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Contrasts of Italy

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Palatino)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation drive through Rome with Travel Director

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along ancient streets exploring art and antiquities
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Local Roman specialities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Palatino)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica exterior
    • Visit Circus Maximus
    • Visit the Colosseum
    Landmarks
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Circus Maximus
    Colosseum
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  3. Day 3

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Palatino)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Experience: Villa d'Este tour in Tivoli - 16th-century house and Renaissance gardens
    Landmarks
    Villa d'Este
    Trevi Fountain
  4. Day 4

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambasciatori)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey to Florence
    • Walking tour with Local Specialist
    • View Ponte Vecchio
    • Visit Fine Arts Academy to see Michelangelo's David
    • Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Uffizi Gallery
    Landmarks
    Ponte Vecchio
    Academy of Fine Arts
    Piazza della Signoria
    Palazzo Vecchio
    Uffizi Gallery
  5. Day 5

    Florence to Pisa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive Be My Guest experience at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambasciatori)

    Included Activities

    • View Florence skyline from Piazzale Michelangelo
    • Explore Square of Miracles with Local Specialist
    • See Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • See Cathedral in Pisa
    • See Baptistery in Pisa
    • See Camposanto in Pisa
    • Exclusive Be My Guest lunch at Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Arno River searching for gelato
    • Admire the lit Duomo
    • Visit a local enoteca for wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Pisa Cathedral
    Pisa Baptistery
    Camposanto
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  6. Day 6

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ambasciatori)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to San Gimignano
    • Visit Tuscan villages
    • Taste panforte and tortas
    • Shopping in Florence's boutiques
    • Optional Experience: Chianti region Tuscan dinner
    Landmarks
    San Gimignano
  7. Day 7

    Florence to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amadeus, Principe), Hotel (Principe)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey to Venice

    Optional Activities

    • Explore narrow lanes and search for a bacaro
    • People-watch in St. Mark's Square
    • Gondola ride along Venice's canals
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
  8. Day 8

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amadeus, Principe), Hotel (Principe)

    Included Activities

    • Private launch cruise to St. Mark's Square
    • View Bridge of Sighs
    • View Palladian Churches
    • View Customs House
    • View St. Mark's Basilica
    • View Campanile
    • View Doge's Palace
    • Witness glassblowing craft demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase glassblowing souvenirs
    • Explore the city on own terms
    • Find quiet campo and pavement cafe
    • Cruise to Burano and have a meal
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Bridge of Sighs
    Doge's Palace
    St. Mark's Campanile
    Burano
  9. Day 9

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amadeus, Principe), Hotel (Principe)

    Included Activities

    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with Venice Plastic Free - conservation efforts learning session
    • Walking tour with Local Specialist exploring modern Venice
  10. Day 10

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
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4.6
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    4.8
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  • V
    July 4th, 2023
    5
    We traveled to Rome, Florence, Pisa and Venice. The tour was well planned and we had a wonderful time.
    Traveled in June 2023
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    Thank you for sharing your Italian experience with us. We are delighted to learn that you were able to witness the stunning attractions in Italy and immerse yourself in Italian culture. We hope you arrived home with many new friendships and with incredible memories.
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  • J
    October 24th, 2022
    5
    Wonderful trip! The tour director was fabulous. Good hotels in great locations.
    Traveled in October 2022
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We are delighted to read that our valuable travellers had a wonderful time while touring the world with us. Thanks for reviewing your trip with us, and we hope you returned home with great memories. We hope you will contact us soon for your next trip with us.
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  • Contrasts of Italy reviewer 3
    July 28th, 2022
    4
    Overall, the entire tour of Italy (Rome, Florence, & Venice) was very enjoyable. Me and my two teenagers learned a...
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    Traveled in June 2022
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your Italian experience with us. We are thrilled to read that our Travel Director shared their passion for travel to make it a memorable trip. We are pleased you had the opportunity to witness the stunning attractions in Italy and immersed yourself in Italian culture. We hope you arrived home with many new friendships and with incredible memories.
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  • L
    July 21st, 2022
    4
    The tour was good in general , the hotel rooms in venice were not that great but as an overall a good trip with few...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • M
    July 12th, 2019
    4.5
    This was our first organized tour and we loved every minute of it. Christopher was absolutely fantastic and went well...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for putting through such great feedback as well as the lovely photo. We couldn’t be happier to learn that the Contrasts of Italy guided holiday proved to be as unique, memorable and thoroughly enjoyable as you had been looking forward to. Moreover, we are delighted to read that your Travel Director, Christopher, ensured you had an effortless and memorable travel experience, and we hope that you will join our highly skilled team again soon for another shared adventure.
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  • M
    June 23rd, 2018
    5
    Franco was excellent, he made the trip. Best guide I have had on all of my tours!!
    Traveled in June 2018
  • Contrasts of Italy reviewer 7
    November 27th, 2016
    4.5
    Guissepi Spada with Trafalgar was exception. On a 13 day trip to Italy he kept everyone involved. One day when our...
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    Traveled in September 2016
  • T
    May 1st, 2016
    4.5
    We loved every moment of it! Easy traveling with Trafalgar! If you are thinking about going on any of their...
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    Traveled in May 2015
  • Y
    April 17th, 2016
    4.5
    Phenomenal way to see the 3 biggies - Rome, Florence. & Venice. Our guide Pino gave us the true insider experience....
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    Traveled in July 2014

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    Evelyn

    Asked on September 25th, 2023

    Is this price for singles also, and would I have to share a room?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2023

      The cost for this trip is $4,074.00 per person based on twin room but, for a single room it will cost $5,259.00. If you prefer to be alone in a room, it will be a single room but, if you want to share a room same with your gender it will be twin share room.

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    Luis

    Asked on September 7th, 2023

    I am trying to find out the difference between the Contrast of Italy tour and the Great Italian cities tour. We want to be able to visit Vatican city with fast passes and tours

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2023

      The Great Italian Cities tour travels 2 countries and 8 cities (Italy, Vatican City, Rome, Vatican, Pompeii, Assisi, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, and Venice) while the Contrasts of Italy tour travels 2 countries and 5 cities (Italy, Vatican City, Rome, Vatican, Florence, Pisa and Venice).

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    Georgia

    Asked on August 26th, 2023

    Do we have to move our luggage from train to hotel to bus, etc?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2023

      The coach takes the luggage to the next city. You have to carry your own luggage onto the trains.

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    Karen

    Asked on July 2nd, 2023

    The tour advertises 10 days, 2 countries and 5 cities; besides Italy, which other country do you visit? On Day 2 when you visit the Colosseum, will we be able to go inside of he Colosseum for a tour or is that a separate tour which we must pay for?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten July 2023

      The country would be Italy and the Vatican City, since it is considered the smallest country in the world. A visit to the Colosseum is no longer included on the trip. Guests will enjoy a guided visit to the Forum, followed by an in-depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum.

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    Alex

    Asked on June 12th, 2023

    I am looking for traveling with my two kids: 18 and 11 year old. Will we be able to share a room? I will need two queen beds or one queen, one double to accommodate three of us. What would be the price for three of us for a 10 day trip (From Rhome to Venice) if we are sharing a room in the hotels?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten June 2023

      The three of you can share a room; we call it a triple room. The price is $3080.00 per person for adults and $2780.00 for children. However, it is on request; once booked, it takes 3–4 business days to confirm whether it is available or not.

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    Diana

    Asked on April 14th, 2023

    can you change the room in Venice. the reviews are not good

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten April 2023

      Please be specific for what type of room do you mean.

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    Sophie

    Asked on March 29th, 2023

    Can you please advise accommodation for this tour please? We are looking for at least four star accommodation?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten April 2023

      Here at Trafalgar Tours, our guest will be staying in 4 and 5 star hotels, handpicked to showcase the destination and vetted by our quality control team.

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    Graham

    Asked on January 2nd, 2023

    Does this tour package include 9 nights Starting in Rome 10/9/23 and ending with a night in Venice 10/17/23? I'm thinking of getting to Rome the morning of 10/8/23. Would I be able to get my room a day early and also get transport from the airport to the hotel?

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      Graham

      TravelerWritten January 2023

      The price on the first page is $2,835. When going to pay, it's $3,105. What's up?

    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2023

      Yes, it includes 9 nights starting from Rome and ends in Venice. In addition, $2,835 is the price range from other dates available, for your preferred date it's $3,105 per person. Furthermore, we can book you a pre night stay if you're arriving a day early, also we can book transfers, we will be needing your flight details to check if you're eligible for the complimentary transfers.

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    Lucy

    Asked on November 27th, 2022

    One person in our party walks very slowly, and would not be able to keep up with the group on any walking tour. Can this be accommodated on the contrast of Italy tour?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten November 2022

      On all our tours, you'll always need to be able to get on and off the coach without assistance. On this particular trip, there are some additional things you need to know, and places that will require a significant amount of walking as part of our tours and experiences. In Venice, we explore the city on foot, walking over bridges and in places some uneven surfaces/stairs as well as getting on and off boats. In Florence, there is a 1h15min walking tour to explore the city sights. In Rome, it is a 2.5-hour sightseeing experience at the Vatican Museums/Sistine Chapel/St.Peters, including some stairs. In both Florence and Venice, our hotel is located a short stroll to the train station, and you'll need to carry your hand-luggage during the walk.

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    Matthew

    Asked on August 15th, 2022

    Do you ever change hotels? The hotels in Florence and Venice did not get very good reviews; from cleanliness to air conditioning not working well and more. This prevents us from doing this tour which is unfortunate since this is the only one offering Raul's from city to city.

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten August 2022

      Sometimes we do have hotel changes on our itineraries. If there is a hotel change, only if we are informed in advance by our operations team, we would notify you as per the change(s). Otherwise I have seen the updated hotel lists within the e-documents that are sent about 3 weeks approximately before the start of the trip as long as it didn't effect the start and/or end hotel stays. So far these would be the names of the hotels for each area as listed via the Trafalgar website's itinerary page for Contrasts of Italy: - Rome (3x nights) = Grand Palatino - Florence (3x nights) = Ambasciatori - Venice (3x nights) = Principe

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