Tour Overview
Embark on the "Italian Mosaic" tour, a cultural journey through Italy and Switzerland. Experience guided sightseeing in Rome, including the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum, and marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Discover Florence's iconic landmarks, enjoy a scenic drive and boat ride in Cinque Terre, and explore the botanic garden on Isola Madre. Cruise the canals of Venice and visit St. Mark’s Square and Basilica. Walk through Assisi's historic sites, take a jetfoil ride to Capri, and tour the excavations in Pompeii. Travel by coach and boat, staying in luxurious accommodations, and savor daily buffet breakfasts and select three-course dinners. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Degli Aranci or Hotel Donna Laura Palace
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Degli Aranci or Hotel Donna Laura Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME Roman Holiday ROME This afternoon’s guided sightseeing includes a visit of the Colosseum and views of the Arch of Constantine and Roman Forum. Free time this morning and evening.* (B)* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOTS Rome is a vibrant city with a strong character and overflowing with art, culture, history, gastronomy, monuments, fascinating stories, and much more. Built on 7 hills and considered to be the “Cradle of Western Civilisation”, it is the city with the most churches and fountains in the world. Today, when you stand in the heart of Ancient Rome, discovering stories about the Roman Empire whilst admiring the Colosseum and Roman Forum, it becomes easy to understand the origins of the saying “All roads lead to Rome”.
Day 3: Rome,Pisa,Florence
Location: Rome, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation Name: Roma or B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Meals Included: Breakfast
ROME–PISA–FLORENCE The Tilted Tower ROME Scenic drive en route to Pisa.* PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B) 298 mi / 480 km* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza.
Day 4: Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation Name: Roma or B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” Signoria Square and Ponte Vecchio. Free time to explore. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle while Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Day 5: Florence,Cinque Terre,Lake Maggiore
Location: Florence, Cinque Terre, Lake Maggiore
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Bristol
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
FLORENCE–CINQUE TERRE–LAKE MAGGIORE Italian Treasures FLORENCE Take a scenic drive en route to Cinque Terre.CINQUE TERRE [LF] Take a guided boat ride (weather permitting). Free time before boarding your train to Sestri Levante. (B,D) 298 mi / 490 kmLOCAL FAVORITEEPIC RIDE Take a stunning cruise on the coast of Cinque Terre for an exquisite look at sea, sky, and centuries-old seaside villages on the rugged Italian Riviera coastline.
Day 6: Lake Maggiore. Excursion To Isola Madre
Location: Lake Maggiore
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Bristol
Meals Included: Breakfast
LAKE MAGGIORE. EXCURSION TO ISOLA MADRE Island Beauties LAKE MAGGIORE Boat ride to [LF] Isola Madre. Visit the botanic garden followed by dinner on the island. (B,D)LOCAL FAVORITE PICTURE PERFECT Isola Madre is one of the starring beauties of the Borromean Islands and transport those who cross Lake Maggiore into a reverie of Baroque palazzos and perfect gardens. On the island, a showcase of exotic botanical beauty surrounds the 16th-century Palazzo Borromeo with magnificent magnolias, myrtles, wisteria, and citrus groves. Enjoy dinner at the island restaurant combining good food and stunning views of the lake.
Day 7: Lake Maggiore,Lugano,Switzerland,Venice Island,Italy
Location: Lake Maggiore, Lugano, Venice Island
Accommodation Name: Continental
Meals Included: Breakfast
LAKE MAGGIORE–LUGANO, SWITZERLAND–VENICE ISLAND, ITALY Swiss Views & A Scenic Cruise LUGANO Enjoy an orientation tour and free time.VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals. (B) 295 mi / 475 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT CITY SIGHTS Discover the city of Lugano to see its mix of Italian and Swiss, style and culture reflected in its architecture and cuisine. Standing on the Lake northern shore, the city is surrounded by mountain peaks. Piazza della Riforma and pastel palazzos share the ambience of this lovely Swiss city with impressive architecture and bold and innovative street art.
Day 8: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Continental
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms.
Day 9: Venice Island,Assisi
Location: Venice, Assisi
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
VENICE ISLAND–ASSISI Medieval Marvels ASSISI A guided walking tour includes St. Clare’s Church and St. Francis’ Basilica. (B,D) 261 mi / 420 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the Saint is buried.
Day 10: Assisi,Pompeii,Sorrento Area
Location: Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Meals Included: Breakfast
ASSISI–POMPEII–SORRENTO AREA Time Standing Still in Pompeii POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the excavations. Later enjoy a scenic drive to reach your hotel. (B) 267 mi / 430 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE The fascinating archaeological site of Pompeii is a treasured glimpse into Roman life near the Bay of Naples. This once thriving and sophisticated Roman city was consumed by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D., with its residents and structures buried beneath inescapable ash and stone. See the preserved site of excavated ruins that reveal remarkable frescoes, artwork, and artifacts within its streets and dwellings of the people who perished here.
Day 11: Sorrento Area. Excursion To Capri
Location: Sorrento, Capri
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Vesuvio
Meals Included: Breakfast
SORRENTO AREA. EXCURSION TO CAPRI Coves, Cliffs & The Clear Blue Sea SORRENTO AREA Jetfoil ride to Capri.CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing, including [LF] Augustus Gardens and a granita (semi-frozen drink) tasting. Free time for lunch.SORRENTO AREA Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)LOCAL FAVORITE NATURAL WONDERS Nestled high above the sea on the island of Capri lie the exquisite Gardens of Augustus. This natural paradise promises 180-degree panoramic views and a kaleidoscope of botanical brilliance on the cliffs overlooking the island and the sapphire sea below. Toast the view with a glass of granita for a frozen treat amid the sun-washed monuments and mesmerizing vistas.
Day 12: Sorrento Area,Rome
Location: Sorrento, Rome
Accommodation Name: Albani
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SORRENTO AREA–ROME Arrivederci, Roma ROME This afternoon enter the Vatican City State for a guided sightseeing of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and the spectacular St.Peter’s Basilica. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.* (B,D) 193 mi / 310 km* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDARY LIVES Stand in awe and wonder amid one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements in the Sistine Chapel. Hear how in 1508, a young Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to decorate the chapel’s ceiling – a request not welcomed by the 33-year-old sculptor Michelangelo’s 4-year project was indeed one of physical pain and psychological distress, while painting from scaffolds high above the sanctuary floor. Nevertheless, he created what is considered the most famous ceiling in the world, depicting the Creation of Adam in striking fresco style.
Day 13: Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Albani
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in various hotels including Degli Aranci, Hotel Donna Laura Palace, Roma, B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, Grand Hotel Bristol, Continental, Grand Hotel Assisi, Grand Hotel Vesuvio, and Albani.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily and 4 three-course dinners.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tours in Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice Island, Assisi, Capri, and Pompeii.
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Transportation
Transportation between destinations including scenic drives, boat rides, and a jetfoil ride to Capri.
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Small Group Discoveries
Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates, limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Assisi, Cinque Terre, Historic Centre of Florence, Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Piazza del Duomo Pisa, Portovenere, and Venice and its Lagoon.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily, 5 Dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds. ...more ...less
UNESCO Sites
Archeological Site of Pompeii|Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Cinque Terre|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Portovenere (Cinque Terre and the Islands)|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
In Rome, stay at Degli Aranci, Hotel Donna Laura Palace, and Albani. In Florence, enjoy Roma and B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio. Experience the Grand Hotel Bristol in Lake Maggiore, Continental in Venice Island, Grand Hotel Assisi in Assisi, and Grand Hotel Vesuvio in the Sorrento Area. ...more ...less
Notes
Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change.
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
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Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes travel by coach through Italy and Switzerland, with scenic drives and private boat rides on the canals of Venice Island. Additionally, there is a jetfoil ride to Capri and a funicular ride from the harbor to the village.
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What kind of meals are provided during the tour?
The tour provides a full buffet breakfast daily and 4 three-course dinners.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Assisi, Cinque Terre, the Historic Centre of Florence, the Historic Centre of Rome, Vatican City, Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, Portovenere, and Venice and its Lagoon.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
Accommodation is provided in various hotels including Degli Aranci, Hotel Donna Laura Palace, Roma, B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, Grand Hotel Bristol, Continental, Grand Hotel Assisi, Grand Hotel Vesuvio, and Albani.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour, including in Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Venice Island, and Capri.
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What activities are included in the guided sightseeing tours?
The guided sightseeing tours include visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square, the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s Gates of Paradise, Signoria Square, Ponte Vecchio, a boat ride in Cinque Terre, a private boat ride on the canals of Venice, St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, St. Clare’s Church, St. Francis’ Basilica, Augustus Gardens, and a guided walking tour of the excavations in Pompeii.
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Are flights included in the tour package?
No, international and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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What is the group size for the Small-Group Discoveries?
The Small-Group Discoveries are limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure.
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Are gratuities included in the tour package?
No, gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included in the tour package.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
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Italian Mosaic
13 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Pisa, Florence, Cinque Terre, Lake Maggiore, Lugano, Venice Island, Venice, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri ...more ...less
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Tour code:
LI-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided