Italian Treasures
Italian Treasures
Italian Treasures
11 Days
Visiting: Arrive In Rome, Italy, Rome, Lucca, Lucca-La Spezia-Excursion To Cinque Terre & Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Verrazzano Castle, Florence, Verona, Venice Island, Assisi, Orvieto, Europe
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LK-2024
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
“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 turn from romance 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 picturesque Umbria, Tuscany’s “gentler sister.” Savor a boat ride along the dramatic Cinque Terre coastline with its pastel-hued 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Arrive In Rome, Italy
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)ROME-SKYLINE.jpg
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Italian Treasures 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.* (B)* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor. Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.ROME-COLOSSEUM.jpg
Day 3: Rome,Lucca
Location: Rome, Lucca
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME–LUCCA Roman Rulers LUCCA Enjoy an orientation walk, followed by free time. (B) 217 mi/ 350 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURAL GEMS Within the walls surrounding the medieval city of Lucca, the modern world fades away. Whilst you walk, see the Piazza Anfiteatro, San Michele Square, the Roman Amphitheatre, the soaring clock tower, and the Guinigi Tower topped with a hanging garden roof – just to name a few of the impressive sights you’ll find in this historic city in Tuscany.LUCCA.jpg
Day 4: Lucca-La Spezia-Excursion To Cinque Terre & Pisa
Location: Lucca-La Spezia-Excursion To Cinque Terre & Pisa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LUCCA-LA SPEZIA-EXCURSION TO CINQUE TERRE & PISA The Italian Riviera Depart for a scenic drive en route to La Spezia.CINQUE TERRE [LF] Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting) to Monterosso, with free time before boarding your train for La Spezia. PISA See the Leaning Tower en route back to Lucca. (B,D) 155 mi/ 250 kmLOCAL FAVORITEEPIC RIDE Take a stunning cruise on the coast of Cinque Terre and take in fascinating views of the sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.CINQUE-TERRE.jpg
Day 5: Lucca,Siena,San Gimignano,Verrazzano Castle,Florence
Location: Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Verrazzano Castle, Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUCCA–SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–VERRAZZANO CASTLE–FLORENCE Tuscany’s Terra Bella SIENA An orientation walk includes Piazza del Campo.SAN GIMIGNANO Take an orientation walk with free time for lunch.VERRAZZANO Enjoy [LF] wine tasting with local specialties. (B) 186 mi / 300 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES Visit the heart of the Chianti Classico area, between Florence and Siena, and taste the tradition of winemaking with regional specialties enjoyed in the vineyards of this beautiful landscape for centuries. SAN-GIMIGNANO.jpg
Day 6: Florence
Location: Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE Florentine Favorites 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. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.FLORENCE-DUOMO-THROUGH-WINDOW.jpg
Day 7: Florence,Verona,Venice Island
Location: Florence, Verona, Venice Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE–VERONA–VENICE ISLAND Ladies & Gentlemen of Verona VERONA An orientation walk includes Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Brà to admire the Arena. Free time for lunch before continuing to Venice.VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals (B) 242 mi / 390 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTCULTURE & TRADITION Stroll through the grand piazzas of Verona, where the tradition of La Passeggiata (leisurely stroll) is alive and well near the site of the ancient forum. Where fruits, vegetables, and spices once filled the market squares, now eateries and shops share the space with the ancient arts of sumptuous fountains, monuments, architecture, and people-watching. VERONA-ARENA.jpg
Day 8: Venice Island
Location: Venice Island
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND A guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms.VENICE-GONDOLA-VIEW.jpg
Day 9: Venice Island,Assisi
Location: Venice Island, Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI Medieval Marvels Scenic drive through the Apennine Mountains en route to Assisi.ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (B,D) 267 mi / 430 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the Saint is buried.ASSISI-SAINT-FRANCIS-BASILICA.jpg
Day 10: Assisi,Orvieto,Rome
Location: Assisi, Orvieto, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ASSISI–ORVIETO–ROME Parting is Sweet Sorrow ORVIETO Enjoy a [LF] local pastries tasting at renowned Caffè Montanucci, a historic Pasticceria. An orientation walk includes the cathedral with free time to visit San Brizio Chapel.ROME Join in a farewell dinner at a local restaurant (B,D) 137 mi/ 220 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES The historic Pasticceria of Caffè Montanucci has been open every morning for 100 years, delighting the sweet tooths of pastry lovers in the heart of Orvieto. Only the Municipality, the Bank, the Church can claim the same, earning “the old bar” the status of institution in the old city. While the world has changed in many ways over the century, the important things have remained the same at the caffè - a haven where generations of guests rely on its traditional coffee, cappuccino, semolina cake, pastry ice cream, and chocolates to win their hearts every time. ORVIETO-CITY.jpg
Day 11: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
ROME Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)ROME-CAFE.jpg
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
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)|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners
Accommodation
Rome:St. MartinLucca:Best Western Grand Hotel GuinigiFlorence:Leonardo Da VinciVenice Island:Indigo Venice Sant'ElenaAssisi:Grand Hotel AssisiRome:Albani
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For over 90 years.
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Yes
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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.
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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