TRAVEL LEADERS PRESENTS - ITALIAN ELEGANCE 12DAYS/11NIGHTS | 13May2022
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TRAVEL LEADERS PRESENTS ITALIAN ELEGANCE 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS | 13 May 2022
ITALIAN ELEGANCE
DAY 1: 13 MAY 2022 Renaissance Florence Margherita
Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome Take the autostrada north to Renaissance Florence. Drive through the patchwork of vines, olives and
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to cypresses that typify the Chianti hills before
antiquities, medieval buildings, renaissance visit the Accademia Museum and see continuing to the delightful town of Lucca. Taste
palaces and baroque churches. Transfers depart Michelangelo's David. Alternatively, wander the lavish loaves of buccellato, Lucca's sweet raisin
from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport through the market stalls on a shopping tour, anise bread. Head for Pisa and see the incredible
for your hotel at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Relax and enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. Leaning Tower, from which Galileo is said to have
settle in before joining your Travel Director at From there, see the cathedral, campanile and the conducted experiments on velocity and gravity.
17:30, and get to know your fellow travellers over a baptistery, adorned with the Gates of Paradise. See the splendid cathedral and baptistery,
delicious Welcome Dinner with wine at a local Walk on to Piazza della Signoria with its open-air decorated with mosaics and designs in solid
restaurant. gallery of Renaissance sculpture. There is time to marble. Continue along the coast to the pretty
Meal(s): Dinner with Wine. shop for Florentine leather or gold before seaside resort of Santa Margherita Ligure.
Hotel(s): Veneto Palace Hotel, Rome. continuing to your elegant hotel in the picturesque Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner with Wine.
town of Radda in Chianti. Hotel(s): Best Western Regina Elena, Santa
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner with Wine. Margherita Ligure.
DAY 2: 14 MAY 2022
Rome with Vatican Dinner Hotel(s): CDH Hotel Radda, Tuscany.
In the morning enjoy the very best of the city’s
highlights including visiting the magnificent St. DAY 4: 16 MAY 2022
Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican with your Local The flavours of San Gimignano Relaxed
Expert and see the Colosseum and Circus Start
Maximus. In the afternoon, enjoy fast-tracked In the morning, visit medieval Siena where narrow
priority entry into the Vatican Museums with a cobbled streets lined with palaces and patrician
Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection and mansions, lead to Piazza del Campo, scene of the
observe the stunning Museo Gregoriano Profano Palio horse race. Explore with your Local Expert and
which documents various moments and themes in visit the beautiful, striped cathedral. Continue to
classical art, from Ancient Greece through to the hilltop San Gimignano, famous for its medieval
late Imperial Roman age. Enter the Sistine Chapel towers that scrape the azure Tuscan sky. Ascend
to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on its serpentine alleyways to the artisan gelato parlour
ceiling. After, dine in the Vatican's elegant Cortile of world champion gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli,
del Giardino Quadrato, should weather permit, for a taste of his finest frozen treats.
where you will enjoy incredible views of the cupola Meal(s): Breakfast.
of St. Peter's during your private Highlight Dinner.
Hotel(s): CDH Hotel Radda, Tuscany.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner with Wine.
Hotel(s): Veneto Palace Hotel, Rome.
DAY 5: 17 MAY 2022
The Chianti Hills to Pisa, Lucca and Santa
DAY 3: 15 MAY 2022
ITALIAN ELEGANCE
DAY 6: 18 MAY 2022 and caressed by the warm breezes from the before checking into your luxurious hotel. With the
The Cinque Terre Adriatic, the vineyards around Conegliano Veneto afternoon at leisure, why not cruise the Venetian
Head for the port of La Spezia for a highlight of your produce Italy’s most prized sparkling wine.Stop at Lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local
travels and one of Italy's most beautiful landscapes, Carmina where great care is taken to ensure these specialities and wine?
the Cinque Terre. With a Local Expert, appreciate hand-picked grapes produce the world's finest Meal(s): Breakfast.
the views as you approach one of the picturesque prosecco. See how production differs from its Hotel(s): Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
fishing villages by boat. Enjoy a delicious Sea-to- more famous French counterpart, champagne. Be
Table lunch in Monterosso. There is time to explore tempted with a taste of the crisp and aromatic
the old medieval quarter or the popular sandy flavours and learn how to make the perfect
beach before returning to your hotel. With the bellini.Continue through the Dolomites, to the
afternoon at leisure, perhaps make the most of the mountain resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo.
hotel’s private beach. Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner with Wine.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch with Wine. Hotel(s): Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Hotel(s): Best Western Regina Elena, Santa
Margherita Ligure.
DAY 9: 21 MAY 2022
Experience the Dolomites Relaxed Start
DAY 7: 19 MAY 2022 The whole day is free for you to explore the
Portofino and Lake Maggiore Relaxed Start colourful peaks and sheer valleys of the Dolomites,
Cruise along the rugged Ligurian coast to the one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the
elegant seaside village of Portofino, the epitome of Alps. During summer, once the snow and ice have
la dolce vita (should weather permit). Enjoy leisure melted away, a breathtaking landscape is revealed.
time to admire the coloured houses, browse the There are a number of walking tracks through
boutiques or simply stay a while in the cafe bars on pristine Alpine wilderness for the adventurous to
the piazzetta, watching the yachts moored in the explore, or for a more relaxed pace, perhaps take a
harbour. Next, head north to the beautiful Italian thrilling Optional Experience to the summit of one
Lake District, a favourite retreat of the rich and of the peaks for breathtaking panoramic views?
famous where Alpine scenery combines with lush Meal(s): Breakfast.
vegetation.
Hotel(s): Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Meal(s): Breakfast.
Hotel(s): Hotel Simplon, Baveno
DAY 10: 22 MAY 2022
Venice, Queen of the Adriatic Relaxed Start
DAY 8: 20 MAY 2022 Descend through the mountains to the romantic
Cortina d’Ampezzo city of Venice. A private boat glides you past canals
Travel down through more majestic Dolomite lined with ornate palaces to St Mark’s Square. See
scenery to one of the world’s most breathtaking the basilica, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs,
wine regions. Protected by the Alps to the north,
ITALIAN ELEGANCE DAY 11: 23 MAY 2022 Venice at Leisure Relaxed Start Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional arts centre, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills.Then there is free time to enjoy the magical atmosphere of this incredible city at your own pace. Mingle with the locals at the open air markets near the Rialto Bridge and explore the back lanes and squares where Venetians go about their day. Later, on your romantic gondola serenade, glide along the atmospheric canals exploring the intimate and hidden parts of this unique city while musicians set the mood with traditional songs. This evening, stroll past the famous Opera House to La Fenice restaurant for a magical Celebration Dinner. Indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce. Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner with Wine. Hotel(s): Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione. DAY 12: 24 MAY 2022 Arrivederci Venice Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport at 08:00 and 09:30. Meal(s): Breakfast.
12 days 12 days HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS
from from
• Montelupo Fiorentino: Dondoli for a taste of • Rome: During your • Portofino: Visit this
$4,450pp $4,450pp Taste a nutritious meal
at Rome's welcome
his finest frozen treats. orientation with you
Travel Director see the
elegant fishing village
and admire the
• Tuscany: In the Tuscan
dinner. The venue medieval buildings, coloured houses and
Twin Share Twin Share adopts a flexiterian
countryside, where
including Renaissance yachts moored in the
deep-green cypress
$1,350pp Single $1,350pp Single philosophy; to them, palaces and Baroque harbour.
trees pierce blue skies
sustainable churches, scattered
Supplement Supplement and olive groves hug • Portofino: Cruise from
consumption and throughout the city.
the rolling hillsides, Santa Margherita and
healthy meals is what's
taste the wines of an • Florence: Stand beside get a taste of the sweet
INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS important.
eminent estate. Michelangelo's life in this elegant fishing
• Our highly-skilled • Choose between • Vatican City: Be among monumental statue, village.
• Lucca: Visit a traditional
Travel Director will two carefully the select few to gain 'David', in the
steam bakery and • Cortina d'Ampezzo:
ensure your selected activities VIP access into the Accademia Gallery, and
sample Buccellato, the Enjoy the stunning
journey is Vatican Museums and admire the exquisite
• Florence: Stand sweet raisin bread scenery of the Cortina,
seamless, serving see Michelangelo’s technique and
beside typical of the region. a small town framed by
as your expert ceiling in the Sistine absorbing history
Michelangelo's magnificent alps as
guide, Chapel. Visit the • Cinque Terre: Savour a behind the world's most
monumental your Travel Director
consummate stunning Museo freshly-prepared sea- famous sculpture.
statue, 'David', in conducts an
organiser, and Gregoriano Profano to-table meal, made of
the Accademia • Florence: Wander orientation.
friend overseas. which documents locally sourced,
Gallery, and admire through the market
various moments and seasonal ingredients • Venice: Delight in the
• Personal radio the exquisite stalls and browse for
themes in classical art, typical of the region. magic of this charming
headsets give you technique and local Italian souvenirs
from Ancient Greece city as you are
the freedom to absorbing history • Veneto: Visit a local and leather goods on a
through to the late serenaded, travelling
wander during behind the world's winery and delight in a guided shopping tour.
Imperial Roman age. through the
visits to famous most famous tasting of their
Then you'll be privileged • Florence: Enjoy atmospheric canals by
highlights, without sculpture. magnificent prosecco.
an exclusive VIP panoramic views over gondola.
missing any of Meet the vignerons and
• Florence: Wander Highlight Dinner at the of the city and see the
your Local learn how to make the • Vatican City: Gain
through the market Vatican's Cortile del Florence Cathedral.
Expert's perfect Bellini. priority access into the
stalls and browse Giardino Quadrato, During your guided
fascinating whilst enjoying views of • Venice: Enjoy a special walking orientation, see Vatican Museums,
for local Italian
commentary. the cupola of St. Venetian Celebration the bell tower, Gates of witness the genius of
souvenirs and
Peters, should weather Dinner with wine at La Paradise on the Michelangelo in the
• We carry your leather goods on a
permit. Fenice, situated in the baptistery and visit Sistine Chapel and view
bags for you and guided shopping
heart of this historic Piazza della Signoria. the splendid dome of
promptly deliver tour. • San Gimignano:
city. St. Peter's Basilica.
them to your hotel Ascend serpentine • San Gimignano: Visit
• : Our Well-Being
door. alleyways to the artisan • Dining Summary: 11 the medieval • Venice: Witness the
Directors take a
• Hotel and proactive gelato parlour of world Breakfast (B), 6 Dinner Manhattan of Italy! ancient skill of
restaurant tips are approach to your champion gelato with Wine (DW), and 1 glassblowing, now
• Lucca: Your orientation
included - you'll welfare ensuring all maestro, Sergio Lunch with Wine (LW) practised by precious
with your Travel
never have to well-being Director will show you few masters. Watch
worry about how regulations are the churches, squares artisans create delicate
much to give, nor met (available on and palaces within the works of art using rare
search for foreign tours with 20 or medieval ramparts. traditional practices.
currency. We also more guests). The workshops master
include all taxes • Pisa: During your craftsmen teach
• : Enjoy the orientation, your Travel visitors about the
and porterage
comfort of Director will show you traditional craft of
charges at hotels.
Insight's luxurious, the baptistery bristling glassblowing and its
• Stay connected air-conditioned, with marble spines, the history which dates
with friends and 40-seat coach colonnaded bell tower back to the 15th
family with our with double the lurching behind the 11th century. Every visit
complimentary standard legroom century cathedral and helps to support the
coach and hotel and onboard of course, the famous workshop and the
Wi-Fi (where washroom. Our Leaning Tower in the survival of this
available). customized luxury Square of Miracles. traditional craft. The
coaches are workshop advances
• From time to time, • Cinque Terre: Led by
sanitized before UN Sustainable
your Travel your Local Expert, visit
the start of your Development Goal 11:
Director will delight the UNESCO World
tour and are Sustainable Cities and
you with an Insight Heritage Site, travelling
maintained to very Communities.
Flourish, which is a by train and boat and
high standards.
local specialty dedicated time to
Physical distancing
representing the explore one of the five
measures have
destination. charming fishing
been implemented
• If your arrival on our customized villages.
and/or departure luxury coaches.
flights are as per
• : Experience
the itinerary start
enhanced hygiene
and end dates,
protocols to align
then transfers are
with the latest
available at
guidance following
scheduled times. If
COVID-19.All
your flights are
Travel Directors,
outside these
Well-Being
times, or you have
Directors and
booked additional
Drivers have
nights
completed training
accommodation
with Insight in enhanced well-
Vacations, you being and hygiene
may purchase protocols.
transfers or make
• : We only work with
your own way
establishments we
from/to the
are confident will
airport.
consistently
adhere to our high
well-being
standards, which
include hotels,
restaurants and
sight-seeing
venues.
• : Hand sanitizer is
freely available on
board for you to
use throughout the
day.
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