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Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
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- Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip. Single rooms are not available unless travelling as part of a family group.
- Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
- Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Website Terms of Use page.
- Double-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. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
- For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless traveling as part of a family group.
- Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
About this trip
Hold on to your helmet for this family expedition marching through the Eternal City of Rome, illustrious Florence and the historic lagoon of Venice. Experience life as a Roman gladiator and learn the basics of sword-fighting, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and devour the pizza you've just learnt to make before creating your own Venetian Carnival mask.
Trip type: Family Experience
Trip code: FGIC
9 Nights
accommodation
14 Meals
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 Farewell Lunch
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4 dinners (including Be My Guest) with local wine
On-trip Transport
All transport shown.
Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice
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Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
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Orientation of Pisa
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View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa on Piazza del Duomo and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome and the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence
What's Included
Dining
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
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1 Farewell Lunch
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4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
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Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Hand-picked Insider Experiences
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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VIP entry to many sights
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Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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Day 1
Arrive Rome (3 Nights) Day 1 - Arrive Rome (3 Nights)Ciao Roma! Feast your eyes and your stomach on the Eternal City - the launch pad for an unforgettable adventure with la famiglia. Tread in the footsteps of the ancients before meeting with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Kick-off Party that will rock Rome.
Hotel
Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals
- Kick-Off Party
Hotel
Crowne Plaza St. Peter's
Meals
- Kick-Off Party
Day 2
Rome Sightseeing Day 2 - Rome SightseeingJoin a Local Specialist to delve into centuries of history and culture, including a guided tour of the Vatican Museum. Gaze up at the wonder of Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and explore the Catholic shrine of St. Peter's Basilica. Venture across the Tiber to the Colosseum imagining a time when brave warriors fought to their death amidst the thunderous roar of thousands.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Ancient And Christian Rome
Join us on an exploration of Rome's past. On this trip you will visit the Catacombs, where the early Christians assembled to escape persecution and which were used as underground cemeteries. Continue on to the Pyramid of Cestius and the Baths of Caracalla.
Adult Price: €39.00
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00
Day 3
Rome – Visit a Gladiator School Day 3 - Rome – Visit a Gladiator SchoolBook your spot on the podium. It's time to become a gladiator for the day. You'll learn how to wield a gladiator's sword and gain insights into Roman history with a Local Specialist. This afternoon, the cobblestone streets of Rome are yours to explore. Board the Bioparco Express through Villa Borghese, count the Spanish Steps or toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome. Then it's time for a cheesy family affair as we enjoy a Cultural Insight into authentic Italian pizza making and share a tasty slice or two with our loved ones.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Regional Meal
Optional Experiences
Piazzas and Fountains of Rome
Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City.
Adult Price: €33.00
Day 4
Rome – Florence (3 Nights) Day 4 - Rome – Florence (3 Nights)Set your watch to Italian time and embark on a scenic drive north through Tuscany's golden fields to the Renaissance city of Florence, our home for the next three nights.
Hotel
Grand Mediterraneo
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Hotel
Grand Mediterraneo
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
An Introduction To Florence
Enjoy a drive up to one of the highest points that overlooks the city of Florence. Afterwards, you'll join our Local Specialist at the River Arno to take a walk over the Ponte Vecchio, see the new market, admire Piazza della Republica, the Bargello Museum and Dante's House. Then we will finish off with a Carousel Ride for the younger participants (if available).
Adult Price: €34.00
Day 5
Florence Sightseeing Day 5 - Florence SightseeingThe exquisite sights of Florence are brought to life on a walking tour in the expert company of a Local Specialist. See the magnificent Gothic Duomo and famous Baptistery before marvelling at Michelangelo's statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city’s historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold. Where better to indulge in a refreshing gelato than in the city where it was invented - a tasty treat before a special Be My Guest dinner at a magnificent Tuscan villa that once featured as a famous film location. Join a local family for dinner enjoying delicious specialities against the backdrop of picture-perfect olive groves and vineyards. Saluti!
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Be My Guest Dining
Day 6
Florence – Excursion to Pisa Day 6 - Florence – Excursion to PisaUno, due, tre... it's off to Pisa today, and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del Duomo to snap a selfie in front of the famous Leaning Tower. Before venturing back to beautiful Florence, we'll see the Baptistery and Camposanto, built on sacred soil brought back by the Crusaders from the Holy Land.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills
Join us for a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside. We will enjoy a meal at a charming restaurant where a selection of regional favourites is served, accompanied by a selection of local wines and live music. A truly unforgettable experience, with an atmosphere that is the essence of all things Tuscan.
Adult Price: €64.00
Visit To San Gimignano
Join us for a drive to the nearby hilltop town of San Gimignano, known as 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 a taste of day-to-day life in Italy during the Middle Ages.
Adult Price: €36.00
Day 7
Florence – Bologna – Venice (3 Nights) Day 7 - Florence – Bologna – Venice (3 Nights)Stop and smell the rich aromas of Bolognese sauce, spending the morning with a Local Specialist exploring the medieval city of Bologna. Then it's just a hop, skip and a jump to the island city of Venice. Enjoy free time to walk along the Grand Canal, feed the greedy pigeons in the piazza and wander through labyrinthine streets in search of hidden treasures and the city's tastiest gelato.
Hotel
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Hotel
Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Dinner with wine
Optional Experiences
Gondolas and the Grand Canal
Join us for a scenic cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand Canal. You’ll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice’s dreamy, narrow waterways.
Adult Price: €70.00
Day 8
Venice – Canal Cruise and Orientation Day 8 - Venice – Canal Cruise and OrientationAll aboard! We cruise to bustling St. Mark's Square on a private launch, viewing the famous Bridge of Sighs so named for the sound condemned prisoners made at catching their last glimpse of beautiful Venice. We'll view the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Campanile before experiencing a creative Cultural Insight into Venice's glassblowing traditions and the art of crafting Carnival masks. Indulge your artistic flair and create your own colourful mask, before enjoying a free evening, perhaps glide through the canals of Venice by gondola or wander through the tiny calle for the cosiest trattoria in town.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Optional Experiences
Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks
Join us as we discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You will enjoy a delicious meal with a selection of drinks on the fishermen's island of Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a real photographer's paradise.
Adult Price: €71.00
Day 9
Secret Venice Walking Tour and Visit to the Rialto Food Market Day 9 - Secret Venice Walking Tour and Visit to the Rialto Food MarketNavigating the bustling canals to the Rialto Bridge, embrace the sights and sounds of Venice from the water, before enjoying a Cultural Insight into the flavours of Italy at an ancient food market. We delve into the hidden highlights of Venice during a Small Group Sightseeing walking tour, working up an appetite for our Farewell Lunch at a local restaurant.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Lunch
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
- Farewell Lunch
Optional Experiences
Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
Accompanied by a Local Specialist, you'll visit the magnificent Doge's Palace and its elegant courtyards, which were home to the rulers of the Venetian republic. Afterwards, we've booked an entrance into the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark the Evangelist, patron saint of Venice.
Adult Price: €42.00
Day 10
Depart Venice Day 10 - Depart VeniceOur unforgettable journey together has come to an end. All that's left to say is a hearty arrivederci as you prepared to return home with fantastic shared memories. Airport transfers are available. Conditions apply.
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Meals
- Buffet Breakfast
Available Departures
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The Trafalgar Difference
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Be My Guest
Enjoy local Tuscan cuisine with Count Miari Fulcis on his 15th century organic olive oil estate in the Tuscan hills, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini' -
Cultural Insights
Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Gladiator School in Rome. Learn how to make authentic pizza in Rome and then savour the taste of your creation. Indulge in an Italian gelato at a local 'gelateria' in Florence. Learn about the Venetian tradition of carnival masks and paint your own to take home and visit a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island -
Hidden Treasures
Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure -
Local Specialists
For included sightseeing in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice -
Small Group Sightseeing
A guided walking tour of 'Secret Venice' to the Rialto food market with a group size of no more than 25 guests to enhance your experience
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Highlights
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
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City tour in Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice
-
Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square
-
Orientation of Pisa
-
View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa on Piazza del Duomo and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
-
Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the amazing Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum in Rome and the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence
What's Included
Dining
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9 hot buffet breakfasts
-
1 Farewell Lunch
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4 dinners
(including Be My Guest) with local wine
What's Included
Travel Highlights
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
-
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
-
Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
-
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
-
Hand-picked Insider Experiences
-
Optional Experiences and free time
-
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
-
Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
-
An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
-
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
-
VIP entry to many sights
-
Specific transfer information can be found on the airport transfers page
Airport Transfers
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