Departure
Selected dates 2026/2027
Package From $7,249 Per Person
Single Supplement $1,400 Per Person
Minimum 2 people
Please contact us for available departure dates and pricing by city.
Included
✔Return international flights from Australia
✔8-night Mediterranean cruise (all meals on board)
✔2 nights Rome hotel (4-star)
✔3 nights additional Italy hotel stays
✔Escorted Italy touring: Venice, Florence/Pisa/Tuscany, Orvieto
✔Rome city tour
✔Cruise: Barcelona, Cannes/Monaco, Portofino, Mallorca
✔All shore excursions as per itinerary
✔All port taxes & service charges
✔Meet & greet airport/pier transfers
✔English-speaking escort throughout
Excluded
✖Travel insurance
✖Visas & entry fees
✖Personal expenses
✖Meals not specified
✖Gratuities
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Australia
Your Italian adventure begins as you board your international flight to Rome.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight
Day 2: Arrive Rome, Italy
Arrive in the Eternal City and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the timeless streets of Rome at your own pace.
Meals: No meals
Accommodation: Rome Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 3: Rome City Tour
A guided tour explores the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain — the essential highlights of one of the world’s greatest cities.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Rome Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 4: Rome to Venice by Rail
Travel by high-speed rail through the Italian countryside to elegant Venice. Board a water taxi to your hotel and spend the evening exploring the magical canal city.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Venice Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 5: Venice — St Mark’s, Doge’s Palace & Murano
Explore Venice with a guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace and the famous Bridge of Sighs. Cross by ferry to the island of Murano for a traditional glass-blowing demonstration in one of the island’s historic furnaces.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Venice Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 6: Venice to Florence via Orvieto
Travel south by coach, stopping in Orvieto — a remarkable hilltop town rising from volcanic rock above the Umbrian plains. Visit the extraordinary Gothic cathedral with its astonishing facade of golden mosaics before continuing to Florence.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Florence Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 7: Florence — Art, Architecture & Tuscany
A full day in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Marvel at Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia Gallery, explore the Uffizi Gallery’s priceless collection of Renaissance masterworks, admire Brunelleschi’s magnificent dome atop the Duomo and stroll across the Ponte Vecchio bridge.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Florence Hotel (4-star) or Similar
Day 8: Pisa, Cinque Terre & Transfer to Port
Visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa and the elegant Piazza dei Miracoli before heading to the spectacular Cinque Terre coastline — five colourful fishing villages clinging to dramatic cliffs above the Ligurian Sea. In the evening, transfer to the port for embarkation.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 9: Barcelona, Spain
Arrive in Barcelona for a full day ashore. Explore Gaudí’s extraordinary Sagrada Família and the colourful Park Güell, wander the medieval Gothic Quarter and enjoy world-class tapas on La Rambla.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 10: Cannes & Monaco, French Riviera
A glamorous day on the French Riviera. Explore Cannes and its celebrated Croisette promenade before an optional excursion to the tiny principality of Monaco to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Prince’s Palace.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 11: La Spezia & Portofino, Italian Riviera
Dock at La Spezia and take an excursion to Portofino — the most glamorous fishing village in Italy. Pastel-painted houses frame a perfect horseshoe harbour, boutiques line cobblestone lanes and a coastal footpath leads to lighthouse views above the azure Ligurian Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 12: Mallorca, Spain
Explore the Balearic island of Mallorca — Mediterranean paradise of turquoise coves, the magnificent Gothic Palma Cathedral and the picturesque mountain villages of the Serra de Tramuntana.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 13: At Sea — Final Day Cruising
A relaxed final day at sea. Farewell dinner and evening entertainment as you reflect on an unforgettable Italian and Mediterranean journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Farewell Dinner on board
Accommodation: Cruise Vessel
Day 14: Disembark — Depart for Australia
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, In-flight
Accommodation: In-flight
Day 15: Arrive Home in Australia
Welcome home! Your 19-day Italy and Mediterranean adventure is complete.
Meals: In-flight
Accommodation: N/A
Important Information
Single Traveller Supplement
A single supplement of $1,400 per person applies for solo travellers.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double bedding available subject to availability and advance request.
Passport & Visa Requirements
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your return date is required. Please check visa requirements at www.smartraveller.gov.au.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travel. Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au for the latest advice.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.
Luggage
23kg checked baggage and 7kg carry-on included on international flights.