The Splendors of Italy

The Splendors of Italy

Rome

The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

Days 1-3
Orvieto, Italy
Orvieto

Orvieto, Italy

Day 3
Corrado
Siena

The medieval town of Siena, Italy

Day 3
Aerial view of famous medieval San Gimignano in the province of Siena, Italy
San Gimignano

Aerial view of famous medieval San Gimignano in the province of Siena, Italy

Day 4
Florence

Florence, Italy

Day 5
Venice

A gondola journey through the canals of Venice, Italy

Days 6-8
Pisa

Aerial view of Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower, Italy

Day 6
The rooftops of Assisi, Italy
Assisi

The rooftops of Assisi, Italy

Day 8
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Rome

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

Days 8-9

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The Splendors of Italy

9 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve in Chianti, Florence, Montecatini, Pisa, Venice, Assisi

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6400-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Art Galleries & Museums, Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing, Wine Tasting

From: $2037 $1779 (USD) Barrhead discount: -$258 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 10-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on "The Splendors of Italy" tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of Italy. Begin your journey in the ancient capital of Rome, where you'll explore iconic landmarks with a local guide. Discover the Gothic architecture of Orvieto's cathedral and the medieval charm of San Gimignano. Savor the flavors of Tuscany with a wine tasting in the Chianti vineyards of Greve. Marvel at the Renaissance beauty of Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Experience the magic of Venice with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square. Conclude your adventure in Assisi, visiting the upper and lower basilicas. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, daily buffet breakfasts, and guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making this an unforgettable Italian escape.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient capital of Rome.

  • Visit the black basalt and travertine cathedral in Orvieto.

  • Discover the medieval squares and towers of San Gimignano.

  • Enjoy wine tasting in the heart of the Chianti vineyards in Greve.

  • Admire the Renaissance beauty of Florence.

  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the Square of Miracles.

  • Take a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square in Venice.

  • Visit the upper and lower basilicas in Assisi.

Places You'll See

St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy

St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy

Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Siena, Italy

Siena, Italy

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy

Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Gondolas in Venice, Italy jesserobertos

Gondolas in Venice, Italy

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy

Pisa, Italy

Pisa, Italy

The Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy

The Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy

Picturesque Assisi. in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Picturesque Assisi. in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Grand Fleming Hotel

Grand Fleming Hotel

Executive

Executive

Settentrionale Esplanade

Settentrionale Esplanade

Poppi

Poppi

Cristoforo Colombo

Cristoforo Colombo

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Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Rome
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Rome
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Grand Fleming Hotel

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2: Rome

Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Rome
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Rome
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Grand Fleming Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the Tiber River, the Caius Cestius Pyramid, the Aurelian Walls, and the Caracalla Baths. Complete the experience with a walk back in time from the Circus Maximus to the Arch of Constantine and to the fascinating Colosseum, symbol of the Roman Empire.* * For operational reasons, changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Day 3: Rome,Orvieto,Siena

Siena, Italy
Rome
The medieval town of Siena at sunset, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Rome
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Corrado Orvieto, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Location: Rome, Orvieto, Siena

Accommodation Name: Executive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Journey to charming Orvieto in the Umbria region to visit the black basalt and travertine cathedral, an excellent example of Italian Gothic architecture. Reach Siena, with time to visit this Tuscan jewel. The focal point of the town is Piazza del Campo, a special square, famed all over the world for its medieval-style Palio horse race. Today’s Distance: 152 mi/ 245 km

Day 4: Siena,San Gimignano,Greve,Montecatini

San Gimignano in the province of Siena, Italy
Aerial view of famous medieval San Gimignano in the province of Siena, Italy

Location: San Gimignano, Greve in Chianti

Accommodation Name: Settentrionale Esplanade

Meals Included: Breakfast

Arrive in San Gimignano and discover one of Tuscany’s greatest attractions. Its medieval squares, town walls, streets, alleyways, and 14 towers are truly unique. Continue into the very heart of the Chianti vineyards, where Chianti Classico wines are produced. Stop in Greve for wine tasting at a local wine estate. Everything tastes better in Tuscany! See for yourself with an optional culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside to indulge in authentic traditional dishes—with wine, of course.Today’s Distance: 109 mi/ 175 km

Day 5: Montecatini. Excursion To Florence

Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy
A beautiful view of Florence and the basilica, Italy

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: Settentrionale Esplanade

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Florence, the Renaissance gem and city of the Medicis, will keep you enthralled the entire day. Wander at leisure and admire the city’s timeless beauty. Don’t miss out on the included walking tour with a Local Guide, which features special city highlights. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio; Loggia dei Lanzi; and, to top it all, Piazza del Duomo and its cathedral with the Giotto Campanile, and the magnificent East Doors of the Baptistry, known as the “Gates of Paradise.” Today’s Distance: 62 mi/ 100 km

Day 6: Montecatini,Pisa,Venice Area

Pisa, Italy
St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
The Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy
Gondolas in Venice, Italy

Location: Montecatini, Pisa, Venice

Accommodation Name: Poppi

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, drive to Pisa and enjoy a mini-train ride to the impressive Square of Miracles with the amazing Leaning Tower—180 feet high and approximately 4 degrees out of the perpendicular. Head across the wooded Apennine hills into the farmlands of the Po Valley to the Venice area. Do you believe in magic? An optional evening boat ride on Giudecca Canal, dinner in a local restaurant, and St. Mark’s square at night will remove all doubt!Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km

Day 7: Venice Area

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
Gondolas in Venice, Italy
The Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: Poppi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Venice is more like a magical film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by time at leisure and a chance to watch Venetian glassblowers create their delicate works of art as they did centuries ago. Enjoy free time at leisure or join an optional excursion like a Venetian gondola ride through iconic canals with a local troubadour to serenade you.

Day 8: Venice Area,Assisi,Rome

Rome
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
The Grand Canal with Rialto Bridge in Venice, Italy
The rooftops of Assisi, Italy
Picturesque Assisi. in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
Gondolas in Venice, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
Rome
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy

Location: Venice, Assisi, Rome

Accommodation Name: Cristoforo Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel across the Po Delta, then into the green Apennines to Umbria. Stop in medieval Assisi, where St. Francis was born in 1182. Visit the town and the upper and lower basilicas with a Local Guide, then head for Rome. Today’s Distance: 317 mi/ 510 km

Day 9: Rome

Rome
Rome
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy
The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
The Pantheon, Rome, Italy
St Peter's Basilica over the Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy
The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy
Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Cristoforo Colombo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Guided Tours

    Included guided tours in Rome, Florence, and Assisi.

  • Wine Tasting

    Wine tasting at a local wine estate in Greve.

  • Transportation

    Transportation between cities and attractions as per the itinerary.

  • UNESCO Sites

    Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Assisi, Florence, Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, Vatican City, and Venice.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions such as the gondola trip in Venice are not included.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    International and domestic flights to and from the starting and ending points are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners

UNESCO Sites

Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome|Historic Centre of San Gimignano|Historic Centre of Siena|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|The great Spa Towns of Europe - Montecatini|Vatican City

Accommodation

Stay at the Grand Fleming Hotel in Rome, Hotel Executive in Siena, Settentrionale Esplanade in Montecatini, and Hotel Poppi in the Venice area, with a return to Cristoforo Colombo in Rome.

Mode of Transport

Transportation between cities and attractions is provided as per the itinerary, ensuring a seamless travel experience across Italy's iconic destinations.

Notes

Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.

For operational reasons, schedule changes to the Rome program cannot be excluded.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes buffet breakfasts daily and three dinners.

  • Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?

    Yes, guided tours are included in Rome, Florence, and Assisi.

  • Is wine tasting part of the tour experience?

    Yes, there is a wine tasting experience at a local wine estate in Greve.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    Transportation between cities and attractions is provided as per the itinerary.

  • Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Assisi, Florence, Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Pisa, Montecatini, Vatican City, and Venice.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    Accommodation is provided at the Grand Fleming Hotel in Rome, Hotel Executive in Siena, Settentrionale Esplanade in Montecatini, and Hotel Poppi in the Venice area.

  • Are there any optional excursions available?

    Yes, optional excursions such as a gondola trip in Venice are available but not included in the tour price.

  • Is travel insurance included in the tour package?

    No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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