Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold (10 Days)

4 Dinner (D)

9 Breakfast (B)

1 Lunch (L)

jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat

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Crowne Plaza St. Peter's

Grand Mediterraneo

Novotel Mestre Castellana

Florence: Join Count Miari Fulcis for dinner at his 15th-century organic olive oil estate, used as a location for many famous films like 'Room with a View' and 'Tea with Mussolini', and enjoy eight generations of history with plenty of stories.

Florence: Indulge in an Italian gelato at a local gelateria in Florence.

Venice: Savour the vibrant atmosphere of Venice during a visit to a traditional food market in the shadow of the famous Rialto Bridge.

Rome: A cooking experience with all the trimmings! Learn how to make tasty Italian pizza from an expert and then share your masterpiece with the family.

Rome: Experience life as a gladiator with an included visit to a Gladiator School in Rome.

Venice: Discover the great Venetian tradition of Carnival masks and paint and decorate your own.

Tuscany: View the stunning landscape of Tuscany on your drive today.

Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.

Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Bologna: Join a Local Specialist on an exploration of Bologna. See the medieval squares and red-bricked façades of this historic city.

Venice: Embark on a sightseeing walking tour of Venice with a small group.

Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Explore Rome, Florence, Bologna and Venice

Visit the Colosseum and gladiator school in Rome, the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, the Academy of Fine Arts and a gelateria in Florence and a glassblowing factory in Venice

View the ancient sites of Rome, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice

Scenic Cruise by private launch to St. Mark's Square

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All porterage and restaurant gratuities

All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)