Jewels of Italy Costsaver Guided Holiday

7 days

03 Nov 24 to 09 Nov 24

Book by 31 Oct 24

You could spend an eternity exploring the enchanting Italian capitals of Venice, Florence and Rome, but this exciting 7 day journey with Costsaver will deliver a multitude of memorable experiences that will linger long after you’ve returned home. Take a walk down memory lane – one that spans centuries of tradition, heritage and culture, as you encounter such iconic sights as the mighty Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Florence’s spectacular Duomo. Your exploration of this veritable open-air museum will leave you enriched and inspired.

Includes

7 Days Costaver Guided Holiday
6 nights in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
An expert Travel Director and separate driver
Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
City orientation tours
All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences at an additional cost
Included sightseeing
Sightseeing with a Local Specialists in Rome & Florence
Visit the Square of Miracles to view the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Cruise by private boat to St. Mark's Square. Visit a traditional glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island in Venice and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Choice of Optional Experiences available at an additional cost

Highlights

6 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
8 Meals
City orientation tours

Itinerary

Day 1: Rome

Buongiorno! Rome kicks off your epic Italian trilogy - one that will scratch beneath the surface of Italys iconic cities. After checking in to your hotel, spend the rest of the day relaxing or pound the pavements to discover why Rome so deserves its title, the "Eternal City". Later, youll meet up with your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse into what lies ahead. Theres even time for a leisurely stroll to one of the citys thronging piazze to people-watch or to join an optional sightseeing tour of Rome followed by a light Italian dinner, if such a thing exists! Embrace life lived the Italian way - to the fullest. Hotel - Ergife Palace

Day 2: Rome Sightseeing & Free Time

With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Why not join an Optional Experience to Michelangelos famous Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums? Get to grips with the citys main attractions, joining a Local Specialist at the Vatican City, the worlds smallest country. Stand in St. Peters Square, sharing your space with devoted pilgrims. Visit St. Peters Basilica and view Michelangelos greatest work, the sorrowful Pietà. Cross the Tiber next, to view the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Hotel - Ergife Palace Hotel Rome Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 3: Rome-Pisa-Florence

Set your sights firmly on Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and a city that has inspired poets, authors and artists for centuries. But first, a mesmerising journey through the rolling vineyards and olive groves of Tuscany awaits. Visit Pisa and its Square of Miracles, one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in the world. Yield to peer pressure and snap a few strategic photos featuring you and the extraordinary Leaning Tower of Pisa, leaning precariously. Youll have some time for souvenir shopping before continuing to Florence. This evening, theres an opportunity to head into the Tuscan Hills for dinner on an unforgettable Optional Experience. Hotel - Hotel President Prato Included Meals - Breakfas

Day 4: Florence Sightseeing & Free Time

There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Nows your chance to experience it in all its glory with your Local Specialist at your side. Lace up your walking shoes and view the citys most iconic sights on foot - the Baptistery, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Giottos Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio. Youll visit Piazza della Signoria and witness a demonstration revealing the centuries-old Florentine trade of leatherwork, followed by some time to explore on your own. Later on, why not visit San Gimignano as part of an Optional Experience? If youre in the mood for some shopping, consider buying some of the high-quality leather goods youve just witnessed or shop for 18-carat gold jewellery. This evening youll enjoy dinner at your hotel. Hotel - Mirò Hotel Florence/Hotel President Prato Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5: Florence-Verona-Venice(Mestre)

Journey across the dramatic Apennine Mountains to Verona, the home of Shakespeares star-crossed lovers. View the vast Roman Arena, where concerts are still held several centuries after it was built to entertain the citizens of this fair city. Juliets Balcony is a further highlight, revealing the tragic story of the Montague and Capulet family feud. Your journey continues to Venice, your home for the next two nights. Time on your own means an opportunity to explore one of the worlds most romantic cities, watching the busy traffic on its canals over a crisp glass of Aperol Spritz, or to embark on an optional gondola ride along Venices narrow waterways. Salute! Hotel - Antony Hotel Venice Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Venice Orientation & Free Time

Cruise by private launch to St. Marks Square, in the heart of Venice. All the main attractions are within walking distance of the Piazza so youll have easy access to view the Byzantine Basilica of St. Mark, which you could visit as part of an Optional Experience. Spend your time wandering the calle of Venice then watch talented master craftsmen at work engaged in the same craft as their ancestors from centuries ago. Witness the beautiful glass creations, that are characteristic of Venice, being made during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Consider an Optional Experience cruise across the lagoon to the colourful island of Burano. Hotel - Antony Hotel Venice Included Meals - Breakfast

Day 7: Depart Venice (Mestre)

Brief but jam-packed, this memorable encounter with Italys favourite cities has been brimming with culture, history and culinary delights. We hope you tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain to secure your speedy return to Rome, but if you didnt, youll have a heart full of fond memories that will stay with you forever. For now, its arrivederci, but not farewell forever as you say goodbye to your Travel Director and newfound friends. Included Meals - Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Price is per single, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. High season supplements and block out dates may apply, pricing varies pending departure date. The package excludes flights. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply). Tour operator reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime. The Big Tour Sale (15 - 20% Savings): New bookings only made with deposit between December 15, 2023 and March 28, 2024. Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. R3000 per person deposit required at time of booking for Level 1 tours to hold space; some trips require payment in full at time of booking. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please contact a travel consultant for more info. Other conditions may apply. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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