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To book, call 0808 278 5931 or visit saga.co.uk/europe saga.co.uk/seitt 45ITALYDates2026May 12 September 15, 29Single supplement: from %u00a3900# Offer ends Friday 30 January 2026 - see page 3 for full details.Price is subject to change and will be confirmed upon enquiry. Price promise,Unforgettable VeniceAtmospheric PompeiiWhere you%u2019ll stay3 nights Bonotto Hotel Belvedere, Bassano del Grappa (4*) %u2022 3 nights Grand Hotel Villa Cappugi, Pistoia (4*) %u2022 3 nights Una Hotels Empire Roma, Rome (4*) %u2022 2 nights San Severino Park Hotel & Spa, Salerno (4*) %u2022 3 nights Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa, Giardini Naxos (4*)Local ratings. Accommodation may change, but will always be of a similar standard.Visit Ferrara, one of the greatest walled cities in Italy, and stop by the regional capital Bologna, known for its porticoed red-brick buildings and historic university.Day 5 Pisa - Lucca. Visit Pisa and Lucca on a full-day excursion. Pisa%u2019s UNESCO-listed Miracle Square is home to the famous Leaning Tower, the white marble cathedral and baptistery. In the walled medieval town of Lucca, enjoy a guided walk to Piazza del Mercato, also known as Piazza dell%u2019Anfiteatro %u2013 where a Roman amphitheatre once stood.Day 6 Florence. Board a local train this morning for the journey to Florence. From towering, frescoed buildings, Gothic churches and the red-tiled Duomo, the Renaissance city of Florence has many attractions. A guided walking tour reveals the city%u2019s highlights and includes entrance to the Basilica di Santa Croce, the burial place of some of the most eminent Italians. Brunelleschi and Vasari were involved in the architectural design of the basilica. Spend the rest of your time in Florence at leisure, before returning to your hotel later in the afternoon.Day 7 Siena - Rome. Depart early this morning to begin the journey to Rome, stopping in Sienna to spend some time exploring the %u2018contrade%u2019 (districts) of one of Italy%u2019s most beautiful medieval cities. Then continue south, pausing to sample wine in one of the best grape-growing areas of Tuscany, before arriving in Rome late afternoon.Day 8 Rome. Known as the Eternal City, Italy%u2019s capital has an extensive history dating back some 3,000 years. Its iconic sights include the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Pantheon. This introduction to Rome includes a guided walk, a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and entrance to the Colosseum.Day 9 Rome. Spend the morning exploring independently. This afternoon, visit the world-renowned Vatican and Sistine Chapeland see iconic artworks, including those of Michelangelo.Day 10 Pompeii - Salerno. Today%u2019s tour takes you to Pompeii for a walking tour. This once wealthy town was buried and frozen in time in AD 79, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. It is arguably Europe%u2019s most compelling archaeological site. Next, continue to Salerno for a two-night stay.Day 11 Sorrento - Gragnano. Head to Sorrento this morning, for some free time to explore this pretty town on the Gulf of Naples. Then continue to Gragnano, renowned for its distinct type of pasta. Visit a pasta factory for a demonstration and tasting lunch, before returning to Salerno.Day 12 Giardini Naxos. Continue south, covering lots of mileage, from Naples through Calabria - the %u2018toe%u2019 of Italy - down to Sicily. Along the way, visit a mozzarella producer for a tasting of this buffalo milk cheese - you may glimpse the buffalo herds as you travel through the countryside. Then, enjoy a short sea crossing from Reggio di Calabria to Messina, on Sicily%u2019s north-eastern tip.Day 13 Giardini Naxos. Enjoy a day at leisure in this relaxed Italian coastal town.Day 14 Giardini Naxos. Spend another day enjoying your surroundings or join a full-day optional excursion to Mount Etna and Taormina, where there will be a guided walk and entrance to the ancient Greek theatre.Day 15 Acireale - Catania - UK. Today you depart for the airport, stopping along the way in the coastal baroque town of Acireale. On arrival in the UK, a vehicle will be waiting for your return journey home.FerraraBassano del GrappaBolognaFlorenceSiena LuccaSalernoRomeMontecatini TermeVENICEGiardini NaxosCataniaPaestumItaly3333Sorrento 2 PompeiiLeaning Tower, PisaSave 10% off all holidaysfor a limited time only#1 Number of nightsVisits