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Real Italy (Winter 2012/2013)

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Isle of Capri in the province of Naples, ItalyFlorence, ItalyThe ruins of Pompeii near Naples, ItalyColosseum in Rome, ItalyVenice, ItalyVerona Arena in Verona, Italy
Isle of Capri in the province of Naples, Italy
Florence, Italy
The ruins of Pompeii near Naples, Italy
Colosseum in Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Verona Arena in Verona, Italy
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • AMALFI

    • + CAPRI HIGHLIGHTS Amazing views are in store as we tour the famous 'jet-set' island of Capri. Our excursion includes a cruise around the island to view the famous Faraglioni rocks, and a visit to the villa of Swedish author Axel Munthe, whose gardens are rated amongst the finest in Europe. Private mini buses take us to Anacapri (top of the island), a photographer's dream. (In the event of bad weather a light lunch in a local restaurant will replace the cruise.)

  • FLORENCE

    • + JEWELS OF THE RENAISSANCE A guided tour of the Accademia allows us to appreciate the most famous and beautiful sculpture in Italy, Michelangelo's David, the symbol of Renaissance Man. Nothing can match the experience of meeting this masterpiece in person.

    • + LUNCH OR DINNER WINE AND MUSIC IN THE TUSCAN HILLS Take a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to a delightful regional restaurant set among the pines and cypress trees. Here a feast of gastronomic specialities awaits, accompanied by song and music.

    • + VISIT TO SAN GIMIGNANO We drive to the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, the 'medieval Manhattan' of Tuscany. Surrounded by fields of sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves, this is Italy's best preserved medieval city and will give you an excellent idea of daily life in Italy during the Middle Ages.

    • + FLORENTINE DINNER WITH ENTERTAINMENT Sample the flavours of medieval Florence, during an evening of good food and music at a distinctive historic venue. (Subject to availability).

  • ROME

    • + ANCIENT AND MAGNIFICENT ROME AND THE SEVEN HILLS Your local guide will take you through 2000 years of the most fascinating sights of this incredible city. We will incorporate the seven hills of Rome, the famous Appian Way (Quo Vadis), Caracalla Baths, and a visit to the Catacombs. Then stroll through the historical centre to see the Pantheon, hidden secrets, famous fountains and piazzas. These are just some of the Must See sights which you will experience on this inspiring tour of Rome.

  • SORRENTO

    • + POSITANO AND THE AMALFI DRIVE Using private mini-buses, we drive along the famous Amalfi Coast in order to visit the exclusive artists' paradise of Positano, magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.

  • VENICE

    • + CANALS OF VENICE An unforgettable introduction to this unique and magical city! We cruise along the Grand Canal by private water taxi, admiring the magnificent and elegant palazzos. We see the Rialto Bridge and then reach 'the most beautiful outdoor drawing room in the world', St Mark's Square. Later during your Gondola Ride, you will glide along the picturesque smaller canals, sipping Italian champagne while a duo of musicians entertains.

    • + UNDISCOVERED VENICE WITH GRAND CANAL CRUISE With our local guide, we will be shown this wonderful city, built on islands and surrounded by water, to see many of the hidden secrets of the Venetian empire and it's Byzantine history. We will see amazing 800 year old palaces, and areas in Venice such as Marco Polo's house, on this walking tour followed by a cruise on the famous 'Grand Canal' with private taxis, which takes us under the Rialto Bridge.

    • + VENICE OF THE DOGES AND GONDOLA RIDE With our local expert we start with a visit of the mysterious Doges Palace, the incredible home of past Venetian rulers. Our visit also includes walking over the Bridge of Sighs into the prison. Later, you will glide through the canals of Venice on a Gondola, serenaded by musicians. The most romantic way to experience this unique city.

    • + LAGOON CRUISE WITH LUNCH Take some time off the beaten track! We are taken by private boat to the nearby islands in the lagoon of Venice. See the island of Murano and the Hermitage of San Francesco del Deserto. Lunch or dinner is taken at the island of the 'fisherman' - Burano - a photographer's paradise. Drinks are also included.

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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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