Discover Italy: Turin, Venice & Rome
Holiday Highlights
- Highlights:
- Enjoy a guided walking tours of Venice and Turin, which includes a delicious chocolate tasting
- Sightsee in the Eternal City, stopping at Rome's Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Spanish steps, and take a guided tour of the Colosseum
- Meander through the iconic canals of Venice, experiencing the romance and charm of the city in a traditional Venetian gondola
- Get to know the Roman neighbourhood of Trastevere through its food and wine, including a tasting of local wines and cheeses and best-loved Roman pasta dishes
- Enjoy an afternoon in Frascati, away from Rome's city centre, sampling a selection of Frascati wines and local delicacies
- Signature Highlights:
- Meander through the iconic canals of Venice, experiencing the romance and charm of the city in a traditional Venetian gondola
- Get to know the Roman neighbourhood of Trastevere through its food and wine, including a tasting of local wines and cheeses and iconic Roman pasta dishes
- Enjoy an afternoon in Frascati, away from Rome's city centre, sampling a selection of Frascati wines and local dishes
- Enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group with an average of 22 guests
What's Included
- The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes:
- Return flights
- Seven nights’ accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All local taxes and transfers
- Included excursions are guided tours of Turin, Venice, Rome and the Colosseum, and a timed entry to St Mark's Basilica
- The services of a Riviera Travel Tour Manager
Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival at Milan airport, a coach will take us to the hotel in the centre of Turin, where we stay for two nights with breakfast.
Day 2
This morning, we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Turin, exploring the history and architecture in the heart of the city. Turin boasts some of the best architecture in Italy in a stunning range of styles, including Renaissance, Rococo, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau. And dominating the skyline is the Mole Antonelliana, with a distinctive aluminium spire that appears on the Italian two-cent coin. Turin is one of Europe’s great chocolate-making cities, home to famous chocolatiers and Italian chocolate brands like Ferrero Rocher. It is known for its patisserie and chocolate shops, many of which haven't changed since the 18th century. While exploring the tree-lined boulevards and fascinating architecture, we'll enjoy some chocolate tastings and learn more about the history of chocolate making. In the afternoon, you can enjoy time exploring Turin at leisure. Boasting the largest pedestrian area in Europe, the city centre is a walker’s paradise: its arcades are beautifully decorated with coffered ceilings and impressive columns, which makes exploring the city an absolute pleasure. Turin is also home to several museums. The Museo Egizio is home to one of the largest collections of Egyptian antiquities, encompassing sculptures, reconstructed temples and intricate tomb paintings. There are also many scenic parks spread across the city, including Parco del Valentino, with its beautiful botanical garden. Perhaps visit the famous Lingotto, home to Fiat’s former rooftop test track, or enjoy the local food in one of the city’s many pleasant squares. And look out for Bicerin - the city’s traditional hot drink of espresso, chocolate and milk.