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Essence of Italy Tour

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Start and end in Rome
4.8 (5 reviews)
  • Point-of-view from a gondola gliding through a narrow Venetian canal with another gondolier ahead
  • Golden sunset light bathes the Colosseum with sunburst peeking through trees
  • Soft morning light over rolling Tuscan hills dotted with cypress trees and farmhouses
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Savor the world's flavors and finest wines
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 51
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Piram or similar)
  3. Day 2

    Rome

    Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Piram or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Circular hop-on hop-off driving tour with 8 stops and guide commentary
    • Digital walking tours
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
    Roman Forum
    Pantheon
    Vatican City
    Spanish Steps
    Piazza Navona
    Trevi Fountain
  4. Day 3

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Dinner (Italian Welcome Dinner at a local Roman restaurant featuring a choice of traditional local dishes and contemporary cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Piram or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Hidden Gem Walking Tour with local guide through Trastevere and Roman Ghetto
    • Italian Welcome Dinner at local Roman restaurant
    Landmarks
    Trastevere
    Basilica of Santa Maria
    Roman Ghetto
    Aventine Hill
    Orange Garden
    St. Peter's Basilica
  5. Day 4

    Rome to Pisa to Tuscany

    Rome to Pisa to Tuscany
    Accommodation
    (Fantastic Garden Hotel & Ristorante or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Tuscan wine tasting experience
    • Visit to Leaning Tower of Pisa with free time to explore
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Campo dei Miracoli
  6. Day 5

    Tuscany to Florence

    Tuscany to Florence
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Fantastic Garden Hotel & Ristorante or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour with local guide covering Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and Ponte Vecchio
    • Artisan leather and gold workshop tour

    Optional Activities

    • A Taste of Tuscany - traditional lunch experience with locally sourced ingredients and regional wines ($72)
    Landmarks
    Duomo
    Piazza della Signoria
    Michelangelo's David
    Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    Ponte Vecchio
    Uffizi Gallery
    Oltrarno
    Loggia dei Lanzi
  7. Day 6

    Tuscany to Venice

    Tuscany to Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Venetian dinner)
    Accommodation
    (Campanile Venice Mestre or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Classic speedboat canal tour with HolidayMax tour host
    • Venetian dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Classic Venetian Gondola Ride ($49)
    Landmarks
    Grand Canal
    Piazza San Marco
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Campanile
    Rialto Bridge
    Bridge of Sighs
    Doge's Palace
  8. Day 7

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Campanile Venice Mestre or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano & Burano ($85)
    Landmarks
    Gallerie dell'Accademia
    Basilica di San Marco
    Palazzo Ducale
    Teatro La Fenice
    Punta della Dogana
    Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta
    Murano
    Lido
    San Giorgio Maggiore
    Torcello
  9. Day 8

    Venice to Orvieto to Rome

    Venice to Orvieto to Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    (Excel Roma Montemario or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic funicular ride to Orvieto's historic center
    • Visit to Duomo di Orvieto with free time to explore
    Landmarks
    Orvieto
    Duomo di Orvieto
    Tiber River
    Testaccio
  10. Day 9

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

  • Golden Tulip Piram or similar

    Hotel 4*
    Days 1, 2, 3

  • Fantastic Garden Hotel & Ristorante or similar

    Days 4, 5

  • Campanile Venice Mestre or similar

    Days 6, 7

  • Excel Roma Montemario or similar

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