Is availability confirmed for 2 people on Sunday 4 October, 2026?

Unfortunately, there is currently only 1 seat remaining for the Sunday, 04 October 2026 departure, so we are unable to confirm availability for 2 travellers on this date at this time. We have available seats for October 11 if you want that departure.

I don't understand how this tour is considered medium intensity. It seems like there is a lot of time spent traveling and doesn't appear to be any hikes or bike riding. Why medium intensity? Also, are airport transfers included?

The Italy Explorer tour is classified as medium intensity mainly because of the pace of travel and the amount of walking involved at various destinations. While there are no hikes or bike rides included, the tour features several city walking tours and days with longer sightseeing durations, which can make it more active than a relaxed itinerary. Regarding your other question, airport transfers are not included for our Europe tours. Travellers typically arrange their own transfers to and from the starting and ending hotels.

can you please let me know which first and last Hotel we would be staying in ( Rome )

BV Oly Hotel Rome located at Via del Santuario Regina degli Apostoli, 36, 00145 Roma RM, Italy. Your tour starts and ends at this same hotel, which is very convenient!

Do we need to pay tips and gratuities to the tour guide(or is this part of the deal) If we do how much is expected daily?

Will the accommodation address be available on confirmation or can this change?

Do you arrange flights on the 16 day tour of Italy?

We unfortunately do not have the capacity to arrange flights for our customers. Flights are usually arranged by our customers from their end or they get assistance from any available travel agency/agent.

Can you kindly advise if you can provide him with a list of all optional excursions and the costing of them as well as how and when he can pay for these?

Please see the list of Optional Excursions offered for our Italy Explorer Tour below. Most are booked through the tour leader during the tour unless stated in the description that it requires pre-booking.

Do you have single rates?

The price of the Tours that are posted on the website are per person. Or did you mean to ask about the cost of the Single Supplement Upgrade for this booking?

Can you please send me the hotel list? Is hotel included on Day 16? The description says end point is hotel, but the accommodation section shows 15 nights. How many hours a day are we on the bus? What happens if someone gets Covid? Are they required to leave the tour? Can you send me a list of optional excursions and prices? If I am coming with a friend and want to share a room, can each of us book separately? What's the process?

Hotels for our tours are confirmed closer to departure. Tour ends on 16th Day in Rome around 11AM with no accommodations included for the evening. Our coaches travel 3-6 Hours per day. If a traveler contracts Covid, they can choose to end the tour early or continue. We offer Twin Share Accommodation where 2 persons share a room. If booking separately, you can request to be roomed with your friend.

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Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 50
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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Rome
Start point
Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 10:00)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Rome
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Colosseum and Roman Forum with local guide
Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum
Day 2
Rome to Venice
Rome to Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Funicular ride to Orvieto
- Free time exploring Orvieto historic centre
Optional Activities
- Twilight water taxi cruise along Venice canals
Landmarks
Orvieto Cathedral
Albornoz Fortress
Day 3
Venice
Venice
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Gondola ride in Venice
- Excursion to Murano and Burano islands
- Beach time in Jesolo or Lido
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
Day 4
Venice to Tuscany
Venice to Tuscany
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local Florentine restaurant)
Included Activities
- Stop and visit Lake Garda
- Guided tour of Florence with local guide
- Dinner at local Florentine restaurant
Landmarks
Lake Garda
Florence Cathedral
Uffizi Gallery
Day 5
Tuscany to Cinque Terre to Pisa
Tuscany to Cinque Terre to Pisa
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Cinque Terre villages
- Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral
Cinque Terre
Day 6
Tuscany to Rome
Tuscany to Rome
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit San Gimignano
- Discover Siena UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Wine tasting
- Dinner in Rome
Landmarks
San Gimignano
Siena Cathedral
Piazza del Campo
Day 7
Rome
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican City, Vatican museums, and Sistine Chapel
Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
Day 8
Rome to Amalfi Coast
Rome to Amalfi Coast
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pompeii ruins
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Evening in Salerno excursion with local cuisine and limoncello tasting
Landmarks
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii
Day 9
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Amalfi Coast cruise with visits to Positano and Amalfi, local lunch, limoncello factory visit, and paper museum
Landmarks
Amalfi
Positano
Day 10
Amalfi Coast to Apulia
Amalfi Coast to Apulia
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Matera ancient cave city
- Walking tour of Alberobello with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Trullo Church of St. Anthony
- Visit Trulli Museum
Landmarks
Matera Sassi
Alberobello
Day 11
Alberobello to Sicily
Alberobello to Sicily
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Sicilian cuisine dinner in Taormina)
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Sicily
- Orientation of Taormina
- Dinner in Taormina
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Taormina Greek Theatre
Villa Comunale
Porta Catania
Day 12
Taormina
Taormina
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Mount Etna funicular ascent with volcanic landscape exploration
- Lunch at Enoteca featuring local wine and volcanic-grown produce
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Day 13
Sicily - Syracuse to Agrigento
Sicily - Syracuse to Agrigento
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Syracuse UNESCO historical centre
- Guided tour of Valle dei Templi (Valley of the Temples)
Landmarks
Syracuse
Valle dei Templi
Temple of Concordia
Day 14
Sicily - Agrigento to Palermo
Sicily - Agrigento to Palermo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Cefalù
- Walking tour of Palermo highlights
- Dinner in Palermo
Landmarks
Cefalù
Piazza Indipendenza
Porta Nuova
Palermo Cathedral
Day 15
Palermo
Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to explore lesser-known architectural highlights of Palermo
Day 16
Naples to Rome
Naples to Rome
End point
Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 11:00)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Colosseum
Roman Forum

Landmarks
Orvieto Cathedral
Albornoz Fortress

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square

Landmarks
Lake Garda
Florence Cathedral
Uffizi Gallery

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral
Cinque Terre

Landmarks
San Gimignano
Siena Cathedral
Piazza del Campo

Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica

Landmarks
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii

Landmarks
Amalfi
Positano

Landmarks
Matera Sassi
Alberobello

Landmarks
Mount Etna
Taormina Greek Theatre
Villa Comunale
Porta Catania

Landmarks
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Syracuse
Valle dei Templi
Temple of Concordia

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Cefalù
Piazza Indipendenza
Porta Nuova
Palermo Cathedral

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4.1

Overall rating based on 41 Reviews

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Jim5.0•July 2026
Excellent journey through Italy. Tour guide was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the places ands cities...
Excellent journey through Italy. Tour guide was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the places ands cities we visited. There was a decent amount of walking involved, more than what I expected. If limited mobility or stamina is weak, this itinerary maybe a bit too robust. But you’ll see and experience amazing sights!Show more
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Chris2.0•August 2025
What should have been a 5 star trip was totally spoilt by our guide who was incompetent , disorganised , totally...
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Ian4.0•May 2025
Food included in tour, first night in Rome good rest patchy or poor. First tour I have done where the tour manager...
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Andrew3.0•May 2025
My first budget tour and here are my points Tour leader was very impressive Hotels were very poor and run down and...
My first budget tour and here are my points Tour leader was very impressive Hotels were very poor and run down and in the middle of nowhere. I cannot believe 35 of us had to walk 25 minutes just to get to the train station in order to catch 2 more trains to get into Rome, because the hotel was out in the middle of nowhere. Bus driver was excellent. Too many olive oil tastingsShow more
Traveled in April 2025
Yvonne2.0•May 2025
Very disappointed that Expat Explore changed it to a 16 day tour without bothering to tell us or Tour Radar. Cost us...
Very disappointed that Expat Explore changed it to a 16 day tour without bothering to tell us or Tour Radar. Cost us money and a lot of stress to try to rearrange/cancel/modify other bookings we'd made based on the original itinerary we were given. Terrible hotels selected by tour operator (too far from everything and too many broken or not working features, such as a/c, fridge, laundry service etc and too small) and not very organised by tour leader - a lot of the group were left wondering where we were going and how long it would take to get there, or where we were a lot of the time. Coach driver was very good. Too much crammed into too little time which meant not enough time for sleep, no time to relax or repack bags or do laundry or anything else, and too much walking and public transport just to get to locations of interest. Also didn't get to visit many locations of interest - just saw the outside/exterior. Meals included were of very poor standard. Won't be holidaying with Expat Explore again.Show more
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Raymond4.0•May 2025
Had a great time. Guide and driver were excellent. The tours were super. Some of the hotels need some refurbishment.
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Angie5.0•May 2025
Great itinerary Fab locations
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Rashmi5.0•April 2025
Itinerary was very good. But so many loop holes. Before and after hotels could have been added. Tour don't start 10...
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DEBORAH4.0•April 2025
My expat tour was very good. We travelled all over Italy. Our guide, Allesandro and driver Dino took great care of...
My expat tour was very good. We travelled all over Italy. Our guide, Allesandro and driver Dino took great care of us all. The hotels were as expected. They are usually in the outskirts in order to keep the tour affordable. The included meals were not that good of quality. I think they need to work on this. We didn't have much time in Florence and didn't have time to get a feel for it. We might as well if skipped it as spend an hour thereShow more
Traveled in March 2025
Janette4.0•August 2024
The only complaint was a couple of hotels being so far from anywhere. Also suggest that people need to bring more...
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Traveled in August 2024
Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed the tour overall. Regarding the hotel locations, we select accommodations outside the city center to maintain high standards while keeping tour costs affordable. Additionally, we ensure that all hotels are close to public transport, making it easy for travelers to reach the city center. For optional excursions, we have implemented card payment facilities to provide multiple payment methods, reducing the need to carry extra cash. We appreciate your suggestions and will continue to strive for an excellent experience for our travelers.
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Carmen
Asked on April 19th, 2026
Is availability confirmed for 2 people on Sunday 4 October, 2026?
Price / Availability
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written April 2026
  Unfortunately, there is currently only 1 seat remaining for the Sunday, 04 October 2026 departure, so we are unable to confirm availability for 2 travellers on this date at this time. We have available seats for October 11 if you want that departure.
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April
Asked on October 23rd, 2025
I don't understand how this tour is considered medium intensity. It seems like there is a lot of time spent traveling and doesn't appear to be any hikes or bike riding. Why medium intensity? Also, are airport transfers included?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
Transport
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written October 2025
  The Italy Explorer tour is classified as medium intensity mainly because of the pace of travel and the amount of walking involved at various destinations. While there are no hikes or bike rides included, the tour features several city walking tours and days with longer sightseeing durations, which can make it more active than a relaxed itinerary. Regarding your other question, airport transfers are not included for our Europe tours. Travellers typically arrange their own transfers to and from the starting and ending hotels.
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Robert
Asked on June 16th, 2025
can you please let me know which first and last Hotel we would be staying in ( Rome )
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Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  BV Oly Hotel Rome located at Via del Santuario Regina degli Apostoli, 36, 00145 Roma RM, Italy. Your tour starts and ends at this same hotel, which is very convenient!
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  Robert
  Traveler•Written June 2025
  could you please let me know what time the drop off would be on the last day - trying to figure out best flight timing
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2025
  The drop-off on the last day at BV Oly Hotel Rome is expected around 11:00 AM, though this can vary a bit depending on traffic. Planning your flight for early afternoon or later would be the safest bet to avoid any rush.
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Vicky
Asked on February 2nd, 2025
Do we need to pay tips and gratuities to the tour guide(or is this part of the deal) If we do how much is expected daily?
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  Vicky
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Will the accommodation address be available on confirmation or can this change?
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  Vicky
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Are extra excurcions paid in cash or can a credit card be used?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  We suggest somewhere between £4-£6, €5-€7 or $6-$8 per person per day. Tipping is entirely voluntary and the above rate is offered as a suggested guide only.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  At this stage, your preferred departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. We suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information.
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  Optional Excursions for the tour can be paid in cash or credit/debit card through the Tour Leader.
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Becky
Asked on December 3rd, 2024
Do you arrange flights on the 16 day tour of Italy?
Flights / Transfers
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  We unfortunately do not have the capacity to arrange flights for our customers. Flights are usually arranged by our customers from their end or they get assistance from any available travel agency/agent.
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James
Asked on December 2nd, 2024
Can you kindly advise if you can provide him with a list of all optional excursions and the costing of them as well as how and when he can pay for these?
Payments
Tour Details
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written December 2024
  Please see the list of Optional Excursions offered for our Italy Explorer Tour below. Most are booked through the tour leader during the tour unless stated in the description that it requires pre-booking.
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Heather
Asked on November 20th, 2024
Do you have single rates?
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- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  The price of the Tours that are posted on the website are per person. Or did you mean to ask about the cost of the Single Supplement Upgrade for this booking?
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  Heather
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  I'm wondering what the single rate is?
- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  The Single Supplement Upgrade for the tour and departure that you are interested in, is offered at 1,095 USD. That price is on top of the current website price of the Tour and customers can request to add the Single Supplement Upgrade once they have a confirmed booking (Single Supplement Upgrades are offered at a limited availability per departure).
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Debra
Asked on November 8th, 2024
Can you please send me the hotel list? Is hotel included on Day 16? The description says end point is hotel, but the accommodation section shows 15 nights. How many hours a day are we on the bus? What happens if someone gets Covid? Are they required to leave the tour? Can you send me a list of optional excursions and prices? If I am coming with a friend and want to share a room, can each of us book separately? What's the process?
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- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Hotels for our tours are confirmed closer to departure. Tour ends on 16th Day in Rome around 11AM with no accommodations included for the evening. Our coaches travel 3-6 Hours per day. If a traveler contracts Covid, they can choose to end the tour early or continue. We offer Twin Share Accommodation where 2 persons share a room. If booking separately, you can request to be roomed with your friend.
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  Debra
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  If no hotel list is available for those dates, please send me the hotel list of the last tour you did.
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Amy
Asked on July 30th, 2024
what company operates this tour
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- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  This tour is operated by Expat Explore Travel.
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Joe
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How many people are on these tours?
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- Expat Explore TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Our Tours have a maximum capacity of 48 Pax per departure.

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