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Best of Italy (Small Groups)

11 days
Start and end in Rome
4.4
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 24
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring Roman specialities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram)
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Vatican Museums with Local Expert
    • Visit to Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's ceiling
    • View St. Peter's Basilica exterior
    • See Circus Maximus
    • Visit Arch of Constantine
    • Guided visit to Colosseum
    • Explore Palatine Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Pantheon
    • Exploration of Rome's piazzas and fountains
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Circus Maximus
    Arch of Constantine
    Colosseum
    Palatine Hill
    Pantheon
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  3. Day 3

    Rome to Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant featuring authentic Florentine cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Starhotels Tuscany)
  4. Day 4

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Starhotels Tuscany)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David
    • View Florence Cathedral, bell tower and baptistery
    • Explore Piazza della Signoria
    • Demonstration of traditional leatherwork and goldsmithing

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely stroll with Travel Director to local cafe for typical Italian treat
    Landmarks
    Accademia Gallery
    Florence Cathedral
    Campanile di Giotto
    Baptistery of Florence
    Piazza della Signoria
    Palazzo Vecchio
  5. Day 5

    Florence to Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner savouring the unique flavours of Venetian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • View baptistery and bell tower at Pisa
    • Gondola ride with serenade
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Pisa Baptistery
    Pisa Cathedral
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  6. Day 6

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat cruise through Venice's canals
    • Stroll along waterfront to St. Mark's Square
    • View Bridge of Sighs
    • View Doge's Palace
    • Explore St. Mark's Basilica
    • Gondola ride with serenade
    • Glassblowing workshop experience
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    Bridge of Sighs
    Doge's Palace
    St. Mark's Basilica
  7. Day 7

    Venice to Assisi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Giotto, Assisi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Church of St. Mary of the Angels
    • Visit to Basilica of St. Francis with Local Expert
    • Exploration of medieval town of Assisi

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll along Via San Francesco to browse artisan foods and locally crafted wares
    Landmarks
    Church of St. Mary of the Angels
    Basilica of St. Francis
  8. Day 8

    Assisi to Sorrento

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the beautiful surroundings of Sorrento
    • Relax in hotel accommodations
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  9. Day 9

    Sorrento to Capri

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)

    Included Activities

    • Jetfoil cruise to Capri
    • Exploration of Capri town with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Exploration of Amalfi Coast from Sorrento
    Landmarks
    Capri
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  10. Day 10

    Sorrento to Pompeii to Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-Table lunch at Casa Barone featuring rare Piennolo tomatoes), Dinner (Elegant dinner with local wine at a Roman restaurant with private performance of popular Italian opera songs and arias)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (NH Roma Centro, Rome)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Pompeii with Local Expert
    • Visit to Pompeii Forum
    • Exploration of Pompeii shops and patrician villas
    • Farm-to-Table lunch at Casa Barone in Vesuvius National Park
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
    Mount Vesuvius
    Vesuvius National Park
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  11. Day 11

    Rome

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4.4
Overall rating based on 19 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    4.7
  • Accommodation
    4.1
  • Food
    3.8
  • 4.5

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  • Best of Italy (Small Groups) reviewer 1
    July 31st, 2024
    Great tour meant lots of friends. Our tour guide was amazing, Funny, very knowledgeable and nice. Our bus driver was...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are grateful for your valuable feedback. We appreciate your support of Insight Vacations and are honoured to have you as our guest. The dedication of our On the Road Teams is invaluable to our company, and we greatly value their contributions. We are committed to providing exceptional travel experiences that transcend age barriers and connect individuals worldwide. Thank you for choosing to travel with us.
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  • M
    May 29th, 2024
    Wonderful Tour. Locations were beautiful.
    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We appreciate your valuable feedback and are delighted you enjoyed this extraordinary itinerary. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we look forward to journeying with you again.
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  • F
    June 7th, 2023
    Not given the VIP Luxury Gold package. Hotels and meals were not the Authentic Italian cuisine we were expecting....
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • Best of Italy (Small Groups) reviewer 4
    May 25th, 2023
    The first hotel in Rome Romanico Palace Hotel was a dump, dirty and dingy. When arriving in Rome after a long plane...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for your feedback during your time in Italy. We were also concerned to learn that some of the hotels fell below your expectations and did not meet the high standards we are recognised for, and we would like to apologise for any discomfort caused as a result. As such, having this feedback allows our Product Development team the opportunity to review the standards of our chosen hotels, ensuring that the facilities and services provided are excellent. We would like to apologise that you did not have the advantage of enjoying the benefits of being in a small group. We would welcome your elaboration on your comments. Please email your feedback to globalguestrelations@ttc.com so we can assist you further.
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  • L
    October 26th, 2019
    The quality of the hotels could have been better. They were clean but very outdated. Especially for the price paid....
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are certainly very pleased to read that your time in Italy was a memorable one. However, we acknowledge your comments on the accommodations and Optional Experiences offered and we will be sure to send it to our team for further review. Nonetheless, we are delighted that you were able to experience the great beauty of Italy.
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  • Best of Italy (Small Groups) reviewer 6
    October 23rd, 2019
    I'd give 6 stars if I could ! It was a trip of a lifetime..we were so excited about the iconic sights we saw and had...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Best of Italy tour with Insight Vacations. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the road. Even more, we are proud to learn of the immense effort put in by our staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for our guests. Similarly, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we hope to welcome you back to travel with us again soon.
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  • T
    October 9th, 2019
    We absolutely LOVED our tour with Insights Vacation and would highly recommend it! Our tour began in Rome where we...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Best of Italy tour with Insight Vacations. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the road. Even more, we are proud to learn of the immense effort put in by our staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for our guests. Similarly, we thank you for your recommendation and we hope to welcome you back to travel with us again soon.
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  • Best of Italy (Small Groups) reviewer 8
    April 30th, 2019
    Absolutely fantastic tour! I loved every minute of it! Really gave me a chance to relax and take in all the amazing...
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    Traveled in June 2018
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    We are very pleased to hear that your time on the Best of Italy tour was a memorable one. On top of that, we hope that you were able to go back home with some amazing memories of Italy and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for more amazing destinations.
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  • A
    April 9th, 2019
    And our tour and itinerary was fantastic along with the tour director and driver. At times we were extremely busy...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Best of Italy tour with Insight Vacations. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the road. Even more, we are proud to learn of the immense effort put in by our staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for our guests. Similarly, it pleases us to read that your coach rides were comfortable and that overall you had an enjoyable time on the road with us.
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  • K
    March 15th, 2019
    Amazing trip to Italy!! Chris and the local guides in Rome and Florence were wonderful- knowledgeable and friendly....
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Thank you for informing us about the wonderful time you had in Italy with Insight Vacations. We are delighted to hear that your Travel Director went above and beyond to make your time on the road a memorable one. Furthermore, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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