Savile Row Travel

The Wonders of Italy

This is a very special tour of Italy featuring great scenic drives from Lake Como to Rome, as well as art, history, culture, food and wine, all awaiting your discovery alongside expert commentary from our historian and art expert.

This wonderful tour starts in the spectacular Italian lakes with their unique combination of mountains, gardens and palaces.  It cruises on Lake Como and visits the fantasy palace of Isola Bella on Lake Maggiore.

The tour moves on to romantic Verona via Milan to see Leonardo’s Last Supper and the magnificent cathedral. In Verona visit the sights of the old city including the marvellous bronze doors of San Zeno.

Stay in Venice for three days in order to discover the city and lagoon, visiting palaces and churches filled with masterpieces of painting and sculpture. As well as San Marco and the Doges Palace you will also be exploring the lesser known parts of the city.

Then the tour moves on to the ancient capital of the Roman Empire, Ravenna, which houses possibly the most amazing mosaics in the world.

Spend three days in Florence tracing the history of Renaissance Art from Giotto to Michelangelo. The tour drives though Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio – some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Castles and ancient towns are perched on top of volcanic hills, Cyprus trees and olive groves, vineyards and country villas.

Overnight in Orvieto, famous for its frescoes and delicious white wine.  Visit the park of the monsters at Bomarzo and the extraordinary ancient town of Bagnoreggio.

Finally arrive in Rome where you will examine the history of this famous city through its monuments and museums. There will be an emphasis on comparing ancient and Christian civilizations which make this the most fascinating city in the world for any enthusiast of history and the arts.

TOUR DETAILS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Key inclusions

Why not extend your stay in Italy with a trip to Sorrento, Puglia or beyond? Or perhaps a pre-tour stay in the Italian Lakes?

Alternatively add on one of our city tours to Venice, Rome or Florence.

Itinerary

Flight information

Direct flights from the UK to Milan in 1 hour 55 minutes

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