Italy Deals from Travelsphere on Offer at Acomb Travel

Grand Tour of Italy

15 days from £1949

Start this incredible journey with a tour of the extraordinary floating city of Venice. Discover highlights including St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge before heading to Bologna. Travel through Tuscany’s beautiful countryside to the spa town of Montecatini Terme, and from here discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Head to the Lazio region, and the ancient city of Rome to discover iconic landmarks such as Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and the Spanish steps, with optional trips to the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel highly recommended. Your next destination is the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where a guided tour of Pompeii, buried beneath hot ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted, brings this well-preserved ruined city to life. You’ll also have the chance to admire the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and cruise to the island of Capri, before ending this epic tour on the island of Sicily for views of Mount Etna. ​

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 14 nights in 4-star hotels
• 22 meals included
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• Welcome dinner with buffet of local specialities
• Tour the floating city of Venice
• Evening in the charming town of Treviso 
• Visit the historical city of Bologna 
• View the Leaning Tower of Pisa 
• Italy’s ‘art city’ Florence 
• Visit the fortress town of Orvieto
• Rome and its historical sites​ 
• Enter Montecassino Abbey
• Explore the ruins of Pompeii 
• Typical lunch at the seaside town of Pizzo Calabro
• Visit Taormina for views of Mount Etna​​​

Magnificent Maggiore & Lake Como

8 days from £999

​Relax and enjoy the beauty of Lake Maggiore, flower-filled islands and charming Lake Como. Enjoy an optional private cruise of Lake Maggiore and discover the beautiful gardens on the Borromean ‘sister’ islands, before heading to the charming town of Como to explore its historic centre and attractive promenade. Cruise the villa-lined, mountain-backed shores of Lake Como to the elegant town of Bellagio with its network of cobbled lanes and perhaps embark on an optional scenic train journey through stunning scenery to the Swiss town of Locarno, home of the 12th century Visconteo Castle and where palm and citrus trees flourish. With an abundance of dramatic mountain landscapes, stunning lakes and historic towns, this is the holiday of idylls.​

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 7 nights in a 3-star hotel
• Half board
• Travelsphere Tour Manager
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• Lake Como, Como town and cruise to Bellagio 
• Explore the alpine resort of Macugnaga​ ​
• Cruise and dinner on Isola dei Pescatori​​

Treasures of Florence & Tuscany

8 days from £949

Unearth unique traditions, savour sensational cuisine and admire incredible landscapes on this wonderful, relaxing tour. You'll be based in the tranquil spa town of Montecatini Terme and will enjoy numerous memorable trips to the region's best monuments, from the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa to the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci. Wine lovers will get to savour crisp Chianti wines, while those wanting to relax can amble around Montecatini Terme at their leisure. Keen to see even more of idyllic Tuscany? Take advantage of our optional excursions, which include a trip to medieval Siena. 

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• 15 meals included
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• Visits to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Leonardo Da Vinci museum 
• Tour of medieval Lucca​​ 
• Local food and wine-tasting at Verrazzano castle in Chianti 
• Trip to the 'art city' of Florence​ ​​
• Night at the Montecatini Opera Festival (subject to timetable and weather)

Verona Short Break with a Night at the Opera

5 days from £949

​Discover Verona's highlights, including Juliet's Balcony, the supposed setting for Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet, and the historic Roman Arena. You'll return to this grand setting for a night at the opera, a truly memorable evening and the opportunity of a lifetime. You'll also have a couple of days at leisure to soak up the sights your own way or join optional excursions to beautiful Lake Garda and the famous Valpolicella wine region.

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 4 nights in a 4-star hotel
• 6 meals included
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• ​Verona tour, including Juliet's balcony
• A performance at the Roman Arena ​

Amalfi Coast

​8 days from £799

On this fabulous holiday you'll stay in the village of Minori and spend a week exploring the delights of the Amalfi Coast. First, you'll discover the picturesque towns of Amalfi and Ravello, which overlook the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea. In Sorrento, there's an opportunity to learn how the area's famous liqueur limoncello is made, followed of course by a tasting. Next, you'll admire picture-postcard scenery as you drive to a winery in the Amalfi Hills and try some locally produced wines alongside a lunch of cheese and salami. For those who want to explore further there are optional trips to Pompeii and the island of Capri, or perhaps you'd prefer to spend some time just relaxing at the hotel.​​

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• Half board
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• Discover Amalfi and Ravello 
• Visit a winery in the Amalfi Hills with lunch 
• Visit the lively resort of Sorrento, including a tasting of Limoncello​

Pompeii, Paestum & Herculaneum

8 days from £899

​​The Amalfi Coast and Mount Vesuvius offer stunning backdrops as you explore a trio of exceptional archaeological sites. From your base in the pretty town of Vico Equense, you'll begin your discoveries in Pozzuoli. At its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre you can follow in the footsteps of the gladiators who would do bloody battle here. You'll then experience the archaeological park of Baia and take in the incredible ruins at Cumae. The doomed city of Pompeii then offers remarkable sightseeing as you stroll down its incredibly preserved streets before you journey along the stunning Amalfi Coast. Uncover the three magnificent Doric temples at Paestum and the historic Villa Poppaea at Oplontis, where the Roman art you'll see looks as good as new! Next is the site of Herculaneum, which was also buried in ash by Mount Vesuvius's 79 AD eruption, and you've options to walk to the volcano's summit and visit the chic island of Capri.​ 

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• Half board
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• Pozzuoli's Roman remains, Baia and Cumae
• The ruins of Pompeii
• Villa Poppaea at Oplontis and Herculaneum 
• Amalfi and Amalfi Coast drive
• Paestum temples
• Pizza night at a local Pizzeria (21 Mar - 12 Oct)

Puglia & Basilicata

​8 days from £1199

These two spectacular regions abound with unique sights on this fantastic Italian holiday. Visit Masseria Centrone, a fortified farm where you can experience a real flavour of the food grown and produced in the Apulian region, including cheeses, olive oil and bread. Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Matera and its 'Sassi' houses, incredible cave dwellings carved into the hillsides. Your holiday continues with a visit to the city of Lecce to uncover treasures such as extravagant Baroque architecture, the ancient Roman amphitheatre and the Church of Santa Croce, before discovering Puglia's unique Trulli houses, whitewashed cylindrical buildings with conical grey roofs that can be seen in large numbers into the Valley of Itria. Optional excursions include visits to the pretty town of Ostuni for a stroll along its maze of narrow streets, and the coastal town of Trani in the north, with its busy harbour and 11th century cathedral.  

Includes:

• Return direct flights
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• Half board
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage

Included highlights:

• ​Lunch at a masseria, or fortified farmhouse 
• Tour of Matera and its Sassi houses 
• Visit historic Lecce 
• See the Trulli houses in three towns

Many optional experiences available, please ask for details.

• To find out more, or book this great holiday, call Acomb Travel now on 01904 782401 or call into 41 Front Street, Acomb, York.