Insight Vacations - Italian Elegance, 11 night tour from R94 860 pps - land only

Experience the food and fun of Italy on this 12-day guided tour. In Rome, see the Colosseum where gladiators fought to the death, then visit the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert for a behind-the-scenes look at Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Travel from Florence to the heart of Tuscany, stopping in scenic San Gimignano for a taste of gelato with a world-champion gelato maker; later, arrive at your hotel for a sampling of the region’s most robust red wines. Prop up the Leaning Tower of Pisa for a photo and see the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre with a Local Expert, who will join you for a sea-to-table feast in the medieval town of Monterosso. Allow yourself to be serenaded as you float along the canals of Venice in a traditional gondola, and watch a renowned craftsman blow Venetian glass into a masterful work of art.

Arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the tour 11 Nights' hotel accommodation throughout Daily breakfast and four dinners with wine Personal radio headsets for flexible sightseeing Hotel and restaurant tips Taxes and porterage charges at hotels Services of a highly-skilled travel director to ensure a seamless journey Transport by luxury, air-conditioned coach with complimentary Wi-Fi

Itinerary: - Day 1: Arrive in Rome - Day 2: Rome with Vatican dinner - Day 3: Renaissance Florence - Day 4: The flavours of San Gimignano - Day 5: The Chianti Hills to Pisa, Lucca and Santa Margherita - Day 6: The Cinque Terre and Portofino - Day 7: Lake Maggiore - Day 8: Cortina d'Ampezzo - Day 9: Experience the Dolomites - Day 10: Venice, Queen of the Adriatic - Day 11: Venice at leisure - Day 12: Depart Venice

** Book by 31 October 2024. R3000 deposit secures your trip. Excludes flights, visas, travel insurance, meals and drinks not specified, and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. Prices start from the advertised price and are based on a per-person rate, sharing a double room, unless otherwise stated. Advanced purchases, peak season surcharges, block-out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply. Prices are subject to change due to airfare increases, currency fluctuations, and availability. Terms and Conditions apply.