Best of Italy Tour & Cruise with Flights

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$8499 per person
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STUNNING COMBO Italy Coach Tour & MSC Med Cruise with Flights

Discover the best of Italy on an escorted tour, then back it up with a beautiful Mediterranean voyage. Take walking tours of iconic cities, explore colourful Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient Pompeii. Take your time in Venice, San Gimignano and Sicily. Plus, the highlights keep coming on a cruise to France and Spain!
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Live the good life in Italy on an escorted tour that takes you to the must-see sights and hidden gems. Then cruise to Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa and La Spezia on the Cinque Terre. Enjoy a relaxed pace, quality inclusions and stunning cruise experience aboard elegant MSC Seaview. Flights are included from Australia.

What's included

Destination
France , Italy , Spain Discover Destinations
Departure Location
Fly from Australia to Rome, Italy
Return Location
Fly from Rome to Australia
Tour Start Date & Time
March 21, 2025 12:00 am View other Times
Additional Information
Upgrade your holiday: Ask about our Balcony Cabin special or upgraded flights options Booking Code: ITCREX26M
Price includes
  • Accommodation based on twin share room
  • Activities as per the itinerary
  • Cruise as per itinerary
  • Cruise meals and non-chargeable entertainment
  • Escorted tour
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • International flights from Australia
  • Meals as per the itinerary
  • Transport in air conditioned vehicles
Price does not include
  • Airport transfers
  • Any items or services not specified
  • Cruise gratuities
  • Cruise transfers
  • Gratuities for guides and drivers
  • Medical and emergency insurance
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Prices
Single Supplement: Solo travellers can pay a $3999 supplement to ensure a private room/cabin. Travel Insurance: Insurance is essential - please ask us for a quote. Cabin Upgrades: Contact us to enjoy the comforts of Ocean View & Balcony Cabins

Italy Tour & Cruise Overview

Enjoy the good life on this Italy coach tour and Mediterranean cruise combination!

Discover Italy’s iconic sights and spellbinding highlights. Explore Rome, Venice, Florence, Sorrento and more. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and experience the colourful charms of Cinque Terre. Admire the Tuscan countryside and catch a scenic ferry to Sicily – a hotspot for Italian culture and the stunning setting for series two of the acclaimed White Lotus TV series. Experience historic cities, ancient monuments, famous art and some of the world’s most delicious dining.

Then the excitement continues on an ocean voyage aboard MSC Seaview. Cruise round-trip from Rome, with your first ports of call in Spain’s beautiful Palma de Mallorca and vibrant Barcelona. Continue to Cannes in France, where you have a full day to experience the chic Cote d’Azur. Next, see more of Italy. Enjoy stops in the port city of Genoa to explore Portofino and La Spezia, to spend more time in the stunning Cinque Terre.

This popular European tour and cruise experience is everything you want on an Italian, Spanish and French holiday – and more!

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Tour & cruise special deal

For a limited time you can save on this Italy tour and Mediterranean cruise combination!

Lowest-price departures in 2025: 21 March; 04, 18 April; 02, 16, 30 May; 12 July; 29 August; 12 September
Inside cabin package – from $8499 per person
Oceanview cabin package – from $8999 per person
Balcony Cabin package – from $9499 per person

Departures at other times of the year can be booked with a surcharge.

To check availability and current prices, please call 1300 168 910 between 9:30am-4:30pm weekdays or email [email protected] today!

Note: Prices are per person, based on twin share. Single travellers can opt to pay a single supplement from $3999 for a private room and cabin. Prices are subject to confirmation and can change without notice. Space is limited and booking conditions apply.

Inclusions at a glance

Flights

  • Return economy airfares to Rome from Australia (some cities may attract a surcharge)
  • Flights include baggage, airline fees & taxes

Meals

  • 24 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 14 dinners

Italy escorted tour

  • Services of your English-speaking tour leader
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet on board
  • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Tour local taxes and fees included

Tour accommodation

  • 16 nights in hotel rooms, based on twin rooms with private en-suite facilities
  • 1 night on a ferry from Palermo to Naples in a twin cabin with private en-suite

Cruise

  • 7 nights Mediterranean cruise, round-trip from Rome
  • Choice of cabin aboard MSC Seaview
  • All meals & non-chargeable entertainment on the ship

Special features

  • Discover Rome on a guided walking tour
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome
  • Take a funicular ride to historic Orvieto
  • See the top sights of Venice on an orientation tour
  • Stop at Lake Garda; Italy’s biggest lake
  • Explore Florence; the ‘Jewel of the Renaissance’
  • Learn about the craft of Italian leather-making
  • Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Florence
  • Explore the colourful villages of Cinque Terre
  • See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Visit the gorgeous hill town of San Gimignano
  • Taste Italian wine in Siena
  • See Rome by night on a driving tour
  • See Mount Vesuvius and explore the ruins of Pompeii
  • Visit Matera; an ancient cave city
  • Explore Alberobello; famous for its conical houses
  • Catch a scenic ferry from mainland Italy to Sicily
  • Discover Taormina; a hilltop town in Sicily
  • Enjoy dinner at a beachside hotel in Taormina
  • Visit Syracuse; a historic Sicilian city
  • Explore the Valley of the Temples
  • Visit Cefalù; home to Italy’s finest beaches
  • See the sights on a walking tour of Palermo

 

Venice, Italy
A trip to Italy wouldn’t be complete without time to wander through Venice!
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DAY 1

Fly from Australia to Italy

DAY 2

Start tour in Rome

DAY 3

Rome: Free Day

DAY 4

Rome - Orvieto - Venice

DAY 5

Venice

DAY 6

Lake Garda - Florence - Tuscany

DAY 7

Cinque Terre - Pisa - Tuscany

DAY 8

San Gimignano - Siena - Rome

DAY 9

Rome: Free Day

DAY 10

Rome - Pompeii - Sorrento

DAY 11

Sorrento: Free Day

DAY 12

Sorrento - Matera - Alberobello

DAY 13

Alberobello - Taormina

DAY 14

Taormina: Free Day

DAY 15

Taormina - Syracuse - Agrigento

DAY 16

Agrigento - Cefalù - Palermo

DAY 17

Palermo Free Day - Overnight Ferry to Mainland

DAY 18

Return to Rome

DAY 19

Board MSC Cruise in Civitavecchia (Rome)

DAY 20

At Sea

DAY 21

Port: Palma de Mallorca (Baleari Is.), Spain

DAY 22

Port: Barcelona, Spain

DAY 23

Port: Cannes (Cote d'Azur), France

DAY 24

Port: Genoa (Portofino), Italy

DAY 25

Port: La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Italy

DAY 26

Disembark in Civitavecchia (Rome) - Fly to Australia

More about France

France is one of the oldest nations on earth, the largest in the EU and also the most popular with tourists. People flock to its iconic sites, medieval cities, alpine mountains and Mediterranean beaches. It's a must to visit the amazing art galleries and museums of Paris, but make sure you allow time for people watching in a chic cafe. Visit the French Riviera to see how the rich and famous live, or take the world's highest cable car to get a breathtaking view of Mont Blanc. Try some of the 1600 varieties of cheese produced in France, but don't turn the accompanying baguette upside down, the French believe that brings bad luck!

More about Italy

What's not to love about Italy! From its ancient monuments and treasure-laden museums, to iconic cities, stunning coastal villages and magnificent mountain ranges. And of course the cuisine! You could literally eat your way from Rome to Florence and Venice. Gelato ice cream was invented in Italy and there are over 200 shapes for Italian pasta. Pizza was first created in Napoli in 1860 and yes, calzone is simply folded up pizza!

More about Spain

Spain occupies about 85% of Europe's Iberian Peninsula. The vibrant country boasts varied and dramatic highlights. From spectacular alpine ranges and gorgeous beaches, to medieval castles, impressive galleries, historic sites and charming towns - there's so much to explore and experience in Spain! The second-largest country in Europe has around 3000 documented beaches, many of which remain untouched. Marvel at Spain's unique blend of Gothic and Islamic architecture and witness the way all forms of art are embraced by the locals. Also a big tip for visitors, don't expect to do much between 1pm and 5pm. This is when much of the country takes a nap, or its famous 'siesta' time, so that they can enjoy dining on tapas and bar hopping until the early hours.
Live the good life in Italy on an escorted tour that takes you to the must-see sights and hidden gems. Then cruise to Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Cannes, Genoa and La Spezia on the Cinque Terre. Enjoy a relaxed pace, quality inclusions and stunning cruise experience aboard elegant MSC Seaview. Flights are included from Australia.

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Tour departures

This escorted tour and cruise package includes flights from Australia and departs on select dates from March to September 2025.

Departures are subject to availability and prices may vary at time of booking.
Please ask us for your preferred date and we will advise availability and cost.
Contact us to find out about departures at other times of the year.

Important to remember...

The day-by-day tour descriptions in the itinerary are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, ocean conditions, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.

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Email [email protected]. Phone 1300 168 910 (in Australia) or text +61 400 226 454 (from overseas or via mobile).

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This travel deal is valid for a limited time and may change without notice.

Prices were correct as of 16 September 2024. Please contact us for current rates.

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      Best of Italy Tour & Cruise with Flights

      Price
      $8499 per person
      Duration
      26 days
      Destination
      More than 1

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