Italian Treasures

Italian Treasures

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Italian Treasures

11 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Europe

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

LK-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3724 $3531 Barrhead discount: -$193

NB: Prices correct on 01-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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

  • Guided sightseeing in Rome including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum

  • Orientation walk and free time in Lucca

  • Guided boat ride to Monterosso in Cinque Terre

  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

  • Wine tasting with local specialties at Verrazzano Castle

  • Guided sightseeing in Florence including Michelangelo’s David and Signoria Square

  • Private boat ride on the canals of Venice

  • Guided walking tour in Assisi including St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica

Places You'll See

St. Martin

Best Western Grand Hotel Guinigi

Indigo Venice Sant'elena

Grand Hotel Assisi

Albani

Leonardo Da Vinci

Hotel Donna Laura Palace

Grand Hotel Mediterraneo

Mh Florence Hotel & Spa

Hotel Royal Firenze

Cenacolo

Nh Villa Carpegna

Itinerary

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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

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in Rome, Lucca, Venice Island, Assisi, and Florence.

  • Meals

    Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners.

  • Guided Sightseeing

    Guided sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Venice Island, and Assisi.

  • Transportation

    Transportation between cities including scenic drives and private boat rides.

  • Special Experiences

    Wine tasting with local specialties at Verrazzano Castle and local pastries tasting at Caffè Montanucci in Orvieto.

  • 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

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • What types of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and 4 three-course dinners.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What is the final activity of the tour?

    The final activity of the tour is a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Rome.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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