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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Italian cuisine)
  3. Day 2

    Rome - Assisi - Perugia

    Rome - Assisi - Perugia
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional light Italian breakfast with croissant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Assisi with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Concert at the Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata in Lucca (evening performance)
    Landmarks
    Basilica of St Francis (Basilica di San Francesco)
  4. Day 3

    Perugia - Siena - Rural Tuscany

    Perugia - Siena - Rural Tuscany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner with local Tuscan cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Siena with local guide
    Landmarks
    Siena Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta)
  5. Day 4

    Rural Tuscany

    Rural Tuscany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Tuscan specialities prepared during the cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Tuscan cooking class with lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along ancient paths through the hills
    • Swim in the outdoor pool at the villa
  6. Day 5

    Rural Tuscany - Florence - Lucca

    Rural Tuscany - Florence - Lucca
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Florence with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Concert at the Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata in Lucca
    Landmarks
    Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore / Duomo)
    Ponte Vecchio
    David (Michelangelo sculpture)
  7. Day 6

    Lucca - Pisa - Lucca

    Lucca - Pisa - Lucca
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to the Baptistery of Saint John in Pisa
    • Acoustic experience and demonstration at Baptistery of Saint John

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Explore the Campo dei Miracoli monuments
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Baptistery of Saint John (Battistero di San Giovanni)
    Campo dei Miracoli
  8. Day 7

    Lucca - Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Ligurian Riviera

    Lucca - Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Ligurian Riviera
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to Portofino (weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Camogli fishing village
    • Browse designer boutiques and hidden courtyards in Portofino
    Landmarks
    Portofino
    Camogli
  9. Day 8

    Ligurian Riviera - Barolo - Asti - Langhe Region

    Ligurian Riviera - Barolo - Asti - Langhe Region
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    Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner celebrating Piedmont cuisine including risotto with truffles, Barolo wine stews, and handmade pasta)

    Included Activities

    • Local grappa tasting at a family-run winery in Asti

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Barolo to explore the wine region
    Landmarks
    Barolo
    Asti
  10. Day 9

    Langhe Region - Alba - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore

    Langhe Region - Alba - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Truffle hunting experience in Alba with a local trifolau and trained hunting dog

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lake Orta's tranquil shores
    Landmarks
    Alba
    Lake Orta
    Monte Mottarone
    Lake Maggiore
  11. Day 10

    Lake Maggiore

    Lake Maggiore
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    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local restaurant on Isola dei Pescatori)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to the Borromean Islands
    • Tour of Isola Bella palace with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore botanical gardens on Isola Madre
    • Visit the Isola dei Pescatori harbor
    Landmarks
    Isola Madre
    Isola Bella
    Isola dei Pescatori
  12. Day 11

    Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Sondrio

    Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Sondrio
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting at a Valtellina winery in the Italian Lakes region

    Optional Activities

    • Explore lakeside villages and villas at Lake Como
    • Dine on sciatt (crispy buckwheat fritters with casera cheese) in Sondrio
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  13. Day 12

    Sondrio - Lake Molveno - Trento

    Sondrio - Lake Molveno - Trento
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final Italian group feast)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Trento with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll the stunning shores of Lake Molveno
    • Try a bombardino (eggnog liqueur with whipped cream and cinnamon) at a Molveno pizzeria
    Landmarks
    Lake Molveno
    Brenta Dolomites
    Trento
  14. Day 13

    Trento - Verona - Venice

    Trento - Verona - Venice
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome walk of Verona with Tour Leader

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Verona's Roman amphitheatre and historic sites
    • Browse Verona's central market with fragrant flowers, pecorino cheese, and ceramics
    • Extend your stay in Venice after tour ends
    Landmarks
    Verona Roman Amphitheatre (Arena di Verona)
    Juliet's Balcony (Balcone di Giulietta)
    Venice

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  • Bea5.0•December 2025
    Led by Flavio
    Flavio was very personable. Very caring, respectful, responsible and well organised. I would travel with him again
    Traveled in October 2025
  • Anonymous5.0•October 2024
    Our tour leader Flavio was the best he made that particular part of our holiday a highlight. He was prepared to do...
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    Traveled in August 2024
  • Sue5.0•May 2024
    Led by Flavio
    Great experience on our tour.
    Traveled in April 2024
  • Chris5.0•April 2024
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    The tour exceeded our expectations with its attention to detail and thorough planning. The key to this was our...
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    Traveled in April 2024
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    Flavio5.0•April 2024
    Led by Flavio
    Wonderful trip and great guiding by Flavio
    Traveled in April 2024
  • JanHendrikMoen5.0•November 2019
    Led by Flavio
    Italian Indulgence Tour, Rome to Venice, 6th to 17th October 2019 My husband and I, know Italy quite well, however...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Back-Roads Touring
    Hi Jan, Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review of Flavio and Augusto - they really do manage to make an amazing experience even better. How wonderful that you enjoyed the villa stay - and with such a small group! Must have felt like you almost had the place to yourselves. We look forward to welcoming you back as our guest again soon, Jan. ~ Jackie
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  • KathyLeuenberger5.0•October 2019
    Led by Flavio
    It was a joy to be on tour with someone as passionate and knowledgeable about his country as Flavio. He had a great...
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    Traveled in October 2019
    Reply from: Back-Roads Touring
    Hi Kathy, thank you for your kind words about Flavio and your Back-Roads Touring experience. We are glad to hear he catered to your needs so well. ~ Jackie
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  • PatrickMcCabe5.0•October 2019
    Led by Flavio
    Deb and I found Flavio to be so engaging and really made sure all the people got to know each other. He was very...
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    Traveled in May 2019
    Reply from: Back-Roads Touring
    Hi there Patrick, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your kind words about Flavio - he really is an incredible Tour Leader! We are so glad to hear you felt everyone was catered to. It really makes the experience memorable when everyone can participate and feel welcomed. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thanks, Jackie
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  • KarenThomas5.0•October 2019
    Led by Flavio
    Flavio is absolutely the best tour guide EVER!!! Efficient, passionate about his country, knowledgeable and has a...
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    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Back-Roads Touring
    Hey Karen - love the enthusiasm! You've definitely matched Flavio with your passion here. Fantastic to hear your kind words about him, we will pass it on directly. Thanks again Karen, Jackie
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  • MargaretSmith5.0•October 2019
    Led by Flavio
    Flavio was the best tour guide that we have ever had. He was extremely friendly, very knowledgeable, always catered...
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    Traveled in September 2018
    Reply from: Back-Roads Touring
    Hi there Margaret, what a beautiful review for Flavio. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your feedback, we greatly appreciate it - and Flavio will too! We are slightly blown away by your comment about it being your greatest holiday in fifteen years (although not too surprised given you were in the capable hands on Flavio). We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks, Jackie
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      The departures for 2027 are available to book, and should be listed on Tour Radars website. However if you are coming from Canada we are called Blueroads touring in north america. So you can either browse the departure dates on this website or search for Blueroads touring on Tour radar

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    I am interested in booking Italian Indulgence tour in 2027. Can you please let me know if you will have this itinerary in 2027, and if it will be possible to book it for Solo Traveler staying in a private room. I would love to see entire 2027 schedule of this itinerary for my planning.

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    • Back-Roads TouringOperator•Written October 2025

      Our 2027 schedule will be released in May next year. We also do have the option to stay in a private room which we can look into when the 2027 itineraries come out.

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