Essence of Italy - 9 Day/8 night Essence of Italy

Independent rail tours or escorted tours

8 nights from $3,812

per person*

SALE ENDS 31 May 2025

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Discover Rome & if time permits we also recommend visits to Trevi Fountain, The Pantheon, Spain Square plus a guided tour of the Vatican Museums , to admire Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Visit Pompeii the ancient Roman city that was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Then onto Sorrento for Capri and Anacapri excursions. High speed train to Florence with free time available for an independent visit of the city. We would suggest a guided tour of one of the main museums: the Uffizi Galleries, with the masterpieces of the masters of the Italian Renaissance (Leonardo, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano, Botticelli and many others), or the Accademia Gallery, which houses the original of Michelangelo's famous statue of David, or an half day visit to Pisa and its famous leaning tower. With the next days half day tour, you will admire with your own eyes the sites and monuments that have made Florence one of the most visited destinations in the world. High speed train to Venice. Take a gondola ride, perhaps a walking tour to see the famous places - Piazza San Marco with the Basilica and the Clock Tower, the Rialto Bridge, Campo Santa Maria Formosa. Or take a boat trip to the islansd of Murano world famous for glass craftmanship or Burano for its lace and picturesque fishermans houses and Torcello the first settlement centre in the lagoon.

Twin Share (8 Nights)
Dates From: 1 Jun - 15 Jul 25 & 1 Sep - 30 Sep 25
Twin from $4,292.

Twin Share (8 Nights)
Dates From: 1 May - 31 May 25 & 1 Oct - 27 Oct 25
Twin from $4,246.

Twin Share (8 Nights)
Dates From: 16 Jul - 31 Aug 25
Twin from $3,812.

NOTE: ^Price excludes EUR4 Rome, Florence city tax per person per night and EUR3 Sorrento and EUR3.50 Venice city tax per person per night to be paid directly to the hotel. Valid for departures Saturday to Thursday. Surcharges apply for departures Friday*Discount is already applied and no further discounts apply


Inclusions
  • 8 night Essence of Italy Tour including:
  • 2 nights at Hotel Diana Roof Garden, Rome (4 star) or similar
  • 2 nights at Hotel Michaelangelo, Sorrento (4 star) or similar
  • 2 nights at Hotel Executive, Florence (4 star) or similar
  • 2 nights at Hotel Principe, Venice (4 star) or similar
  • Breakfast daily
  • Arrival transfer by private vehicle in Rome (from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Hotel
  • Half day guided small group tour of the Coloseum and the Roman Forum
  • 2nd class one-way ticket from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale high speed train
  • One way private transfer from Rome to Sorrento with 2 hours stop in Pompeii
  • Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area (guide not included)
  • Group excursion to Capri Island from Sorrento including visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting no refund in case of bad weather -transfers hotel meeting point hotel not included)
  • One way private one-way from Sorrento to Napoli Centrale station
  • 2nd class one-way ticket from Napoli Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station high speed train
  • Half day guided group tour of Florence
  • 2nd class one-way ticket from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Santa Lucia rail station high speed train
  • 30 minutes Gondola ride with commentary on app to be downloaded on your smart phone - gondola shared with other passengers


Terms and Conditions

PACKAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS: It is our policy to present the cost of our holidays inclusive of all airport and government charges. Please accept however that these charges are not within our control, therefore we reserve the right to pass on any increase. Travel agent professional service fees where charged, will be additional to the advertised prices. Closeout and blackout periods apply over school holidays and peak holiday periods & availability of seats & rooms is likely to be very limited over this time . Valid for sales to 31 May 2025. Valid for travel commenced and completed within the period 1 Apr 2025 to 30 Oct 2025 (unless otherwise specified).A surcharge may apply for stays over event dates, please enquire for more info. Please note there is limited availability and all pricing is subject to change until a reservation is confirmed. Inventory & availability can change on a daily basis. Airfares are additional Prices shown are based on per person costs in New Zealand Dollars, for payment by cash, cheque or eftpos only. Credit card sales not permitted unless Travel Agent acts as a merchant. Capacity limitations apply and may not be available on all services. Events beyond our control such as currency fluctuations and changes to the price of aviation fuel may result in prices variations . Strict cancellation fees apply. Packages are based on consecutive nights. For full terms and conditions and cancellation fees please contact your local travel agent for more information. Trade enquiries via GO Holidays. ISSUE DATE: 21 Aug 24.]]>