La dolce vita
Where Italy tour Gladiators, Gondolas and Gold with Air by Trafalgar
From ancient empires to modern traditions, Italy is an impressive mix of old and new. Delve into a centuries-old society with visits to Rome’s Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Colosseum. Little warriors can wield a sword and helmet at gladiator school, while the whole family can enjoy pizza-making class. Here’s where we insert the classic, “But wait! There’s more!” After an action-packed drive from Rome to the Renaissance city of Florence, enjoy stops at the Gothic Duomo, Pisa’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Piazza del Duomo (home to the Leaning Tower) or Michelangelo’s David. Of a night, dine in a Tuscan villa with a local family against a backdrop of olive groves and vineyards. The tour concludes in suitably chic Italian style in the medieval city of Bologna before a finale amid the canals of Venice. trafalgar.com