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Best of Italy
A holiday that's simply packed with highlights
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A superb touring holiday highlighting Italy’s contrasting scenery and sights as we travel on a magnificent circular route, taking in Italy’s finest attractions. Our full itinerary shows you the incredible variety to be found in this wonderful country, from the legendary beauty of Lake Maggiore and popular Tuscany to the eternal city of Rome and the fabled Bay of Naples with Sorrento, not forgetting famous Lake Garda.
Included excursions
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- Amalfi Coast
As the road twists and turns down the coastline towards Amalfi itself, you will experience breathtaking views across the Gulf of Naples.
Optional excursions
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- Lake Maggiore
enjoy our optional half day tour of Lake Maggiore taking in the very best of the scenery around the lake and including a boat trip around the Borromean Islands.
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- Florence
The ‘Art City’ and cultural capital of Italy. This beautiful city is home to Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, the Ponte Vecchio Bridge, the wonderful cathedral and some fine shopping (includes city guide).
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- Rome
Join our optional full day excursion to Rome featuring many of the major sights. Voyage back into history and see the Colosseum, St Peter’s and the Vatican City, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain; throw in a coin and you’re sure to return (includes city guide).
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- Pompeii
Featuring a guided walking tour of this ancient city of the Roman Empire. Pompeii was frozen in time when nearby Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD and buried the entire area under a layer of hot ash. Comparatively recent excavations have revealed mummified remains of the inhabitants and their lifestyle as they were over 2,000 years ago.
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- Venice
Featuring a boat transfer into the heart of St. Mark’s Square. Marvel at the Doges’ Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge.
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- Lake Garda
See some of the best beauty spots on this fabulous lake, surrounded by lush groves of olives, vines and citrus trees. A boat trip is also included.
Also included
- Services of a Travelsphere Tour Guide and English speaking local representatives
- Return scheduled flights to Milan
- Transfers between airport and hotel
- Fourteen nights’ half board accommodation
- Welcome drink
- All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
Alternatively, if you'd prefer to book by phone, please call our sales team on 0844 567 9966 and quote tour code FXI.
Highlights
- Portofino
- Pisa
- Montecassino Abbey
- Amalfi Coast
- Verona
- Lake Garda & boat trip
