Cruise · Collette · 11 nights

Italian Vistas

Multiple-night stays in Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice and Stresa
Glass-blowing demonstration on a boat trip to Murano Island
Lunch and wine at a Tuscan winery and farm

$9,449 pp twin share

Was $9,599 pp

$11,999 pp solo share

11 nights

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Italian Vistas

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Departs Tue 27 Apr 2027 Rome

Returns Sat 8 May 2027 Stresa

Duration 11 nights

From pp twin share $9,449

From pp solo share $11,999

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11 Nights

A guided Italian journey through Rome, the Sorrento Coast, Florence, Venice and Stresa, with Pompeii, Capri and the Colosseum along the way

Walking tours of Rome including the Colosseum
Boat trip to the enchanting Isle of Capri
Florence, the open-air museum of the Renaissance

Trip Details

Departs: Tue 27 Apr 2027
Returns: Sat 8 May 2027
Embarks: Rome
Disembarks: Stresa
Operator: Collette

From the ancient ruins of Pompeii to the chic charm of the Isle of Capri, embark on a spectacular Italian getaway. Enjoy multiple-night stays in Rome, the charming Sorrento Coast, Florence, Venice, and Stresa in the Lake District. Discover the treasures of Classical Rome, including the Colosseum. Walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans in Pompeii. Take a boat to the enchanting Isle of Capri. See the gems of the Renaissance in Florence, a veritable open-air museum. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and stroll the streets of Verona. Stop at a Tuscan winery and farm for a lunch of regional specialties and wines. Tour Venice and walk the Castello district. Cruise to Isola Pescatori, one of the scenic Borromean Islands. Delve deeper into its history and culture as you visit some of the world’s most beautiful locales.

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pp twin share

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$11,999

pp solo share

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Day by day

Itinerary

1
Rome, Italy
Tue 27 Apr
Welcome to the “Eternal City” of Rome. As arrival times will vary, there is no scheduled sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner featuring regional delicacies and Italian wines.
Dinner
2
Rome
Wed 28 Apr
Today, discover Italy’s capital city during an extensive walking tour. Visit the Colosseum, where your guide recounts its rich history. Meander through Rome’s Renaissance district for a peek at the mythic Pantheon and the oval-shaped Piazza Navona, adorned with Baroque fountains. Spend the evening at leisure. Perhaps you’ll head to the medieval Monti neighborhood where cobblestone streets are lined with antique shops, independent boutiques, and local restaurants.
Breakfast
3
Rome
Thu 29 Apr
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome’s cultural treasures. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to offer suggestions. Consider an optional trip to Vatican City to tour the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. The evening is yours. Perhaps you will join an optional food tour and taste your way around Rome’s bohemian Trastevere district.
Breakfast
4
Rome - Sorrento
Fri 30 Apr
Journey to the brilliant Bay of Naples, where charming villages are built into hillsides above the blue sea. Along the way, pause in nearby Gragnano for lunch and visit a pasta factory. Continue to the scenic resort town of Sorrento, where you'll enjoy free time to explore before settling in for a two-night stay in a hotel located either in Sorrento or along its picturesque coast.
BreakfastLunch
5
Sorrento
Sat 1 May
Today, sail to the enchanting Isle of Capri. Upon arrival, admire the island’s iconic scenery on a panoramic cruise, passing by steep cliffs, endless small caves, and the famous Faraglioni rocks, jutting out of the water. Spend time in Capri town with its world-famous piazzetta and explore this island paradise of chic boutiques, lush vegetation, and outdoor cafés. Return to the mainland for an evening at leisure.
BreakfastDinner
6
Sorrento - Pompeii - Florence
Sun 2 May
Start your day in Pompeii, where it’s your choice! Soak in 2000 years of history at your own pace. Pick between a leisurely-paced tour of the highlights -OR- a faster-paced visit combining the highlights with Pompeii's further-out gems. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the coach while you head to Tuscany, with its landscape of vineyards and olive groves. Late this afternoon, arrive in Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Home to Italy’s best art and architecture, begin your exploration with an evening stroll to dinner at a local restaurant.
BreakfastDinner
7
Florence
Mon 3 May
This morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Florence. Along the way, admire the cathedral’s iconic dome and the Baptistery’s famous Gates of Paradise. Stroll through the historic Piazza della Signoria and stand in awe before the imposing Palazzo Vecchio. The rest of the day is yours. Consider an optional excursion to the 14th-century Certosa monastery, featuring an after-hours tour and dinner in a popular Tuscan restaurant.
Breakfast
8
Florence - Pisa - Venice
Tue 4 May
Visit the ancient maritime Republic of Pisa to discover the Piazza dei Miracoli and the famous Leaning Tower. A special stop is made at a Tuscan winery and farm to enjoy lunch and sample local wines and specialties. Next, cross the Apennine Mountains en route to Venice, where 117 islands are connected by a latticework of 150 canals and 400 bridges.
BreakfastLunch
9
Venice
Wed 5 May
Embark on a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration. When you return, step off the beaten path and see for yourself how the locals live. Explore the Castello district with a local expert, walking canal by canal through the narrow streets all the way to St. Mark’s Square. Admire the stunning Basilica and the ornate façade of the Doge’s Palace. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional gondola cruise to experience Venice’s most famous pastime.
Breakfast
10
Venice - Verona - Stresa, Lake Maggiore
Thu 6 May
Depart Venice for Verona and stroll the streets that were the backdrop for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Arrive in the resort town of Stresa in the breathtaking Italian Lakes District, your home for the next two nights, and admire the beautiful views of Lake Maggiore.
BreakfastDinner
11
Stresa
Fri 7 May
Today, it’s your choice! Take a boat across Lake Maggiore to Isola Bella, where you’ll join an expert guide and venture into the Borromeo Palace and gardens -OR- cross into Switzerland as your motor coach climbs up the Simplon Pass for a taste of the Swiss Alps. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Stresa, a town long-favored by European aristocracy because of its blend of elegant belle-époque mansions, fragrant gardens, and charming views. Tonight, travel by boat to Isola dei Pescatori for a farewell dinner surrounded by beautiful scenery.
BreakfastDinner
12
Stresa - Tour Ends
Sat 8 May
Your Italian adventure comes to a close today.
Breakfast

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

Enjoy a boat trip to Murano Island for a glass-blowing demonstration.
Experience the Colosseum during a tour of this colossal vestige of the Roman Empire.
Relish la dolce vita as you take in views of the Bay of Naples from Sorrento’s cliffs.
Enjoy the magic of the Italian lakes in the captivating resort town of Stresa.
Visit Florence, the veritable open-air museum of the Renaissance.
Stroll the streets of Verona – the backdrop for Romeo and Juliet.

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