Family Experiences 2012: Gladiators Gondolas and Gold 2012
Tour Type: Family Experiences
Brochure Type: Family Experiences 2012
With so much to experience in Italy you may never want to leave! Admire the almighty Colosseum and Sistine Chapel before enrolling in Gladiator school where you'll experience life as a Roman warrior. Later, tickle your taste buds with a pizza-making class before moving on to beautiful Florence, where Michelangelo and Italian gelato await you. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before experiencing a wonderful Gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Finally, explore a secret walking tour through this beautiful city where you'll discover ancient markets, Venetian carnival traditions and glass-blowing demonstrations.
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: Family Experiences 2012
With so much to experience in Italy you may never want to leave! Admire the almighty Colosseum and Sistine Chapel before enrolling in Gladiator school where you'll experience life as a Roman warrior. Later, tickle your taste buds with a pizza-making class before moving on to beautiful Florence, where Michelangelo and Italian gelato await you. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa before experiencing a wonderful Gondola ride through the canals of Venice. Finally, explore a secret walking tour through this beautiful city where you'll discover ancient markets, Venetian carnival traditions and glass-blowing demonstrations.
Sightseeing Highlights
- Rome Guided visit of the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. See the Roman Forum. Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Roman Gladiator school. Pizza making experience.
- Assisi Guided visit of St. Francis' Basilica. Visit the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
- Florence Guided walking tour of the city. Guided visit of the Academy of Fine Arts including Michelangelo's David. Gelato tasting.
- Pisa See the Leaning Tower in the 'Square of Miracles'.
- Bologna Expert guided tour includes the 'Kissing Towers'.
- Venice Canal cruise by private launch. Guided walking tour of 'Secret Venice' to the Rialto Bridge and famous fish market. See St. Mark's Square, the Byzantine Basilica, Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Visit a Murano glass-blowing workshop. Venetian mask painting.
- Headsets For all guided visits and included sightseeing.
- Kick-off Party including a light supper and welcome drinks with your Travel Director in Rome (KP)
- 9 hot buffet breakfasts (BB)
- 1 authentic Italian pizza dinner
- 1 three-course dinner (D)
- Be My Guest Dinner with drinks in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Florence (BG)
- Farewell Dinner with drinks in Venice (FD)
- A qualified Local Guide in Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna and Venice.
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
Details
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Rome. |
| Day 2 | Rome | ARRIVE ROME (3 NIGHTS): Welcome to Italy! After check-in, take a wander through the city's ancient streets and soak up the amazing atmosphere. This afternoon, meet with your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Kick-off Party. (Kick-off Party) Villa Pamphili (First Class) |
| Day 3 | Rome | ROME SIGHTSEEING: Your expert Local Guide takes you on a sightseeing tour, starting with a guided visit of the Vatican Museums featuring Michelangelo's frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Explore St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest sites in the world. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, tour the Colosseum, former site of gladiatorial combat, and see the Forum. This evening, learn how to make authentic Italian pizza and eat it too. Delicious! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 4 | Rome | ROME - VISIT A GLADIATOR SCHOOL: This morning experience life as a Roman gladiator. After a short introduction to Roman history you will learn the basics of gladiatorial sword fighting - an experience to remember forever. This afternoon explore the city on your own. Rome's rich history is apparent everywhere you look and there is so much to see and do! Perhaps take a trip to the ancient Catacombs, relax in the Villa Borghese or throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 5 | Florence | ROME - ASSISI - FLORENCE (3 NIGHTS): Discover Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, nestled on the slopes of Mount Subasio. Visit St. Francis' Basilica and the Church of St. Mary of the Angels, where the saint founded the Order of Franciscans. Arrive later in the spectacular city of Florence. (Buffet Breakfast) Grand Hotel Mediterraneo (First Class) |
| Day 6 | Florence | FLORENCE SIGHTSEEING: See the sights of Florence during your walking tour with an expert Local Guide, including the magnificent Cathedral and the famous Baptistery. Marvel at Michelangelo's statue of David at the Academy of Fine Arts. Afterwards, your Travel Director will take you to indulge in refreshing gelato in the city where it was invented! (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 7 | Florence | FLORENCE - EXCURSION TO PISA: View one of the most famous sights in the world - the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the 'Field of Miracles'! Tonight, join your companions for a special Be My Guest dinner at a typical Tuscan restaurant with beautiful views across olive groves and vineyards. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner) |
| Day 8 | Venice | FLORENCE - BOLOGNA - VENICE (3 NIGHTS): Cross the dramatic Apennine Mountains and stop in Bologna - the home of 'spaghetti Bolognese' - for a wonderful sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide. Arrive later this afternoon in the magical Byzantine city of Venice - Queen of the Adriatic. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana (First Class) |
| Day 9 | Venice | VENICE - CANAL CRUISE AND ORIENTATION: Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square and view the Bridge of Sighs, where condemned prisoners caught their last glimpse of the city. View the exquisite Doge's Palace, St. Marks Basilica and the Campanile. Watch a glass-blowing demonstration and learn about the Venetian tradition of Carnival masks with the chance to make your own! Later, perhaps take a ride on a gondola - it's a great way to see the city in all its glory! (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 10 | Venice | SECRET VENICE WALKING TOUR & VISIT TO THE MARKET: Glide along the Grand Canal to Rialto Bridge. Visit and explore the ancient fish market and see the hidden parts of Venice during your walking tour with your expert Local Guide. Later, join your fellow travelers for a Farewell Lunch at a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Lunch) |
| Day 11 | Return USA | VENICE - USA: Say 'ciao Italia' at the end of your successful Italian adventure as you prepare to return home with fantastic memories of your holiday. Airport tansfers are available. Conditions apply. (Buffet Breakfast) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- Airport Transfers: Transfers on Day 1 at Rome Fiumicino Airport will operate at 09.30, 12.30 and 15.30. Guests arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last day of the trip will arrive at Venice's Marco Polo Airport at 08.00am and 09.30am.
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- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class