I only see large group size for this tour in 2027. We would prefer a small group. Will you be offering the small group style in 2027?

At this time, small group departures for the Britain & Ireland Discovery tour in 2027 are not yet being offered. We recommend keeping an eye on the TourRadar website, as availability may be updated closer to the travel season. We truly appreciate you notifying us of your interest in the small group style, and we'll take this as valuable feedback for our team.

Are there smaller groups than 40 people? I am a senior. Would like to travel end september, for 2 weeks tour. Leaving from Toronto. I am not interested in sharing a room, as I prefer my own room. What is extra cost for solo traveler.

We have a small group for this trip which has maximum of 24 guests. But there is no available date for the month of September, we only have for the month of April, June, and July. The classic group for 40 guests has a date for the month of September on: 08-Sep-2023 to 19-Sep-2023 that cost $6,670.00 for single room.

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Italian Elegance (Classic)

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From Rome to Venice

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Wonderful itinerary, we got to see all the very best of northern Italy! So much included, we loved every minute of it.
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Gold Operator: Insight Vacations
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Rome
Meals
Dinner (Delicious dinner with wine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram), Hotel (Bettoja Mediterraneo, Rome)
Day 2
Rome
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram), Hotel (Bettoja Mediterraneo, Rome)
Included Activities
- Fast-tracked entry to Vatican City
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with Local Expert
- Visit Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
- View Circus Maximus
- View Colosseum
Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Square
Circus Maximus
Colosseum
Day 3
Florence
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Villasanpaolo, San Gimignano), Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Visit Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo's David (Insight Choice option)
- View Florence Cathedral with multicolored marble
- View Bell Tower
- View Baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- View statues including Neptune and Hercules and Cacus
- View Palazzo Vecchio
- Walk with Travel Director to local cafe for typical Italian treat (alternative Insight Choice option)
Landmarks
Accademia Gallery
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Campanile di Giotto
Baptistery of Florence
Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio
Day 4
San Gimignano
Meals
Breakfast, Snack (Artisan gelato from Sergio Dondoli)
Accommodation
Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)
Included Activities
- Explore alleyways of San Gimignano
- Visit artisan gelato parlour of Sergio Dondoli
- Taste world champion gelato
Landmarks
San Gimignano
Day 5
Chianti - Pisa - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Drive through Chianti hills
- View Leaning Tower of Pisa
- View Pisa Cathedral
- View Pisa Baptistery
- Cruise along Ligurian coast to Portofino (weather permitting)
- Visit Santa Margherita Ligure
Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral
Pisa Baptistery
Portofino
Santa Margherita Ligure
Day 6
Cinque Terre
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Sea-to-Table lunch with locally sourced produce)
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)
Included Activities
- Visit Cinque Terre National Park
- Cruise along Cinque Terre coastline with Local Expert (weather permitting)
- Arrive by boat at historic fishing community
- Sea-to-Table lunch with local catch
Optional Activities
- Wander cobbled lanes
- Browse artisan boutiques
- Unwind at a cafe overlooking village square
Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park
Monterosso al Mare
Day 7
Lake Maggiore
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)
Landmarks
Lake Maggiore
Baveno
Day 8
Conegliano - Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Included Activities
- Visit local winery in Conegliano Veneto
- Taste regional prosecco
- Meet vignerons
- Drive through Dolomites
Landmarks
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Day 9
Cortina d'Ampezzo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)
Optional Activities
- Walking tracks through pristine Alpine wilderness
- Thrilling optional experience to the summit of one of the peaks for panoramic views
Landmarks
Dolomites
Day 10
Venice
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (True Venetian dining experience)
Accommodation
Hotel (Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione)
Included Activities
- Private boat through Venetian canals to St. Mark's Square
- Visit St. Mark's Basilica
- View Doge's Palace
- View Bridge of Sighs
- Visit traditional arts centre to see handcrafted glassblowing
Optional Activities
- Cruise Venetian Lagoon to island of Burano
- Meal of local specialities and wine in Burano
Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Burano
Day 11
Venice
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Venetian dishes enriched with seasonal produce)
Accommodation
Hotel (Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione)
Included Activities
- Gondola serenade through Venetian canals
- Explore intimate parts of Venice
- Visit open air markets near Rialto Bridge
- Explore back lanes and squares
Landmarks
Rialto Bridge
Venetian Canals
Day 12
Venice
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Square
Circus Maximus
Colosseum

Landmarks
Accademia Gallery
Florence Cathedral (Santa Maria del Fiore)
Campanile di Giotto
Baptistery of Florence
Piazza della Signoria
Palazzo Vecchio

Landmarks
San Gimignano

Landmarks
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa Cathedral
Pisa Baptistery
Portofino
Santa Margherita Ligure

Landmarks
Cinque Terre National Park
Monterosso al Mare

Landmarks
Lake Maggiore
Baveno

Landmarks
Cortina d'Ampezzo

Landmarks
Dolomites

Landmarks
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Burano

Landmarks
Rialto Bridge
Venetian Canals

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Where You'll Stay

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Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Bettoja Mediterraneo, Rome
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Villasanpaolo, San Gimignano
Hotel
day 3
Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
Hotel
day 7
Hotel de la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione
Hotel
Days 10, 11

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4.6

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.6
Food
4.2
Tour Operator
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Eric
June 7th, 2024
An amazing tour, especially our tour director Lisa G.
Traveled in May 2024
Reply from: Insight Vacations
We are pleased to have received your feedback, and we appreciate knowing that you had an exceptional experience with our itinerary. We are delighted to learn that you received outstanding service from our Travel Director, a valuable asset to our company. As an organisation dedicated to creating lasting memories, we are elated that this has been your experience.
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Denise
October 3rd, 2022
Insight provided an exceptional experience. Our Travel Director was outstanding as was the coach, hotels, optional...
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Traveled in September 2022
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing your Italian experience with us. We are delighted to learn that our Travel Director made you feel at home while sharing their expertise, insider tips, local secrets, and top recommendations of what Italy offers and providing you with professional service throughout the trip. We are also happy to learn that the accommodation, Optional Experience and Coach met your expectations and that you travelled comfortably, as this is a crucial factor in enjoying your time on the road. That said, we hope you had an incredible adventure and returned home with many happy memories.
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Alex
June 8th, 2022
Would say expected some historical info, but got other details that sufficed. Accommodations though good, it did...
Would say expected some historical info, but got other details that sufficed. Accommodations though good, it did not life up to person's stature. Too much to Covid reading positive deald a blow to having their participation as having a moment of inspiration and atuned new friendship. Wish there was a way to reconnect with some.....advise. that point of privacy needs to be spelled out on on the onset. Can you assist in possibly contacting Jerry and Denise for us. My ok is given to let them reach out from Fla, upon their move. Thx. Do respond what next.Show more
Traveled in May 2022
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NinaM
September 30th, 2021
I would say that my review is for the TOUR Director, Debra DeAngelo...not the itinerary. Debra D should receive 5...
I would say that my review is for the TOUR Director, Debra DeAngelo...not the itinerary. Debra D should receive 5 stars, but there were other negatives. Pros 1. Tour director and regional experts were all great, worked hard and very knowledgeable. 2. Tried to do many things in a short time (which is good and bad). 3. Communication was great and tour director was always on the top of her game. Italian coach driver was excellent, had much confidence in him. CONS.. 1. If you are single this may not be the way to go. I did not know that there would be all couples. I did not have experience as a single person on a guided tour. This led me to feel isolated and kind of weird. I would like to go on tour that had more single people// which leads to the double occupancy issues with hotels. 2. This was Italy, so I expected great and wonderful food. The food fell short especially in all the hotels we stayed in. I will not elaborate but I was truly disappointed! 3. Pace of tour...way too fast, but most of them are. I learned about myself that i do not like too travel this way. It is way too exhausting and you do not get to absorb the sights...it is all rush, rush, rush....not good. 4. I actually got sick due to stress of it all. I would give 5 stars due to travel director.....she was excellent beyond belief. But others things....bed hotel food and all couples......I have learned some things for the future.Show more
Traveled in September 2021
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NicoleMicallef
July 16th, 2019
Wonderful itinerary, we got to see all the very best of northern Italy! So much included, very informative we loved...
Wonderful itinerary, we got to see all the very best of northern Italy! So much included, very informative we loved every minute of it.Show more
Traveled in May 2019
Reply from: Insight Vacations
Thank you for sharing this with us. We are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience with Insight Vacations. Moreover, we truly look forward to journeying with you again soon.
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Asked on October 13th, 2025
I only see large group size for this tour in 2027. We would prefer a small group. Will you be offering the small group style in 2027?
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written October 2025
  At this time, small group departures for the Britain & Ireland Discovery tour in 2027 are not yet being offered. We recommend keeping an eye on the TourRadar website, as availability may be updated closer to the travel season. We truly appreciate you notifying us of your interest in the small group style, and we'll take this as valuable feedback for our team.
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Jess
Asked on May 19th, 2023
Are there smaller groups than 40 people? I am a senior. Would like to travel end september, for 2 weeks tour. Leaving from Toronto. I am not interested in sharing a room, as I prefer my own room. What is extra cost for solo traveler.
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- Insight VacationsOperator•Written May 2023
  We have a small group for this trip which has maximum of 24 guests. But there is no available date for the month of September, we only have for the month of April, June, and July. The classic group for 40 guests has a date for the month of September on: 08-Sep-2023 to 19-Sep-2023 that cost $6,670.00 for single room.
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  Jess
  Traveler•Written May 2023
  Does that cost $6,670.00 for single room include flight from Toronto to Rome?
- Insight VacationsOperator•Written May 2023
  Flights are not included with the trip only accommodations, meals for 6 Dinner with Wine 11 Breakfast 1 Lunch with Wine and motorcoach with a travel director are included in the trip.
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Dan
Asked on April 12th, 2023
How much is airfare from SLC Utah? Or is that included?
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  We do not assist with airfare so that would need to be researched independently.

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Italian Elegance (Classic)

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Florence

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San Gimignano

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Chianti - Pisa - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure

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Cinque Terre

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Lake Maggiore

Conegliano - Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Cortina d'Ampezzo

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Venice

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Venice

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