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The Best of Italy 2026
11 days from Rome to Rome
Tour Description:
Layered like a slice of decadent tiramisu, Italy’s classic coffee and cocoa dessert, this satisfying tour of Italy is filled with its sweetest cities for a rich and rewarding vacation. How do you top the history, wonder, and charisma of Rome? With the world-class art of Florence, the alluring romance of Venice, the quiet serenity of Assisi, the historical fascination of Pompeii, and the pure indulgence of Capri. The satiating fun continues as you enter the vine-clad Tuscan hills famous for its signature Chianti wine—and speed across the glittering Bay of Naples to the citrus-scented town of Sorrento renowned for its locally produced Limoncello liqueur. You’ll have the opportunity to snap creative photos at the Leaning Tower of Pisa and devour more magnificent architecture—and artful cuisine—throughout this multi-tiered tour of Italy.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Tuesday 17 Mar 26 — Saturday 28 Mar 26 | Starting at $4,429 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 24 Mar 26 — Saturday 04 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,519 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 31 Mar 26 — Saturday 11 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 07 Apr 26 — Saturday 18 Apr 26 | Starting at $4,839 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 14 Apr 26 — Saturday 25 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,819 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 28 Apr 26 — Saturday 09 May 26 | Starting at $4,839 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 May 26 — Thursday 14 May 26 | Starting at $5,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 05 May 26 — Saturday 16 May 26 | Starting at $5,089 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 10 May 26 — Thursday 21 May 26 | Starting at $4,869 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 12 May 26 — Saturday 23 May 26 | Starting at $4,879 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 May 26 — Thursday 28 May 26 | Starting at $4,869 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 19 May 26 — Saturday 30 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,639 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 24 May 26 — Thursday 04 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 26 May 26 — Saturday 06 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 May 26 — Thursday 11 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 02 Jun 26 — Saturday 13 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 07 Jun 26 — Thursday 18 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 09 Jun 26 — Saturday 20 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 14 Jun 26 — Thursday 25 Jun 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 16 Jun 26 — Saturday 27 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,759 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 21 Jun 26 — Thursday 02 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 23 Jun 26 — Saturday 04 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 30 Jun 26 — Saturday 11 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 07 Jul 26 — Saturday 18 Jul 26 | Starting at $5,029 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 14 Jul 26 — Saturday 25 Jul 26 | Starting at $4,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 21 Jul 26 — Saturday 01 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,719 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 11 Aug 26 — Saturday 22 Aug 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,719 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 18 Aug 26 — Saturday 29 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,899 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 25 Aug 26 — Saturday 05 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,939 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 Aug 26 — Thursday 10 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 01 Sep 26 — Saturday 12 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 06 Sep 26 — Thursday 17 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 08 Sep 26 — Saturday 19 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,979 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Sep 26 — Thursday 24 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,969 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 15 Sep 26 — Saturday 26 Sep 26 | Starting at $4,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 20 Sep 26 — Thursday 01 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,899 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 22 Sep 26 — Saturday 03 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,789 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Sep 26 — Thursday 08 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 29 Sep 26 — Saturday 10 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,779 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 04 Oct 26 — Thursday 15 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,729 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 06 Oct 26 — Saturday 17 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,629 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 13 Oct 26 — Saturday 24 Oct 26 | Starting at $4,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app! And that's not all! Your tour includes a private boat ride in Venice, jetfoil rides to Capri and Sorrento, and a boat cruise of Capri island.
Notes:
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.
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.
ITINERARY
Day 1
LEGENDARY 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 2
HISTORY & MYSTERY Orvieto’s Cathedral is perched atop a volcanic hill in stunning style that features a large rose window, golden mosaics, and massive bronze doors. Inside, its frescoed chapels are adorned with spectacular works such as the Judgement Day, the coronation of Mary, the Pietà created by the great artist Scalza, and a spectacular organ with 5,585 pipes. Here, a blood-stained relic cloth is stored in the Chapel of the Corporal, remembrance of the 1263 miracle of Bolsena – when a priest who doubted his faith witnessed the Communion Host begin to bleed onto the altar cloth
Day 3
ART & ARCHITECTURE 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 this hub of European medieval art in Pisa’s beautiful piazza
Day 4
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 5
ICONIC 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 6
LEGENDS & 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 the dwellings of the people who perished here
Day 7
CULTURAL GEMS Just as the sirens of Greek mythology lured sailors to the rocky shores of Sorrento, we are drawn to its alluring panoramas, bistros, and boutiques. Take a seat in a sidewalk cafe to peruse the picturesque panoramas on the Bay of Naples.
Accommodations
| Rome | Montecatini | Venice Island | Assisi | Assisi | Capri | Rome |
NYX Roma
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Cicerone 55/C Rome Italy
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Cicerone 55/C Rome Italy
This newly refurbished hotel is situated in Rome's prestigious Prati district. It's a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and offers easy access to major attractions such as Vatican City and Piazza Navona. The hotel offers stylish and modern rooms with a touch of urban flair. Expect contemporary design, comfortable beds, and essential amenities. Many restaurants, bar and shops are available in the immediate vicinity.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.