The Italian 'Grande'

Embark on a captivating journey through Italy

Discover the fairytale ‘town of towers’ San Gimignano.

Explore Italy’s evocative regions as you travel from Milan to Rome discovering regional delights and stunning scenery along the way. Cruise on Lake Como, stay in a dreamy Italian castle, stroll the romantic canals of Venice and explore the idyllic villages of the Cinque Terre. Indulge in local Tuscan delights, walk beautifully preserved medieval towns and of course stay on the Amalfi Coast.

  • Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach

  • Welcome drink on Day 1 29 meals including breakfast daily (B) and 12 evening meals (D) A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners

  • Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available) 17 nights specially selected hotel accommodation Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)

  • Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available) ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Local guides as described in the itinerary Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager

  • Hand Selected Albatross Experiences including private boat rides on Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Venice, cruises in Cinque Terre and Capri, plus olive oil tasting in a Tuscan farmhouse ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described

Tour itinerary

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Hand Selected Experiences

These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.

Dates and Prices

* The itinerary and hotels featured are based on 2025 tour departures and may be subject to change. If you are travelling in 2024 please refer to your specific booking Itinerary. Any questions, please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.

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Tour Suitability

Our tours require a moderate level of fitness due to the unique places we visit and stay. This tour is not suited to anyone who has mobility issues

  • In mid-summer, the heat may be energy sapping.
  • Being in Italy there are a number of beautiful hilltop towns we visit.
  • There are a number of beautiful towns and sites we visit which require exploring on foot and often have cobbled-stone streets and uneven walkways.
  • In Siena the coach drop off point is between a 10- and 15-minute walk on cobbled stone streets, from the central square.
  • In the Cinque Terre you will need to coastal ferry board the boat via a steel gangplank.

Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.

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