INCLUDED FEATURES...

• ROME: Sightseeing tour includes views of the Forum and Colosseum plus visits to St. Peter's Basilica and the Circus Maximus
  
• ISLE OF CAPRI: Jetfoil to Capri; visit Capri town and gardens
  
• FLORENCE: Sightseeing tour includes the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Church of the Holy Cross; panoramic views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo

• A welcome drink with your Tour Director in Rome
• Buffet breakfast daily; 6 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)

• The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors on tour
• A qualified local city guide in Rome, Isle of Capri and Florence.
• Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and washroom
• Jetfoil from Naples to the Isle of Capri and return
• Rome Fiumicino Airport transfers are provided on Days 2 and 8
• You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
• A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information

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Day 1: DEPART USA. Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2: ARRIVE IN ROME (6 nights). On your arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are transferred to your hotel. This evening, get together with your fellow passengers and Tour Director for a welcome drink.

Hotel: Grand Hotel Palatino (6 nights)

Day 3: ROME SIGHTSEEING & AT LEISURE. 'Roma - non basta una vita!' A lifetime is not enough to enjoy the delights this exciting city has to offer. Our sightseeing tour with a local guide begins with a visit to St. Peter's in the Vatican and then we cross to Ancient Rome to see the Forum, Colosseum and the Circus Maximus, the scene of 'Ben Hur'-style chariot races! After you may wish to visit the Catacombs or just relax in one of the many 'Piazzas'. This evening, why not dine on one of the city's many 'Piazzas'? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4: ISLE OF CAPRI EXCURSION. Today's highlight is an included excursion to the enchanting Isle of Capri. We head to the port of Naples to board the jetfoil to Capri. We disembark at Marina Grande, where we take the funicular to Capri town and walk to wander through the winding streets and maybe shop in the boutiques! We also visit some of the beautiful gardens and enjoy views over the famous Faraglioni Rocks. Later, we cruise across the Bay of Naples and rejoin our coach for our drive back to Rome. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 5: ROME AT LEISURE. After breakfast enjoy a full-day at leisure. Perhaps visit one or two of the many museums and take an optional excursion to nearby Tivoli. This evening, why not indulge in some 'fetuccini' and cool local Frascati wines for dinner? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 6: FLORENCE EXCURSION. This morning after breakfast we start our journey past the hilltop villages of the Umbria on our way to Tuscany and Renaissance Florence for a full-day. On our arrival we enjoy views of the city from Piazzale Michelangelo. Then we continue on a walking tour of the city with a local guide showing us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and a visit to the Santa Croce Basilica. The surrounding area is ideal for spending some time on your own to perhaps shop for quality leather and gold jewellery. Later, you may wish to visit the Fine Arts Academy to see Michelangelo's 'David'. Leaving this remarkable city behind we make our way back to Rome arriving late in the evening. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 7: ROME AT LEISURE. You have another full day to do as you please. Perhaps visit the nearby Castelli Romani or you may wish to spend the day shopping along the elegant Via Condotti. This evening, why not enjoy an evening walk in the squares around the Pantheon and stop for a coffee at the Spanish Steps and watch the world go by? (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 8: ROME - USA. 'Arrivederci Roma' as we transfer you to Rome Fiumicino Airport for your return flight to America. (Buffet Breakfast)