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Highlights of Italy

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From Venice to Rome
4.4 (40 reviews)
  • Smiling woman with Intrepid tote bag posing in St Peter's Square with the dome of St Peter's Basilica glowing in backlight.
  • Gondolier steering a gondola with seated tourists through a narrow Venetian canal lined by weathered buildings.
  • Coastal view of Venice lagoon featuring the white San Giorgio lighthouse tower and distant bell tower of St Mark's Campanile.
  • Woman in a gondola admiring the ornate Doge's Palace and St Mark's Campanile across the water during sunset light.
  • Two travellers smiling while crossing a sun-lit street lined by elegant historic buildings in Rome.
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  • Travel group observing the ornate sculptures and turquoise pool of Trevi Fountain in Rome.
  • Narrow atmospheric street between historic buildings at dusk with warm light on facades.
  • Illuminated vintage carousel spinning in a lively Italian square at night with people gathered around.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Venice

    Venice

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Grand Canal
    • Walk over Rialto Bridge
    • Browse Venetian mask and Murano glassware shops
    • Dinner at local restaurant with travel companions
    Landmarks
    Grand Canal
    Rialto Bridge
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  2. Day 2

    Venice

    Venice

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Orientation Walk
    • Exploration of San Marco Square architecture
    • Cicchetti Snack Stop

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local bacaro
    • Vaporetto water bus trip to San Giorgio island
    • Climb bell tower on San Giorgio
    • Venetian gondola ride on Grand Canal
    Landmarks
    San Marco Square
    San Giorgio
    Grand Canal
  3. Day 3

    Venice to La Spezia

    Venice to La Spezia

    Optional Activities

    • Walk around Via del Prione pedestrian zone
    • Dinner with the group
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre
  4. Day 4

    Cinque Terre

    Cinque Terre

    Included Activities

    • Cinque Terre Day Trip with included Cinque Terre Pass
    • Leader-led walk to two villages
    • Access to walking paths and trains for 24 hours

    Optional Activities

    • Pesto class
    • Focaccia lunch
    Landmarks
    Monterosso
    Vernazzo
    Corniglia
    Manarola
    Riomaggiore
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  5. Day 5

    La Spezia to Florence

    La Spezia to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Florence Foodies Walk with Urban Adventures
    • Explore culinary history
    • Taste local treats
    • Try Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Florentine Beef Steak)
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  6. Day 6

    Florence

    Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Galleria dell'Accademia
    • See Michelangelo's David
    • Visit Uffizi Gallery
    • Walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for city views
    • Optional activities throughout the day
    Landmarks
    Galleria dell'Accademia
    Uffizi Gallery
    Piazzale Michelangelo
    Arno River
  7. Day 7

    Florence to Rome

    Florence to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Leader-led Orientation Walk
    • Trevi Fountain viewing
    • Spanish Steps viewing
    • Pantheon viewing
    • Piazza Navona viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Piazza Navona
    • Visit Vatican
    • Visit St Peter's Basilica
    • Visit Sistine Chapel
    • Walk through Pantheon interior
    • Dinner with the group at local trattoria
    Landmarks
    Spanish Steps
    Trevi Fountain
    Pantheon
    Piazza Navona
    Vatican
    St Peter's Basilica
    Sistine Chapel
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  8. Day 8

    Rome

    Rome
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  • Itinerary
    3.9
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
    3.7
  • Food
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  • Tour Operator
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  • Heidi4.0•June 2026
    The trip was well organized and our tour leader, Riccardo was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, pleasant and...
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    • Gondolier steers under the ornate white Bridge of Sighs spanning a narrow Venetian canal.
    • Small yellow house with green shutters sits beside a narrow Venetian canal with a moored dinghy.
    • Tall obelisk rises into a bright blue sky framed by fluffy clouds above the colonnades of St. Peter's Square.
    • Clock-tower church stands against terraced hillside vineyards in bright morning sun.
    • Beachgoers relax on towels beside calm harbour waters bordered by rocky cliffs.
    • Four gilded bronze horses of St. Mark’s Basilica displayed under a brick vault with spot lighting.
    • Crystal-clear turquoise sea laps against rocky shoreline viewed from above.
    • Pastel houses cling to a hillside village above the Ligurian Sea under soft evening light.
    • Seven travellers pose on a boat deck with calm blue sea and rugged Ligurian coastline behind.
    • Ornate marble interior of a Renaissance church with gilded arches and soaring painted ceiling; two visitors sit in pews.
    • Highlights of Italy customer review photo
    • Group photo in front of Venice’s stone Rialto Bridge balustrade on a sunny day.
    • The intricate façade and bell tower of Florence’s Duomo soar against a clear blue sky with visitors below.
    • Smiling travellers enjoy drinks around an outdoor table on a cobblestone Roman street lined with scooters and graffiti.
    • Steep coastal cliff faces a distant, tree-covered island under a pale blue evening sky.
    • Traveller poses on a stone bridge overlooking Venice’s bustling Grand Canal lined with colourful buildings.
    • The iconic dome of Florence’s Duomo dominates the piazza bathed in warm late-day light as tourists wander below.
    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your review, Heidi! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the trip and that Riccardo made such a great impression. We appreciate your feedback on the walking and pacing, and we’re glad you found Intrepid a dependable and good-value option. Thanks again for your recommendation, we hope to see you again on a future trip!
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  • Suzanne5.0•August 2025
    I loved my Highlights of Italy’ tour and my association with Tour radar was excellent. Thankyou for arranging things...
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    • Scenic vineyards and rolling hills under blue skies.
    • Intricate fresco ceiling inside a dome.
    • Colosseum with visitors walking nearby.
    • Trevi Fountain with tourists taking photos.
    • Interior of a grand cathedral with tourists.
    Traveled in August 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Suzanne, thank you for your lovely review and added photos- it looks like you had an amazing time away! We are pleased to read that your booking experience and trip all went as hoped. We look forward to hosting you again when the time comes. With thanks.
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  • Chad5.0•July 2024
    Gave a great overview of wonderful places in Italy. I would recommend what others have said and get there an extra...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    What a fantastic time away, Chad! We are happy to know that you enjoyed the itinerary- and a few extra days are always a great idea when one can get the time. How wonderful that you managed some other cities as well. We hope to see you again when the time comes, and please reach out if you need help deciding on your next adventure!
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  • Flavio
    Flavio1.0•April 2023
    Waste of money. Sent wrong tickets, one cancelled. Not much good to say other than it was a scam.
    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Flavio, We are so sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience on the tour, and that there was an issue with tickets. Our Customer Care team have been made aware of your concerns and will be in touch.
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  • Mahony4.0•September 2022
    The tour itself was amazing! A lot of value for money. The tour guide did seem to be a bit annoyed at us at the end...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Mahony, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are so happy to hear that you loved your time in Italy, and have made life long friends from the trip - We love hearing about the wonderful friendships that come from our trips! We are however sorry to hear of your experience during some long sightseeing days, and as such, we have passed your feedback on to your tour leaders manager for their reference. Thank you again, and we hope to have you join us on another trip in the future!
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  • Betsie
    Betsie4.0•September 2019
    The tour was great but maybe a day should be added for Rome and Venice
    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thanks so much Betsie for the feedback. Hopefully we see you again soon. Intrepid We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip [name]!
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  • Barbara4.5•September 2019
    Our tour exceeded my expectations. For a Basix tour, I was happy we had a room with our own bathroom including a...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • Jamie4.0•September 2019
    It was a great trip which was well planned and took us to some wonderful places in Italy.
    Traveled in April 2019
  • Georgina4.3•September 2019
    Our tour leader was exceptional...and everything about the trip was perfectly organised
    Traveled in April 2019
  • Daniel4.7•September 2019
    Efi is the main reason I am giving this feed back, she was passionate and very informative for the tour
    Traveled in April 2019

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