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As we travel in mini-coaches, luggage space is limited. Each of our guests may bring one piece of main luggage of a standard size of no more than 158cm (when the length, width and height is added together) and weighing no more than 20kg. You may also bring one small carry-on bag per person. If you have more luggage, please make arrangements to store it prior to joining the tour. We are unable to carry extra luggage on the mini-coach.

On average how many in the northern Italy 13 day tour mid sept to early October? What class hotel accommodations can we expect? How much freedom is allowed if we want to do things on our own from time to time or to rest?

We have a maximum group size of 18 on all of our Blue-Roads tours. All accommodations will be in 3-4 star hotels. Please see some examples here: The Guardian Hotel - Rome, Via Luigi Bonazzi - Perugia, Hotel Alla Corte degi Angeli - Lucca.

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Italian Indulgence

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We cannot stop talking about our trip--it was fantastic!. Necessary stops for "toilets" would turn into a unique adventure.
Marilyn, traveled in June
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Italian cuisine)
Day 2
Rome to Assisi - Perugia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Assisi with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Visit the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
- Lunch in Assisi (traditional griddled flatbread torta al testo recommended)
- Explore Perugia independently
- Dinner in Perugia
Landmarks
Basilica of St. Francis
Assisi
Perugia
Day 3
Perugia - Siena - Rural Tuscany
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner featuring local Tuscan specialties)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Siena with local guide
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Siena (ricciarelli almond biscuits recommended)
- Independent exploration of Siena
Landmarks
Siena
Chianti Region
Day 4
Rural Tuscany
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring dishes prepared during the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Traditional Tuscan cooking class with lunch
Optional Activities
- Walks along ancient paths in the surrounding hills
- Swim in the outdoor pool
Day 5
Rural Tuscany - Florence - Lucca
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence with local guide
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Florence (pizza or prosciutto roll recommended)
- Independent exploration of Florence
- Opera concert at the Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata in Lucca
- Dinner in Lucca
Landmarks
Duomo
Ponte Vecchio
Florence
Lucca
Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata
Day 6
Lucca - Pisa - Lucca
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Entrance to the Baptistery of Saint John
Optional Activities
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore the Campo dei Miracoli
- Independent exploration of Pisa
- Dinner in Lucca
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Baptistery of Saint John
Campo dei Miracoli
Day 7
Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure - Portofino - Rapallo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Portofino (weather dependent)
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Santa Margherita Ligure - focaccia di Recco with stracchino cheese
- Explore Portofino's hidden courtyards
- Dine at a local trattoria in Portofino
Landmarks
Santa Margherita Ligure
Portofino
Day 8
Ligurian Riviera to Barolo - Asti - Langhe Region
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner celebrating local ingredients and time-honoured Langhe culinary traditions)
Included Activities
- Local grappa tasting at a winery in Asti
Optional Activities
- Stop and explore Barolo
Landmarks
Barolo
Asti
Day 9
Langhe Region to Alba - Lake Orta - Lake Maggiore
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Truffle hunting experience in Alba with a local trifolau
Optional Activities
- Sample truffle hunt findings
- Stroll the shores of Lake Orta
- Scenic exploration of Lake Maggiore
Landmarks
Alba
Lake Orta
Lake Maggiore
Day 10
Lake Maggiore
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at a local restaurant on Isola dei Pescatori)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to the Borromean Islands, including tour of Isola Bella with a local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Isola Madre independently
- Lunch at a local restaurant on Isola dei Pescatori
Landmarks
Borromean Islands
Isola Madre
Isola Bella
Isola dei Pescatori
Day 11
Lake Maggiore - Lake Como - Sondrio
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in the Italian Lakes region
Optional Activities
- Lunch at a lakeside spot on Lake Como
- Dinner in Sondrio (crispy buckwheat fritters sciatt with casera cheese recommended)
Landmarks
Lake Como
Valtellina
Sondrio
Day 12
Sondrio to Lake Molveno - Trento
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final Italian group feast)
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Trento with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Stroll Lake Molveno shores
- Pizzeria lunch at Lake Molveno
- Bombardino drink - eggnog liqueur with whipped cream and cinnamon
- Explore Trento independently
Landmarks
Lake Molveno
Brenta Dolomites
Trento
Day 13
Trento to Verona - Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome walk of Verona with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Explore Juliet's Balcony and surrounding Verona
- Visit Verona's Roman amphitheatre
- Browse Verona's vibrant central market
- Independent exploration of Venice upon arrival
Landmarks
Juliet's Balcony
Verona Roman Amphitheatre
Verona Central Market
Venice

Landmarks
Basilica of St. Francis
Assisi
Perugia

Landmarks
Siena
Chianti Region

Landmarks
Duomo
Ponte Vecchio
Florence
Lucca
Church of San Giovanni and Santa Reparata

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Baptistery of Saint John
Campo dei Miracoli

Landmarks
Santa Margherita Ligure
Portofino

Landmarks
Barolo
Asti

Landmarks
Alba
Lake Orta
Lake Maggiore

Landmarks
Borromean Islands
Isola Madre
Isola Bella
Isola dei Pescatori

Landmarks
Lake Como
Valtellina
Sondrio

Landmarks
Lake Molveno
Brenta Dolomites
Trento

Landmarks
Juliet's Balcony
Verona Roman Amphitheatre
Verona Central Market
Venice

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3.8

Overall rating based on 7 Reviews

Transport
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Guide
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Accommodation
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Food
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Annie
February 11th, 2018
Completed Italian indulgence tour late 2017, very expensive for solo traveller & of course the worst hotel rooms when...
Completed Italian indulgence tour late 2017, very expensive for solo traveller & of course the worst hotel rooms when paying a single supplement, why? There's an old saying it's Tuesday it must be Rome, too fast & certainly NOT "Backroads" some hotels disgusting & changed at last minute & not advised same. Our "Tour Leader" was aggressive, impatient & rude, I believe it was his last tour with Backroads, he just did not want to be there. The Driver was great, though had the tour leader in his ear all day. The Bus was too cramped for 18 people & uncomfortable with viewing at times, non existent Backroads needs to invest in better transport, it's supposed to be a "Premium Tour". I am very disappointed & won't travel with Backroads again..... AnnieShow more
Traveled in October 2017
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lance
November 12th, 2017
We have just completed the back roads tour of Northern Italy. The bus was as tight with space and comfort similar to...
We have just completed the back roads tour of Northern Italy. The bus was as tight with space and comfort similar to a Ryan Air/Jetstar economy flight. While there was so much that was wonderful it was let down by cheap hotels/broken fittings/no air con etc. We thought this was a premium tour. It is not. Their definition of 'boutique hotels' is questionable when some of the hotels were a mad house with the large bus tours crowding the lobby/lift/breakfast. As for meandering along back roads, I can assure you that 80 per cent of this tour is on multi lane free waysShow more
Traveled in October 2017
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Suzanne
October 5th, 2017
Travel on the Italian Indulgence tour in July 2017.Our guide was Stefano Lai who was excellent in all aspects of his...
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Traveled in July 2017
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Patricia
July 31st, 2017
This was my first group tour and I loved it. We were a small group and had a knowledgeable, friendly guide who went...
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Traveled in July 2017
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Marilyn
June 16th, 2017
My husband and I did our first Back Roads tour this spring. (Italians Indulgence). We cannot stop talking about our...
My husband and I did our first Back Roads tour this spring. (Italians Indulgence). We cannot stop talking about our trip--it was fantastic!. Stephano Lai was our tour guide and Fabio our driver. Both of these men knew and loved their country. They shared so many unique places and certainly went above and beyond. Stehano was with us constantly sharing his knowledge. Necessary stops for "toilets" would turn into a unique adventure like walking suspension bridge or aquaducts. When his day should have been done he would organize an elective hike to various places in the Italian countryside. We cannot thank back roads enough for planning such a unique trip and providing us with an outgoing/ knowledgable gentleman!! Marilyn and Ed, New Jersey-USAShow more
Traveled in May 2017
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Mary
May 31st, 2017
Have returned home recently from an Indulgence Back Roads Tour of Italy. A great holiday. No expectations at the...
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Traveled in April 2017
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Cathy
May 8th, 2017
Have recently finished an Italy Indulgence Tour with Back-Roads. I chose the company because I did not want to see...
Have recently finished an Italy Indulgence Tour with Back-Roads. I chose the company because I did not want to see the countryside from motorways & this company really promoted itself on travelling on the "back roads". I was disappointed in this regard. We did have a couple of days where we weaved our way through the countryside but a lot of the travel was along motorways even on a day when we were meant to "discover the rural roads of the Lombardy.....through quintessential Italian villages".....I couldn't see them through the screens on the motorways!! Our tour guide was knowledgeable but she walked really quickly making it a struggle for even quite fit members of the group to keep up & when she got to a point of interest she would immediately start her explanation of it & be finished by the time the rear guard got there. There were some lovely days but it is quite an expensive tour & did not live up to the name "back-roads"Show more
Traveled in April 2017

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Tiffany
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
Are there luggage restrictions for this tour?
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- Blue-Roads TouringOperator•Written March 2025
  As we travel in mini-coaches, luggage space is limited. Each of our guests may bring one piece of main luggage of a standard size of no more than 158cm (when the length, width and height is added together) and weighing no more than 20kg. You may also bring one small carry-on bag per person. If you have more luggage, please make arrangements to store it prior to joining the tour. We are unable to carry extra luggage on the mini-coach.
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  Tiffany
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  My husband must use a CPAP machine at night. Is distilled water readily available for purchase in the locations where we stay?
- Blue-Roads TouringOperator•Written March 2025
  Distilled water is readily available to purchase in Italy. It can be purchased in pharmacies or large supermarkets.
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Kim
Asked on January 22nd, 2024
On average how many in the northern Italy 13 day tour mid sept to early October? What class hotel accommodations can we expect? How much freedom is allowed if we want to do things on our own from time to time or to rest?
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- Blue-Roads TouringOperator•Written January 2024
  We have a maximum group size of 18 on all of our Blue-Roads tours. All accommodations will be in 3-4 star hotels. Please see some examples here: The Guardian Hotel - Rome, Via Luigi Bonazzi - Perugia, Hotel Alla Corte degi Angeli - Lucca.

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