Enjoy a day of discovery and enchantment in Messina and Taormina, whether you're a history buff, a lover of natural beauty, or simply in search of a unique Italian experience.
Price Per Night: $575.00 (USD)(for comparison only)
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Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome, Vatican City and Rome with a Local, Ancient Pompeii and on to the Isle of Capri / Sorrento, The Isle of Dreams, The Autostrada del Sole to Florence, Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance, Cinque Terre and Portofino to Santa Margherita, Lake Maggiore, To Venice With Wine Along the Way, Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima, Arrivederci Venice
Experience Italy on an 11-day guided tour. Explore the Eternal City with a Local Expert, who will whisk you to the Vatican Museums for a tour of the Pope’s art collection. Later, see the infamous Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Cruise to Capri and stroll through the Caesar Augustus Gardens with a Local Expert and gain unparalleled views of the rugged coastline and sparkling sea. In Venice, walk through St. Mark’s Square and see its basilica of the same name; later, allow yourself to be serenaded as a gondolier glides you through the city’s canals. Sail to the candy-colored island of Burano, where you can toast to a fantastic trip at a dinner featuring wine and freshly-caught specia...
Discover the charm of the picturesque and genuine villages of the Cinque Terre, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit one of Italy's most reowned landmarks - the magnificent Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Price Per Night: $690.83 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Your adventure begins in Budapest, Discovering Pest, past & present, Visit Budapest landmark sights and set off on your cruise, Antiquities & more in Hungary, Vukovar, Croatia & Novi Sad, Serbia, The sights of Belgrade and a private palace evening, The Iron Gate, King Decebalus & more, Bulgarian art in Ruse or Ivanovo, Constanta & Mamaia on Romania's Black Sea coast, Disembark and on to Bucharest, Transylvania and Bran Castle – or Sinaia – or Targoviste, Bucharest & a night at a palace, Journey home
Explore Central Europe's ancient heart on a river cruise along the Danube's lower reaches to the Black Sea. Discover dramatic castles, centuries-old monasteries, and myriad cultural treasures as you sail aboard one of Tauck's premium riverboats, and enjoy two-night stays at city-center hotels in Budapest and Bucharest.