Italy has more art treasures than any country in the world. Blend these with the architecture of the Renaissance, and the history of ancient Rome & you have the most culturally splendid region in Europe. And let’s not forget about the outstanding cuisine!
Planning a trip to Italy this year?
Consider this amazing Globus tour: Italian Treasures.
This Italy vacation includes Rome, Florence, and Venice, as well as overnight stays in Lucca and St. Francis’ Assisi. All major sights are included, such as St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, and the Colosseum in Rome, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, St. Mark’s, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs in Venice (which you enter by private boat), and St. Francis’ Basilica and St. Clare’s Church in Assisi. Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome, a stop at Pisa’s Leaning Tower, walking tours of Lucca and Siena, and time in picturesque San Gimignano, at Verrazzano Castle to learn about the famous Chianti wine, and in Romeo & Juliet’s Verona. Also travel along the stunning coastline to Ravenna, admire the mosaics in the 6th-century Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe, and stop in Orvieto for a funicular ride right through its ramparts!
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Italian culture, cuisine, and history make it one of the world’s most beloved destinations. Our advisors’ Best Food Cities in Italy guide captures the essence of authentic Italian travel.
The Case for Escorted Group Tours
After 35+ years in the travel business, our advisors at Atlas Travel Center have seen every style of vacation — and we’ll be honest: escorted tours are one of the most underrated options for travelers who want a rich, stress-free experience. The logistics are handled. The guide expertise is built in. And the ability to make meaningful connections with fellow travelers is something independent itineraries simply can’t replicate.
That said, not all tour operators are created equal. The difference between a budget coach tour and a premium escorted journey is significant — in accommodation quality, guide knowledge, itinerary pacing, and the caliber of included experiences. Our job at Atlas is to match you to the right operator for your expectations and budget, whether that’s the inclusive luxury of Tauck, the value-forward efficiency of Cosmos, or the balanced quality of Globus and Collette.
What to Look For When Comparing Tour Operators
When evaluating tour programs, we counsel clients to look beyond the price per day to understand what’s truly included: meals, entrance fees, hotel star rating, group size, and the ratio of travel days to destination days. Some itineraries look attractive at first glance but pack in so many destinations that you spend more time on the motorcoach than at the places you came to see. We help you find the tours with the right balance of pace, inclusion, and authenticity.
Talk to an Atlas Tour Specialist
Atlas Travel Center is a preferred partner with the major tour operators, which means we often have access to exclusive savings, onboard credits, and early booking benefits not available when booking direct. Contact us today — we’re CLIA-certified, ARC-accredited, A+ BBB-rated, and have been planning tour vacations since 1987.
