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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome
    Start point
    Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner in Rome)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Rome
    • Visit Trevi Fountain
    • Visit the Pantheon
    • Welcome dinner in Rome

    Optional Activities

    • Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
  3. Day 2

    Rome to Venice

    Rome to Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Funicular ride to Orvieto
    • Free time to explore Orvieto historic centre

    Optional Activities

    • Twilight water taxi cruise along Venice canals
    Landmarks
    Orvieto Cathedral
    Albornoz Fortress
  4. Day 3

    Venice

    Venice
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice
    • Murano and Burano excursion (glass-blowing and lace-making crafts)
    • Beach time at Jesolo or Lido
    Landmarks
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    Burano
  5. Day 4

    Venice to Tuscany

    Venice to Tuscany
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Lake Garda
    • Guided tour of Florence
    Landmarks
    Lake Garda
  6. Day 5

    Tuscany to Cinque Terre to Pisa

    Tuscany to Cinque Terre to Pisa
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cinque Terre villages
    • Visit Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
  7. Day 6

    Tuscany

    Tuscany
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit San Gimignano
    • Visit Siena
    • Local Italian wine tasting
    • Dinner in Rome
    Landmarks
    San Gimignano
    Siena
  8. Day 7

    Rome

    Rome
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Vatican City guided tour (Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel)
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
  9. Day 8

    Rome to Amalfi Coast

    Rome to Amalfi Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Vesuvius
    • Explore Pompeii ruins
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Evening in Salerno excursion (local cuisine)
    Landmarks
    Mount Vesuvius
    Pompeii
  10. Day 9

    Amalfi Coast

    Amalfi Coast
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    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Positano and Amalfi excursion (postcard-perfect views, lunch, limoncello factory, paper museum)
    Landmarks
    Positano
    Amalfi
  11. Day 10

    Amalfi Coast to Alberobello

    Amalfi Coast to Alberobello
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matera
    • Walking tour of Alberobello
    • View Trulli houses

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Trullo Church of St. Anthony
    • Visit Trulli Museum
    Landmarks
    Matera
    Alberobello
    Trullo Church of St. Anthony
    Trulli Museum
  12. Day 11

    Alberobello to Sicily

    Alberobello to Sicily
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Sicilian cuisine in Taormina)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry from mainland Italy to Sicily
    • Orientation tour of Taormina
    • Dinner in Taormina
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Taormina
    Porta Catania
    Villa Comunale
  13. Day 12

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Etna funicular excursion (volcanic landscape, lunch with local wine and produce)
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  14. Day 13

    Taormina to Agrigento

    Taormina to Agrigento
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Syracuse
    • Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
    Landmarks
    Syracuse
    Valley of the Temples
  15. Day 14

    Agrigento to Palermo

    Agrigento to Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Cefalù
    • Free time in Cefalù
    • Walking tour of Palermo
    • Visit Piazza Indipendenza
    • Visit Porta Nuova
    • Visit Cathedral of Palermo
    • Dinner in Palermo
    Landmarks
    Cefalù
    Palermo
    Piazza Indipendenza
    Porta Nuova
    Cathedral of Palermo
  16. Day 15

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional architectural highlights excursion
  17. Day 16

    Naples to Rome

    Naples to Rome
    End point
    Roma, Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Peter
    Peter2.0•September 2026
    The tour leader was the only reason we were able to complete the trip despite the frustrations we experienced...
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  • Jim
    Jim5.0•July 2026
    Excellent journey through Italy. Tour guide was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the places ands cities...
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  • Chris
    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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  • Andrew
    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...
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  • 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...
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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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  • Angie
    Angie5.0•May 2025
    Great itinerary Fab locations
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  • Rashmi
    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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  • Debbie4.0•April 2025
    My expat tour was very good. We travelled all over Italy. Our guide, Allesandro and driver Dino took great care of...
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  • C

    Carmen

    Asked on April 19th, 2026

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

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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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?

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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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

    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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?

    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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.

    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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.

    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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?

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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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?

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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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?

    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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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    • Travel Chasers formerly Expat ExploreOperator•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

      Traveler•Written November 2024

      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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