About your tour
Hotels
There is a diverse mix of hotel
styles, with the
modern Sheraton in Florence contrasting
with the Venice Continental, built on the
Grand Canal in the 15th century, and the
tranquil setting of the Simplon hotel
overlooking
Lake Maggiore.
Fellow Passengers
This popular itinerary suits both the
first-time
traveller looking for a well-paced and
comprehensive tour of mainland Italy, and
the seasoned traveller who wishes to
really concentrate on one country. It also
suits lovers of history, art and
architecture.
Highlights
There are many highlights: walking
through the
cobbled streets of Pompeii; the ancient
and religious history of Rome; the artistic
heritage of Florence; the beauty of the
Italian Lakes; the waterscape of Venice;
and the stunning beauty of Assisi and
Capri.
Enjoy
our Premium Highlights plus
these extra tour features
Excursions &
Sights
- Visit the Spanish Steps in Rome
and tour St Peter’s
Basilica in the Vatican City
- See Siena’s striped
cathedral, Fountain of Joy
& vast Campo Square
- See Florence’s Duomo,
‘Gates of Paradise’ &
Signoria Square
- Visit the tomb of Michelangelo in
the Church of Santa Croce,
Florence
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and
the equally impressive cathedral
& baptistery
- See
La Scala Opera House and Gothic
cathedral in Milan
- Visit the Swiss lakeside
resort of Lugano
- See Juliet’s Balcony and the
ancient Roman Arena in Verona
- Venice cruise to St Mark’s
Square to see the Basilica, Bridge of
Sighs &
Doges’ Palace
- Visit the mosaics of St
Apollinaris in Classe
- Guided visit to
Assisi’s Basilica of St
Francis & see the Church of St
Mary of the
Angels
- Visit the Commonwealth War
Cemetery at Cassino
- Demonstration of Venetian
glass-blowing
- Demonstration of traditional
leatherwork in Florence
- Demonstration
of ‘Intarsio’ inlay
woodwork in Sorrento
Scenic drives
- Apennine Hills,
Italian Lake District, Cliff top
drive to Sorrento
Guided City Tours
- Indepth sightseeing tours in Rome,
Florence, Assisi
& Pompeii
- Orientation tours in Siena, Milan,
Lugano, Verona, Venice & Sorrento
Insight's First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour
Director
- Luxury
air-conditioned 40 seat coach with
onboard toilet
- First-class hotels with all service
charges, taxes and porterage
- Travel bag, document wallet, map
book journal and information
pack
Quality Dining
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