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September 2015. Full balance is due in December to
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Accommodation: Hotel accommodation includes
twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel
service charges, baggage handling fees and local
taxes. Single rooms are available on request basis
and a single supplement of $850 applies.
Fares: All fares are quoted in Australian Dollars.
Fares include transport, entrance fees as per
itinerary, plus services of a Travel Director and
Driver and meals as specified. Fully escorted from
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minimum numbers being reached. Advertised price
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holiday of Italy with the ultimate Insider,
Trafalgar. Fully escorted from Australia, this
in-depth journey reveals the traditions, art
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individual passenger to have a valid passport and
necessary visas, as well as to comply with entry,
health or other requirements for the countries
visited.
and landscapes that define the many faces
of Italy. Some of the trip’s highlights include
getting to know Rome, Pompeii, Milan and
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Florence with a Local Specialist; cruising
by private launch to the beautiful Isle of
Capri and enjoying a Be My Guest dining
experience in a traditional trulli building in
Alberobello with the family who own it.
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Grand Italian Experience
Fully escorted from Australia
Mountains to coast, from the trulli houses of Alberobello to Santa Margherita on the Italian Riviera, this trip
reveals the traditions, art and landscapes that define the many faces of Italy.
Day 8 Wednesday 25th May 2016
Sorrento – Pompeii – Assisi
hotel in Santa Margherita. Dine tonight
at your hotel. (BB, D)
Visit the excavations of the city of
Pompeii, which lay buried for centuries
after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD.
Your Local Specialist provides insight
into this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery
near Monte Cassino. Continue your
journey through Umbria to arrive
at Assisi on the slopes of Mount
Subasio. Meet your Local Specialist
for a walking tour of Assisi, including
a visit to St. Francis’ Basilica, featuring
frescoes by Giotto. Dine tonight at your
hotel. (BB, D)
Hotel: Park Suisse or similar
Hotel: Grand Roseo or similar
Day 9 Thursday 26th May 2016
Assisi – Verona – Venice (2 Nights)
This morning visit the fair city of
Verona for views of Juliet’s balcony and
the Roman arena. Arrive later in the
magical island city of Venice, Queen of
the Adriatic. (BB)
Hotel: Le Boulevard or similar
Rome
The Trafalgar difference
It’s Insider Moments like...
hearing farming stories passed down the
Rotolo family – before tasting their organic
produce, roasted meats, tarali biscuits and
wine at their farm, built in Puglia’s unique
‘trulli’ style.
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It’s all the famous sights
City tour in Rome, Capri, Pompeii, Assisi, Milan and
Florence • Orientation in Siena, Venice and Alberobello
• Visit St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums,
Sistine Chapel, the Roman Colosseum, the excavations
at Pompeii, the Commonwealth War Cemetery, St.
Francis Basilica in Assisi and the ski resort of Cortina
d’Ampezzo • View the Roman Forum, the Byzantine
St. Mark’s Basilica, the Gothic Cathedral and La Scala
Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa
Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence • Cruise to
the Isle of Capri, by private launch to St. Mark’s Square
in Venice and to the exclusive resort of Portofino • See
the Roman Arena and Juliet’s Balcony
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It’s the right hotels
With our insider knowledge, we’ve handpicked
quality hotels to complement this trip. Check the
daily itinerary for hotel details and tripadvisor.com
for reviews.
It’s dining highlights
Welcome Reception • Be My Guest dinner • Farewell Dinner
It’s Optional Experiences
We offer a choice of selected optional experiences and
entertainment to complement this trip, see
www.trafalgar.com/aus for details.
Day 1 Wednesday 18th May 2016
Depart Australia
Board your flight and depart Perth
ready for an exciting Italian holiday.
Day 2 Thursday 19th May 2016
Arrive Rome (2 Nights)
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City!
Unwind after your journey. Later,
enjoy a Welcome Reception with your
companions and your Travel Director.
Enjoy an orientation drive to see the
Tiber and St. Peter’s Basilica, a perfect
introduction to this magical city. (WR)
Hotel: Best Western Villafranca or
similar
Day 3 Friday 20th May 2016
Rome Sightseeing and Free Time
Your included sightseeing tour with a
Local Specialist begins at the Vatican
Museums. Experience a Cultural
Insight when you ascend the smooth
and step-less spiral staircase designed
by famous architect Donato Bramante.
Admire Michelangelo’s magnificent
frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel
and then visit St. Peter’s Basilica to see
his famous Pietà. Your tour continues
in ancient Rome. View the Forum
and see the Circus Maximus, where
chariot races were once held. Visit the
impressive Colosseum. There’s time to
explore the city on your own, or simply
relax and watch the world go by! (BB)
Day 4 Saturday 21st May 2016
Rome – Alberobello (2 Nights)
Drive eastwards through the
spectacular Abruzzi Mountains to the
Puglia region near the Adriatic coast.
Enjoy dinner this evening at your hotel.
(BB, D)
Hotel: Sierra Silvana or similar
Day 5 Sunday 22nd May 2016
Alberobello Sightseeing and
Free Time
See the unique conical limestone
houses – trulli – during your orientation
of the town of Alberobello. This
afternoon consider an optional
experience to one of the geographical
wonders that Puglia has to offer or
relax at your hotel. This evening enjoy
a special Be My Guest dinner in a
traditional trulli building in Alberobello.
(BB, BMG)
Day 6 Monday 23rd May 2016
Alberobello – Sorrento (2 Nights)
This morning travel to the gorgeous
coastal town of Sorrento famous for
its delicious limoncello drink. Your
orientation includes views of Piazza
Tasso and Corso Italia. You will then
have free time to explore the town. (BB)
Hotel: Johanna Park or similar
Day 7 Tuesday 24th May 2016
Isle of Capri Excursion
Gain a Cultural Insight at an inlaidwood workshop, followed by a cruise to
the beautiful Isle of Capri. Your guided
tour of Capri Town will show you the
Piazzetta where the rich and famous
sip their cappuccinos, and the many
attractive streets around there. Dine
tonight at your hotel. (BB, D)
Day 10 Friday 27th May 2016
Venice Orientation and Free Time
Venice is a very special city. View
the Bridge of Sighs, Doge’s Palace
and St. Mark’s Basilica during your
cruise by private launch to St. Mark’s
Square. Enjoy a Cultural Insight into
the Venetian tradition of glass making
on Giudecca Island. Spend free time
shopping, or perhaps enjoy a local
seafood meal on the Island of Burano.
(BB)
Day 11 Saturday 28th May 2016
Venice – Cortina d’Ampezzo
Traverse the Veneto plains to Cortina
d’Ampezzo in the Dolomites – a winter
sport resort which hosted the Winter
Olympics in 1956. See the worldfamous Olympic ski-jump and spend
the rest of the day relaxing in the
mountains. (BB, D)
Hotel: Bellevue Hotel or similar
Day 12 Sunday 29th May 2016
Cortina d’Ampezzo – Milan – Italian
Lakes
Enjoy a scenic drive through northern
Italy and the Lake District. Arrive in
Milan and enjoy a guided tour with
a Local Specialist. See the Duomo,
the Galleria and the famous La Scala
Opera House. Later arrive on the
shores of Lake Maggiore where you
have free time to explore the town of
Baveno. Stroll along the lake front or
enjoy a drink at an outdoor café. (BB)
Hotel: Simplon Hotel or similar
Day 13 Monday 30th May 2016
Italian Lakes – Santa Margherita
(2 Nights)
Today travel to the Italian Riviera.
Cruise to the port of Portofino (weather
permitting) before returning to your
1 CORTINA D’AMPEZZO
ITALIAN
LAKES
Day 14 Tuesday 31st May 2016
Santa Margherita Free Time
Relax or explore this famous Ligurian
resort. Or, consider joining an optional
experience to the beautiful Cinque
Terre. (BB)
Day 15 Wednesday 1st June 2016
Santa Margherita – Pisa – Florence
(2 Nights)
Travel south into Tuscany and stop
to view the famous Leaning Tower of
Pisa. Then travel to the Renaissance
city of Florence. Your walking tour with
a Local Specialist includes views of
the magnificent Duomo, Santa Croce
Basilica, Giotto’s Bell Tower and the
Baptistery. View the Ponte Vecchio, one
of Florence’s most famous landmarks.
You might like to shop for high quality
leather and 18-carat gold, or simply
relax and enjoy the atmosphere. (BB)
Hotel: NH Anglo American or similar
Day 16 Thursday 2nd June 2016
Florence Free Time
Enjoy a full day to explore this
fascinating city. You might like to visit
the Academy of Fine Arts and see
Michelangelo’s statue of David or visit
gardens and palaces like the Boboli and
Pitti Palace. Whatever you decide, your
Travel Director will be on hand to help
you get the most out of your day. (BB)
Day 17 Friday 3rd June 2016
Florence – Siena – Rome
Past the sprawling vineyards of Chianti
you arrive at the medieval city of Siena.
See the Piazza del Campo, scene of
the bi-annual Palio horse races, and
the Cathedral. Enjoy free time to shop
for souvenirs and Tuscan specialities
before returning to Rome. Celebrate the
end of your holiday this evening with
your companions at a Farewell Dinner.
(BB, FD)
Hotel: Sheraton Golf Parco De Medici
or similar
Day 18 Saturday 4th June 2016
Depart Rome
After breakfast, say ‘arrivederci’ to
Rome and your new found friends
at the end of your Grand Italian
Experience. (BB)
SLOVENIA
2
Milan
2
ITALY
CROATIA
2 VENICE
Verona
BOSINA &
HERZEGOVINA
SANTA
MARGHERITA
Cruise
Portofino
Pisa
FLORENCE
2
Siena
Adriatic
Sea
1 ASSISI
CORSICA
1
2
ROME
SARDINIA
Mediterranean
Sea
Monte
Cassino
Pompeii
2
Isle of Capri
SORRENTO
2
ALBEROBELLO
SARDINA
Start
End
Number of overnight stays
Sightseeing stops
Grand Italian Experience
19 days
From $5,999 per person, twin share
From $6,849 per person, single room basis
Includes:
• 16 nights’ accommodation
• 16 breakfasts and 8 dinners (including
Welcome Reception, Be My Guest
dining experience, 5 three course
dinners with wine and Farewell Dinner)
• All transport and transfers shown and
the service of a professional Travel
Director
• International flights Perth to Rome with
Emirates, Etihad or Qatar Airways
• Fully escorted trip from Perth
• Pre-Paid Gratuities for the Travel
Director and Driver
• $100 Travel Pack
• Surprise Day Tour
(Conditions apply)
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Save up to 50% off travel insurance.
Day 19 Sunday 5th June 2016
Arrive Australia Rome
Today arrive back in Perth, treasuring
memories from a fantastic holiday.
KEY: Insider Experience
WR Welcome Reception BB Full
Breakfast BMG Be My Guest dining
D Dinner with Wine FD Farewell Dinner
Milan