I am interested in this tour. What is the single supplement, and do you have the option to share with a fellow traveller? I'm wishing to travel in October.

At the moment, for the October departure, we currently have only two travellers confirmed. If you're looking to join a group with more participants, we'd recommend considering the September 14th departure, which already has a larger number of confirmed travellers. Unfortunately, we do not offer the option to share a room with a fellow traveller. A single supplement would therefore apply if you're travelling solo and would like your own room.

I need a private tour for seniors age 75 flying into Venice on july 10th and flying out of Rome on july 19. I need hotel, transportation, Foodies package, private tour guide with them throughout the whole tour

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate your request, as we do not organize private tours. Our tours are group-based and include other participants. Regarding the dates you inquired about, we currently do not have any scheduled tours matching those exact dates. However, the closest available tour departs on July 27th and concludes in Rome on August 4th.

I am wondering when your 2026 dates will be available? I'm looking at doing a trip to Italy in March 2026.

At the moment, we do not have any tours scheduled for 2026. However, we currently offer a selection of tours for 2025 that may be of interest to you.

can you add on days at the end of your tour?

You can only add extra days at the last destination of the itinerary, which in this case is Rome for the "ICONS OF ITALY" Tour.

Could I please get a quote?

We do not sell air fare, for that reason we cannot send you a quote including flights.

Would like to come a day early. Also taxis to the hotel should we book in advance?

There is no problem with arriving a day earlier. Hotel availability will be checked. Taxis cannot be booked in advance, but a private boat transfer from the airport to the hotel can be offered.

Cost of single supplement please

The price for a single traveler is displayed on the second page after selecting your desired departure date. As I am not sure which date would work for you at the moment, I am unable to assist further. However, if you click on your preferred month, the available dates will appear. Once you click on "Confirm Dates," a second page will open with all the details, where you can select the number of travelers and room type. After this, the Cost Breakdown will appear on the right-hand side, and you can decide whether to proceed or not.

do we get to see Moses holding the 10 commandments

The visit to this basilica, where the statue is presereved, is not included in the tour, however, during your free time, you can reach it on your own in the Rione Monti district of Rome.

This is nubiles year in Italy. My question is concerning the wait lines: with a guide do we can access faster ?

During the Giubilee this year in Italy, of course you will find more people (especially in Rome) than normal. But this will not be a problem for our tour since we book in advance the entrances included in our itinerary. The activities included with an entrance tickets are with skip the line access but, as you know, there is a queu for the metal detector before enter in the sites for security reasons.

We are interested in taking this rail tour of Venice, Rome, etc. in 2025. It is our understanding that next year is some kind of Jubilee in Rome with various extra activities. It is likely that crowds for everything will be bigger than average. Does your tour take any steps to reduce waiting in lines? Maybe like pre booking tickets in advance? Or maybe other steps to reduce waiting?

I'd like to reassure you that all our tours include Skip the Line access for ticket purchases, which helps you avoid the long queues at the ticket counters. However, it's important to note that Rome is always quite busy, regardless of whether it's a Jubilee year or not. While Skip the Line will certainly save you time when buying tickets, please be aware that at all the major attractions, security checks with metal detectors are mandatory. This is a standard procedure at all the sites, and it's required for everyone, including those with Skip the Line access. That being said, we believe that our tours offer the best way to experience Rome's incredible sights with minimal waiting, allowing you to enjoy more time exploring!

Icons of Italy: Venice, Florence, Tuscany and Rome Cruise by Rail

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The best thing about the walking tour is the waistline didn't take a hit in spite of the occassions of overindulgence.
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Itinerary

Day 1
Venice
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Glass-blowing art demonstration in traditional furnace
Landmarks
Murano Island
Day 2
Venice
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Highlights of Venice guided walking tour
- Vaporetto Pass 48-hour usage
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride (available with Explorer or Foodie package)
Landmarks
Rialto Bridge
Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Day 3
Venice to Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast), Snack (Welcome drinks and snacks on trains)
Included Activities
- High-speed train transfer (First class)
- Highlights of Florence guided walking tour
Landmarks
Uffizi Gallery
Vasari Corridor
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Baptistry of Florence
Giotto's Campanile
Day 4
Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Michelangelo's David at Uffizi Gallery
- Uffizi Gallery with Botticelli's Birth of Venus and masterpieces
- Church of Santa Croce
Landmarks
Uffizi Gallery
Santa Croce
Day 5
Florence
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Full day tour of Cinque Terre (available with Explorer or Foodie package)
Landmarks
Cinque Terre
Day 6
Florence to Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast), Snack (Food and wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Coach transfer from Florence to Rome
- Siena discovery guided tour
- Food and wine tasting in vineyard
Landmarks
Siena
Day 7
Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Baroque Rome guided walking tour
- Hop-on Hop-off 24-hour bus
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour with skip-the-line access (available with Explorer or Foodie package)
Landmarks
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Day 8
Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum guided tour with skip-the-line access
Landmarks
Colosseum
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum
Day 9
Rome
Meals
Breakfast (Continental buffet breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer to Rome railway station
- Private transfer to Rome airport
- Extension to Sorrento
- Extension to Sicily

Landmarks
Murano Island

Landmarks
Rialto Bridge
Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs

Landmarks
Uffizi Gallery
Vasari Corridor
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Baptistry of Florence
Giotto's Campanile

Landmarks
Uffizi Gallery
Santa Croce

Landmarks
Cinque Terre

Landmarks
Siena

Landmarks
Piazza Navona
Pantheon
Trevi Fountain
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Landmarks
Colosseum
Palatine Hill
Roman Forum

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Laura
October 23rd, 2024
Our trip to Italy with Meet and Greet Italy and Riccardo was the trip of a lifetime! Riccardo was so organized and...
Our trip to Italy with Meet and Greet Italy and Riccardo was the trip of a lifetime! Riccardo was so organized and fun and made sure we didn’t miss a thing in Italy! We had a great small group of 24 and traveled by rail which we loved! Riccardo took such good care of us as a group and we will always carry with us the wonderful memories of Italy!Show more
Traveled in October 2024
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Catheleen
October 12th, 2024
Roberta our tour guide made our trip run so smoothly. She went above and beyond to help us have the best experience...
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Traveled in August 2024
Walter
June 16th, 2024
I participated in the early June Venice, Florence, and Rome tour. Everything went as planned. Our tour guide was...
I participated in the early June Venice, Florence, and Rome tour. Everything went as planned. Our tour guide was Milena and she was simply outstanding in leading our group. All of my requests for pre/post hotels, airport transfers. and extra group activities were well organized and provided exactly as promised. I highly recommend this Meet and Greet Italy tour.Show more
Traveled in June 2024
Reply from: Meet and Greet Italy
Hello from Italy! Thank you for your wonderful review! We are thrilled you had an outstanding experience on our Venice, Florence, and Rome tour. Milena will be delighted to know that her efforts were appreciated. It's great to know that all your requests were well-organized and met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Best regards, Meet and Greet Italy Team
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LeeAn
May 29th, 2024
I just returned from a great week in Venice, Florence, Sienna and Rome with the great Melenia as my tour guide....
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Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Meet and Greet Italy
We are delighted to hear you had a fantastic week exploring Venice, Florence, Siena, and Rome with Milena. Her knowledge and organizational skills are truly exceptional, and we’re glad they contributed to making your trip memorable. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with Meet and Greet Italy! Best regards, Meet and Greet Italy Team
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Gerry
October 29th, 2023
Like the rating indicates … the overall experience was okay. Nothing special. Was disappointed that the 7 day tour...
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Traveled in September 2023
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Jimmie
October 17th, 2023
Very unhappy with tour director. Very disorganized and not very friendly
Traveled in October 2023
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Philip
May 5th, 2023
Ourfearless tourleader Annamaria did an outstanding job. She gave us 110% at all times and rolled with the punches...
Ourfearless tourleader Annamaria did an outstanding job. She gave us 110% at all times and rolled with the punches from train derailments to explaining to our group the optimal way to get 10 pounds of touring in a five pound bag and while still keeping everybody happy. Annamarias' experience combined with her local touring associates in Venice , Florence, Sienna and Rome gave us as much depth of information, history, and local flavor as possible within our alloted schedule. The best thing about the walking tour is the waistline didn't take a hit in spite of the occassions of overindulgence. Great folks Great memories Phil & Sue from The MittenShow more
Traveled in April 2023
Jeff
April 30th, 2023
The guide, Constantino, was good. He was always willing to try and help those of us on the tour when we wanted to...
The guide, Constantino, was good. He was always willing to try and help those of us on the tour when we wanted to make reservations for tours or had issues. I would give 3 stars to the tour otherwise. I was not happy that we were not provided a more detailed itinerary of exactly what we would see and when. I know some of the others on the tour were frustrated by this as well. Because there was not clarity, I found I had to scramble and make extra arrangements, which cost money I was not expecting to spend! I did not know, for example, that the statue of Michaelangelo's David was in a location not included in the tour. When I asked Constantino, he advised me that an English-language tour was not available in the time frame we had. In Rome, I booked a Colosseum tour (extra), but because the Vatican tour ran behind schedule (and the guide was in a big rush), I was unable to visit St. Peter's Basilica.Show more
Traveled in April 2023
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Michael
November 3rd, 2022
Our tour guide was marvelous. He repeatedly went out of his way to make sure our trip was as flawless as he could...
Our tour guide was marvelous. He repeatedly went out of his way to make sure our trip was as flawless as he could make it. When we needed help arranging items, he took charge to ensure that we got the help we needed. He was knowledgable and considerate and dedicated to making sure our vacation trip was everything we wanted. I can't say enough good things abouit him and about the trip in general.. We were fortunate to have selected the tour. Thanks to everyone involved in putting it together.Show more
Traveled in October 2022
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Janice
October 28th, 2022
Before we left there was some concern our trip was not going to happen. But we had Valentina and her partner that...
Before we left there was some concern our trip was not going to happen. But we had Valentina and her partner that made everything work out. They actually made our trip more special because of the issue. It was well organized all activities included went without issue. Favourite excursion was day trip to Sienna/Pisa/vineyard and favourite city by far Venice! Recommend extra days in Venice and Rome. I would book through Tour Radar again.Show more
Traveled in October 2022