Riva San Vitale Tours

Italy is home to a wealth of “magnificents” and this vacation features them all. Experience Rome with its famed archaeological sites; Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance;” Pisa’s amazing Leaning Tower; the unique floating city of Venice; and Pompeii’s remarkable archaeological site. You’ll also visit Milan, the capital of fashion; enchanting Lake Maggiore and Italian-speaking Lugano, Switzerland; lively Sirmione on Lake Garda; Ravenna with its precious Byzantine mosaics; Assisi with the frescoed St. Francis Basilica; Perugia, capital of Umbria; the lively resort of Sorrento; and the jet-set Isle of Capri. Enjoy it all amid the warmth of the Italian people and the beauty of the landscapes.Special Departure:Dec 23rd Departure - Christmas in Rome

Lugano, Ravenna, Milan, Assisi, Pisa, Sorrento, Venice, Verona, Capri

Airport transfers in Milan on day 2 and Rome on day 14 Twin-bedded rooms in hotels listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling 12 breakfasts (BB) and 6 three-course dinners (D), including a “You’re Personally Invited” dinner (PI) and a Farewell Dinner (FD) with wine Services of a professional Tour Director Private luxury motorcoach with air-conditioning, reclining seats and emergency restroom Sightseeing with a local guide, some with headsets: Milan, Venice, Florence, Capri, Pompeii, Rome Special features and scenic highlights as indicated in the itinerary, including admission charges where applicable Experience Brendan’s commitment to conservation in Venice Portfolio of travel documents

Como Lugano Milan Verona Venice Florence Pisa Amalfi Isle of Capri Pompeii Monte Cassino Rome Sightseeing Highlights Como: Lugano: Milan: Verona: Venice: Florence: Pisa: Amalfi: Isle of Capri: Pompeii: Monte Cassino: Rome: Dining Highlights 12 hot buffet breakfasts. 4 three-course dinners. ‘Be My Guest’ speciality Tuscan dinner with wine in restaurant with views over the Chianti Hills. Farewell Dinner with wine in Rome. 18 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Milan, Venice, Florence, Pompeii and Rome. Cruise to the Isle of Capri. You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities. Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 14. A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal. Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport Gatwick Airport European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure. Click here to see scheduled transfer times.

London Dover Brussels Cologne Rhine Valley Heidelberg Castle Oberammergau Salzburg Vienna Venice Verona Milan Lake Lugano Lucerne Savigny-Les-Beaune Paris Bruges Sightseeing Highlights London Dover Bruges Brussels Cologne Rhine Valley Heidelberg Castle Oberammergau Salzburg Vienna Venice Verona Milan Lake Lugano Lucerne Savigny-Les-Beaune Paris Dining Highlights 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London 11 hot buffet breakfasts 5 three-course dinners Lunch in Oberammergau Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Milan Farewell Dinner with wine in Paris 21 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna and Paris. The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel. Cross-channel ferry. A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply. Airport transfers are provided on Day 15. Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

London Dover Brussels Cologne Rhine Valley Heidelberg Castle Oberammergau Salzburg Vienna Venice Verona Milan Lake Lugano Lucerne Savigny-Les-Beaune Paris Bruges Sightseeing Highlights London Dover Bruges Brussels Cologne Rhine Valley Heidelberg Castle Oberammergau Vienna Venice Verona Milan Lake Lugano Lucerne Savigny-Les-Beaune Paris Dining Highlights 1 buffet breakfast and 1 continental breakfast in London 11 hot buffet breakfasts 5 three-course dinners Lunch in Oberammergau Local highlight restaurant dinner with wine in Milan Farewell dinner with wine in Paris 21 meals in total First Class Travel Highlights First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes. Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard. The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors. A qualified local city guide in Salzburg, Vienna and Paris. The services of a Trafalgar Representative at your London hotel. Cross-channel ferry. A stylish wallet, tour documents and a Welcome on Tour book. Free London airport shuttle, conditions apply. Airport transfers are provided on Day 15. Airport Transfers London Gateways: Important – Please Note: For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed. For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date. Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer. In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled. All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service. In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers. Heathrow Airport: Gatwick Airport European Gateways: Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer. Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation. Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.

The breathtaking Alps span the borders of several European countries—and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the alpine region as well as fabulous Venice. Begin in Bavaria’s capital, Munich, and see how the landscape changes from flatland to gentle hills to magnificent mountains. Visit King Ludwig’s rococo Linderhof Castle and cross the border into Austria to overnight in Innsbruck. From Tyrol, travel via Vorarlberg to Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, and continue to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Visit medieval Lucerne, Stans, and Bern, capital of Switzerland, then Geneva and a visit to its famous Chillon Castle on the lake. Spend two nights in the crisp mountain air of Täsch near Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Next up: superb panoramic views on the Glacier Express train ride to Andermatt. Descend St. Gotthard Pass to Lake Lugano and drive through the splendid Po Valley to arrive in exquisite Venice. Enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and free time to marvel at this unique floating city. From the breathtaking peaks of the Dolomites, journey to Mozart’s Salzburg, then return to Munich.

Lugano, Linderhof Castle, Innsbruck, Stans, Venice., Zermatt, Liechtenstein, Lausanne, Berne, Lucerne

Discover the wonders of this extraordinary country: unspoiled countryside, majestic peaks, sparkling lakes, and cities with cosmopolitan flair. Begin with an overnight and free time in Zürich, then travel through the hilly landscapes to Appenzell with a stop in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy pastoral Heidiland on your way to the glamorous St. Moritz resort. Marvel at the breathtaking views on the included Bernina Express alpine train that whisks you to Tirano, Italy. Rejoin your motorcoach to arrive on the shores of splendid Lake Lugano, then to Italy’s Lake Maggiore and crossing Simplon Pass to re-enter Switzerland. Overnight in Täsch and join the included train excursion to car-free Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Journey on to Lausanne on Lake Geneva, to the charming Swiss capital of Berne, to Interlaken for an included Jungfraujoch excursion, and to Lake Lucerne, surrounded by snowcapped Alps.

Appenzell, Lausanne, Berne, Vaduz, Lucerne, Lugano, Zermatt, Interlaken, St. Moritz

Discover the wonders of this extraordinary country: unspoiled countryside, majestic peaks, sparkling lakes, and cities with cosmopolitan flair. Begin with an overnight and free time in Zürich, then travel through the hilly landscapes to Appenzell with a stop in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy pastoral Heidiland on your way to the glamorous St. Moritz resort. Marvel at the breathtaking views on the included Bernina Express alpine train that whisks you to Tirano, Italy. Rejoin your motorcoach to arrive on the shores of splendid Lake Lugano, then to Italy’s Lake Maggiore and crossing Simplon Pass to re-enter Switzerland. Overnight in Täsch and join the included train excursion to car-free Zermatt at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Journey on to Lausanne on Lake Geneva, to Gruyère to visit a local cheese factory, to the charming Swiss capital of Berne, and to Lake Lucerne, surrounded by snowcapped Alps.

Lugano, Zermatt, Interlaken, Berne, Lausanne, Appenzell, St. Moritz, Vaduz, Lucerne.

The stunning Alpine mountain range stretches across the borders of several European countries, and this vacation gives you the opportunity to see the best of the region as well as one of Italy’s gems—fabulous Venice. Begin in Bavaria’s capital, Munich, and see how the landscape changes from flatland to gentle hills to magnificent mountains. Visit Linderhof Castle, King Ludwig’s rococo palace set in a spectacular valley. Then, cross the border into Austria and overnight in Innsbruck, host to the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. From Tyrol, travel via Vorarlberg to Vaduz, Liechtenstein’s capital, and continue to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland. Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s finest cities, is nestled amid Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains and offers impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. Visit Stans and Berne, capital of Switzerland. On to the main sights of Geneva and then a visit to famous Chillon Castle on the lake. Depart for two overnights in the pure mountain air of Zermatt, one of Switzerland’s best-known winter and summer resorts, located at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Next, enjoy the highlight of the tour: superb panoramic views on the Glacier Express train ride to Andermatt. Marvel at the mountain forests, Alpine meadows, rushing streams, and picture-postcards villages. Descend the St. Gotthard pass to Lake Lugano and drive through the splendid Po Valley—experiencing beauty that prepares you for exquisite Venice. Enjoy a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and time at leisure to marvel at this unique floating city. Journey into the splendid scenery of the Dolomites, cross into Austria, and head to Mozart’s Salzburg. Take a fascinating tour of Salzburg and marvel at its magnificent Domplatz Cathedral, Festival Hall, and medieval Getreidegasse, the cobbled street housing the building where Mozart was born. Travel to Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps. Surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows, Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play performed by locals just once a decade to fulfill the town’s promise to God in exchange for protection from the Black Death. Your tour ends back in Munich. This vacation featuring Switzerland and the stunning Alpine mountain range will leave you with memories that you’ll cherish forever.

Lugano, Linderhof Castle, Innsbruck, Stans, Venice., Zermatt, Liechtenstein, Lausanne, Berne, Lucerne

On this vacation, discover the wonders of the very special country of Switzerland: unspoiled countryside, majestic peaks, glittering lake shores, and cities with cosmopolitan flair. Begin your trip in Zürich, Switzerland’s largest city, and travel through hilly landscapes to Appenzell with a stop in the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein. Enjoy pastoral views of “Heidiland” before reaching the glamorous St. Moritz ski resort. From here, experience the highlight of the tour: breathtaking views on the included Bernina Express alpine train that takes you to Tirano, Italy. Rejoin your motorcoach and arrive on the shores of Lake Lugano, then back to Italy’s Lake Maggiore, crossing Simplon Pass to re-enter Switzerland. Overnight in Täsch. Join the included train excursion to car-free Zermatt, the famous resort at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. Your journey then takes you to Lausanne on Lake Geneva, to Gruyère to visit a local cheese factory, to the charming Swiss capital of Berne, and on to Lake Lucerne, surrounded by snow-capped Alps. Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s finest cities, offers impressive city walls, a covered wooden bridge, ornate patrician houses lining cobblestone streets, and the Lion Monument—a masterful stone sculpture in honor of the heroic Swiss Guard of Louis XVI. While in Lucerne, marvel at the surrounding Alpine peaks. Return to Zürich, then travel to Oberammergau in the Bavarian Alps. Surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows, Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play performed by locals just once a decade to fulfill the town’s promise to God in exchange for protection from the Black Death. Your vacation ends with a final overnight in Munich.Note:Passion Play arrangements are based on H4 accommodation and combined with second-class tickets.

Lugano, Zermatt, Interlaken, Berne, Lausanne, Appenzell, St. Moritz, Vaduz, Lucerne.

Cover the heartland of Europe on this exciting multi-country adventure. Begin in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board a motorcoach bound for Brussels. Then, a comfortable ride on the German Autobahn takes you south into Bavaria with an overnight stop in the lovely Ulm area on the banks of the Danube. Cross through Tyrolean Austria over Brenner Pass to reach the magical Italian city of Venice with its canals and St. Mark’s Square. Visit Assisi to admire Giotto’s frescoes in St. Francis’ Basilica, then continue to Rome, where you’ll encounter iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to Montecassino and to Pompeii to see ruins of the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Spend two nights in Sorrento, then sail to the jet-set island of Capri. On the way to Florence, stop in beautiful Orvieto to see its distinctive cathedral and beautiful surrounding countryside. Spend two nights in Renaissance Florence and see the city’s many highlights—like Piazza Signoria and the Duomo—on the included walking tour. Have your cameras ready at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and visit the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna before crossing into Switzerland to beautiful Lake Lugano for an overnight and see more of Switzerland on the way to Lucerne. Finally, enjoy Paris, the “City of Light,” with a guided city sightseeing tour and plenty of free time before returning to London by motorcoach and crossing the Channel by ferry for an additional overnight in London. A great combination of cities and scenery!Special Departure:Mar 26th - Good Friday in Rome

Assisi, Venice, Lucerne, Lugano, Innsbruck, Brussels, Pisa, Bologna, Sorrento, Capri, Orvieto

Cover the heartland of Europe on this exciting multi-country adventure. Begin in London, then cross the Channel by ferry and board a motorcoach bound for Brussels. Then, a comfortable ride on the German Autobahn takes you south into Bavaria with an overnight stop in the lovely Ulm area on the banks of the Danube. Cross through Tyrolean Austria over Brenner Pass to reach the magical Italian city of Venice with its canals and St. Mark’s Square. Visit Assisi to admire Giotto’s frescoes in St. Francis’ Basilica, then continue to Rome, where you’ll encounter iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. On to Montecassino and to Pompeii to see ruins of the city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Spend two nights in Sorrento, then sail to the jet-set island of Capri. On the way to Florence, stop in beautiful Orvieto to see its distinctive cathedral and beautiful surrounding countryside. Spend two nights in Renaissance Florence and see the city’s many highlights—like Piazza Signoria and the Duomo—on the included walking tour. Have your cameras ready at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and visit the Piazza Maggiore in Bologna before crossing into Switzerland to beautiful Lake Lugano for an overnight. See more of Switzerland on the way to Lucerne, and spend two nights in Paris with guided sightseeing and free time to discover the “City of Light” on your own.Special Departure:Mar 26th - Good Friday in Rome

Assisi, Venice, Lucerne, Lugano, Innsbruck, Brussels, Pisa, Bologna, Sorrento, Capri, Orvieto

This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Travel to Germany’s scenic Rhineland and discover charming medieval Rothenburg along the Romantic Road. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, and Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the spectacular Bernina Express—which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina—is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyère in the Swiss Alps. Finally, enjoy Paris, the “City of Light,” with a guided city sightseeing tour and plenty of free time before returning to London by motorcoach and crossing the Channel by ferry for an additional overnight in London. A great combination of cities and scenery!Special Departure:Apr 8th Departure - Easter Week

Beaune, Neuschwanstein Castle, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, St. Moritz, Rothenburg

This memorable vacation starts in London and travels to Brussels for an overnight. Travel to Germany’s scenic Rhineland and discover charming medieval Rothenburg along the Romantic Road. Next up: the beautiful landscapes of Bavaria, a visit to King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, and Austria and Switzerland. An included panoramic Alpine train ride on the spectacular Bernina Express—which leaves from St. Moritz and crosses the Bernina mountain range into the Italian Valtellina—is an unforgettable experience. A change of scenery as you continue to subtropical Lake Lugano, then back over the mountains to Lucerne, Interlaken, and Gruyère in the Swiss Alps. Your adventure ends with two overnights in Paris, the inimitable “City of Light.” Special Departure:Apr 8th Departure - Easter Week

Beaune, Neuschwanstein Castle, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, St. Moritz, Rothenburg