This tour certainly ticks a lot of boxes! Historic cities, idyllic fishing villages, islands, lakes, canals, a wealth of art and heritage buildings, not to mention the fabulous food, all complemented by a backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

Tour Pace: This tour moderately paced - expertly planned with just the right combination of touring, sightseeing and leisure time. Use the free time to relax and soak up the atmosphere or, if you wish, add optional components to maximise your time in Italy.

Hotels: The long list of prestigious hotels on this tour starts with the two properties in the historic center of Rome. Move on to the Isle of Dreams where you will stay in elegant and luxurious surroundings. Finish at the Excelsior on Venice Lido which has housed such luminaries as Errol Flynn and Winston Churchill.