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2024 Grand Tour of italy

Grand tour of italy.

Day 1: Uk – Venice – Bassano del Grappa > Day 2: Venice > Day 3: Bassano del Grappa > Day 4: Ferrana – Bologna – Montecatini Terme > Day 5: Pisa – Lucca > Day 6: Florence > Day 7: Siena – Rome > Day 8: Rome > Day 10: Caserta > Day 11: Pompeii – Sorrento > Day 12: Giardini Naxos, Sicily > Day 13: Giardini Naxos > Day 14: Giardini Naxos > Day 15: Acireale – Catania . in flight > Day 16: Uk

Grand Tour of Italy from Venice to Sicily

Savour every flavour of bella Italia on our two-week Italy tours, from the cultural highlights of the north to the carefree coasts in the south. Starting in the marshland-turned-masterpiece Venice, we’ll sweep through the lyrical landscapes of the Italian countryside. Stopping in ancient Rome and Sicily, sipping a glass of red overlooking beautiful Siena, seeing the ruins of Pompeii - you’ll be indulging in the Italian way of life faster than you can say ‘buongiorno’.

8th May 2024

London Heathrow

From £3,245 per person

. 21 meals included

. 13 excursions

. VIP door-to-door travel service*

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Agent for Titan Tours, ATOL protected tour operator, ATOL 11746 . Prices are from prices, per person based on 2 adults sharing a twin room on the Grand Tour of Italy with meals included as shown in the description. Price includes economy flights as stated departing from Heathrow on 8th May 2024 and includes all applicable taxes & fuel surcharges. Details are correct at the time of print and are subject to change and limited availability. Price shown includes all advertised savings, 13 excursions and VIP door-to-door travel service (mainland UK only)*. Operator terms & conditions apply.

Departures from London Heathrow:

• 08/05/2024 from £3,245
• Varied Meal Plan

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Titan/Saga: Mobility required for Level 2 holidays

Hi Deb. Thank you for your response to my review. However, I’m afraid you have missed the point I was making in respect of mobility. It is not Saga giving advice, it is people being in denial of their mobility and booking inappropriate tours. On our recent tour, some folk were clearly in denial about their mobility and booked a level 2 holiday when it was clearly beyond their ability to walk at a moderate pace. This became a issue for those quite rightly wanting to enjoy the holiday they had booked. Hence my comment about the tour guide’s authority being made clear in holiday confirmation.

Date of experience : 30 May 2024

Canadian Rockies Grand Circle tour

We have just returned from our wonderful holiday in British Columbia and Alberta on the Canadian Rockies Grand Circle tour. Mostly a coach holiday, the pace was just right. The vehicle was very comfortable and our driver, Byron Stroud was excellent. We were lucky to be accompanied by tour manager Alex Cussins whose experience, knowledge and organisational skills were second to none. All the accommodation was very good and although the itinerary had to be altered a little (some things not yet open in May) the variety of activities and the fantastic scenery and wildlife could not fail to please. Two days on the Rocky Mountaineer were very special and not to be missed. All in all, a well planned trip from start to finish. Thank you Saga /Titan for making us feel quite special.

Date of experience : 20 May 2024

Reply from Titan Travel

Thank you for your review, we are so pleased to read you had a wonderful holiday in Canada. We hope you will be travelling on more adventures with us in the future. Kind regards, Thomas Titan Travel

An incredible experience !

In the Footsteps of Livingstone. There are not enough words to say how wonderful this trip is!, I want to go again! Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe were incredible, a long awaited dream and my breath was taken away. Botswana magical. The game drives,river cruises , the light aircraft flight will never be forgotten. The animals up close , their babies and finally the elusive leopard I cannot put into words how amazing it was. We had a great guide Lech who made sure we saw so much and more. Lots of tears from me so overcome and in awe. Accommodation superb and our guide Morag was a lovely lady so sad to say goodbye. Titan thank you for a trip I will NEVER forget. I'm already looking through your brochure for another trip! Thank you highly recommend this trip .

Date of experience : 17 May 2024

We booked and paid a deposit with…

We booked and paid a deposit with extension our Kenya trip last October 2023 to take us on our next adventure this August 2024. A party of 4 costing over £20k Grand Safari Kenya with a Mombasa addition.Exciting and so looking forward to this. We went to pay our full cost on 24th May and was told by Hay’s Travel our agent that the holiday was no longer available on that date. 😢 So we gave a few different options we are still no further forward.Apparently we were told 6 spaces were left for 6th September so no problem let’s go for that but it seems the issue was the extension?we are guessing.But titan offer this in their brochure.Very frustrated customers because we are no further forward due to being not available now but Titan are not offering what is available with extension. Why is this taken so long it’s over two weeks and we have no confirmation.Hays Travel are keeping us updated but you don’t help the situation.

Date of experience : 03 June 2024

Hi, We're so sorry to hear about your disappointment. This is clearly not the kind of feedback we hope to receive. If you could please email over your booking reference details to [email protected], we will look into this further and ask our agents to contact you directly to provide an update. We do hope that we can find a resolution, restore your faith in us and that you have a great holiday. Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

Hi our first experience with Titan was…

Hi our first experience with Titan was with Michael a driver from Plymouth. He picked us up from St Austell Cornwall and took us to a hotel near Gatwick airport. He was first class looking after my wife and myself on the journey could not ask for a better driver. Now looking forward to the onward experience and holiday in Sicily Arthur and Sharon Robertson

Hi, Thanks so much for your review. We're delighted to hear that you had a great start to your holiday and that Michael provided such great service. We hope you have a fantastic time in Sicily, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

Bucket List Trip of a Lifetime - Route 66…

This Route 66 holiday was an awesome experience. As I/we sit back home writing this review, the impact this holiday made will be long lasting for months to come. Steve Pritchard, Titan (who chaperoned us from Heathrow and back and Joe (our driver Stateside) were a great combination that made the intensive pace run like clockwork. Steve’s attention to detail was second to none and his knowledge kept us focused on getting the best experiences. The hotels were well chosen and places visited well thought through. Checking into the hotels were made easy by Steve being able to ‘bulk’ all the room keys and hand them out on arrival. Any body contemplating a tour like this should ask for Steve Pritchard and Joe. A number of us are considering doing the Deep South tour next year with Titan, but requesting Steve & Joe to manage us. A huge applause is merited for making great memories. Bern & Diane Bakes 🥳👏👏

Date of experience : 05 May 2024

Hi Bernie and Diane, Thanks so much for sharing such a great review of your recent trip down Route 66. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great time and really pleased that Steve and Joe did such a great job. We look forward to you making some more memories with us soon, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

Canada Tour May 2024

From the moment we were picked up from home, to be driven to Heathrow, for our 2 weeks in Canada, everything was perfect. Our driver Trevor was excellent, nothing was too much trouble for him. At Heathrow we met up with our tour director, for the next 2 weeks, Alex Cussins. From that moment our holiday was perfect in every way, the planning, organisation, places we visited, the accommodation, all excellent. Even the 2 days on the Rocky Mountaineer was perfect. The organising of our luggage being collected before boarding, then left in our hotel rooms for when we arrived, perfect in every way. A special big thankyou to Alex, he was brilliant, his knowledge of everywhere we went, was incredible. Also, our coach driver for the 2 weeks, Baron Stroud, he was absolutely brilliant. Nothing too much trouble to him. This was our first Titan holiday, hopefully not our last. Thankyou. Val and Steve, Tingley, West Yorks.

Hi Val and Steve, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience exploring Canada. We're delighted to hear that Alex and the team did such a great job making the trip so special. We look forward to you joining us on another Titan adventure, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

The Tour Guide and local guides were…excellent pity about hotels

The Tour Guide and local guides were excellent. The hotels not so good. Big conference hotels where we felt processed. Food, not wonderful and coffee awful. Too many other tours at one hotel, dining room was crowded and noisy. Locations not too good re access to other restaurants. A pity as Puglia is well worth the visit.

Date of experience : 13 May 2024

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We're really pleased to hear that your tour manager and local guides looked after you so well. Your comments regarding the restaurants are disappointing as we do appreciate that dining is an important part of the overall experience. These will be passed to our products team for their information and review. We do hope that you will still consider us for your future travel plans, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

Titan Rockies Grand Circle tour

The tour did everything described in the brochure, the hotels were mostly excellent, Rocky Mountaineer brilliant, the coach and driver superb, well lead by Alex, a very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. It didn't all go to plan but we made up for that by all the wildlife we saw; breathtakingly beautiful, as was the scenery and many landscapes we went through. The hotels were all very lovely and each one was the same standard throughout, apart from the Lobstick Lodge Hotel we went with Titan 20 years ago, tired looking then and even more so now. What is disappointing are the tours cancelled; the Spirit Island cruise, which was too early to run in the season, also the cablecar in Whistler. We really should have had more time at Mt. Robson, Maligne Lake (half a day) and Lake Louise. We only had short stops. Also too much time, for us, in Vancouver. Why does Titan advertise these tours knowing it's too early in the season? They should schedule the holiday a bit later when all the tours are up and running. Air Canada made a mess of seat allocation for everyone both ways! The luggage movements throughout and travel arrangements to and from the airport were perfect.

Lack of information regards possible…

Lack of information regards possible extension Phoned to make a booking on a Nile trip three weeks ago tomorrow and asked for cost of an extension at the end of the holiday- as advertised as possible I am still waiting, have phoned three times and very nice folks who replied could not help me and said they were waiting for the information. I have not travelled with Titan before but this does not fill me with a huge amount of confidence

Hi, Thanks for sharing your review. We're really sorry to read about your disappointment with the booking process. We understand that our sales managers are aware of your booking and are working to find a resolution. They will be in touch with you directly to confirm your requests. We do hope that despite these issues, you have a great holiday, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

Titan are the best company to book a perfect holiday!

We have been on many Titan holidays and have been treated extremely well on every trip! We have been very lucky to have travelled to most of the places we have wanted to go and hope to continue to visit many more!! Thank you Titan!!

Date of experience : 05 June 2024

Hi Martin, Thank you for your amazing review. We look forward to seeing you on another Titan Tour soon. Kind regards, Thomas Titan Travel

first holiday in a long…

This is my first holiday in a long time! So I decided to book through a travel agent. The service from the titan rep via the travel agent was excellent. (The phone was on loud speaker during the booking process). The titan rep came across very skilled, answering questions and sorting out queries quickly. From first picking up the brochure, through to booking I feel this is a very professional company. My experience has left me feeling I have definitely picked the right firm to go with.

Hi Kyle, Thanks for taking the time to share your review. We're delighted to hear that our agents have been able to help you confirm your booking and we hope you have a wonderful holiday, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

Good and interesting trip

Good and interesting trip. Felt a bit rushed at times, especially in Instanbul. An extra day there would have been beneficial. Also would have like more time at Gallipoli/Anzac. Feel Titan should include more detail in their brochure regarding how much walking and steps involved in Instanbul. Level 2 is not enough as have done 2 trips at that level with ease. Our guide, Serhat, and driver, Ali, were both excellent. The visit to the village and lunch with local families were a highlight and excellent. Unfortunately, felt boat trip in Instanbul not value for money, and would not recommend.

Date of experience : 15 May 2024

Hi Marguerita, Thanks for sharing your feedback for your recent trip. We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience and that Serhat, Ali and the team did a great job. We do appreciate your suggestions for improvements, these will be passed to our products team for their information and review. We look forward to you joining us on another Titan adventure very soon, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

The Jewels of Spain

The Jewels of Spain, solo tour. I really enjoyed the level of exploration with rest days with optional activities. Karen was our excellent tour manager and was always available. The hotels were comfortable and the food was varied and plentiful. The door to door service took the anxiety out of travel. Thank you, I am looking forward to my next adventure.

Hi Gillian, Thanks for taking the time to share your review of your recent trip to Spain. We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time and that Karen and the team did such a great job. We also look forward to you joining us again for another Titan adventure, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

Highs and lows

Hotel in ideal position for walking along the Turia. València is a wonderful destination and our experience was enhanced with the help of our guide Jack. Clean hotel, pleasant staff. Ruined by dreadful food in the evening . Last evening, cold fish soup.Not a vegetable in sight, highly salted, large lumps of brown meat and thin dry fried potatoe. Alternative a plate of bitter salad leaves with dry chicken scattered on top. Pudding cold custard with a biscuit balanced on top. Fortunately discovered a nearby restaurant Roma where we could purchase edible food at a reasonable price. Not good enough Titon, food is important toward a holiday.

Hi Margaret, Thanks for sharing your review. We're really sorry to hear about your disappointment in the food served on this trip, as we appreciate that dining is an important part of the overall holiday experience. We have passed your comments on to our Customer Relations team who will investigate the issues you have raised and contact you directly to address your concerns. We do hope that you will still consider us for your future travel plans, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

Jewels of spain…

Our saga host Karen was absolutely amazing. She kept everything running smoothly and help was on hand always. Hotels were pretty good. Only slight observation the last Hotel Salobrena was inaccessible to beach/promenade because of location high on clifftop.

Date of experience : 16 May 2024

Hi, Thanks for sharing your review. It sounds like you had a great time with Karen and the team. We appreciate your comments regarding the hotel, we will pass these on to our products team for their information and review. We look forward to helping you with your future travel plans, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

Booking an Australia and Singapore tourI have used Titan before and enjoyed…

I have used Titan before and enjoyed their tours. On this occasion they offered a two country option which we wanted. They were friendly and helpful assisting with flight options and costs so that we could make a quick decision.

HI Arthur, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review. We're delighted to hear that we were able to confirm what you were looking for and we hope you have a wonderful holiday, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

A truly great holiday.

Our whole trip from collection from home to returning home was very well organised. On board the crew were very helpful and worked so hard. Bobby was outstanding and helped make the holiday and became a friend. The whole cruise experience was more than we imagined and we will book again. The NJ Amorena was a stunning ship and well maintained with only 7 crew.

Date of experience : 10 May 2024

Hi Ron, Thanks for sharing your review. We're so pleased that you had a great time and to hear that Bobby and the team did a good job looking after everyone. We look forward to you joining us on another Titan adventure very soon, Best Wishes, Nick Titan Travel

M V Amorena Adriatic Coastal Explorer

The crew and tour manager Boze Anic (aka Bobby) of the MV Amorena gave us a wonderful week from Split to Zadar.Bobby was especialy helpfull with advice and suggestions.The small galley produced excellant food and I think everyone had a good time.

Hi Chris, Thanks so much for taking the time to share your review of your trip. We're delighted to hear you had such a great time and that Bobby and the team were on hand to help with all your queries. We look forward to you joining us on another Titan adventure, Best Wishes, Deb Titan Travel

The holiday that never was!

We were looking to travel to Nepal and India with Titan travel. We liased with our tour operator and went in to book our trip for the dates advertised in April 2025. After all our efforts we were to be told that Titan had pulled the April dates despite still being shown on their website and brouchure. No explanation was given by Titan. Unreliable and disappointing , wont consider Titan again. Trailfinders is far more reliable

Date of experience : 22 May 2024

Hi Matt, We are so sorry to hear about your experience and disappointment that your holiday didn't go ahead. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback which we can assure you has been passed to the relevant teams. Please feel free to contact us for more information as our agents would be more than happy help you find an alternative trip. We would love the opportunity to restore your faith in us. Kindest regards, Kane Titan Travel

Grand Tour of Italy

4.7 out of 5 stars

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Immerse yourself in Italy’s history and beauty on a grand journey from Milan to Rome.

From wandering through medieval piazzas, to basking in postcard-worthy views of Naples and sampling antipasti in Umbria, a tour of Italy is a feast for the eyes—and your taste buds. Our enchanting two-week tour will guide you through the iconic cities you’ve been dreaming of, including Florence, Rome, and Venice, as well as the smaller treasures of Lake Como, Assisi, and Sorrento. Add a can’t-miss excursion and venture to Tuscan hill towns or the island jewel of Capri or use your downtime to experience the Italian art of dolce far niente—the sweetness of doing nothing. Not ready to leave? We wouldn’t want to, either. Take advantage of our two-day Rome extension—and take your time.

Your tour package includes

• 13 nights in handpicked hotels
• 13 breakfasts
• 6 dinners with beer or wine
• 7 sightseeing tours
• Expert Tour Director & local guides

Included highlights

• Villa Carlotta
• Roman Theater of Verona
• St. Mark’s Basilica
• Florence Duomo
• Assisi’s basilicas

An expert specializing in tours of this region is here to help.

Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to Milan today.

Take a deep respiro, or breath—you’re in Italy! After arriving in Milan, you’ll transfer to your hotel in the Lake Como region. Relax and unpack before meeting your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a welcome dinner served with beer or wine.  

Start the day with a visit to Villa Carlotta, a lush botanical garden and art museum with striking, sparkling views of Lake Como. Built at the end of the 17th century by the marquises Clerici of Milan, it boasts fragrant rose gardens, splashy azalea bushes, and a pair of citrus-rimmed tunnels that date to the first occupants of the villa.

Afterward, you can choose to return to your hotel and unwind, or do some solo exploration. Alternatively, take to the glittering waters of Lake Como by adding a scenic cruise to your itinerary. You’ll float by some of Italy’s most sumptuous residences and gardens, and stop in the village of Bellagio for good measure.

Please note: From November through March, an ascent by funicular to the village of Brunate will replace the visit to Villa Carlotta—another breathtaking way to take in a panoramic view of Lake Como and the Alps

Lake Como Cruise & Bellagio

From $105 per person

It’s easy to fall in love in, and with, Verona and its maze of ancient Romanesque, Gothic, and Byzantine architecture tucked into the bends of the Adige River. No wonder it served as the backdrop for Romeo and Juliet . Join your Tour Director for a walk through this UNESCO-recognized city center.

• Imagine your own “Oh, Romeo, Romeo” moment with a visit to Casa di Giulietta, site of the famous balcony built in honor of Shakespeare’s tale of the ill-fated lovers.
• Soak in the history in the oldest square in Verona, Piazza delle Erbe, then enjoy some free time to explore the less crowded Gothic architecture of Piazza Dante—named for Italian poet Dante Alighieri of The Divine Comedy fame.
• Marvel at the grandeur of the 2,000-year-old Verona Arena, still in use today, whose pink and white stones have stood witness to gladiator shows, opera productions, and modern concerts.
• Enjoy free time to explore Verona on your own.

Continue to Venice where you’ll wind down the day with your fellow travelers over an included dinner served with beer or wine.

Surrender to the beauty of Venice’s labyrinthine canals, elegant bridges, and ornate Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Close your eyes and let the sound of lapping water and the passing gondolas soothe you, but not for too long—there’s so much to see! You’ll meet up with your local guide and explore the heart of Venice on foot and by vaporetto, or water taxi.

• Feel the energy of St. Mark’s Square, with its thriving cafes and sumptuous buildings, and marvel at St. Mark’s Basilica.
• See the Bridge of Sighs, named after the suggestion that prisoners would sigh at their final view of their beloved Venice through the window before being taken down to their cells in the New Prisons.
• Watch a Murano glass blowing demonstration where artisans keep the Venetian glasswork tradition alive. Observe as they skillfully use the distinctive millefiori technique—where intricate patterns are created by fusing together tiny glass rods.

Spend a free afternoon exploring Venice’s canals or add an excursion.

Please note: On some departures travelers may enter St. Mark's Basilica after the sightseeing tour based on ticket time availability.

Gondola Ride: Venice Canal Cruise

From $89 per person

Private Gondola Ride: Canal Cruise for Two

From $165 per person

Sulla strada per Firenze (that’s Italian for “on the way to Florence”), stop in Ferrara, a city center wrapped in defensive walls and surrounded by agricultural land. You’ll immerse yourself in the Renaissance splendor of the city center as you wander along its cobblestone streets. Take in the majestic Este Castle—watch out for the moats—and the Palazzo dei Diamanti, named for the 8,000 pink and white diamond-shaped blocks that cover its facade. 

End the day in Florence and linger with your fellow travelers over an included dinner, served with beer or wine.  

Florence was the beating heart of the Renaissance period and is the final resting place of luminaries such as Galileo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli.

• Admire the architectural masterpiece of Florence Cathedral (Duomo) with its iconic dome, complemented by the Gothic beauty of Giotto’s Campanile—a freestanding bell tower adorned with colorful marble panels and detailed relief work.
• Wander across the iconic Ponte Vecchio, a medieval bridge lined with charming shops, offering stunning views of the Arno River.
• Explore the renowned Basilica of Santa Croce, a 13th-century Franciscan church containing magnificent frescoes depicting the life of St. Francis and the tombs of Michelangelo and Niccolo Machiavelli.

Enjoy free time in Florence or add an excursion.

Accademia Gallery

From $65 per person

The day is yours! Enjoy a free day in Florence or add an excursion to the Tuscan hill towns.  

Need inspiration for your day in town? Escape the crowds and wander through the Boboli Gardens, located behind the grand Pitti Palace. Explore the extensive greenery, hidden pathways, and stunning sculptures in this peaceful oasis. Dive into the vibrant Mercato di Sant’Ambrogio, serving locals for more than 100 years. Smaller than its more famous counterpart, the Mercato Centrale, you’ll get an intimate and authentic appreciation for how Florentines live. Browse through market stalls bursting with fresh produce, regional delicacies, and traditional wares. Join the locals for a coffee or a bite to eat at the market’s lively cafes. 

San Gimignano: Medieval Sights & Tuscan Flavors

From $115 per person

The route from Florence to Assisi takes you through the picturesque landscapes of central Italy. As you leave Florence behind, you’ll journey through rolling hills, vineyards, and idyllic Tuscan countryside dotted with cypress trees and quaint farmhouses.

• Visit the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi  and admire the stunning frescoes by renowned artists, including Giotto, depicting the life of Saint Francis.
• Take in the serene and spiritual hilltop sights before ending the night with the included cena—dinner—served with beer or wine.

Please note: The Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi is closed on Sundays for worship.

You’ll be so glad that you have more time in Assisi. Take time to lose yourself in the medieval streets of Assisi’s historic center, characterized by stone buildings, piazzas, and alleyways. Discover local artisan shops, cozy cafés, and hidden corners you’ll treasure. Looking for more guided exploration? Join the optional excursion to Perugia, brimming with Renaissance art and architecture, where you’ll enjoy an expert-led tour, Umbrian cuisine, and a visit to a cave wine cellar—with a tasting, of course.  

Perugia: City Highlights & Wine Tasting

On our way to the Sorrento peninsula, stop in Pompeii. Step into an ancient city frozen in time, where excavated ruins unveil the daily life and tragedy of a bygone civilization. Marvel at the well-preserved streets, houses, and public buildings that offer a glimpse into the life of ancient Romans.  

Continue to the Sorrento peninsula and sit down for an included dinner served with beer or wine. 

With the Sorrento peninsula as your stomping ground for the day, add an optional excursion to the resort island of Capri. Or, use this free day to journey to nearby Positano or Amalfi on your own for a hike up narrow, colorful streets or scenic coastal trails. Al fresco dining with a cliffside view is a must.  

Capri: A Day on the Iconic Island

From $125 per person

Step into Rome, a living tapestry of contradictions where ancient ruins coexist with a vibrant, modern spirit. Lose yourself in a chaotic symphony of honking Vespas, busy markets, and secret alleyways.

• Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Imperial Rome, where history unfolds around every corner.
• Experience the awe-inspiring Colosseum, the monumental amphitheater that echoes with the roar of ancient spectacles where you can walk in the footsteps of gladiators and feel the weight of history.
• Traverse the evocative ruins of the Forum, once the pulsating heart of Roman life. Imagine the echoes of parades and gripping trials as you explore the remnants of this ancient marketplace.
• See Palatine Hill, one of the oldest parts of the city and said to be the birthplace of Rome itself.

On your free day in Rome, you can discover the hidden gem of Trastevere, a bohemian and mostly car-free neighborhood filled with narrow streets and delectable trattorias. Need a moment of respite? Visit the picturesque Aventine Hill, home to the peaceful Giardino degli Aranci (Orange Garden) and the famous keyhole view of St. Peter’s Basilica—which you can visit by adding the guided tour of Vatican City to your day. Here, you’ll also experience the grandeur and serene beauty of the Vatican Museum, as well as the Sistine Chapel’s venerated ceiling fresco. The day is yours to seize.

Finally, join your group at tonight’s farewell dinner, served with beer or wine. You’ll be treated to a multi-course traditional Italian meal and a hearty helping of live traditional entertainment.

Iconic Sights: Vatican City

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or resta ancora un po'—Italian for stay a little longer—to relish more of Rome’s unforgettable sites.   

Use your free day in Rome to enjoy the city at your own pace. Be sure to ask your Tour Director for recommendations—there’s more to Rome than meets the eye, including beneath the city. Did you know that you can descend into eerie underground chambers adorned with bones and skeletal remains in a unique display of artistic macabre at the Capuchin Crypt, also known as the Bone Chapel? And when in Rome, do as the Romans do and bring a refillable water bottle to top off at any of the city's nasoni—cast-iron water fountains.  

Don’t feel like making decisions? Add a guided walking tour through Rome where you can delight in the lushness of the Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Navona. How could this day get any better? Add a pasta-making class where you can end the evening dining on your own creation!   

Pasta-Making Class & Dinner

From $119 per person

Walking Tour of Rome's Iconic Sights

From $85 per person

It’s your final full day in Rome. You won’t want to skip the guided tour of St. Paul’s Basilica—one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas.  

Prefer to spend the day on your own? Whether you want to take it easy over a morning cappuccino or take in the beauty of the Galleria Borghese’s art collection, the day belongs to you.   

Celebrate your trip and raise your glass for a farewell drink with your fellow group members on your last night in Rome.  

Ancient Rome: St. Paul’s Basilica & the Catacombs

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrivederci e a presto—goodbye and see you soon. 

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Overall rating 4.7 out of 5

3 out of 5 stars

This is our first tour with a group of people and a tour guide on a bus. We met some amazing people and made some lifelong friends.. The bus was described as a luxury coach. Not so much.. We only had 20 people with us. I could not imagine that filled, it would've been miserable. We spent a lot of t...

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• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact your destination country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code MIT.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Milan (Malpensa) airport and depart from Rome.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost if they are arriving or departing on the standard day.
• When you arrive in Milan, a Go Ahead representative will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a Go Ahead sign or a sign with your name(s). If you don’t see a representative immediately, please be patient and stay in the arrivals area. They may be assisting another traveler who has also just arrived and will be back shortly.
• Please note that the transfer between Milan Malpensa airport and your hotel in the Lake Como region is typically more than an hour drive. Please contact us with any questions regarding this transfer.

Physical Activity Level

This is a high physical activity-level tour. You can expect to be on the move on a regular basis throughout the course of the tour.

Tour Pacing

This is a steady-paced tour. The pace of a tour itinerary considers how often you’ll switch hotels, the amount of planned daily activities, and how you’ll get from place to place. You can expect:

• 3 full days of included activities
• Most transportation by motor coach
• Occasional transportation by boat
• About 3-4 hours of bus time daily

Walking, Terrain & Physical Requirements

• Travelers should be prepared to walk 2-3 miles per day- this includes city streets, cobblestones, stairs, and hills.
• Cobblestone streets can become slick when wet.
• The city of Venice is fully pedestrian with 3-5 steps leading up and down the many bridges throughout the city.
• The terrain around the Roman Forum and the Colosseum includes inclines and uneven stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance.
• Please Note: Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on tour.

Climate Considerations

• In the summer months (June-September), travelers can expect heatwaves with temperatures consistently above 90F.
• Venice experiences the Acqua Alta, or high water, during the fall and winter months. During this time, travelers can expect the lower parts of the city to flood for a few hours during the day.

Physical Activity & Tour Pace Questions

• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special mobility or luggage handling assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group enjoys a smooth and informative journey, and they can’t be relied on to provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• This tour moves at a reasonable pace to avoid missing scheduled stops. The rest of the group cannot miss any scheduled activities because of the needs of an individual.
• Due to the pace and physical activity level of this tour, mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers will be difficult to use and are not recommended. Please notify Go Ahead Tours before your departure if you plan to bring these on tour with you.
• If you have mobility concerns or tour pace questions, please visit our Help Center or send a message to our Customer Experience Team. We’re here to help!
• This tour includes various modes of transportation including water taxi and private motor coach. Some modes of transportation will have raised platforms or steps and often not provide access to ramps or lifts.
• A water taxi ride in Venice is included in the price of your tour.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• In Venice, water taxis are the main form of transportation and typically require travelers to step down into a rocking boat.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and boats.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• Travelers must manage their own luggage throughout tour as porters are not guaranteed. This includes at hotels, airports, and boarding water taxis.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• We recommend packing a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastic waste.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• We recommend packing your Insurance Card (from your primary insurance provider) in your carry on luggage.
• Go Ahead handpicks every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm.
• Accommodations are typically three and four star hotels.
• All accommodations include a private bathroom.
• Most rooms will include a safe for valuables.
• Your hotels will have Wifi, but it may be limited to common areas.
• Elevators in hotels are not guaranteed.
• Some hotels on this tour require travelers to walk with their luggage a few blocks as buses cannot drop travelers off right out front.
• Please be advised that the strength of the air conditioning in European hotels/buildings is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada.
• We cannot guarantee that your hotel accommodations will have laundry services or facilities. We recommend checking directly with the hotel once they are confirmed about 30 days prior to departure.
• Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date.
• Excursions are available for purchase prior to departure, and most excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour directly through your mobile app for an additional $10 USD.
• We recommend purchasing excursions at least 3 days prior to your tour departure. Please note some excursions have advance booking deadlines. Check your tour itinerary for more information to ensure you don’t miss the deadline to add them.
• Optional excursions may be canceled on tour due to reasons like low enrollment, weather or unexpected closures. If an excursion you signed up for is canceled by Go Ahead Tours, you will be refunded the full cost of the excursion. Please note it may take up to 60 days for your refund to be processed.
• Your Tour Director may offer their own optional excursions which can only be purchased on tour via cash (in local currency).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at cdc.gov .
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies, please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to your departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• Most of our itineraries include headsets used during certain sightseeing tours so travelers can hear their guides or Tour Director. If you use an assisted listening device, such as a hearing aid or cochlear implant, please visit our Help Center for more information or contact our customer experience team. Please note that at this time not all our destinations offer headsets due to supplier limitations.
• The water is safe to drink throughout your tour unless posted otherwise.
• This tour includes 6 dinners. Included meals may be plated set menus, buffet or family style depending on the location. Dinners include one glass of beer, wine, or soft drink and water, coffee and tea.
• Breakfast each morning is also included at the hotel and is typically buffet style with hot and cold options.
• Venice and Northern Italy are known for flavorful meats and pastries.
• Tuscany is world-famous for its wine, oil, sauces, and pasta. Menus favor subtle, lighter pastas and desserts made with nuts, fruit, and honey. Try a dish featuring the region’s Chianina beef, perhaps the most prized breed of cattle in all of Italy. For wine, popular Tuscan reds include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which are primarily made from the Sangiovese grape. Well-known white wines are also made around the San Gimignano region.
• In Umbria, don’t miss sampling both the reds and whites produced around Orvieto and Perugia.
• The cuisine of Southern Italy is often what diners think of when imagining Italian flavors—pasta with tomato sauces, olives and olive oil, zucchini, veal, and fish are all featured prominently on menus throughout the region.
• Roman food is typically freshly prepared and varies depending on the season. Must-try bites include cacio e pepe (a simple dish of pasta, cheese, and pepper) and supplí (a fried rice ball similar to Sicily’s arancini).
• For more authentic meals, try local trattorias, small restaurants set away from the main piazzas. A typical Italian meal includes wines and the occasional beer, followed by a few sips of after-dinner drinks like grappa or limoncello.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it is customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• The cost of porterage is included in your tour price, and it is not necessary to tip baggage handlers.
• You will use the euro on this tour.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• Plan ahead and bring cash to tip your tour director, local guides, and bus drivers. We also recommend keeping coins in the local currency on hand, as some public bathrooms may charge a fee for use.
• To ensure you feel prepared before traveling on tour, we strongly recommend you download the EF Go Ahead Tours mobile app. The app is free and provides important deadlines, entry requirements, your detailed itinerary, packing tips and more. You can also connect with fellow travelers through the chat feature in the app.
• Wifi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wifi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• Your Tour Director will be leading your group throughout your journey. You will have the same Tour Director throughout your tour.
• The role of the Tour Director is not only to provide information and context on the destinations you visit, but also to confirm services, coordinate inclusions, prepare each days’ activities and support travelers while on tour. As such, they must focus on the success of the group, and cannot provide individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• One of the benefits of traveling with EF Go Ahead Tours is our on tour emergency support team.
• Our extensive network of offices around the world, and our integration of ISO 31000: Risk Management Guidelines, help our dedicated 24/7 Emergency Service teams anticipate and address on-tour challenges in a flexible and iterative way.
• This team supports travelers and Tour Directors using a combination of extensive training, simulations, incident response planning, and decades of experience to help manage emergencies if they arise, ranging from personal health concerns or injuries to major world events.
• As needed, On Tour Support can facilitate additional support for travelers on tour, arrange assistance from outside specialists, and liaise with local and international authorities to help solve on-the-ground issues. In addition, the team is dedicated to supporting and facilitating communication between travelers and families in the event of an emergency while on the road or at home.
• Italy is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 6 hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm in Italy.
• When you travel with EF Go Ahead Tours, you’ll make a positive impact on the places you visit, and the people and animals you meet along the way. That’s because our three core Responsible Travel commitments—protecting the environment, supporting local communities, and promoting animal welfare—are at the heart of every tour we offer.
• Travel, when done responsibly, can make an enormous socio-economic impact to communities. To maximize your impact, eat at locally owned restaurants and shop at local businesses. Ask your Tour Director to point out restaurants they recommend.
• Prepare for your trip: be aware of the monetary norms such as tipping and negotiating in a market, learn about the destination’s forms of etiquette, and take some time to learn a few words in the local language.
• When interacting with locals, make sure to ask people for permission before you take their picture, and approach cultural differences with empathy and an open mind.
• EF Go Ahead Tours encourages our travelers to limit their waste while on the road, especially single use plastics. You can avoid single use plastics by packing your own toiletries, using electronic documents, and bringing a reusable water bottle and shopping bag. If you need to use plastics or paper, please recycle.
• Environment: On this tour, we recommend the use of a reusable water bottle, as the local drinking water is safe for travelers. Your Tour Director can provide additional guidance on local water standards. Make sure to bring a reusable water bottle to cut down on single use plastics.
• If you are interested in visiting any of Florence's many museums during your free time, we recommend that you make reservations in advance. See uffizi.org for the Uffizi Gallery or accademia.org for the Accademia Gallery. Please note that the museums are closed on Mondays.

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Tour overview.

Our signature Italian holiday takes you on an incredible journey from Venice in the north to Sicily in the south. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants to discover the best of Italy in one all-encompassing adventure.

The perfectly paced itinerary takes in everything from iconic cities - think Pisa, Florence, and Rome - to Pompeii and the spectacular scenery of the Sorrento Peninsula and brooding Mount Etna. You’ll stay in four-star hotels, all carefully chosen so that you have a comfortable and well-located place to relax at the end of every day.

The trip includes a mix of guided tours, so you can tick off all the famous sights, and free time that you can spend in a way that’s right for you. You might choose to watch the world go by from a café, explore a museum or visit a cathedral, it really is up to you. If you prefer the convenience of having everything planned, simply ask your Holiday Director for recommendations, or join one of our exciting optional excursions.

Your Holiday Includes

• Return flights from London
• 14 nights in 4-star hotels
• 23 meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 8 dinners and welcome drink
• Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

• Welcome dinner featuring a buffet of local specialities
• Take a walking tour in the floating city of Venice
• Spend an evening in the charming town of Treviso
• Visit the historical city of Bologna
• Enjoy an ice-cream from a famous parlour
• Admire the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Discover Italy's 'art city' Florence
• Visit the fortress town of Orvieto
• Explore Rome and its historical sites
• Step inside Montecassino Abbey
• Explore the ruins of Pompeii
• Visit Taormina for views of Mount Etna

Day 1 UK - Venice

Your all-out Italian adventure is about to begin! After flying to Venice, we’ll drive you to your first hotel in Preganziol. A converted 19th-century villa surrounded by gardens, it’s a lovely place to relax and unwind after your journey. Once you’ve settled in, we'll get together for a buffet-style welcome dinner, which features food typical of the Veneto region.

Day 2 Venice

Today's the day you'll get to explore the floating city of Venice. We will begin our journey by coach and then board a boat to take us across the lagoon into the city. Our guided walking tour starts in St Mark’s Square, where the famous Doge’s Palace and magnificent St Mark’s Basilica are located. We’ll wander the maze of narrow streets and alleyways, see the picture-perfect Rialto Bridge, and climb the spiral stairs of Scala Contarini del Bovolo to admire spectacular views over the rooftops of Venice. Now that you’ve got your bearings, you’re free to discover more of the city at your leisure. Go for a stroll and find an inviting café, step inside one, or more, of the historic buildings or browse a local food market – the options are endless.

This evening, after you’ve had time to freshen up, we’re going to head to the beautiful town of Treviso. With its cobbled streets and medieval walls, it has a lovely, relaxed vibe and you’ll have some free time to enjoy dinner and a glass or two of Prosecco here if you would like.

Day 3 Bologna - Montecatini

This morning we'll head off into northern Italy and Tuscany's glorious countryside. Our journey takes us through Bologna, where we'll stop and join a Local Guide for a sightseeing tour. The city is known for its two leaning towers and the central square, Piazza Maggiore, is lined by impressive buildings including the Basilica of San Petronio, a vast Gothic cathedral. Our tour ends with a tasting of delicious ice cream at the famous Sorbetteria Castiglione and then you will have some free time. Why not head to the Quadrilatero and browse Italy’s oldest market. Wander the narrow streets and discover aroma-filled shops and stalls selling a tempting array of local meats and cheeses, homemade pasta, and freshly baked bread. This evening we’ll reach Montecatini Terme, our base for the next three nights.

We’re going to spend the morning in Pisa, where you can take the obligatory photos of yourselves holding up the famous Leaning Tower! Standing 58 metres tall, the tower started to lean soon after construction started in the 12th century. It forms part of the city’s Field of Miracles, a lovely green space that is also home to the Cathedral, Baptistery and Monumental Cemetery. After your visit to Pisa, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please, or you may want to join an optional excursion to Lucca this afternoon. With its intact Renaissance city walls, narrow alleyways and pretty piazzas, this attractive city is a lovely place to wander around.

Day 5 Florence

Today, you'll visit the 'art city' of Florence for a tour with a Local Guide. You’ll see highlights including the vast Gothic cathedral with its white façade and red-roofed dome, and the striking Ponte Vecchio, Florence’s most famous bridge. We’ve left this afternoon free for you to make your own discoveries in Florence. Those who would like to see the remarkable collection of sculptures and paintings in the city’s renowned Uffizi Gallery can join an optional tour with 'skip-the-line' admission and guide.

This evening, there will be an opportunity to attend the Montecatini Opera Festival and enjoy a performance in one of the town’s atmospheric venues.

Day 6 Orvieto - Rome

We're heading south today, to the region of Lazio and Rome. We’ll make a stop at the impressive fortress town of Orvieto where you will have free time to look around. Admire the spectacular cathedral with its ornately decorated façade and stroll through the winding streets of the town’s historic centre before finding the perfect spot for a coffee. You could also take a tour of the Orvieto Underground, a series of caves used as refrigerators, wine cellars and even bomb shelters during the Second World War.

Later we’ll continue our journey to the awe-inspiring city of Rome and after settling in at the hotel, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant for dinner.

Let's set off and explore the magnificent sights of Rome on a guided walking tour. You’ll see the stunning Trevi Fountain with its ornate Baroque statues, and another unmissable highlight, the beautiful Spanish Steps. If you decide to climb this sweeping 18th-century stairway, you’ll be rewarded with fabulous views over the city.

This afternoon is yours to do as you please. You could step inside some of the city’s museums, art galleries or churches, or just while away the time people watching in the magnificent Piazza Navona, an elegant square with attractive fountains.

The evening has also been left free for you to check out Rome’s tempting array of cafés, bars, restaurants, and ice cream parlours. Your Holiday Director will be on hand if you need some advice and recommendations.

Day 8 Rome - at Leisure

Today you can head out and explore Rome independently. Perhaps you’ll choose to step inside the mighty Colosseum, where Roman gladiators battled in front of jeering crowds. Another option is to visit the Roman Forum, a fascinating complex of ruins that once formed the centre of Ancient Rome.

If you would like to visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, you have the option of pre-booking an exclusive skip-the-line, two-hour guided visit with timed admission. During the tour, you will see the Vatican’s extensive collection of centuries-old artwork and learn about the history and symbolism of some of its masterpieces. Inside the Sistine Chapel, there is time to admire spectacular frescoes and marvel at the exquisite beauty of Michelangelo’s ceiling.

You have another chance to soak up Rome’s unique atmosphere tonight with another evening at leisure.

Day 9 Pompeii - Sorrento Peninsula

A full day of exploration begins with a visit to the Montecassino Abbey. Sitting on a hilltop overlooking the town of Cassino, it’s an imposing sight, and you’ll have time to admire the views and wander around independently. Next, we arrive at the ruins of Pompeii and after free time for lunch, we’ll meet up with a Local Guide for our walking tour. Sharing their knowledge, they will help us explore this remarkable city that was buried under a blanket of ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79AD. We’ll step back in time and imagine what life was like for the people who lived here and see some of Pompeii’s best sites. These include villas decorated with frescoes, the Temple of Apollo, the Forum and even a bakery.

Later, we'll arrive at the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where our hotel for the next three nights is centrally located in the town of Vico Equense.

Day 10 Sorrento Peninsula - at Leisure

After a few busy days of sightseeing, today you can relax at your hotel. It has a private beach with chairs and umbrellas, the perfect place to relax with a good book.

If you want to continue exploring, an optional excursion takes you on a boat trip across the Bay of Naples to the glamorous island of Capri. We’ll begin by exploring Capri Town and the hillside village of Anacapri on a guided tour, and then you will have free time to do your own thing. Perhaps take the chair lift to the highest point on the island for spectacular sweeping views or while away the time in the exclusive boutiques of Capri village.

Day 11 Sorrento Peninsula - at Leisure

Enjoy some time to yourself today. The elegant town of Sorrento, with its enticing cafés and restaurants, is a short train ride away, or if you prefer, you can simply relax at the hotel.

There is also the chance to discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast on today’s optional excursion. It begins with a stunning drive along twisting clifftop roads and the opportunity to admire breathtaking views of the dramatic landscape. You’ll want to have your camera at the ready to capture pictures of steep cliffs plunging into the sea, and picture-perfect villages clinging to the hillside. Next, we’ll visit the beautiful town of Amalfi, where you’ll have free time to explore. Look out for the impressive cathedral, set at the top of a grand stairway, and make time for a spot of lunch if you wish. We’ll then drive high up the cliffs to Ravello, a town perched above Amalfi with sensational views of the Tyrrhenian Sea. With time to make your own discoveries, you might choose to visit the gardens of Villa Rufolo, where colourful displays of flowers are set against a backdrop of Moorish architecture. Another option is to explore Ravello’s town centre, the main square is home to an interesting cathedral and an array of cafés serving delicious coffee and ice cream.

Day 12 Pizzo Calabro - Sicily

We're leaving mainland Italy now, and heading to Sicily, the island off the tip of Italy’s boot. On the way, we'll stop for lunch in Calabria and then a short ferry ride takes us to Messina, with an onward drive to our final hotel in Giardini Naxos.

Day 13 Taormina

Taormina sits on a sheer cliff, perched above beautiful beaches and close to Mount Etna. Imagine the views you'll see today when we head there to explore. The city’s highlights include an ancient Greek amphitheatre overlooking Mount Etna and a delightful public garden with sensational views of the shimmering sea. With plenty of free time to make your own discoveries in Taormina, why not a stroll along the pretty main street Corso Umberto or head to Piazza IX Aprile, a lovely café-lined square.

Dinner will be served in the hotel’s restaurant this evening.

Day 14 Giardini Naxos - at Leisure

It’s the last full day of your holiday, so why not relax and enjoy the inviting pool at your hotel. Alternatively, having gazed at Mount Etna from afar, maybe now's the time to see Europe's highest volcano close up on our optional excursion. You’ll travel by cable car to a height of around 2,500 metres and then head off on a 16-seater jeep adventure with an Alpine Guide for amazing views of the crater area.

At your hotel tonight, we'll get together to enjoy a farewell drink in the bar.

Day 15 Catania - UK

After a fabulous two weeks, your epic Italian journey comes to an end. We’ll take you to Sicily's Catania airport, where you’ll check in for your return flight to the UK.

Favourite Moment

Lose yourself in Venice and it's just a matter of time before you'll find a pretty courtyard away from all the crowds.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Villa pace park hotel bolognese.

Villa Pace Park Bolognese is set in a historic 19th-century building in the middle of rich parkland. The hotel features a new renovated wing, which is connected to the main building, next to panoramic corridors overlooking the park. The spacious rooms feature parquet floors, classical or modern furnishings and a satellite TV.

Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale

Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale was built in 1908 in Liberty style and the four-generation owners still live here and welcome guests with warmth and exceptional hospitality. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and poolside bar, Wi-Fi throughout. Hotel rooms feature flat-screen TV, air-conditioning and safety deposit box.

The Palladium

The Palladium Hotel features a panoramic rooftop bar, free Wi-Fi throughout and rooms with classic-style décor. This centrally located hotel is a short walk away from many famous attractions, such as Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, The Colosseum, Rome's Opera House and many more. Hotel rooms feature classic wood furniture, satellite TV, air conditioning and grès porcelain or parquet floors. The bathroom includes hairdryer and toiletries.

Hotel Sporting

Hotel Sporting, perched on a cliff in Vico Equense, is overlooking the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. It features a panoramic restaurant and a private beach equipped with deckchairs and umbrellas. Each air conditioned room comes with decorated tiled floors, simple light wood furniture, and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Free Wi-Fi is available in the lobby.

Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa

The Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa is located in the heart the Giardini Naxos, just a few steps from the sea on the east coast of the Ionian Sea. The hotel has an on-site restaurant serving regional and international cuisine, a bar, a freshwater outdoor swimming pool and private beach. Hotel rooms are furnished in modern style and have private facilities, TV, air-conditioning, phone and Wi-Fi.

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

Guided "Skip the line" entrance to Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel in Rome

Guided "Skip the Line" entry to the Uffizi Gallery Museum in Florence

Italy - Sicily - Discover Mount Etna by cable car

Italy - Sorrento - Drive along the Amalfi Coast

Italy - Sorrento - The Beautiful Island of Capri

Italy - Sicily - Discover Mount Etna by cable car and off road vehicle

Italy - Montecatini - The walled town of Lucca

Italy - A night at the Montecatini Opera

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This morning, we’ll head to Lecce for a guided walking tour. Known as the ‘Florence of the South’ for its baroque architecture, we’ll view inside the cathedral and the Basilica di Santa Croce. After admiring the city’s honey-stone palazzi, we’ll make our way back to Otranto.Here, we’ll step inside the magnificent Romanesque cathedral. It houses a vast mosaic floor dating back to 1166, which depicts a multi-coloured ‘Tree of Life’ amongst other scenes of myths and legends. Excursions & visits: Guided walking tour of Lecce, including entrance to the cathedral and Basilica di Santa Croce (morning) Guided tour of Otranto (afternoon)

Day 3 : Ostuni - Cisternino - Alberobello

Location: ostuni, cisternino, alberobello, accommodation name: grand hotel la chiusa di chietri, alberobello (4-star), meals included: breakfast, dinner.

This morning we travel to Ostuni, a city which has been occupied since the Stone Age.Commonly known as ‘the white city', Ostuni’s hilltop citadel is encased in white walls and surrounded by white-painted architecture. The 15th-century cathedral is distinctive for the green, yellow and white slate tiles that encase it and the nearby buildings.We enjoy an olive oil tasting before travelling on to Alberobello, with a break to stretch our legs in Cisternino, a historic whitewashed town. Excursions & visits: Visits to Ostuni (with olive oil tasting) and Cisternino (all day)

Day 4 : Locorotondo - Alberobello

Location: locorotondo, alberobello.

Explore the pretty, whitewashed maze of Locorotondo, before we drive to Alberobello (there’s a 15-minute walk to the town from the coach). Dozens of quirky trulli - circular, conical-roofed houses - can be found in and around the town. We visit a winery here for a wine tasting accompanied by some local products. Excursions & visits: Visits to Locorotondo and Alberobello, with wine tasting (morning)

Day 5 : Matera

Location: matera.

Today we travel to the 2019 European Capital of Culture, Matera, famous for its ‘sassi’ - neighbourhoods of ancient cave dwellings. Monks first created this maze of living spaces and churches as they sought refuge from infidels at the end of the first millennium. Miraculously, they are still largely intact.After our guided tour of the rock church and caves, we enjoy a tasting of local wine and freshly baked focaccia, before returning to our hotel. Excursions & visits: Guided half-day tour of Matera and bread tasting in Altamura (all day)

Day 6 : Castellana Caves - Bari - Polignano A Mare

Location: grotte di castellana, bari, polignano a mare, accommodation name: hotel cala ponte, polignano a mare (4-star).

We journey to the Castellana Caves today, a series of limestone caverns accidentally discovered in 1938. A guide will accompany you as you descend to explore the caves.We then travel to the old port city of Bari. The Romanesque Basilica di San Nicola is dedicated to St Nicholas, or Father Christmas, and was built to house his remains (which still lie in the crypt). As part of the magical Christmas build up here, the local children write letters to St Nicholas and place them in the crypt, before joining a special church service dedicated to them.We continue to Polignano a Mare, where we’ll explore this pretty coastal town before arriving at our hotel for the next two nights. Excursions & visits: Excursion to Castellana Caves (morning)

Day 7 : Trani - Castel Del Monte

Location: trani, castel del monte.

This morning we depart for Trani for time at leisure to explore the historic centre, stroll along the yacht-lined marina and perhaps visit the castle of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II.We’ll then continue for a guided tour of Castel del Monte, built by Frederick II in the mid-13th century. Most probably intended as a hunting lodge, it crowns a medieval hilltop village. Excursions & visits: Excursion to Trani and Castel del Monte (all day)

Day 8 : Polignano A Mare - Bari - Uk

Location: polignano a mare, bari.

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

What's Included

7 nights in hotels (accommodation as specified or similar)

Portable audio headset system on excursions

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service

Titan tour manager

Travel in destination by coach

Guided tours of Lecce (including entrance to the cathedral and Basilica di Santa Croce), Otranto and Matera

12 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) and 5 dinners (days 1, 3-6)

Excursions to Castellana Caves, Trani, Castel del Monte, and Otranto (with orientation tour)

International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.

Visits to Ostuni (with olive oil tasting), Cisternino, Locorotondo, Alberobello (with wine tasting), Bari, Martina Franca and Polignano a Mare

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Tipping and Gratuities

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Local Taxes

In many cities in Italy, a room tax of between €1-5 per person per night (subject to change), is payable directly to the hotel on check-out.

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Recently returned from the great....

Recently returned from the great Indian rail journey.My wife and I could hardly believe the value for money.From pick ups from Durham to Heathrow and back,to the number of coach and train journeys , quality hotels, great choice of food throughout and our first night in Heathrow Hilton. What really made our trip a success was our guide, Prashant,who managed a party of twenty four very varied, sometimes a little unpredictable travellers with ease.Nothing was too much trouble for him and as a group we gelled and warmed to Prashant as he kept us safe, well informed and a little entertained by his mix of authority and humanity.Where do I begin with the tour itself ? India,a country of extremes.Poverty,wealth,order,chaos.Sometimes bleak,often breathtakingly beautiful.The people,the cities,art, architecture,flaura and fauna.Delhi,Jaipur, Amritsar,Agra, Ranthambore, Chandigarh and the icing on the cake that is Shimla. An absolute masterclass of man versus nature,the railway and buildings are an unbelievable feat,but wait until you see the dual carriageway being built on the mountainside.🤯I could go on for a very long time but I'll just post some photos.Thanks to Titan,thanks to the excellent Prashant and and a massive thanks to the other twenty two travellers who helped shape our holiday of a lifetime.🏁💜

I have booked the Icelandic...

I have booked the Icelandic Adventure holiday with Titan Travel, the Booking Staff was pleasant throughout. What I love about Titan Travel, transfer from your home to the airport and vice versa is included in the holiday.

Danube cruise was great value....

Danube cruise was great value. Well organised. Clear instructions from Titan prior to travel. Door to door service great.

Exceptional trip and service by Titan

Just returned from a fabulous tour of California & the golden west. It’s a full on tour with early starts but you see so much varied landscape from the ocean to the desert to Yosemite. My 2nd tour with Titan & my first solo tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it & met some great people. Grand Canyon was amazing would definitely recommend

Not merely a holiday, rather a memorable experience

I have used other travel operators; this was the 1st time of touring with Titan----Israel, The Holy Land, from being collected from home and returned at the end of the holiday this was an unforgettable experience; the Tour Manager, a PhD Archaeology made the whole tour so interesting, he enlightened us throughout each day from an historical, archeological and Biblical viewpoint, bringing each site we visited come to life, and went over and above his remit escorting us for evening trips around the local area; thanks also to our very patient driver who coped with the very busy traffic; our hotels were good, professional and pleasant staff and really good food; I would recommend Titan to anyone looking for a fascinating tour with excellent efficient service thank you Titan nor just for a holiday for a memorable experience

We had a 2 weeks...

We had a 2 weeks fantastic holiday arranged by Titan to Vietnam and Cambodia. Excellent,well organised Throughly enjoyed. Very good service by Vietnam Airlines, if you could afford book it in premium economy. We had a door to door service , picked up to airport from home and then dropped at home from airport, very convinient. Particular credit goes to our guide THI who is a caring, knolegeable, friendly down to earth man who made our trip a memorable one. I will not hesitate to book another holiday through Titan, their staff are friendly and helpful

We had a fantastic holiday...

We had a fantastic holiday in Mississippi. Right from our chauffeur driven car picking us up to the return journey, we had a great time. The first hotel The Gaylord was amazing,absolutely huge,first class. The second The Double tree in Memphis unfortunately wasn't, the hotel was tired and very basic, the only plus was where it is situated in the centre of town, we were only there two nights so it wasn't to bad. The American Queen Steam Boat was first class all the way, thoroughly enjoyed the seven nights sailing down the Mississippi. The last hotel the Sheraton New Orleans was very comfortable too. Our guide throughout our time away was Laura Tuttle. she was amazing, very knowledgeable, and helpful. We also had a coach driver Guil, who went over and beyond to give you the best time. Other coach guides included Jim,who was so funny, and also very knowledgeably. Very entertaining throughout. The entire itinerary itinerary was very well thought out, included a huge variety of visits to different Interesting locations. Highly recommend using Titan for all your holiday destinations.

Perfect Italian Holiday…

Just returned from a lovely week in Sorrento at the Grand Hotel Hermitage, we had an excellent guide Peter Macchristopher. we loved the hotel the staff were very nice especially in the dining rooms, the food was good and the room we had was really nice with a wonderful view. Altogether very good value holiday.we felt the trip to Pompei was very good also boat trip to Amalfi. I would recommend a walk to the village of St Agatha and a three hour ride on the Little Blue Train. Great fun.this can be booked at reception.

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!!...

THE GREAT INDIAN RAIL JOURNEY!!!! (Dreadful) Avoid Titan and Saga at all costs. False descriptions of the tour and dreadful administration Returned to the UK last evening with a great sigh of relief after the worst holiday ever. 1. No block booking of airplane seats by Titan. (Husband and I sat apart on the long, overnight flight) 2. Unable to pre-book seats as Titan reference numbers did not coincide with anything. 3. Husband and I not sat together on any of the train journeys! In fact, on one occasion I was sat, alone on a sleeper carriage, a couple of carriages away from the rest of the group who were scattered over two or three carriages. Terrifying as a female to be sat alone in the midst of noisy locals!!!!! (Eventually the guide, Rahi, did come to rescue me and found a seat near the main group) 4. The guide, Rahi, would usually get off the coach and begin walking off without waiting for all the group to disembark the coach. (Spot the guide in the crowd!) 5. The guide, Rahi, refused to use any identifying prop such as a flag, hat, jacket or umbrella. Frightening to be in the manic crowds of Delhi and other crowded places to be unable to see the guide. 6. NO AUDIO HEADSET system on any excursion 7. The guide, Rahi, didn’t face the whole group, but stood sideways on and was unable to be heard by the majority. 8. OUTRAGEOUS behaviour by the guide when he enquired as to the whereabouts of my husband, whom I explained was in bed with an upset stomach and was feeling unwell. Rahi DID A REVERSE AIR PUNCH😳😳. This was in response to an earlier conversation when my husband had complained about our separate seating arrangements. TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL 9. When we arrived at Heathrow to find our aircraft seats were not allocated, we were advised to speak to our guide on arrival at Delhi. Rahi merely shrugged his shoulders and said he couldn’t do anything. 10. Tour pace incorrect - gruelling pace and only half a day relaxation due to the guide, Rahi, throwing in visits to shops and factories fie him to earn his commission as I head him tell another!!!!!!! 11. When off loaded the return flight due to illness, we were unable to get in contact with Titan/Saga. Left in Delhi without an hotel or flight!!! Found accommodation but didn’t remove shoes or clothes due to the poor standard. Final summary: Poor, disappointing, inefficient, incompetent, misleading, misrepresentations, are just a few words to describe.

Luxury VIP door to door...

Luxury VIP door to door travel! I don't think so....Titan sent a Toyota Prius uber to Stanstead for a return journey to Newport, S Wales. 4 adults plus luggage! the experience was anything but luxurious. Contacted Titan on the return journey and since return. They simply didn't seem interested and offered us a £300 travel discount off a future trip! After a lot of emails they converted it to a £300 cash refund. Give it a lot of thought before booking !

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Day 1 London - Venice Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Gatwick Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to Venice. On arrival, we transfer to the Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (4T) in Treviso, an attractive town in the Veneto region, in close proximity to Venice.

Day 2 Venice Today we enjoy an included excursion into Venice, where our guided walk takes us to the main sights, including the Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs. Afterwards, you are free to explore independently and a return coach transfer to your hotel will be provided for convenience. Or join an optional afternoon excursion to the Doge’s Palace.

Day 3 Venice Spend today at leisure or join an optional excursion to Padua and Vicenza, including entrance to the Olympic Theatre in Vicenza. Designed by Andrea Palladio in the 16th century, it is the oldest surviving indoor theatre in Europe. The old university town of Padua, in the Veneto region, is rich in art and architecture. Perhaps visit the Basilica di Sant’Antonio to see the wonderful artwork, including the reliefs by Donatello, or have a morning coffee in the historic Caffe Pedrocchi. In Vicenza, join a guided walk to see the highlights of this great Palladian city, one of the wealthiest in Veneto.

Day 4 Venice - Ferrara - Bologna - Montecatini Terme Leave the Veneto region and travel into Emilia Romagna, en route to Tuscany, visiting Ferrara and Bologna along the way. Ferrara is one of the greatest walled cities in Italy and the medieval ruling D’Este family left a beautiful legacy in its Renaissance buildings - the D’Este court once hosted artists such as Titian and Bellini, and writers, including Petrarch. Bologna is renowned for its food and fine dining; and there are impressive red-brick buildings and the ancient university in the medieval centre. Later, we transfer to Montecatini Terme for a three-night stay at the Grand Hotel Francia & Quirinale (4T) or Grand Hotel Vittoria (4T), with dinner included on two nights.

Day 5 Florence We have a full-day included excursion to Florence today, travelling by train from Montecatini to this beautiful art city. A guided walking tour will show you the highlights and includes entrance to the Basilica di Santa Croce, the burial place of some of the most eminent Italians, including Michelangelo, Galileo, Machiavelli, and Rossini. Brunelleschi and Vasari were involved in the architectural design of the basilica.

Day 6 Pisa - Lucca Another great full-day included excursion awaits you today, to Pisa and Lucca, where we have included entrances to some of the monuments in Miracle Square, Pisa - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is considered to be the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. In the walled medieval town of Lucca, we take a guided walk to the Piazza del Mercato, an area once occupied by a Roman amphitheatre. Today’s archways around the square are where the Romans drove the gladiators and beasts into the ancient arena.

Day 7 Montecatini Terme - Siena - Wine Tasting - Rome Spend the morning exploring Siena independently. Red-gold terracotta buildings are grouped into the 17 ‘contrade’ or parishes, whose intense historic rivalry culminates in the bi-annual ‘palio’ horserace, around the stunning fan-shaped Piazza del Campo. We continue towards Rome, stopping on the way in one of the best wine-growing areas of Tuscany. We enjoy an included wine tasting and in the late afternoon we arrive in Rome and check in at the Starhotels Michelangelo (4T) or similar for a three-night stay, with dinner included tonight.

Day 8 Rome A superb excursion to Rome today, which includes a guided walk and entrance to the Colosseum; Rome’s magnificent icon and venue of brutal gladiatorial games.

Day 9 Rome Spend today at leisure or join an optional morning excursion to Tivoli, for entrance to Villa d’Este, a remarkable, UNESCO-listed Italian garden of fountains, nymphs and grottoes which has inspired Europe since the 16th century.

Day 10 Rome - Caserta - Naples We check out of our hotel and journey to Naples. One of the oldest continuously-inhabited cities in the world, it can be traced back to the Bronze Age and is home to a wealth of churches, castles and museums. At Caserta we have an included tour of the Royal Palace - the Reggia - an 18th century Baroque palace, which is now UNESCO World Heritage-listed. On arrival in Naples, we check in at the UNA Hotel Napoli (4T) or Hotel Terminus (4T), for a two-night stay, with dinner included tonight.

Day 11 Pompeii - Sorrento Today, we have included a guided tour of Pompeii. This wealthy town was buried in AD 79 by a massive eruption of Mount Vesuvius and frozen in time. In the afternoon enjoy some free time in Sorrento - a small and pretty town on the Gulf of Naples.

Day 12 Naples - Paestum - Giardini Naxos, Sicily Today we transfer to Sicily. This is a long, but rewarding, travelling day which takes us from Naples, the capital of Campania, through Calabria - the ‘toe’ of Italy - right down to Sicily (part of Italy but with a great history and culture, all of its own). After leaving Naples, enjoy a stop at the wonderful Greek temples in Paestum, which are perhaps the best preserved of their kind outside Greece. Next, there will be a visit to a mozzarella producer, for a tasting of this delicious buffalo milk cheese. You may see some of the buffalo herds along the way, before reaching Reggio di Calabria for the short sea crossing to Messina. From here we transfer to Giardini Naxos and the Hotel Sant’Alphio Garden (4T), for a three-night stay. Dinner is included here each night.

Day 13 Giardini Naxos After your long transfer day, relax and spend today at leisure.

Day 14 Giardini Naxos Spend another day enjoying your surroundings or join a full-day optional excursion to Mount Etna and then Taormina, where there will be a guided walk and entrance to the ancient Greek theatre, which sits in its splendid elevated position with glorious views.

Day 15 Giardini Naxos - Acireale - Catania - London After free time this morning, we depart for our journey home, stopping en route in the coastal Baroque town of Acireale. There will be some time to independently explore; perhaps visit the basilica of St Peter or St Sebastian. We continue to Catania Airport for a direct, scheduled British Airways flight to London Gatwick. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.

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‘Grand Tour’ Review: Miguel Gomes’ Dreamy, Delirious Time-Swirling Travelogue Through East and Southeast Asia

Bristling with life and song and revelatory collisions between cultures and timeframes, the Portuguese master's Cannes Competition title is a healing balm for trying times.

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All we know is that, when this low-level British diplomat (who, like all the British characters, whether they hail from London or pine for Yorkshire, speaks in Portuguese) shows up at Mandalay train station, it is 1918, near midnight and he is drunk. The next day, when he goes to pick Molly up from her arriving steamship, his nerve suddenly fails, and before he even claps eyes on her, he scarpers onto the next ship bound for Singapore.

This is the story of “Grand Tour,” but it is not the half of “Grand Tour.” From the beginning, Gomes’ eccentric, puckish sensibilities are in evidence, with every beautifully rendered black-and-white, period-set interior alternating with bustling, bristling contemporary footage of the various towns and countries featured. Between 1918 and now, some of them have changed their names — Burma is now Myanmar, Siam is now Thailand — but none have changed their spirit, a fact that the seemingly reckless but actually deceptively meticulous construction makes clear.

Sometimes in color, sometimes in monochrome, with the narrators speaking the local lingo and knitting Edward and Molly’s colonial-era stories into the Asia of today, we get gorgeous on-the-fly snapshots of modern life across the continent. A rickety Rangoon ferris wheel propelled by hand (and foot). Workers untangling the wires atop Saigon’s overloaded telephone poles. Old Chinese men playing mahjong; Filipino locals riding tuktuks; Lunar New Year fireworks exploding over the Saigon skyline; a portly man in a restaurant moving himself to tears with his karaoke rendition of “My Way” before returning to his noodles, dabbing at wet eyes.

The film also has a recurring motif in the puppet shows that seemingly every culture has developed, and developed differently, as a storytelling medium. There are marionettes and paper silhouettes and two-person representations of — are they turkeys? Ostriches? Who knows? But that we always see the puppeteers as much as we see their puppets seems appropriate to the sense we get, throughout this overflowing cornucopia of worldly pleasures, of a single intelligence, a particular curiosity and a uniquely skewed sense of humor unifying so much that, in our darker moods, might seem actually to divide us.

Gomes shot this extraordinary film in an extraordinary way. Hampered by Covid-era restrictions, a lot of the modern footage — credited to three cinematographers in Rui Poças, Sayombhu Mukdeeprom and Guo Liang — was directed remotely, while the period segments, whether in bamboo forests or Raffles Hotel or aboard a ship whose captain speaks in six different languages over the mooing of a cargo hold full of cows, were creations on a sound stage. But even aside from the occasional deliberate anachronism — like a cellphone dropped in a forest when Molly is on the verge of catching up to Edward — and despite the brash collisions of stock and style, and scripted fiction and found-footage reality, “Grand Tour” is a remarkably coherent, if richly complex experience.

Reviewed at Cannes Film Festival (Competition). May 22, 2024. Running time: 129 MIN.

• Production: (Portugal-Italy-France) An Uma Pedra no Sapato production in co-production with Vivo film, Shellac, Cinéma Defacto. (World sales: Match Factory, Cologne.) Producer: Filipa Reis. Executive Producer: João Miller Guerra. Co-producers: Marta Donzelli, Gregorio Paonessa, Thomas Ordonneau, Tom Dercourt. 
• Crew: Director: Miguel Gomes. Screenplay: Mariana Ricardo, Telmo Churro, Maureen Fazendeiro, Miguel Gomes. Camera: Rui Poças, Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, Guo Liang. Editors: Telmo Churro, Pedro Filipe Marques.
• With: Crista Alfaiate, Gonçalo Waddington, Cláudio da Silva, Lang Khê Tran. (Portuguese, Chinese, Thai, French, Burmese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Japanese dialogue)

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