Italian Treasures
Italian Treasures
Italian Treasures
11 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Europe
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Tour code:
LK-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the enchanting beauty of Italy with the "Italian Treasures" tour, a cultural journey through some of the country's most iconic destinations. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum. Enjoy an orientation walk and free time in Lucca, followed by a scenic boat ride to Monterosso in Cinque Terre. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and indulge in a wine tasting at Verrazzano Castle. Explore Florence's artistic treasures, take a private boat ride on Venice's canals, and visit the historic sites of Assisi. This tour includes accommodation in Rome, Lucca, Venice Island, Assisi, and Florence, daily buffet breakfasts, and four three-course dinners.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: St. Martin
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: St. Martin
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Colosseum, and see the Roman Forum. Free time late afternoon and evening.
Day 3: Rome,Lucca
Location: Lucca
Accommodation Name: Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUCCA Enjoy an orientation walk, followed by free time. 217 mi/ 350 km
Day 4: Lucca,La Spezia,Excursion To Cinque Terre & Pisa
Location: Cinque Terre
Accommodation Name: Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Depart for a scenic drive en route to La Spezia.CINQUE TERRE [LF] Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso, with free time before boarding your train for La Spezia. PISA See the Leaning Tower en route back to Lucca. 155 mi/ 250 km
Day 5: Lucca,Siena,San Gimignano,Verrazzano Castle,Florence
Location: Tuscany
Meals Included: Breakfast
SIENA An orientation walk includes Piazza del Campo.SAN GIMIGNANO Take an orientation walk with free time for lunch.VERRAZZANO Enjoy [LF] wine tasting with local specialties. 186 mi / 300 km
Day 6: Florence
Location: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 7: Florence,Verona,Venice Island
Location: Florence
Accommodation Name: Indigo Venice Sant'Elena
Meals Included: Breakfast
VERONA An orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire the Arena. Free time for lunch before continuing to Venice.VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals 242 mi / 390 km
Day 8: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Indigo Venice Sant'Elena
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND A guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening.
Day 9: Venice Island,Assisi
Location: Assisi
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi.ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. 267 mi / 430 km
Day 10: Assisi,Orvieto,Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Albani
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ORVIETO Enjoy a [LF] local pastries tasting at renowned Caffè Montanucci, a historic Pasticceria. An orientation walk includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel.ROME Join in a farewell dinner at a local restaurant 137 mi/ 220 km
Day 11: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Rome, Lucca, Venice Island, Assisi, and Florence.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Venice Island, and Assisi.
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Transportation
Transportation between cities including scenic drives and private boat rides.
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Special Experiences
Wine tasting with local specialties at Verrazzano Castle and local pastries tasting at Caffè Montanucci in Orvieto.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Assisi, Cinque Terre, City of Verona, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Historic Centre of Siena, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, Portovenere, and Venice and its Lagoon.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Cinque Terre|City of Verona|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Historic Centre of San Gimignano|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Portovenere (Cinque Terre and the Islands)|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
In Rome, stay at St. Martin and Albani hotels. In Lucca, enjoy the Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi. On Venice Island, relax at Indigo Venice Sant'Elena. In Assisi, experience the Grand Hotel Assisi.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Italy by coach, with scenic drives and guided boat rides in Cinque Terre, and a private boat ride on the canals of Venice.
Notes
This tour requires navigating stairs to board the Cinque Terra train which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs. The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes travel through Italy by coach, with scenic drives and guided boat rides in Cinque Terre, and a private boat ride on the canals of Venice.
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What types of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and 4 three-course dinners.
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Are there any special experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes wine tasting with local specialties at Verrazzano Castle and local pastries tasting at Caffè Montanucci in Orvieto.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
In Rome, you will stay at St. Martin and Albani hotels. In Lucca, you will enjoy the Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi. On Venice Island, you will relax at Indigo Venice Sant'Elena. In Assisi, you will experience the Grand Hotel Assisi.
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What are some of the guided sightseeing activities included in the tour?
Guided sightseeing activities include visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum in Rome; Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square in Florence; and St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Assisi, Cinque Terre, City of Verona, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Historic Centre of San Gimignano, Historic Centre of Siena, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, Portovenere, and Venice and its Lagoon.
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What is the group size for this tour?
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Rome, Italy. At 5 pm, you will meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
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What activities are planned for the day in Venice Island?
In Venice Island, a guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. There will also be free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What is the final activity of the tour?
The final activity of the tour is a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Rome.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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