Collette > Reflections of Italy

Reflections of Italy
10 Days starting from $1,849

Countries Visited:
Italy

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: First Class Tour
Category: Europe Tour
Operator: Collette
Tour Code: 3333
   
 
About This Tour


Welcome to Italy, where history, culture, art and romance take on new meaning! This grand vacation takes you to the must-sees of Rome, Florence and Venice, and through the vineyards and olive plantations that dot the Tuscan countryside. Your two-night stay in Rome includes visits to the fabulous landmarks of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. After a visit to the outlying medieval town of Assisi, you'll venture through the low-lying hills of Tuscany to Siena and San Gimignano. In Florence, you'll see Michelangelo's Statue of David and the Uffizi Museum, and maybe shop a bit among the city's legendary shops. You'll enjoy a visit to San Marino, one of the smallest countries in the world, while on the way to romantic Venice. Here you will enjoy a glass making demonstration and a leisurely walking tour. You'll conclude your memorable adventure in the picturesque Italian Lake District with a stay in the beautiful resort of Como.
 
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Enjoy the services of a professional tour manager who accompanies you throughout your trip.

Meals
8 Breakfast(s), 5 Dinner(s)

Hotel Accommodations:
Listed below or equivalent. Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges

ROMEHotel Beverly Hills
PERUGIAHotel Sangallo Palace
FLORENCEHotel Bellini
MILANCrown Plaza Malpensa
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Complimentary hotel-to-hotel baggage handling.
Sightseeing
Private transportation via a deluxe, climate-controlled motorcoach
Day 1
Overnight Flight
Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight to Rome, "The Eternal City."

Day 2
Rome, Italy - Tour Begins
You arrive in Rome today. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a special welcome dinner at a popular local restaurant featuring regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.

Day 3
Rome
This morning it’s your choice! Perhaps a trip to Vatican City, with an optional tour to the Vatican Museums*, will be on your personal sightseeing list. This afternoon enjoy a locally guided panoramic tour of Rome featuring St. Peter''s Basilica, the impressive Piazza Venezia, the Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, and the famous Trevi Fountain.

Day 4
Rome
Your day is at leisure to enjoy the city of Rome on your own. Visit some of its many monuments and museums or stroll its animated streets filled with shops, cafes and gelaterie. Enjoy your free evening to sample Roman specialties at one of the city’s great restaurants.

Day 5
Rome - Assisi - Perugia
LANGUAGE DISCOVERY: Today, your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language(s) you will experience on your tour along with key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the locals. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take a guided walking tour of the old city, including the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you are off to medieval Perugia, the historic capital of Umbria. Here you will behold one of the grandest squares in Italy, the Piazza IV Novembre, and delight in the medieval palaces and ornate cathedrals.

Day 6
Perugia - Siena - San Gimignano - Florence
A scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills brings you to the mystical city of Siena. You will be delighted by its narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo. En route to Florence, stop in lovely San Gimignano, overlooking the vineyards and olive grove plantations of the Tuscan countryside. Enjoy a stroll along Piazza Del Duomo and Piazza Della Cisterna, two of Italy’s most picturesque squares. En route to Florence, visit a family-owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Day 7
Florence
In Florence, the “Cradle of Italian Renaissance,” visit the world-famous Academy Gallery to see Michelangelo’s incredible Statue of David. During your cultural tour of Florence, you''ll also view the Cathedral of Santa Maria Del Fiore, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Church of Santa Croce, burial place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy this fascinating city on your own.

Day 8
Florence - San Marino - Venice
Today you will visit the beautiful Republic of San Marino. With only 23 square miles of territory, it is one of the smallest countries in the world! Next, travel past the lagoons and rice-growing fields along the Po River to Venice. This enchanting city was built on 117 tiny islands and is characterized by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.

Day 9
Venice - Murano Island - Venice
Your day begins with a boat trip* (weather permitting) to Murano Island for an up-close glass making demonstration. Next, return to Venice and visit charming St. Mark’s Square, the lively hub of the city''s activity and events. A local expert will guide you on a walking tour of the area featuring St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Clock Tower with its famous Moors. This evening, you may want to join your fellow travelers for an optional gondola serenade cruise through the romantic canals.

Day 10
Venice - Como - Milan
Today you travel to the picturesque Italian Lake region and the beautiful resort town of Como. Visit one of the areas most distinguished silk and fashion boutiques to learn how this luxurious fabric is made. Continue to Milan for a farewell dinner celebrating the end of an unforgettable trip.

Day 11
Milan - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Milan this morning.


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.
         
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Package Notes: *Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon.
Single rooms are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday.
Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays.
Many activities in this itinerary include walking on uneven terrain, or require significant walking at times. Some of the unique experiences, such as visiting historical areas, means accessing locations by foot because motorcoaches are restricted. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate holiday. Our travel counsellors can provide additional information or assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you.
*On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
Journey through Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Florence, Venice, Como and more.

In Rome, enjoy a fun-filled evening of fine Italian wine, cuisine and traditional music.

A tour of Florence showcases the cultural treasures of the Cradle of the Italian Renaissance.

Discover Siena’s narrow Gothic streets, magnificent palaces and historic Piazza del Campo.

Visit the beautiful resort town of Como in the Italian Lake District.

Enjoy a locally guided tour of Rome.
Language Discovery: Your Tour Manager will help you discover the origin and history of the language you will experience on your tour. Learn key words and phrases that will help you communicate with the local people you meet.

Visit a family owned leather shop and learn the traditional Italian techniques of leather making.

Visit the Republic of San Marino - one of the smallest countries in the world.

Learn how silk is made in Como
Package Notes: *Due to the unpredictable nature of the events schedule at the Vatican, on certain dates it may be necessary to visit the Vatican Museums in the afternoon.
Single rooms are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays and holidays that fall on Saturday.
Most national museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Gallery and the Academy, are closed on Mondays.
Many activities in this itinerary include walking on uneven terrain, or require significant walking at times. Some of the unique experiences, such as visiting historical areas, means accessing locations by foot because motorcoaches are restricted. If you require a walker or wheelchair, or have difficulty walking, you may not be able to access some of these areas and may want to consider an alternate holiday. Our travel counsellors can provide additional information or assistance to help you determine the perfect trip for you.
*On occasion, due to inclement weather, your boat trip to Murano Island may be substituted with a visit to a local glass factory in Venice.
If you have not purchased air through the tour operator and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times.
   
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