We cannot extend your stay, as this is a set tour package, what you can do is book a post tour accommodation through a booking platform of your choice for an extra night.

Are local flights required for the tour, and is all transportation included?

Local flights are not required for the tour, as all transportation during the tour is included and travel is by coach. You will only need to arrange flights to and from Italy.

I'm looking for Taste of Italy guided tour for 10/18-24/2026. Do you have those dates available.

For the Taste of Italy guided tour, we only offer set departure dates. At the moment, the 4 October 2026 departure is sold out. However, the 11 October 2026 departure is still available if those dates could work for them.

I need the detailed info of the excursion - the Vatican Museums in Rome on Day7, including how much, how long...

The optional Vatican Museums guided tour in Rome on Day 7 costs €85 per person and typically lasts 2–4 hours. You'll be led by an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, skipping the lines to explore centuries of art and history, and finishing at the stunning Sistine Chapel. Please note this excursion is non-refundable, subject to availability, and we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance due to high demand.

how many rooms they will accomadte?

Our tours use twin-share rooms as the standard accommodation. Minors must share a room with an adult, so they cannot be placed in a room on their own. Because you have an odd number of travelers, one person would either: Be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender, or Choose a private room upgrade (subject to availability) if they prefer not to share.

I have a couple questions for clarification around the tour. Can you provide details about the Colosseum tour in Rome, hotel locations in Venice, and time in Cinque Terre?

The Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour is available for pre-booking and will take place on Day 1 of your tour. In Venice, we generally use the Hotel Venezia. When visiting Cinque Terre, you can expect to arrive at approximately 09:00 and depart around 15:00. Typically, travellers comfortably explore three villages during this time.

Does the "Best Price" shown for three travelers include a separate room for the third traveler? If so, am I correct that the third traveler would be paired in a separate room with another traveler she doesn't know? Otherwise, would the third traveler be required to purchase a single supplement at an additional cost?

The "Best Price" shown is based on twin-share accommodation, which means rooms are generally shared between two travelers. If you are booking for three people together, two travelers will be paired in one twin room, and the third traveler would need their own room. This can be arranged in two ways: If the third traveler is happy to share with another same-gender solo traveler from the group, we can match them at no extra cost. If they prefer to have their own private room, then the single supplement upgrade would apply.

How much would it cost for a single traveler? We're 3 adults and would need an extra room for our adult son (age 21) and are wondering about the extra fee.

We're pretty flexible with our schedule and just wanted a broad idea of the extra cost…..let's say end of April or any week in May.

What hotel do we stay at for the first night in Rome? Does the first night accommodation start on the 12th evening or the 11th? Does the hotel selected offers airport transfers? Is our last night stay on the 18th at the same hotel we started?

At this stage, the departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. Due to the fact that our hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand. The included accommodations will start on the evening of July 12, 2026. The tour ends on the 18th of July 2026 after breakfast at the Hotel. There will be no accommodations for that evening. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation.

On Day 4, what time do we arrive in Florence? Either before or after, will there be time to see the Florence Accademia(David)? On Day 5, What time do we leave?

The approximate arrival time in Florence on day 4 of your tour is at 15:20. There is free time allocated in Florence at approximately 17:00, the tour leader will advise you how much free time is available before you have to meet up with the group for your included dinner.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner in Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rome
- Welcome dinner in Rome
Optional Activities
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Day 2
Rome to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
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- Visit Orvieto; a historic city perched on a rocky cliff
- Funicular ride to Orvieto
Optional Activities
- Twilight water taxi cruise of the Venetian canals
Landmarks
Cathedral of Orvieto
Albornoz Fortress
Day 3
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Experience the magic of Venice
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride
- Murano and Burano islands excursion - Venice Lagoon (Floating City) with glass-blowing and lace-making demonstrations
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Murano Island
Burano Island
Day 4
Venice to Montecatini Terme
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Included dinner in Florence)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Lake Garda
- Guided orientation tour of Florence
- Explore Florence; the heart of the Italian Renaissance
- Leather-making presentation at Leonardo Leather
- Included dinner in Florence
Landmarks
Lake Garda
Ponte Vecchio
Basilica of Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria
Day 5
Montecatini Terme to Tuscany
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Cinque Terre's picturesque villages
- Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa; one of Italy's iconic monuments
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- Tuscan dinner with stellar views
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Cinque Terre
Monterosso
Vernazza
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Tuscany to Rome
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Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Rome)
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- Visit San Gimignano; known as the 'Town of Fine Towers'
- Discover Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wine and antipasti pairing
- Farewell dinner in Rome
Landmarks
San Gimignano
Siena
Piazza del Campo
Day 7
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Vatican Museums guided tour (must be booked prior to tour start; concludes in late afternoon)
Landmarks
Vatican Museums

Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum

Landmarks
Cathedral of Orvieto
Albornoz Fortress

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Murano Island
Burano Island

Landmarks
Lake Garda
Ponte Vecchio
Basilica of Santa Croce
Piazza della Signoria

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Cinque Terre
Monterosso
Vernazza
Corniglia
Manarola
Riomaggiore
Leaning Tower of Pisa

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San Gimignano
Siena
Piazza del Campo

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Vatican Museums

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Overall rating based on 173 Reviews

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Carmel
October 17th, 2025
4
The tour was fantastic, met lots of people, with a great sense of humour, and we had lots of laughs along the way....
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Veronika
May 6th, 2025
5
First time travelling with Expat Travel. Best way to see the must see sights is through an organized tour. Matia our...
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Traveled in April 2025
Heidi
April 30th, 2025
5
Our tour guide Matti absolutely made the tour. Logistics were great! Missed the crowds and saw amazing things.
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Leilani
April 6th, 2025
5
Well organized. Packed schedule but we anticipated that. Saw everything I wanted to see for a first timer to Italy....
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Shay
December 19th, 2024
5
Legendary tour guide Funny, humble, very helpful and knowledgeable
Traveled in April 2023
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Khammee
October 10th, 2024
5
We love it. Roma our guide was wonderful. Everything was well planned.
Traveled in September 2024
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Lorrie
October 6th, 2024
4
2 guides or aide wb helpful , our group was large 42. Some rooms were unacceptable. Food costs, tips were higher...
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Ginette
September 17th, 2024
5
We were a group of 12 people. Our tour guide Branden was extremely knowledgeable from food to history. Branden has...
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Ginette
September 17th, 2024
5
We were a private tour of 12 people. From day one we were treated like VIP's. Our tour guide Branden made sure that...
We were a private tour of 12 people. From day one we were treated like VIP's. Our tour guide Branden made sure that we got the whole Italian experience from food to history. Branden has set the bare very high for our next trip.Show more
Traveled in September 2024
Deborah
September 14th, 2024
4
It was pretty fast paced. I was not thrilled about the requirement to pay cash for all of the excursions. I was...
It was pretty fast paced. I was not thrilled about the requirement to pay cash for all of the excursions. I was also not too happy that the tour guide solicited tips for herself and the bus driver. It would have gone over better if the tip expectation was mentioned when signing up for the tour. Other than that, it was lovely. It would also have been nice if written maps were provided as it was easy to get lost.Show more
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Lynn
Asked on January 19th, 2026
Can you extend stay
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  We cannot extend your stay, as this is a set tour package, what you can do is book a post tour accommodation through a booking platform of your choice for an extra night.
M
Michele
Asked on January 4th, 2026
Are local flights required for the tour, and is all transportation included?
Flights / Transfers
Transport
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written January 2026
  Local flights are not required for the tour, as all transportation during the tour is included and travel is by coach.
  
  You will only need to arrange flights to and from Italy.
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Aaron
Asked on November 30th, 2025
I'm looking for Taste of Italy guided tour for 10/18-24/2026. Do you have those dates available.
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  For the Taste of Italy guided tour, we only offer set departure dates. At the moment, the 4 October 2026 departure is sold out. However, the 11 October 2026 departure is still available if those dates could work for them.
M
Margaret
Asked on November 28th, 2025
I need the detailed info of the excursion - the Vatican Museums in Rome on Day7, including how much, how long...
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2025
  The optional Vatican Museums guided tour in Rome on Day 7 costs €85 per person and typically lasts 2–4 hours. You'll be led by an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, skipping the lines to explore centuries of art and history, and finishing at the stunning Sistine Chapel. Please note this excursion is non-refundable, subject to availability, and we recommend booking at least 30 days in advance due to high demand.
C
Claudia
Asked on November 23rd, 2025
how many rooms they will accomadte?
Accommodation
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Our tours use twin-share rooms as the standard accommodation. Minors must share a room with an adult, so they cannot be placed in a room on their own. Because you have an odd number of travelers, one person would either: Be paired with another solo traveler of the same gender, or Choose a private room upgrade (subject to availability) if they prefer not to share.
- C
  Claudia
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  so of course they will be accomodate 1 child in 1 room with 2 adults and the other one and the other room with the other adult. Is possible to quote the same package of the total of the party?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  As per our policy, minors must share a room with an adult, so they cannot be placed in a room on their own. While we can check with our team if one minor can share with the two adults, and the other minor with the remaining adult, please know that this arrangement is not guaranteed, as our operating team has to find out if the hotels are able to accommodate this request. The tour cost is priced per person, so the total package price will simply be calculated based on the number of travelers (3 adults + 2 minors), according to the per-person rate.
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Paula
Asked on November 3rd, 2025
I have a couple questions for clarification around the tour. Can you provide details about the Colosseum tour in Rome, hotel locations in Venice, and time in Cinque Terre?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  The Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour is available for pre-booking and will take place on Day 1 of your tour. In Venice, we generally use the Hotel Venezia. When visiting Cinque Terre, you can expect to arrive at approximately 09:00 and depart around 15:00. Typically, travellers comfortably explore three villages during this time.
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Lawrence
Asked on October 1st, 2025
Does the "Best Price" shown for three travelers include a separate room for the third traveler? If so, am I correct that the third traveler would be paired in a separate room with another traveler she doesn't know? Otherwise, would the third traveler be required to purchase a single supplement at an additional cost?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  The "Best Price" shown is based on twin-share accommodation, which means rooms are generally shared between two travelers. If you are booking for three people together, two travelers will be paired in one twin room, and the third traveler would need their own room. This can be arranged in two ways: If the third traveler is happy to share with another same-gender solo traveler from the group, we can match them at no extra cost. If they prefer to have their own private room, then the single supplement upgrade would apply.
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Olivia
Asked on September 4th, 2025
How much would it cost for a single traveler? We're 3 adults and would need an extra room for our adult son (age 21) and are wondering about the extra fee.
Price / Availability
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  Olivia
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  We're pretty flexible with our schedule and just wanted a broad idea of the extra cost…..let's say end of April or any week in May.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  As our tours use a tiered or bucket pricing system, the cost of a tour can change depending on demand and how many seats are left. This means prices may increase as the departure date gets closer, so it's always best to secure your spot early for the best available rate. We recommend checking the website directly for the most up-to-date price.
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Morgan
Asked on August 15th, 2025
What hotel do we stay at for the first night in Rome? Does the first night accommodation start on the 12th evening or the 11th? Does the hotel selected offers airport transfers? Is our last night stay on the 18th at the same hotel we started?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  At this stage, the departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. Due to the fact that our hotels are subject to change, we do not provide inaccurate information beforehand. The included accommodations will start on the evening of July 12, 2026. The tour ends on the 18th of July 2026 after breakfast at the Hotel. There will be no accommodations for that evening. We recommend using public transport for airport-to-hotel transportation.
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Bianca
Asked on August 4th, 2025
On Day 4, what time do we arrive in Florence? Either before or after, will there be time to see the Florence Accademia(David)? On Day 5, What time do we leave?
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  The approximate arrival time in Florence on day 4 of your tour is at 15:20. There is free time allocated in Florence at approximately 17:00, the tour leader will advise you how much free time is available before you have to meet up with the group for your included dinner.
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  Bianca
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  We'd like to go to Florence Accademia to see Michelangelo's David.
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  Bianca
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  I'm thinking of maybe leaving the walking tour of Florence early to go to the Florence Accademia. Where does the walking tour end in Florence? Is there any point during the tour that we are close to the Florence Accademia?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  The Walking Tour in Florence will end at Leonardo's Leather Shop at around 5PM. The address is Borgo dei Greci, 16/A, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy which is about 13 Minutes away from Accademia Gallery and you can choose to leave the group there and head for the Accademia then regroup for Dinner at around 6:30 PM.
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  Bianca
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Can you tell me all the places that we will be seeing on the walking tour of Florence?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  While we don't have the exact step-by-step breakdown for the 1 hour and 30-minute locally-guided walking tour in Florence, your tour leader and local guide will go over everything on the day itself. You'll get to enjoy a wonderful introduction to Florence's rich history and Renaissance heritage, with the walk ending at Leonardo's Leather Shop around 5:00 PM. From there, you're more than welcome to head off and explore places not covered on the tour — for example, the Accademia Gallery is about 13 minutes away, and you'll have some free time before regrouping for dinner at around 6:30 PM.

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Rome to Venice

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