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Italian Elegance (Classic)

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From Rome to Venice
4.6 (5 reviews)
  • Colourful buildings by a waterfront with boats docked.
  • Picturesque villa perched on a rocky Mediterranean cliff surrounded by lush greenery and stone terraces.
  • Cliffside town with colorful buildings overlooking the sea.
  • Boats on a canal with buildings in the background at sunset.
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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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Ancient Wonders
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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

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner with wine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram), Hotel (Bettoja Mediterraneo, Rome)
  2. Day 2

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip Rome Piram), Hotel (Bettoja Mediterraneo, Rome)

    Included Activities

    • Fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums with Local Expert
    • Visit the Sistine Chapel
    • Visit St. Peter's Basilica
    • See the Circus Maximus
    • See the Colosseum
    Landmarks
    Vatican Museums
    Sistine Chapel
    St. Peter's Basilica
    Circus Maximus
    Colosseum
  3. Day 3

    Florence

    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
    • Admire the multicolored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery
    • Explore Piazza della Signoria and Renaissance masterpieces

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll with Travel Director to a local cafe for a typical Italian treat
    Landmarks
    Accademia Gallery
    Florence Cathedral (Duomo)
    Campanile di Giotto
    Florence Baptistery
    Piazza della Signoria
    Palazzo Vecchio
  4. Day 4

    San Gimignano

    San Gimignano
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cappuccina Country Resort & Spa, San Gimignano)

    Included Activities

    • Explore San Gimignano's maze of alleyways
    • Visit artisan gelato parlour of Sergio Dondoli - world champion gelato maestro
    • Taste the finest frozen treats
    Landmarks
    San Gimignano
  5. Day 5

    Chianti - Pisa - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure

    Chianti - Pisa - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)

    Included Activities

    • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • See Pisa Cathedral
    • See Pisa Baptistery
    • Cruise along the Ligurian coast to Portofino
    • Visit Portofino
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Pisa Cathedral
    Pisa Baptistery
    Portofino
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  6. Day 6

    Cinque Terre

    Cinque Terre
    Meals
    Lunch (Sea-to-Table lunch prepared with the day's local catch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Cinque Terre coastline
    • Arrive by boat at historic fishing community
    • Sea-to-Table lunch with locally sourced produce
    • Explore villages at own pace
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
    Monterosso al Mare
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Lake Maggiore

    Lake Maggiore
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along Baveno's cobbled lanes
    • See Baveno's 16th-century square
    Landmarks
    Lake Maggiore
    Baveno
  8. Day 8

    Conegliano - Cortina d'Ampezzo

    Conegliano - Cortina d'Ampezzo
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (De la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit local winery in Conegliano
    • Taste regional prosecco
    • Meet vignerons and learn about prosecco production
    Landmarks
    Conegliano Veneto
    Cortina d'Ampezzo
    Dolomites
  9. Day 9

    Cortina d'Ampezzo

    Cortina d'Ampezzo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (De la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tracks through pristine alpine wilderness
    • Optional Experience to the summit of one of the peaks for panoramic views
    • Optional Experience through the Dolomites landscapes with dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Dolomites
  10. Day 10

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Typically Venetian dining experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione)

    Included Activities

    • Private boat transfer through Venice canals to St. Mark's Square
    • See St. Mark's Basilica
    • See Doge's Palace
    • See Bridge of Sighs
    • Visit Venetian glassblowing workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Cruise the Lagoon to the island of Burano for a meal of local specialties and wine
    Landmarks
    St. Mark's Square
    St. Mark's Basilica
    Doge's Palace
    Bridge of Sighs
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Venice

    Venice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Venetian dishes enriched with seasonal produce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione)

    Included Activities

    • Romantic gondola serenade through Venice canals
    • Explore intimate and hidden parts of Venice
    • Visit open air markets near the Rialto Bridge
    Landmarks
    Rialto Bridge
  12. Day 12

    Departure

    Departure
    Landmarks
    Venice Marco Polo Airport

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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

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    day 7

  • De la Poste, Cortina d'Ampezzo

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    Days 8, 9

  • Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione

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    Days 10, 11

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Traveler Moments

  • Leaning Tower of Pisa with a crowd of tourists.
  • Inside view of the Colosseum with tourists walking around.
  • Statue of David, a famous Renaissance sculpture.
  • A white peacock with beautiful plumage spread out.
  • Colourful buildings by a waterfront with boats docked.
  • Cliffside town with colorful buildings overlooking the sea.
  • Boats on a canal with buildings in the background at sunset.

Traveler Reviews

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
    4.5

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  • Eric5.0•June 2024
    An amazing tour, especially our tour director Lisa G.
    • A white peacock with beautiful plumage spread out.
    • Leaning Tower of Pisa with a crowd of tourists.
    • Statue of David, a famous Renaissance sculpture.
    • Inside view of the Colosseum with tourists walking around.
    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
    Denise5.0•October 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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  • Alex4.0•June 2022
    Led by Chris
    Would say expected some historical info, but got other details that sufficed. Accommodations though good, it did...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • NinaM4.0•September 2021
    I would say that my review is for the TOUR Director, Debra DeAngelo...not the itinerary. Debra D should receive 5...
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    Traveled in September 2021
  • NicoleMicallef5.0•July 2019
    Wonderful itinerary, we got to see all the very best of northern Italy! So much included, very informative we loved...
    Show more
    • Cliffside town with colorful buildings overlooking the sea.
    • Colourful buildings by a waterfront with boats docked.
    • Boats on a canal with buildings in the background at sunset.
    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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      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

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    How much is airfare from SLC Utah? Or is that included?

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    • Insight VacationsOperator•Written April 2023

      We do not assist with airfare so that would need to be researched independently.

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