Italian Treasures
2022 Italian Treasures Group Tour
Date: September 28 - October 9, 2022
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“Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Who can resist uttering these words in medieval Verona, the romantic setting for Shakespeare’s tragic love story? But thoughts will soon shift to Roman ruins, medieval towns, floating cities and gastronomic delights. All of these treasures and more are right here on this sparkling tour of Italy. Filled with the country’s famous jewels and hidden gems, this dazzling tour leads you from Rome to Venice and back again, with time in the sultry Italian Riviera, vineyard-dotted Tuscany, and neighboring picturesque Umbria, Tuscany’s “gentler sister.” Savor a boat ride along the dramatic Cinque Terre coastline with its pastel-colored fishing villages, stroll through the serene streets of Assisi, and sip Chianti in a Tuscan cantina. Michelangelo’s David, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the perfectly preserved medieval town of San Gimignano are more reasons this tour of Italy truly shines.
Dates & Prices
Depart: Tuesday, September 28, 2022 flight to Rome, Italy
Group Tour: Wednesday, September 29, 2022 - Saturday, October 9, 2022
Return: Saturday, October 9, 2022, flight home from Rome, Italy
Options to include additional pre-tour and post-tour nights in Rome are available.
Price for Double Occupancy:
- Price is $3,715 per person and space is limited.
- Deposit of $550 is due at booking.
**Price includes land tour, pre-paid gratuities, and optional travel protection priced at $299. Airfare and transfers not included but can be added to your package once flight schedules are released.
Tour Map
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Tour Sights
The following UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be seen or visited on this vacation:
- Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)
- Cinque Terre
- City of Verona
- Historic Centre of Florence
- Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City
- Historic Centre of San Gimignano
- Historic Centre of Siena
- Piazza del Duomo Pisa
- Portovenere (Cinque Terre and the Islands)
- Venice and its Lagoon
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners
Itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
DinnerDAY 2 ROME
Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Visit St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time late afternoon and evening.
BreakfastDAY 3 ROME–LUCCA
Orientation walk and free time.
BreakfastDAY 4 LUCCA. EXCURSION TO CINQUE TERRE & PISA
Scenic drive en route to La Spezia.
CINQUE TERRE: Guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso. Free time before returning by train to La Spezia.
PISA: See the Leaning Tower en route back to Lucca.
Breakfast DinnerDAY 5 LUCCA–SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–VERRAZZANO CASTLE–FLORENCE
SIENA: Orientation walk includes Piazza del Campo.
SAN GIMIGNANO: Orientation walk with free time for lunch.
VERRAZZANO: Wine tasting with local specialties.
BreakfastDAY 6 FLORENCE
FLORENCE: Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon and evening.
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Florence with a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
BreakfastDAY 7 FLORENCE–VERONA–VENICE ISLAND
VERONA: Orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire the Arena. Free time for lunch before continuing to Venice.
VENICE ISLAND; Private boat ride.
BreakfastDAY 8 VENICE ISLAND
VENICE ISLAND: Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening.
BreakfastDAY 9 VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI
Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi.
Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica.
Breakfast DinnerDAY 10 ASSISI–ORVIETO–ROME
ORVIETO; Local pastries tasting at renowned Caffè Montanucci, a historic Pasticceria. Orientation walk includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel.
ROME: Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Breakfast DinnerDAY 11 ROME
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
BreakfastTour Director
With GLOBUS, there’s no better way to get to know your destination than through the eyes of a Tour Director. We’d like you to meet one of our Tour Directors, who average over a decade of experience and are representative of the type of expert that will be with you on your vacation.
SABINA KULENOVIC
Escorting tours for more than 15 years
“I was born in Sarajevo, in a multicultural environment, but grew up and live in Italy. Writers have said: "One life is not enough to discover all the treasures that Italy hides," I'm still working on it, and I take the passengers with me on this extraordinary exploration. We do this through the people we meet, through the language and dialects we listen to, through the traditional food we eat, through the cities, medieval little towns and amazing landscapes that surround our journeys... when we go back home we are not the same, there is so much new to share and talk about!”
Accomodations
Rome
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Via Stazione S.Pietro,14
Roma, Italy
StarHotels Michelangelo
SUPERIOR FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
Modern hotel catering to business and leisure travelers located a short walk to St. Peter's Square; staff is multilingual.
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Via della Nocetta, 105, Roma RM
Roma, Italy
Villa Pamphili Roma
FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
A modern and relaxing elevated "urban resort" in the Italian capital city surrounded by the greenery of the Valle dei Casali park and just 15 minutes away from the Vatican City and the characteristic Trastevere and Testaccio districts. The 235 bright, comfortable guestrooms are spread over 5 floors and feature full cutting-edge comforts and a splendid private balcony. The hotel offers in-house restaurants with exquisite options for both lunch and dinner. The main attractions of the capital are within easy reach, such as the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums, and the Spanish Steps. Fiumicino Airport is a 30-minute drive away, while Termini Railway Station is just 25 minutes away.
Lucca
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Via Romana, 1247
Lucca, Italy
Grand Hotel Guinigi
FIRST-CLASS
Modern hotel located near the historic center, offers tasteful decor, meeting facilities, restaurant & bar; staff is multilingual.
Florence
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Piazza Santa Maria Novella 8
Florence, Italy
Roma
FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
Housed in a stately 18th-century building overlooking Piazza Santa Maria Novella, this 52-room romantic hotel has a cozy atmosphere with classic Florentine design, including beautiful stained glass windows from the Art Nouveau period. A generous breakfast buffet is served each morning in the informal breakfast room and there is an elegant bar serving cocktails and other drinks in a classically appointed room with marble floors and frescoed walls and ceilings. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas and guestrooms.
Venice
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Calle Buccari 10
Venice, Italy
Indigo Venice Sant'Elena
FIRST-CLASS
Free Wifi
The lush green Sant'Elena neighborhood in Venice has the feel of a sleepy Italian village, yet it's within easy reach of the city's most famed attractions. Housed in an ancient building (formerly a convent) which has maintained its grand-scale architecture with room décor inspired by warm, Byzantine colors or cooler tones evocative of the sea, the hotel reflects the unique mix of culture, character, and setting of the neighborhood. All 75 guestrooms are equipped with every comfort and marked by the attention to detail of a boutique hotel. The spa-style bathrooms, equipped with rainfall-like showerheads and quality bathroom amenities account for a refreshing invigorating stay. The hotel is both secluded enough to allow for quiet time and equally very central to enjoy the Venetian lifestyle of little restaurants, cafes, and piazzas. While the distance between Sant'Elena and the bustling Piazza San Marco is easily bridged via vaporetto (water taxi), the two neighborhoods can feel like entirely different cities. The location is also within easy reach of the 11-km stretch of golden beaches on the island of Lido.
Assisi
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V.Le Patrono D'italia 70
Assisi, Italy
Cenacolo
FIRST-CLASS
Hotel Cenacolo Assisi is a structure created from the accurate and careful renovation of an old Franciscan convent, located in Santa Maria degli Angeli, a short distance from the Porziuncola of St. Francis. The wonderful atmosphere of the place, a beautiful view of Assisi, the wide green spaces that call for reflection and the functionality and efficiency of the Hotel Cenacolo guarantee a perfect stay.