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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

You could spend an eternity exploring the enchanting Italian capitals of Venice, Florence and Rome, but this exciting 7 day journey with Costsaver will deliver a multitude of memorable experiences to linger in your memory. Take a walk through centuries of tradition, heritage and culture, as you encounter iconic sights like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Florence’s spectacular Duomo and the Grand Canal of Venice.

Countries Visited

Italy

Cities Visited

Florence , Pisa , Rome , Vatican City , Venice , Verona

  1. Day 1
    Arrive Rome
    Buongiorno! Rome kicks off your epic Italian trilogy. After checking in to your hotel, spend the rest of the day relaxing or pound the pavements to discover why Rome so deserves its title, the 'Eternal City'. Later, you’ll meet up with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a glimpse into what lies ahead. There’s even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the city’s thronging piazzas to people-watch or to join an Optional Experience dinner in a Roman trattoria. Embrace life lived the Italian way – to the fullest.Accommodation: Ergife Palace
  2. Day 2
    Rome sightseeing and free time
    With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Get to grips with the city's main attractions, joining a Local Specialist at Vatican City, the world's smallest country. Stand in St. Peter's Square, sharing your space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and view one of Michelangelo's greatest works, the sorrowful Pietà. Cross the Tiber next, to view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire.Accommodation: Ergife Palace
    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Rome – Pisa – Florence (Prato)
    A mesmerizing journey through the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany awaits. Visit Pisa and its Square of Miracles, one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in the world. Yield to peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa. You’ll have some time for souvenir shopping before continuing to Florence. This evening, there’s an opportunity to head into the Tuscan Hills for dinner on an unforgettable Optional Experience.Accommodation: President
  4. Day 4
    Florence sightseeing and free time
    There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Now’s your chance to experience it in all its glory with your Local Specialist at your side. Lace up your walking shoes and view the city’s most iconic sights on foot – the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giotto’s Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio. You’ll visit Piazza della Signoria and witness a demonstration revealing the centuries-old Florentine trade of leatherwork, followed by some time to explore on your own. Later on, why not visit San Gimignano as part of an Optional Experience? If you’re in the mood for some shopping, consider buying some of the high-quality leather goods you’ve just witnessed or shop for 18-carat gold jewelery. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.Accommodation: President
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Florence – Verona – Venice (Mestre)
    Journey across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held several centuries after it was built to entertain the citizens of this fair city. Juliet's Balcony is a further highlight, revealing the tragic story of the Montague and Capulet family feud. Your journey continues to Venice, your home for the next two nights. Time on your own means an opportunity to explore one of the world’s most romantic cities, watching the busy traffic on its canals over a crisp glass of Aperol Spritz, or to embark on an Optional Experience gondola ride along Venice’s narrow waterways. Salute!Accommodation: LH Sirio Venice
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Venice orientation and free time
    Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square, in the heart of Venice. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza so you'll have easy access to view the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark. Spend your time wandering the calle of Venice then watch talented master craftsmen at work engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness the beautiful glass creations, that are characteristic of Venice, being made during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider an Optional Experience cruise across the lagoon to the colorful island of Burano.Accommodation: LH Sirio Venice
    Meals:   Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Depart Venice
    Brief and jam-packed, this memorable encounter with Italy’s favorite cities has been brimming with culture, history and culinary delights. We hope you tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome, but if you didn’t, you’ll have a heart full of fond memories that will stay with you forever. For now, it’s arrivederci, but not farewell forever as you say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 5 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Dinner (D)

Essentials

  • : Visit St. Peter's Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Specialist
  • : Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower
  • : Sightseeing with a Local Specialist includes views of the Cathedral, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio
  • : View the Roman Arena and Juliet's Balcony
  • : Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER

  • Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : Many meals and daily breakfasts included
  • : City orientation tours
  • : Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • : Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
  • : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
  • City orientation tours
  • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
  • Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Questions & Answers

Question: Do we get to do a lot of walking on this tour?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to walk quite a bit if you want.

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.2
Accommodations
3.8
Itinerary
4.3
Professional Staff
4.7
Repeat with Operator
4.2
Value for Money
4.1

Ratings based off 45 reviews - currently showing 21 reviews with comments only

The jewels of Italy is covering south to north Italy but can accommodate some more time in Florence and Verona say one day each.

Excellent tour. Staff and customer support even afterhours was excellent. Most local tour guides were excellent. All tour iternary well crafted to maximize client experience Can not wait to book our next tour. Well done guys

Our tour manager and driver  were amazing! This was a great way to see highlights of Italy and make note of places to visit again. Have your walking legs ready, as this tour will have you walking all over the Italian countryside.

The trip was absolutely fantastic. Our trip director made the trip perfect. She was very informative and was very caring especially with the travelers with special circumstances. The bus driver, People was excellent, safe and the bus was immaculate. My only recommendation to make the trip much better would not to use the Hotel Miro in Florence. It was not in a nice area, food was less than adequate and the food and beverage staff was not friendly. The other locations were very adequate.

LOVED Aga, Sasha, and Fabio. (Driver) LOVED the locations, And the information that Sasha gave us- Was VERY Disappointed in FLORENCE when we did not take the time to go into the UFFIZI Museum, Also the Academica Museum where Michelangelo's David is housed- Also did not get to experience the Ponte Vecchio, All of which are famous in Florence- Those were Huge Regrets for me-

Lydia was awesome. We had a delightful experience. Italy is a beautiful country, with friendly people.

I so appreciate the superb organization that went into the Jewels of Italy winter tour. Every last detail was seamletess. Superb coach drivers, immaculate and very comfortable coaches, and outstanding tour guides!! Decent hotels and meals, though I found out too late I could request no salt. A steal of a deal for an overview of Italy's highlights!!!!

Our travel guide Sally was excellent! Coffee was not like USA, but we were in Italy. Food in hotels could have been better.

The trip itinerary was very detailed. From the booking to the end of my trip I was totally satisfied. It was my second trip, but I think I will book my future trips again. The trip director and all local guides were very knowledgeable and had great sense of humor, never boring. The optional excursions were excellent.

If you want to see the most of Rome, Pisa, Florence, Verona and Venice in a short period of time, than this trip is for you. We found that going to Rome first was an exciting experience but romantic and relaxing in the end for us in Venice. Also, our hotel was only 10 minutes from Venice airport which made it convenient for us at the end of our trip. Last, we recommend doing most of the optional excursions as they were very well organized, informative and most importantly allowed us to bypass the characteristically long lines associated with entering historical sites!

Novotel Hotel was disappointing.

Our tour director Gianmarco was enthusiastic, informative and engaging. If I could pick him as my personal tour director to with me as I travel the world I would. The locations and sites were awe inspiring, but Gianmarco made this a very memorable experience. One I will cherish for a long time.

The hotels were not what I expected, the hotel in Venice or Verona is too old, and Outdated, and the included meals were not that good. Sightseeing in Rome was minimal. We had to purchase additional activities to be able to see what we wanted. We could have chosen another tour that included more activities and better hotels for the money we spent. The tour Director was great, very knowledgeable, and provided excellent customer service.

The trip was awesome and our guide, Lydia, treated us like her own family (that she likes) and was incredibly knowledgeable about Italy!

The hotel was far out from main area. This was not mentioned in the brochure. Too many expensive optional side trips that should have been included.

Excellent trip, excellent tour guide and excellent accommodation.

Not knowing what budget tour entailed, we were very pleased with the program. This was our first European tour and we were very pleased with the excursion options and most importantly the tour Director the local specialists and our driver - they are a group of professional individuals who loved their jobs. Their passion for what they do was very transparent. They made the tour fun and we got to know our fellow travelers Suggestions: I was not made aware that three of us would share the hotel room- would have liked to known that. Seat arrangement coming back from Venice and Frankfurt was not available until 24 hours before departure which was not a comfortable situation- I do not like to worry about seat arrangement - I spoke with the travel specialist before the departure and he indicated there was not much he can do and it was out of his hands.

I've always used Cosmos, this time I did Trafalgar and the only problem was their Cost Saver was the extra excursions were much more that Cosmos.

The first two hotels were not up to the claimed standard in the information. Both were hotels were outside the center all city areas, this was not clear on the provided information.

We felt like more explanation of what was included should have been stated. As we are not wine drinkers, a little less emphasis on wine would have been nice and selections to those who don't drink. It would have been nice for everyone to introduce themselves at the meet and greet on the first day s0 we could get to know everyone and where they were from. Out of 42 tourist, we still didn't know everyone and did our best to introduce ourselves to everyone.

This was a trip of a lifetime. I had an amazing time. The tour guide made the experience all the better. He was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and VERY funny!! I met lifelong friends and have memories forever. I can\'t wait to book my next trip with Trafalgar! THANK YOU!

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