Globus Italian Mosaic(LI)
13 days from Rome to Rome
Like the beautiful mosaics gracing the floors and walls of ancient Roman villas, we’ve brought together the most colorful parts of
Italy to create an impact with this visually stunning vacation. Hand selecting experiences from multiple regions of “the boot,” we’ve assembled an imaginative getaway with the brightest pieces of
Rome,
Florence, and
Venice, plus the sultry Italian Riviera, the breezy Lake District, and the sunny coast of Campania. The pastel-tinted Cinque Terre fishing villages, the sparkling blue waters of Capri, and the lemon-tree-lined streets of
Sorrento offer a vivid picture of Italy, while the pilgrimage destination of Assisi, the Roman ash preserved city of Pompeii, and the iconic
Leaning Tower of
Pisa provide just the right accents. Traveling north, south, coastal, and inland, this multi-hued tour of Italy is a picture-perfect montage of memories.
Itinerary (2023)
| Day 1 | ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY |
| | Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D) |
| Day 2 | ROME |
| | ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and see the Basilica. Visit the Colosseum and see the Roman Forum. Free time this late afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 3 | ROME–PISA–FLORENCE |
| | PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B) 298 mi / 480 km |
| Day 4 | FLORENCE |
| | FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Squarte and Ponte Vecchio. Free time to explore. (B) |
| Day 5 | FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE |
| | Scenic drive en route to La Spezia.CINQUE TERRE [LF] Guided boat ride (weather permitting). Free time before a train trip to Sestri Levante. (B,D) 249 mi / 400 km |
| Day 6 | LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO ISOLA BELLA AND ISOLA MADRE |
| | LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride with an [LF] exclusive early entrance and guided visits to Isola Bella followed by refreshments and Isola Madre. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME on Lake Maggiore with an excursion to Isola dei Pescatori by private boat for dinner. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app. |
| Day 7 | LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND |
| | LUGANO Orientation and free time for lunch.VENICE ISLAND Private boat ride. (B) 295 mi / 475 km |
| Day 8 | VENICE ISLAND |
| | VENICE ISLAND Guided walking tour includes St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 9 | VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI |
| | ASSISI Guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (B,D) 261 mi / 420 km |
| Day 10 | ASSISI–SORRENTO |
| | Scenic drive to Sorrento. (B) 267 mi / 430 km |
| Day 11 | SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO CAPRI |
| | Return jetfoil ride between Sorrento and Capri.CAPRI Funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing that includes the [LF] Augustus Gardens and a granita (semi-frozen drink) tasting. Free time for lunch.SORRENTO Free time this afternoon and evening. (B) |
| Day 12 | SORRENTO–POMPEII–ROME |
| | POMPEII Guided walking tour of the excavations. Free time for lunch.ROME Farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D) 193 mi / 310 km |
| Day 13 | ROME |
| | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners