Discover the 'Eternal City' and the best of south Italy

By Rama Gaind

TrAVEL continues to be a part of our future as holidaymakers become astute while seeking best bargains for their vacations. Even though costs are on the rise, industry experts predict global tourism will rise by 30 per cent in 2023.

We need to be shrewd, become knowledgeable, experienced and wellinformed when it comes to grasping how to save and where to splurge. Look out for best value deals with competitive package deals, and look at rewarding yourself by seeking out benefits including accruing and spending reward points and using frequent flyer credit cards. Redeem your travel rewards for things like flights, hotels or other travel purchases including car rentals or getaway packages. Use your rewards credit card to your advantage, with some issuers letting you convert travel rewards for statement credits and other non-travel related options. iT WiLL PAY TO BE sAVVY THis YEAr!

One attractive holiday package on offer is where you can discover the 'Eternal City' and the best of south Italy. This 13-day tour will take you to Rome, Tuscany, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Positano, Capri, Pompeii and more between 22 May and 13 October 2023. The all-new Qantas Tours aims to make unforgettable travel yours, with its curated collection of multi-destination touring packages that can be enjoyed across Australia and around the world.

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This is a small group tour in which you will experience the wonder of Italy. Spilling with many cultural treasures, delectable cuisine and stunning views, you will experience a slice of it all on this 13-day package.

Step into the 'Eternal City of Rome' and soak in the world's most iconic landmarks on a guided tour. Skip the queue and explore the Colosseum before enjoying lunch overlooking this spectacular relic, followed by time at leisure to experience la dolce vita. Then enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf in Sorrento before being treated to a private boat tour along the picturesque Amalfi Coast, with a stop in the colourful town of Positano.

Next, board a Gozzo boat for a day cruise around the

H E r E ar E som E H ig H lig H ts of t HE tour:

• Return international flights with Qantas Airways or a oneworld partner

• Visit the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Naples, Siena, Florence and more

• Explore the ancient wonders of Rome on a half-day guided tour

• Discover the inside of the most iconic landmark, the Colosseum with a skip-the-line ticket

• Stay in the city centre of Rome, a few steps from the iconic Fountain Trevi

• Stay in wonderful Sorrento overlooking the Gulf

• Look at the stunning Amalfi Coast on a full day private boat tour

• Admire the colourful cliffside houses of Positano

• Visit the buried city of Pompeii on a guided tour

• Enjoy a full day guided tour of Naples, in the shadow of the Vesuvius volcano

• Explore the beautiful city of Florence on a guided tour iconic Capri Island with the opportunity to swim and snorkel around the famous Blue Grotto's waters. The final leg of the tour will take you on a journey through the past, with a guided tour of the historic UNESCO World Heritagelisted ruins of Pompeii in ancient Naples. Explore medieval Siena and the cellar city of Montepulciano with an English-speaking

If you haven’t already, then it’s time to discover or revisit some of the riches of Italy.