Discover three great Italian cities on a one week tour. You’ll discover the magic of the Eternal City – including the Colosseum – see the heritage of the Roman empire and the treasures of the Vatican. So much of world history can be seen in Rome. The Vatican has an archive of correspondence with world leaders dating back to the early medieval era.
Over in Florence, you’ll see many of the greatest artworks of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo’s David. In Naples, you’ll discover the shabby chic charms of the coastal city that invented pizza! Expert local guides will accompany you throughout the tour.
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- 12th October 2019 Saturday
Group Trip Breakdown
Day 1: Rome
Head to the hotel in the centre of Rome, meet the hosts and collect your welcome pack. There’ll be a welcome dinner in the evening where you can meet your fellow travellers. We’ll discuss the adventures we have planned, and then go out and explore the local gay bars.
Meals included: Welcome dinner
Day 2: Classic Rome
Today we’ll discover classical Rome. We’ll explore Villa Borghese, the beautiful park in the centre of Rome. In the park, we’ll visit the Galleria Borghese an art gallery housed in a grand villa with stunning gardens. It’s a gorgeous setting and it houses many of Italy’s greatest artworks, including masterpieces by Bernini and Caravaggio.
Meals included: Welcome dinner
Day 3: Imperial Rome
Morning at leisure. We can set up a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel – you won’t even have to queue.
In the afternoon, we’ll set out on a walking tour of Rome. We’ll visit key sites, such as Piazza Venezia where we’ll see the Church of St. Peter in Chains. Our last stop will be the Colosseum. We’ll have dinner together in the chic Trastevere district.
Meals included: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4: Florence
It’s just two hours on the high-speed train to Florence. Check into the hotel and then we’ll go on a city tour. Florence is one of the most aesthetically pleasing cities in Europe and it’s packed with so many great artworks. We’ll discover many of them, including Michelangelo’s David, one of the great homoerotic artworks. It’s displayed in the Gallery of the Academy of Florence.
We’ll also visit Santa Maria del Fiore, a Gothic cathedral with a stunning dome designed by Filippo Brunelleschi – a founding father of the Renaissance.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Florence
In the morning, we’ll go on a walking tour of the city. We’ll see major artworks by da Vinci and Botticelli throughout the city.
The most famous park in Florence is Boboli Park. It’s just behind Pitti Palace, the former seat of the Medici family. They created the model Italian garden here, an aesthetic that inspired many European courts. Evening at leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Naples
The High Speed train takes us to Naples, the world capital of pizza, in just three hours. Check into the hotel and explore the city at your own pace.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 7: Naples
We’ll go on a private tour of Naples after breakfast. Key landmarks include the Spanish Quarters, the Royal Palace and Maschio Angioino (also known as Castel Nuovo). We’ll then visit Castel dell’Ovo which boasts wonderful views of Mount Vesuvius.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit Piazza Bellini, the bustling heart of Naples. It’s packed with restaurants, cafes and some gay bars.
We’ll have a farewell dinner in a pizzeria and then explore the gay nightlife.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Rome for your return flight.
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Trip Highlights
- High Speed train transfers
- Discover Renaissance masterpieces
- Visit the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel and Ponte Vecchio
- Gay Bar Hopping in Rome and Naples
- See the ruins of ancient Rome
- Eat pizza in the birthplace of pizza
- Guided city tours
