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The Essential of Italy

11 days
From Rome to Venice
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 72
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Aran Park)
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  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Aran Park)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Imperial Rome - walking tour and panoramic bus ride
    • Transfer to Trastevere neighborhood

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (70 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Arch of Constantine
    Colosseum
    Imperial Forums
    Circus Maximus
    Baths of Caracalla
    Basilica of Saint Mary Major
    Pyramid of Cestius
    Castel Sant'Angelo
    Vatican City
    Trastevere
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  3. Day 3

    Rome

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ergife), Hotel (Ibis Styles Roma Aurelia), Hotel (Aran Park)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Capri (April to October) - Full day excursion (190 EUR)
    • Visit to Naples and Pompeii (November to March) - Full day excursion (145 EUR)
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  4. Day 4

    Rome - Orvieto - Castiglione del Lago - Siena

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Points By Sheraton Siena), Hotel (Executive)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Orvieto with viewpoint
    • Ride escalators to medieval center of Orvieto
    • Visit to Orvieto Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Orvieto Cathedral
    Piazza del Campo
    Siena Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Siena - Monteriggioni - San Gimignano - Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Monteriggioni

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to San Gimignano
    Landmarks
    Monteriggioni
    San Gimignano
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  6. Day 6

    Florence

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Mediterraneo), Hotel (Nilhotel), Hotel (Raffaello), Hotel (Novotel Firenze Nord)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Michelangelo viewpoint
    • Guided tour of Florence city center
    • Visit to Gothic Cathedral (Duomo di Firenze)
    • Visit to Ponte Vecchio
    • Visit to Piazza della Signoria
    Landmarks
    Michelangelo Viewpoint
    Duomo di Firenze
    Ponte Vecchio
    Piazza della Signoria
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  7. Day 7

    Florence - Pisa - Cinque Terre - Genoa

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ac Marriott Genova), Hotel (Novotel Genova City), Hotel (Tower Genova Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Tourist train to Piazza dei Miracoli, Pisa
    • Visit to Cinque Terre UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Train transfer to Cinque Terre (tickets included)
    • Train transfer from Cinque Terre to Levanto
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Piazza dei Miracoli
    Cinque Terre
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  8. Day 8

    Genoa - Portofino - Milan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Barcelo Milan), Hotel (Nh Milano Fiera), Hotel (Nh Milano 2), Hotel (Nh Milano 2 Residence)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll in Portofino
    Landmarks
    Portofino
    Santa Margherita Ligure
    Rapallo
    Milan Cathedral
    Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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  9. Day 9

    Milan - Lakes Region - Verona

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shg Hotel Catullo), Hotel (Maxim), Hotel (Airport Hotel Verona), Hotel (Best Western Turismo)

    Included Activities

    • Train ride to Orta San Giulio medieval center
    • Boat ride to Island of San Giulio

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Borromean Islands from Stresa - Isola Bella gardens and palace (50 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Lake Orta
    Orta San Giulio
    Island of San Giulio
    Lake Maggiore
    Stresa
    Isola Bella
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  10. Day 10

    Verona - Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lugano Torretta), Hotel (Sirio), Hotel (Delfino)

    Included Activities

    • Boat trip to St. Mark's Square
    • Guided walking tour of Venice
    • Visit to Murano glasswork

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride in Venice - 20 minutes (40 EUR)
    Landmarks
    Verona
    St. Mark's Square
    Murano
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  11. Day 11

    Venice

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 1
    November 16th, 2025
    5
    Very nice trip, well organized, hotels are all great, beautiful itineraries.
    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the trip, found it well organized, appreciated the quality of the hotels, and loved the beautiful itineraries. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another Europamundo adventure soon! Best regards, Europamundo Team
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 2
    November 1st, 2025
    3
    The tour was alright but I would prefer to spend more time in places with more sightseeings than small villages. The...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Dear Coraima, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable and helps us continually enhance the quality of our services. We’re glad to know that certain aspects of your trip met your expectations, and we regret that others did not. Please rest assured that we’ve shared your comments with the relevant departments to help us identify areas for improvement. Once again, we sincerely appreciate your thoughtful feedback and the opportunity it gives us to serve you better in the future. Kind regards, Europamundo team
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 3
    October 11th, 2025
    4
    The tour has an extensive coverage of places to visit, itinerary is great. The tour guide is young and lacking...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Dear Maria Lilia, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the The Essentials of Italy tour. We are glad to hear that you found the itinerary extensive and enjoyed the coverage of the places visited. Regarding your comments about the guide, each of our guides has their own style, and we appreciate your observations. We are sorry if in your experience the interaction did not fully meet your expectations. Concerning the hotels, they are selected based on availability and logistics and are not luxury hotels. We regret if this caused any inconvenience, particularly in Genoa with the entrance ramp. Please be assured that your comments have been forwarded to the corresponding department for review. Thank you again for your feedback. Kind regards, Europamundo team
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 4
    November 2nd, 2024
    2
    Worst part of the tour was having my wife's passport, Driver's License, Credit Cards and cash stolen. Unfortunately,...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Dear William, We were aware of what happened with your personal documents, and we are truly sorry that you had to go through such a situation while traveling. Our guide assisted in verifying with the transportation company whether your documents might have been left on the bus, as you suggested. However, after a thorough check, they informed us that no documents were found. We understand that you received accurate information to help you reissue your documents, and we hope the guide’s assistance was satisfactory. Even so, we recognize that it was a challenging situation, especially while traveling and trying to enjoy your trip. Regarding your preferences about the organization of visits, we appreciate your suggestion and assure you it will be forwarded to the relevant department for consideration. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further comments. Best regards, Europamundo team
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  • D
    October 6th, 2024
    3
    The guide was very good. She was attentive and organized. She was also upbeat and fun. The sites visited were...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Dear David, Thank you sincerely for your review and feedback regarding your experience on "The Essential of Italy." We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the guide, who made an effort to provide attentive and organized service, as well as the excellent sites visited and the comfort of the bus. We regret that some aspects of your trip did not meet your expectations. We take note of your comments regarding the lack of restaurants at two of the hotels and the long hours spent on the bus. We understand that travel time can be a significant factor, and we strive to balance travel hours with free time in each itinerary. We also appreciate your feedback about the proportion of English-speaking guests in the group, and we will take your suggestion into consideration to enhance the experience for all our customers. Your opinion is very valuable to us, and we hope to provide you with a better experience on your future travels. Best regards, Europamundo team
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  • A
    June 27th, 2021
    4.2
    This trip was incredible….A perfect balance of guided informational tours and free time for exploring your interests....
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    Traveled in June 2021
    Review collected by Europamundo
    Reply from: Europamundo
    We are grateful for your feedback! We are eagerly anticipating your return. Europamundo team:
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 7
    July 21st, 2024
    5
    Jorge was an incredible guide who went out of his way to ensure our trip was outstanding. Most of the accommodation...
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    Traveled in July 2024
    Reply from: Europamundo
    We extend our gratitude for taking the time to share your valuable insights about your recent tour with us. We are absolutely delighted to learn that your travel experience with us was memorable. Europamundo team :D❤
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  • K
    April 4th, 2024
    5
    It was a great experience per my parents in law. They went on this tour and was very happy when they came back. They...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Europamundo is dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional experience from start to finish. It brings us joy to hear that our dedicated team of representatives made sure your first guided holiday with us was as unforgettable as you described. Europamundo team :)❤
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  • The Essential of Italy reviewer 9
    December 22nd, 2023
    5
    We join this program to explore many town of Italy before plan to visit again. Macarena our guide tour is excellent....
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    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Hi Thivarack. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a good review of your experience with our tour. We are delighted to learn about your positive encounter with our professional tour guides. We firmly believe that these guides and drivers form the heart of each tour, as they possess the ability to craft unforgettable memories for our passengers. Europamundo team :)❤
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  • A
    October 20th, 2023
    4
    Overall, it was a good experience with the obvious limitations of a group bus tour. On many days, the program seemed...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Europamundo
    Hi Anne. Thank you for your feedback on your recent bus tour experience. We're delighted to hear that it was an overall positive journey for you. We appreciate your input about the program's busyness, and we'll consider adjustments. We also understand the challenges with the hotel in Rome, and we're actively working on better accommodation options. While we introduced a larger Portuguese/Spanish-speaking group, we'll strive to maintain a balanced experience for all guests. It's wonderful that Paula, your guide, did an excellent job keeping the group together. We'll address punctuality issues to ensure a smoother experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we'll use it to enhance our tours. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure. Europamundo team:D❤❤
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    Jess

    Asked on December 12th, 2025

    Couild you give me an idea of the tours you have in any part of the world that have a low single supplement cost? I looked at so many tours and the cost for a single room is quite high. Just wondering if there is a secret to travelling alone without huge extra cost.

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten December 2025

      We understand your concern about the single supplement as it can affect the total cost of your adventure. At Europamundo, we have some circuits with lower single supplements, especially during specific seasons or on selected programs. While there's no specific "secret," here are a few recommendations that might help you reduce costs:

      - Travel during the low season.
      - Review our current promotions.

      Regarding discounts, we currently offer a "Discount Policy." To benefit from any discounts we provide, it's essential to supply the corresponding documentation when booking (such as a Club Passenger card, passport, or marriage certificate). These discounts must be applied before the tour begins and are not valid for extra supplements like meal packages. Here are some details:

      Club Passenger: Enjoy a 5% discount on regular coach tours marked with the Passenger Club discount symbol. This offer does not apply to privatized or "Trip Styles" tours.
      - Seniors (65+): Discounts can be combined with the triple room discount.

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    Tom

    Asked on August 18th, 2025

    Im looking for a 17 day trip to Italy covering Rome, naples, Positano/ amalfi, Florence, Siena, Chianti, San giminano, Volterra, Val Dorcia Loop, Florence, Cinque Terra Villages, Venice, Burano , Murano, Siciliy, Dolomites, Lake Como, Dolomites, Milan

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    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten August 2025

      Currently our regular departures are operating with a minimum of two passengers, the most flexible policy of any major touroperator. We recommend that you find out beforehand all requirements and restrictions you may have to comply in order to enter the countries you plan to visit.

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      Tom

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Im looking if you can help personalise my trip and travel plan

    • EuropamundoOperatorWritten August 2025

      Unfortunately, we do not offer personalize tours, however you can check some of our tour.

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