Reflections of Italy - 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey that takes you from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region.
    • Enjoy a chef-led cooking class with lunch in a historic castle.
    • Dine on regional delicacies and fine Italian wines.
    • Enjoy a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration.
    • Explore Cortona, the postcard-worthy village that serves as the setting for Under the Tuscan Sun.
    • Step to the front of the line to see Michelangelo’s famous statue of David.
    • Behold medieval Assisi, the hometown of St. Francis.
    • Enjoy a scenic journey through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills.
    • Set out on a locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.

What's this trip about?

    Embark on a captivating journey that takes you from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityRome
End CityLake Como

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Assisi
  • Florence
  • Lake Como
  • Perugia
  • Rome
  • Venice

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Welcome to Italy, a land rich in history, culture, art and romance. Your journey begins with an overnight flight.

Day 2 Rome, Italy

Begin in Rome, the “Eternal City.” This evening, get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner featuring regional specialties.

Day 3 Rome

On a locally guided tour of the Vatican Museums* explore the Papal palace housing priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt along with works by great Renaissance masters such as Perugino, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio. In the Sistine Chapel, marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoed c...

Day 4 Rome - Assisi - Perugia

Ease your way into the local culture as your Tour Manager shares a few key Italian phrases. Travel to Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis. Take in the old-world atmosphere on a guided walking tour of the Basilica of St. Francis. Then you’re off to medieval Perugia, the ...

Day 5 Perugia - Cortona - Florence

Head through Tuscany’s graceful low-lying hills to the Etruscan city of Cortona. Perched on the side of a hill, take in the ornate facades and medieval architecture. Peek at the adjacent Lake Trasimeno, situated off in the distance. You might recognize the city as the...

Day 6 Florence

This morning, experience Florence’s cultural treasures on a walking tour, passing by the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Piazza della Signoria. The rest of the day is yours. Perhaps you’ll join an after-hours tour of the 14th-century Certosa monastery, followed by dinner featuring local wines, Tuscan food, and live entertainment.

Day 7 Florence - Venice

Start your day with a visit to a historic winery in the heart of the Chianti region. In the shadow of a 12th-century castle, learn about Tuscan wines and enjoy a chef-led cooking class. Next, sit back and savor regional delicacies during a delicious lunch. This aftern...

Day 8 Venice

See Venice from the water and take a boat** to Murano Island. At a glass-blowing demonstration, discover the secrets of this ancient art up-close and marvel at the one-of-a-kind designs. Make your way to the historic center of Venice and see the Castello district with...

Day 9 Venice - Lake Como

This morning, you’ll be whisked across the plains of northern Italy to the shores of glamorous Lake Como. During a ferry ride to alluring Bellagio, admire the endless succession of historic villas, lush gardens, and colorful villages reflected in the lake’s blue water...

Day 10 Lake Como - Tour Ends

Your journey comes to a close in Como this morning.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,949
Price per day$295
Last Updated: 2/2/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Meals Included
12
Age Requirements
36 years and up
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Trip ID
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