught, plus see the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian''s Arch, before heading to the stadium built for the first modern Olympic games. (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Zafolia (3 nights)

     
  • Day 14 - Athens at leisure Free time today to explore the city further or to enjoy a freshly squeezed orange juice in an open-air café on Constitution Square. (Buffet Breakfast)


     
  • Day 15 - Athens at leisure After breakfast you have a full day at leisure to explore this exciting city. This evening join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for a festive Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast, Farewell Dinner)

     
  • Day 16 - Depart Athens After breakfast bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)

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Sightseeing Highlights
  • Rome
  • Venice
  • Florence
  • Ravenna
  • Assisi
  • Monte Cassino
  • Pompeii
  • Sorrento
  • Isle of Capri
  • Olympia
  • Delphi
  • Athens

 
Best of Italy and Croatia
16 Days starting from $3,750.00

Countries Visited:
Italy

Length: 16 Days
Type: FIRST CLASS 2008
Category: Regional Europe
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: ITCR
   
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Venice, Ljubljana, Postojna, Lake Bled, Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Dubrovnik

 
 
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
 
  • Rome Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Circus Maximus plus visits to St. Peters Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
  • Assisi Guided visit of St. Francisí Basilica. See the Church of St Mary of the Angels.
  • Florence Sightseeing tour includes the Baptistery and visiting Signoria Square and the Santa Croce Basilica. A panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo.
  • Venice Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of ëSecret Veniceí to the Rialto Bridge. See St. Mark''s Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doges''