This is a perfectly paced tour with two night stays in Rome, Florence, the Italian lakes, Venice and Sorrento and one night in Assisi. All travelling days are of a reasonable length with interesting stops en route, for both photography and refreshment.

Highlights include:-

• Tour St Peter’s Basilica, mother church of the Catholic faith, in the Vatican City
• Visit the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum in Rome, see the Roman Forum
• See Siena’s striped cathedral, Fountain of Joy & vast Campo Square
• See Florence’s Duomo, ‘Gates of Paradise’ & Signoria Square
• Visit the tomb of Michelangelo in the Church of Santa Croce, Florence
• See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the equally impressive cathedral & baptistery
• See La Scala Opera House and Gothic cathedral in Milan
• Visit the Swiss lakeside resort of Lugano
• See Juliet’s Balcony and the ancient Roman Arena in Verona
• Venice cruise to St Mark’s Square to see the Basilica, Bridge of Sighs & Doges’ Palace
• Visit the mosaics of St Apollinaris in Classe
• Guided visit to Assisi’s Basilica of St Francis & see the Church of St Mary of the Angels
• Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery at Cassino
• Cruise to the island of Capri & funicular ride to Capri Town
• Guided visit through the cobbled streets of Pompeii
• Demonstration of Venetian glass-blowing
• Demonstration of traditional leather-work in Florence
•Demonstration of ‘Intarsio’ inlay woodwork in Sorrento

Scenic Drives

• Apennine Hills, Italian Lake District, Cliff top drive to Sorrento

Guided City Tours

• In depth sightseeing tours in Rome, Florence, Assisi & Pompeii
• Orientation tours in Siena, Milan, Lugano, Verona, Venice & Sorrento

Tour Operators First Class Services

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with onboard toilet
• First Class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage
• Travel bag, document wallet, map book journal and information pack
• Complimentary arrival transfer on Day 1 and departure transfer on Day 13
• Highlight Dinner of local cuisine with entertainment in Rome

12 nights from Only – £1,199.00pp including flights, transfers, luxury coach tours, accommodation and 12 buffet breakfasts and 7 three course table d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee based on 2 adults sharing.