Treasures of Italy

Day 1 London - Venice Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to Venice. Upon arrival, we transfer to Hotel Riviera (3T). Day 2 Venice To enhance your stay, we have arranged a short guided tour, beginning with iconic St Mark’s Square and including visits to the stunning 11th century St Mark’s Basilica and La Galleria San Marco glass factory. This evening we return to St Mark’s Square, to have dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3 Verona After breakfast we walk the short distance to our water taxi and are taken to meet our coach for an excursion to Verona, setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and also home to a magnificent Roman amphitheatre, dating from AD30. We return to Venice in the afternoon. Day 4 Venice - Bologna - Florence We bid farewell to the Grand Canal and walk the few steps to take a short private water taxi ride to our coach, where our luggage will be waiting, ready to transport us south to the great art city of Florence. After a stop in Bologna we arrive at the Hotel Villa Gabriele D’Annunzio (4T), a converted convent located in a residential area of Florence. Dinner will be taken in the hotel restaurant. Day 5 Florence This morning we have a guided walking tour of the historic centre, listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our tour includes the Ponte Vecchio, a medieval stone bridge crossing the Arno River and the impressive Piazza della Signoria. This afternoon will be free to explore; alternatively. Evening meals tonight and tomorrow night, will be enjoyed at local restaurants. Day 6 Lucca - Pisa We have included an excursion to Lucca and Pisa today. Lucca is interesting and charming, hiding within its ramparts an array of fine churches, palaces and squares, after which we continue to Pisa to view the Leaning Tower. Day 7 Florence - Assisi - Rome We continue our journey towards the Italian capital, stopping at the walled city of Assisi, home of St Francis, the founder of the Franciscan Order of monks. Early evening we arrive at the Hotel Universo (4T). Day 8 Rome Our introduction to the magnificence of Rome includes an early start and with a local guide, visits to the Colosseum, St Peter’s Basilica and Square, and the Vatican Museums. Day 9 Rome Enjoy a day at leisure. This evening we can enjoy an included dinner at our hotel. Day 10 Rome - London We transfer to Rome Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.