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Grand Italian Experience

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A. Roma Lifestyle)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rome on your own before meeting the group
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (A. Roma Lifestyle)

    Included Activities

    • Sightseeing tour of modern Rome and ancient Roman life with Local Specialist
    • Vatican Museums tour with Local Specialist
    • Sistine Chapel ceiling viewing
    • St. Peter's Basilica exterior viewing
    • Circus Maximus viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Spanish Steps exploration
    • Via Veneto cafe time
    • Palatine Hill visit to see Temple of Apollo and Flavian Palace
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Circus Maximus
    Spanish Steps
    Via Veneto
    Palatine Hill
    Temple of Apollo
    Flavian Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Rome to Alberobello

    Meals
    Dinner (Local dinner at your hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sierra Silvana), Hotel (Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri, Sierra Silvana)
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  4. Day 4

    Alberobello

    Meals
    Dinner (Be My Guest dinner at traditional masseria farm with seasonal produce tasting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri, Sierra Silvana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alberobello with Local Specialist
    • Be My Guest dinner experience at traditional masseria farm with Signor Luciano
    • Local stone masonry demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel swimming
    • Optional Experience activities
    Landmarks
    Alberobello Trulli
  5. Day 5

    Alberobello to Pompeii

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Habita79 Pompeii MGallery)

    Optional Activities

    • Amalfi Coast scenic drive excursion
    • Positano exploration and shopping
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Amalfi Coast
    Positano
  6. Day 6

    Capri

    Meals
    Dinner (Relaxed dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Vesuvio Sorrento), Hotel (Habita79 Pompeii MGallery)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Isle of Capri
    • Guided tour of Capri town with Local Specialist

    Optional Activities

    • Piazzetta exploration
    • Cappuccino and leisure time in town
    Landmarks
    Isle of Capri
    Capri Piazzetta
  7. Day 7

    Pompeii to Assisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cenacolo)

    Included Activities

    • Pompeii guided tour with Local Specialist
    • Basilica of St. Francis visit with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mount Vesuvius
    Basilica of St. Francis
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Assisi to Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton)

    Included Activities

    • Venice canal and waterway exploration
    Landmarks
    Venetian Lagoon
  9. Day 9

    Venice

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hampton by Hilton)

    Included Activities

    • Venetian glassblowing observation and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
    • Private launch tour viewing Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica
    • Self-guided Venice exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Island of Burano excursion
    • Grand Canal strolling
    • Cicchetti tasting at bacaro restaurants
    Landmarks
    Bridge of Sighs
    Doge's Palace
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Grand Canal
    Island of Burano
  10. Day 10

    Venice to Verona to Milan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Starhotels Anderson)

    Included Activities

    • Verona Roman Arena viewing
    • Milan city orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Milan self-guided exploration
    • Optional Local Specialist tour including La Scala interior visit
    Landmarks
    Verona Roman Arena
    Milan Duomo
    La Scala Opera House
    Galleria
  11. Day 11

    Milan to Stresa to Como and back to Milan

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Simplon), Hotel (Starhotels Anderson)

    Optional Activities

    • Stresa boutique and garden exploration
    • Borromean Islands cruise to Isola Bella with Baroque palace and gardens tour
    • Lake Como cruise past lakeside villas and towns
    • Lake Como exploration with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Lake Maggiore
    Stresa
    Isola Bella
    Lake Como
  12. Day 12

    Genoa

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with fellow travelers in Genoa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Starhotels President)

    Optional Activities

    • Genoa Old Town self-guided exploration
    • Harbourfront exploration
    • Spianata Castelletto viewpoint visit
    • Christopher Columbus birthplace visit
    • Rapallo and Portofino optional coastal excursion
    Landmarks
    Genoa Old Town
    Spianata Castelletto
    Christopher Columbus Birthplace
    Rapallo
    Portofino
  13. Day 13

    Genoa

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in Genoa)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Starhotels President)

    Optional Activities

    • Genoa Old Town continued exploration
    • Cinque Terre Coastal Highlights optional excursion with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
  14. Day 14

    Genoa to Pisa to Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)

    Included Activities

    • Pisa Leaning Tower viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Florence self-guided exploration
    • Academy of Fine Arts visit to see Michelangelo's David
    • Arno River walk
    • Piazzale Michelangelo visit
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Academy of Fine Arts
    Arno River
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Florence

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Duomo with Local Specialist
    • Giotto's Bell Tower viewing
    • Santa Croce Basilica visit with Local Specialist
    • Florentine leathercraft demonstration
    • 18-carat gold workmanship demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Ponte Vecchio crossing
    • Boboli Gardens wandering
    • Schiacciata tasting
    Landmarks
    Florence Duomo
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Santa Croce Basilica
    Ponte Vecchio
    Boboli Gardens
  16. Day 16

    Florence to Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Italian dinner with signature Roman dishes from family recipes passed down through four generations)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shangri-La Roma)
    Landmarks
    Chianti Region
    Umbria
  17. Day 17

    Rome

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4.8
Overall rating based on 8 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.6
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.6
  • Food
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  • Grand Italian Experience reviewer 1
    October 5th, 2025
    Well organised, great excursions, great optionals and super great tour operator and bus driver
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you very much for travelling with us and for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you found the tour well organised and that you enjoyed both the included excursions and the optional experiences. It is especially lovely to know that your Travel Director and Coach Driver made such a positive impression. Their professionalism and enthusiasm play an important role in creating a memorable journey, and your kind words will mean a great deal to them. We truly appreciate your comments and hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you on another trip in the future.
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  • S
    January 20th, 2025
    We did the 17 Day Grand Italian Experience. We had the best time. Trafalgar took care of everything. This is the...
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    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for your feedback! We are proud to hear that you found the services our On The Road Team provided exceptional. Their dedication is a cornerstone of our company, and we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for all our guests. We truly appreciate your choice to stay with us.     
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  • P
    October 23rd, 2023
    The tour ticked so many boxes as far as destinations go. Very professionally managed by Maria T and Enzo whilst on...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We have great joy to know that our valued guests leave our guided trips with only happy memories and an unquenchable desire for more travel experiences with us. With this in mind, we express our appreciation for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us.
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  • Grand Italian Experience reviewer 4
    September 30th, 2019
    Fabulous itinerary, accommodation,meals, tour director and driver! Truly the trip of a lifetime! Italy kept us all...
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    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Here at Trafalgar, we love creating trips that our guests will treasure forever, and we delighted to learn that your Travel Director, Maria, ensured you had an effortless and memorable travel experience. Thank you for taking the time to review your trip across Italy with us, and we hope that we will have the pleasure of sharing our passion for travel with you again soon.
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  • B
    September 19th, 2018
    I throughly enjoyed every second of my tour with the exception a few hotels not located central to ares we stayed and...
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    Traveled in August 2018
  • Grand Italian Experience reviewer 6
    September 11th, 2018
    What a fantastic, jam-packed tour!! Anyone looking for a thorough exploration of italy, look no further than the...
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    Traveled in August 2018
  • L
    October 22nd, 2017
    The trip was more than I expected. Our tour specialist was excellent, very efficient, and went above and beyond. Our...
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    Traveled in October 2017
  • L
    October 7th, 2017
    I just finished my first Trafalgar tour, of the17 days Grand Italian Experience. It is difficult to know where to...
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    Traveled in September 2017

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      Trafalgar Tours provides tour itineraries and brochures in digital format only.

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      We currently do not offer a small group tour option for this trip. However, for our classic group tours, we ensure that our motorcoach provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout the journey.

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    Is the pricing pp twin share. If so what would the single supplement be?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten March 2025

      Twin Room Rate is USD 6,125.00 per person. There will be an additional Single Supplement of USD 1,220.00 if you prefer a Single Room. The total cost in a Single Room is USD 7,345.00. Prices quoted above may vary at the time you book as we do have variable pricing which is subject to change at any time.

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      Our tours vary in group size. Exact details can be found in the tour's specific information page.

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      Typical check-in time is from 15:00, and check-out must be done by 12:00. However, these times can vary depending on the specific accommodations.

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    Does the Grand Italian Experience have an optional experience to amalfi coast through your company?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten January 2025

      On Day 5 of this tour's itinerary, there is an Optional Experience at the Amalfi Coast. Once you are ready to proceed with your booking, please click on "Book Now" on the left side of the page.

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      Discounts may be available for senior citizens, please inquire at the time of booking for eligibility.

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    Is a tour of the Colosseum included in Grand Italian Experience?

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    • TrafalgarOperatorWritten September 2024

      In the Grand Italian Experience by Trafalgar, a visit to the Colosseum is typically included, though it is not a full guided tour inside. Trafalgar often incorporates a panoramic tour of Rome, which includes stops to see the Colosseum from the outside, along with other iconic sites

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