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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Discover the Best of Italy, from the ancient treasures of Rome to Renaissance Florence and everything in between. Imagine staying overnight in a renovated Franciscan monastery in Assisi, lapping up the chic lifestyle on Capri, and taking a private guided visit to Pompeii to see a Roman city frozen in time.

Countries Visited

Italy

  1. Day 1
    Welcome to Rome
    Ciao Roma! Explore this imperial city of emperors and senators, gods and goddesses, before joining your companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner. Our introduction to the 'Eternal City' is an evening orientation drive to view some of the sights which await us tomorrow.Accommodation: Una, Cicerone
    Meals:   Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Discover Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Dive Into Culture
    The Holy See takes center stage today as we join a Local Specialist for an included sightseeing tour in the Vatican Museums. Dive Into Culture and admire the Bramante Staircase, created for Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, and Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. See the marble masterpiece of the Pietà, housed in the Basilica before crossing the Tiber into Ancient Rome. We then enjoy a guided in depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum, before seeing Circus Maximus; once the site of celebrated chariot races. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Rome. Indulge in an espresso in the Piazza Navona or clamber up the Spanish Steps.Accommodation: Una, Cicerone
    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and Sorrento
    We journey south to the well-preserved ruins of Pompeii. Here we join a Local Specialist who will share details of the devastation caused by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius as we wander through the ancient paved roads of a city that was frozen in time. Later, we arrive at our hotel in the clifftop town of Sorrento where we’ll dine tonight.Accommodation: Johanna Park, Grand Parco del Sole
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    A Day on the Isle of Capri
    We cross the Bay of Naples today by ferry to the glamorous Isle of Capri to visit some of its landmark sights. Wander past the chic boutiques and pavement cafés in Capri town in the company of a Local Specialist before taking your time to soak up the sophistication of this lovely island. Later, we return to the mainland.Accommodation: Johanna Park, Grand Parco del Sole
    Meals:   Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Onwards to Assisi Stays With Stories
    See the Benedictine Abbey of Cassino, which featured as the site of the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944, before heading north to the slopes of Mount Subasio. We arrive in the mystical town of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, under whose protection this medieval city is said to remain. We join our Local Specialist for a visit of Basilica of St. Francis, before some free time to explore this fascinating hilltop town. Tonight, we'll stay at one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories – a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.Accommodation: Cenacolo
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Discover Venice
    Today we journey through the glorious countryside of the Emilia Romagna region. This area is renowned for its gastronomy and is credited with being the origin of tortellini, mortadella and parmesan cheese. Arrive later into beautiful Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic' to spend time admiring this unique city.Accommodation: Biasutti Lido
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    St. Mark's and More in Venice Make Travel Matter
    Cruise your way through Venice by private launch to soak up the sights and sounds of what was once one of the world's greatest ports. Your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with the master craftsmen of Venice follows. Watch as they share their centuries-old glassmaking traditions. Your visit helps to preserve this delicate craft for which Venice is justifiably famous and you’ll want to remember your visit by purchasing a souvenir or two to display at home. From there, continue past the Bridge of Sighs and the Doge's Palace to St. Mark's Square where we will view the impressive square and Basilica. Consider an Optional Experience to see the colorful fishermen's houses on the Island of Burano or search for a cozy bacaro and indulge in some tasty Venetian treats, starting with that refreshing Venetian Spritz which is the local drink of choice.Accommodation: Biasutti Lido
    Meals:   Breakfast
  8. Day 8
    On to Milan and Scenic Lake Maggiore
    Travel to Verona, the home of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, to admire the Roman arena and Juliet's Balcony. Then we cross the lush green plains of Lombardy to sophisticated Milan, Italy's capital of design and fashion. An orientation tour takes us past the intricate Gothic Duomo, La Scala Opera House and the famous Galleria. Later arrive in the Italian Lakes where we'll enjoy a Highlight Dinner with your fellow companion.Accommodation: Simplon
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Stroll around Lake Como Connect with Locals
    The glistening blue waters of Lake Como welcome us today. We’ll enjoy some free time to explore the lakeside lifestyle and beautiful scenery which has enchanted visitors for centuries. Spend this morning exploring Como's historical quarter, indulge in the area’s delicious gelato, take the funicular for spectacular views of the lake or consider a cruise on the lake. This evening we venture by private boat to a secluded island on Lake Maggiore where we’ll Connect With Locals over dinner at a Be My Guest experience. Join the Cinque family and hear all about the intriguing history of Villa Toscanini situated on a tiny romantic island which was the hideaway of the great Italian conductor Arturo Toscanini one of the most influential musicians of the 19th century.Accommodation: Simplon
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Admire Pisa and on to Florence
    Tuscany lures us across the forested Apennine Mountains, past the marble quarries of Carrara to the famous city of Pisa and its Square of Miracles where we will enjoy an opportunity to view the Leaning Tower. Our next stop is Florence, the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'.Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
    Meals:   Breakfast
  11. Day 11
    Experience Art and Architecture in Florence
    Delve into the extravagant history of the Medici family, whose legacy of art and architecture is explored in the company of a Local Specialist. We visit Piazza della Signoria with its exquisite statues and palazzi and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the beautiful skyline of Florence, dominated by the elegant Duomo and the almost 700-year-old Ponte Vecchio, from Piazzale Michelangelo. Later, learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold.Accommodation: Grand Mediterraneo
    Meals:   Breakfast
  12. Day 12
    Treasures of San Gimignano and Return to Rome
    This morning we stop at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial. Continuing south, we visit the charming Tuscan hill-town of San Gimignano, with its extraordinary medieval architecture and rich history. Venture to the center of town to view the Piazza del Duomo, surrounded by medieval towers and 13th century city walls. This evening in Rome we enjoy a Farewell Dinner in the company of newfound friends and our Travel Director.Accommodation: Shangri-La
    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  13. Day 13
    Farewell Rome
    Our discovery of the best of Italy has come to an end.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • 12 Breakfast (B)

Be My Guest

  • Baveno: Join the Cinque family and enjoy a delicious Be My Guest dinner.

Dive Into Culture

  • Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums and enjoy an exclusive visit up the spiral staircase designed by the famous architect Donato Bramante in a part of the Vatican not open to the public.

Iconic Experience

  • Rome: During an orientation with your Travel Director see the medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches scattered throughout the city.
  • Vatican: Visit Vatican City and tour St. Peter's Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà.
  • Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
  • Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.
  • Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.
  • Monte Cassino: View the abbey on Monte Cassino, founded by Saint Benedict in 529.
  • Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe.
  • Modena: Travel through the lush landscape of Emilia-Romagna, past hilltop towns and agricultural lands.
  • Milan: See Milan's central highlights on an orientation tour with your Travel Director.
  • Verona: During an exploration of Verona, see Juliet's balcony in the courtyard of a Renaissance villa.
  • Como: Take in exquisite views of the lake and its alpine backdrop as you enjoy an orientation of this magnificent town.
  • Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
  • Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.
  • Florence: See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods, and witness a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
  • Florence: Stop at the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial. Framed by wooded hills, view the memorial marked by symmetrical rows of 4, 392 headstones and towering pylon monument.
  • San Gimignano: Visit the medieval Manhattan of Italy as you explore the UNESCO-listed center of San Gimignano and admire the city's distinctive towers.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit.

Must-see Highlights

  • : VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
  • : Explore Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Assisi and Florence with a Local Specialist
  • : Discover Venice, Milan and San Gimignano
  • : Visit the Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the excavations at Pompeii, the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, a glassblowing factory in Venice, Lake Como and the Florence American Cemetery and Memorial
  • : View Juliet's Balcony in Verona, St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, the Cathedral and La Scala Opera House in Milan, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Duomo in Florence
  • : See the ancient sites of Rome and the Abbey on Monte Cassino
  • : Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice

Trafalgar Difference

  • Assisi: Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery in nearby Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Whats Included

  • : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
  • : Optional Experiences and free time
  • : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Health and Safety Protocols for Trafalgar Tours

Trafalgar has introduced these enhanced hygiene protocols – for you and team members.

You can travel with Trafalgar and be assured that their team has put numerous new measures in place to elevate their hygiene standards and protocols. The well-being of guests and team has always been, and always will be, their primary concern.

In this new, fast changing Covid-19 era, Trafalgar is doing all they can to adapt to new requirements and expectations. Here are some important new steps and procedures that they have implemented to enhance hygiene protocols, to comply with physical distancing requirements by relevant government authorities and to give you the peace of mind when you are traveling during these new times.

Expertly Trained Travel Directors

Travel Director training equips them with enhanced hygiene and physical distancing procedures. During your trip, they will operate with a duty of care and monitor the hygiene etiquette of the guests, reacting and advising as needed, to ensure high standards are maintained. Before you travel, Trafalgar will also keep you well informed about new protocols required in these areas, and ask that you cooperate with and heed the advice and direction of Travel Directors while on your trip. The Travel Directors have preventative measures in place to try and ensure your well-being and in the event that any unexpected issues arise on trip, they will activate additional protocols.

Stringent On-the-Road Protocols

The customized luxury coaches are sanitised before the start of your trip and have always been kept to very high standards. Following the outbreak of COVID-19, Trafalgar have taken additional measures to elevate hygiene and sanitary practices in accordance with guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and as required, applicable government regulations. The Driver training provides them with the latest hygiene protocols. They will clean and disinfect all surfaces including handrails, door handles, tables, seats, air-conditioning filters and overhead lockers on a daily basis. All the guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organisation including the thorough and regular washing of hands and sanitising when required. Hand sanitiser is freely available on board for your use throughout the day. Please bring your own washable face mask and gloves with you, and additional hand sanitiser to make you feel comfortable, as these will be required to be worn in public in some countries. Should an unexpected situation arise, additional face masks, rubber gloves, antiviral sprays and wipes will be available for guest distribution on all trips.

A Full Team of Support 24/7

It’s not just your Travel Director and Driver who will be taking care of you. Behind the scenes, the operations and guest support teams are in contact with them and on call 24/7, so you can rest assured that you’re in good hands.

Physical Distancing

Adapting to the right size groups, based on government distancing requirements, you can rest assured that you will travel with the comfort of your own personal space. Have peace of mind that all of the experiences, hotels and restaurants you’ll enjoy on your trip have been vetted to ensure they adhere to physical distancing and hygiene guidelines.

Trusted Partners, Exceptional Standards

Trafalgar is very selective in who they work with and choose to only use hotels, restaurants, ground handlers and venues that take the well-being of the guests as seriously as Trafalgar does and agrees to meet expected guidelines and specifications. Trafalgar only works with establishments that they are confident will consistently adhere to their high standards.

Always in the Know

As part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) , Trafalgar is kept up to date with all government advisories and travel alerts on a daily basis and is continually in touch with all of the partners on the ground in each destination. Also, rest assured that during your trip, the teams work to ensure the supplier partners (hotels, restaurants, museums and other venues) are also applying the same standard to these new hygiene and distancing protocols, to the extent possible.

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Questions & Answers

Question: Does the trip include a visit to the Uffizi Galleries in Florence?

No. Your sightseeing activities in Florence include a visit to the Piazza della Signoria and two crafting demonstrations of Florentine leather craft and 18-carat gold.

Question: does this trip, best of Italy, include tickets to the Sistine Chapel, and the coliseum,

Yes. Here are all the attractions that are included: St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, the excavations at Pompeii, Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Lake Como, San Gimignano

Question: does this trip, best of Italy, include tickets to the Sistine Chapel, and the coliseum,

Yes. These are the included attractions: St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum in Rome, the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Cassino, the excavations at Pompeii, Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Lake Como, San Gimignano

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

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Accommodations
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Itinerary
4.3
Professional Staff
4.6
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4.1

Ratings based off 167 reviews - currently showing 60 reviews with comments only

Extremely pleased with the quality of the entire tour. This included the tour director, bus driver, walking tour experts, most hotels, meals, optional tours, etc.

Italy is a beautiful country!! It was well planned and we seen a lot. We would never see, what we did, on our own. We met wonderful people on our tour and enjoyed getting to know them. Trafalgar is great.! This was my 7 trip with them. They even gave me a gift for coming on this tour.

Autumn Cruse was terrific! She was professional and communicated faithfully.

We love having you book us with Trafalgar, you beat their price and have found us additional discounts. We will definitely use you again. Trafalgar's drivers, guides and accommodations are first class. Plus they line up best experiences for us.

Everything about the trip was great! But my tour director Pat made the trip perfect. She went beyond being helpful. She has a great personality and makes you feel like a good friend. I would hope to request her for our next trip.

Excellent experience all the way around!

First trip with Trafalgar and it won't be the last. There were some challenges with accommodations I assume related to COVID but nothing major and I don't fault Trafalgar at all. Our tour staff was outstanding!

Trafalgar company was very organized. All tours and optional experiences were wonderful. Hotel choices were excellent. Memorable time had by everyone on the Best of Italy tour. Even had a wellness director to help with cleaning the tour bus each evening and making sure all of the guests sanitized after every excursion. In the end only 1 out of 32 people tested positive for Covid and the tour director stayed in town to check on the guest and make sure she was cared for after the tour ended. Would definitely go on another trafalgar tour.

We highly recommend Trafalgar's Best of Italy tour!!! It was was outstanding. From our knowledgeable and experienced tour director, Sasha, to the experienced driver, Salvatore, to the caring wellness director, Ruie, all went far beyond expectations. At the end of the trip, Trafalgar through our wellness director, brought in a doctor to our hotel to administer our required Covid tests for our return flights to the USA. Our group had 100% negative results for Covid! Throughout the trip, Trafalgar ensured that we had only the best and Sasha was extremely flexible to ensure that we experienced the BEST of Italy.

Trafalgar's team was exceptional. We had a safe, fun, insightful, and entertaining tour.

Trafalgar tours is an excellent company. The tours and people are great and they handle everything. You can never see so much or learn so much on your own.

This is our second trip with Trafalgar and we are indeed pleased with the wonderful and memorable experiences they have given us . They do plan their itinerary in a very thoughtful and comprehensive way so as to offer the travelers a meaningful and unique experience which they may not be able to do on their own.

It was a wonderful well organized trip with an extremely knowledgeable tour guide

Our tour director was the perfect person to introduce us to Italy. Gianmarco is a native Roman with extensive knowledge about the culture and history of Italy and shared with us many interesting facts and stories. He was kind, considerate, professional, and personable. We had a wonderful time touring the country.

Lidia our travel director was the best! She was very polite, a great leader, very professional, friendly, very smart, willing to help, funny and always making sure my family and kids are always doing ok. Our flight got delayed when we arrived in Rome, therefore, we missed the Welcome Dinner. To my surprise, when i checked in our hotel, Lidia walked in and introduced herself. After a few minutes, she took us to the local restaurant to have dinner. My wife and I didn't expect her there on that late evening but she was there. Because of the kind gesture she showed us, we will NEVER forget her for that. if it wasn't for her, my wife, my 2 kids and myself would be have been hungry that evening. I would most definitely recommend Trafalgar Tours to my friends and family members. Lidia and our driver Maurizio were both great! They were a perfect combination. Thank you both for your professionalism and job well done. We really appreciate you both. they both made this trip very easy, relaxing, enjoyable and stress free.

Our tour tour director, Dominic, was the best we have ever experienced.

Highly recommend the Best of Italy tour.

This was my second trip to Italy, and I saw and experienced so much more. The itinerary was sometimes challenging, but the benefits were so worth itl.

Trip was Fantastic! Our travel agent (Vince) does a nice job of insuring all little details are taken care of such. Thank you Vince!

I felt two hotels were very old and not updated and not 4* hotels. In Venice my room flooded from the toilet twice. Reception didn't offer to move us because they indicated the hotel was full. Several hotels were not in a good location. For the rate we were charged I felt like most of the optional tours should have been included. Should have been more shuttle buses available to and from the airport, initially they said they would have 3, it was reduced to 2 shuttle with long waiting periods.

The Venice Hotel rooms too small although the location was great.

A tour guide can either make or break a trip - our guide consistently provided excellent service, demonstrated professionalism, flexibility and humor even when faced with record breaking weather conditions! He went above any beyond any other guide I've had a trip with.

James was extremely helpful in choosing which itinerary and which tour operator for our Italy trip. We chose the Best of Italy with Trafalgar and enjoyed every minute. The cities and length of stays and tours were perfect. And by the Grace of God there were no airline foul ups which was my bigget fear.

My only comment is that toward the end of the tour we stopped visiting churches because guests on previous tours had complained. We missed the Duomo in Florence, a major attraction because of this. I wished they had explained this better so I could have made other arrangements to see it. By the time I understood, the wait was 2 hours to get in.

Alex has been very supportive and responsive when assisting us with both US and international travel.

Exceptional experience. We loved every minute of it. Very professional and friendly starting with Nina at affordabletours.com anf trip dirctor Marina and driver Maurizio at trafalgar. We had one of our best vacations of our llives. We would recommend affordable tours.com as one of the best. Thank you again.

we wanted a tour operator that would do all the necessary work to arrange the hotels, tours, transportation, meals etc. Trafalgar Tours provided everything we hoped for. The did all the work that was necessary for us to have a trip of a life time.

Was not expecting so much on the mower, where everything planned time to the minute. The meals provided through the tour were underwhelming .

Trafalgar Best of Italy tour was a great trip. The best part was Lake Como, Lake Majorrie, Positano, and of course Venice.

The trip was a once in a life time experience! The tour director was outstanding! I believe all travelers need to know before they sign up that there is a lot of walking and if you are not in shape or have a walking problem, you may have problems.

The only major issue we had with Trafalgar was the transfer for the Rome airport to the first hotel. There was a "strike" going on with no coaches running downtown. The resolution from Trafalgar's staff at the airport was to wait approximately 4 hours at the airport when they thought this "strike" might end. We had to hire our own van driver to get to our hotel who informed us that strikes happen all the time. Trafalgar should have back up plans in place if this is a common occurrence. I will say our travel director did reimburse us with in two days.

Our tour director was excellent and our local guides were courteous and very knowledgeable. Our coach driver took good care of our luggage and provided us with safe transportation.

Lodging was outstanding. Included activities were as described and enjoyable. I would probably do fewer of the optional activities in the future so as to have more "down time."

Our travel consltant at Affordable Tours was great to work with. He was very knowledgeable and customer service oriented. He answered all of our questions and whenever we emailed him, he responded very quickly. The trip was extraordinary. Our driver and our tour director were excellent. The tour directory was very funny, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable. All of us were amazed with the driver's driving on such narrow streets. The hotels were ok. The room at UNa in Rome was very small, and the rooms at the wonderful hotel in Lake Maggiore were very much outdated even though the property was beautiful. The breakfasts need to be improved in all of the hotels. I was not too impressed with the dinners at the hotels either. Very little food was given and did not meet the expectations I had about eating big portions and great variety in Italy. Other than that, I loved the optional dinners at Venice, Florence and Sorrento. We had great weather, the guides were great also.

The trip was fantastic. Our days were filled with all the great places and the hotels we stayed in were wonderful. Our local tour guides were extremely knowledgable about the area and our overall tour guide was excellent. She was energetic and was able to educate us on every point in history on our trip. One thing for improvement, tour bus wifi never really worked. Thank you Trafalgar and Affordable Tours for a trip of a lifetime. Perfecto!

The Trafalgar people involved with this specific tour were wonderful. The Tour Director had plenty of knowledge of the areas visited and how to make the trip a success for ALL - she was fantastic. Our driver was always looking out for our safety and comfort - he was a fantastic driver. The only items for improvement were that the hotel dinners could have been better and did not come up to the level of the dinners selected by Trafalgar at outside restaurants, but that is to be expected. During our trip, several Trafalgar people were onsite to check that the service, etc. were of the standards expected by Trafalgar which was heartening and showed their concern for their reputation and abilities.

Hotels were 4 stars, rooms were clean and big, breakfasts and dinners that provided with package were excellent, tour director and bus driver both were friendly and professional both made our trip a memorable once.

Overall, this was a great experience.

I would book with Affordable Tours again and again. Trafalgar Tours was excellent. Our tour guide was excellent and "made" the trip with her attitude and expertise. I can't recommend them with a higher two thumbs up!! I would and will recommend them to everyone I know.

Overall, the trip was as we expected. We saw a lot and enjoyed all sights. Be prepared to wake up early in the morning. It was nice to have "free time" in the afternoons/evenings. It gave us an opportunity to explore Italy/dining on our own. Also, make sure you have very comfortable shoes to wear as there's a lot of walking, including many steps and hills.

Italy was all I thought it would be and more. The negative points are as follows: Too many people (48), much too fast for our age group. I definitely chose the wrong tour for the over 70 people in my party. My sister (84) had trouble walking the cobblestone streets and her legs swelled so much that we held the group up most days. Our director was kind to order a taxi a few times for her. I should have researched the tours more closely and chosen a slower and shorter tour. We are all burnt out.

Optional tours were very expensive, for the destination...not all but couple of them....were not worth 70 euro each...

Way too many people on the tour. I was told there would be about 40 people max. There were 53 people on this tour. We had a very good tour group and excellent tour guide with no drama and everyone was courteous and kind to one another. I would have liked more time in some places and less in others, but a tour does not allow that. My favorite places were Sorrento and capri, Venice and the lakes district. I also would have liked to spend more time in the small towns as I found them very charming (Assisi).

We highly recommend both Trafalgar Tours and Affordable Tours.

The experience was everything you could ever hope for.

Our tour guide and driver were excellent! This was one of our best trips ever! We would highly recommend the Best of Italy trip!

I have travelled many tours but this was the best run and coordinated one. The tour director was outstanding

We saw a lot, but didn't have enough time in each place. I guess it was a great intro and will inspire a revisit. My only complaint was that the Wi Fi didn't work at all on the bus, and WiFi was either poor or non-existant (even though the hotels said they had WiFi).

I was told this is a luxury tour but the hotel rooms are not good

This was the vacation of a life time. Our tour director with Trafalgar was so helpful, pleasant and professional. As I write this we are visiting my husband\'s grandparent\'s family home in San Donato Val Di comino....... What a great way to end a perfect vacation!

This Best of Italy was a \'bucket list\' trip of a lifetime. Our traveling companions were prompt, courteous and fun! Our travel director was funny and informative. This trip exceeded our expectations!

Tour guide was outstanding!! Perfect trip.

We had a fabulous time on our trip. Our bus driver and tour guide were excellent.

trip was great,,guide outstanding...

Thanks for helping make this vacation a memorable one.

Our trip exceeded our expectations. Trafalgar Tours was very professional. Affordable Tours gave us good value and did everything we needed for our trip.

Regarding accomodations, two of the places where we stayed (in Assissi and in Florence) were not first class. While the other hotels were, some people always seemed to get the best view and the balcony while others didn't. Also, as a lone traveler sharing a room, assignments should have reflected this. At every hotel we had to ask for room service to separate our twin beds. While the itinerary matched the description, I found that the BEST OF ITALY was contained in the optional tours and not so much in the itinerary itself making for greater expense. Enjoyed the trip regardless.

I had a wonderful time on my holiday. This is the second time that I have used this site to book my holiday, and on both occasions I have been very satisfied with the service that I have received. I have highly recommended this site to many of my family, friends and workmates.

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