Italy's Best

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This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  Take in magnificent architecture, feast your eyes on spectacular landscapes, indulge in sumptuous cuisine, travel back in time as you explore ancient ruins, and discover brilliant art. It's safe to say that the...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  Take in magnificent architecture, feast your eyes on spectacular landscapes, indulge in sumptuous cuisine, travel back in time as you explore ancient ruins, and discover brilliant art. It's safe to say that the culture-packed country of Italy is a world of its own.  This once-in-a-lifetime 13-night escorted vacation allows you to visit all of Italy's highlights the easy way. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you won't need to worry about transportation, directions, or language barrier. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views! Your tour begins in the Eternal City of Rome, where you'll enjoy sightseeing through St. Peter's Square, the Colosseum, and other iconic landmarks. Get ready for color and charm as you head to Cinque Terre and Genoa! Next, journey to Tuscany, where you'll find terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages. Immerse yourself in Renaissance art in Florence and visit St. Francis' Basilica in Assisi, a medieval town in the Umbrian hills. More pristine scenery awaits at Lake Maggiore, located on the edge of the Swiss Alps. From there, you'll take an excursion to Lugano, a lakeside town in Switzerland! Witness breathtaking views of the crystal-clear blue sea near the caves of Capri and relax in the charming town of Sorrento. Feel history come alive in Pompeii, then take a boat ride through Venice!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityRome
End CityItaly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Rome

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Rome (FCO)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • Accommodation in hotels listed, or similar: 2 nights in Rome at the BV Oly Hotel
    • 2 nights in Montecatini at the Ambasciatori Palace
    • 1 night in Genoa at the Starhotels President Hotel
    • 2 nights in Lake Maggiore at the Simplon Hotel
    • 2 nights in the Venice area at the Poppi Hotel
    • 1 night in the Assisi area at the City Hotel & Suites
    • 2 nights in the Sorrento area at the Central Park
    • 1 night in Rome at theBV Oly Hotel Sightseeing as described in the itinerary, including the following: Rome City Tour including St. Peter’s Square
    • Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Florence Walking Tour
    • Excursion to Cinque Terre
    • Genoa City Tours
    • Excursion to Lugano, Switzerland
    • Stop at Juliet’s balcony in Verona
    • Boat ride to St. Mark's Square in Venice
    • St. Francis Basilica Tour in Assisi
    • Tour of Pompeii
    • Excursion to Capri by boat Buffet breakfast daily and 4 dinners
    • Transportation by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
    • Headsets throughout the tour
    • Services of a Professional Travel Director
    • Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges **Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Rome!

Upon arrival in Rome, check into your first hotel! Settle in, then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Feel free to explore the ancient capital on your own, and treat yourself to your first gelato cone!

This evening, you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. 

Day 2 Rome

Recharge with a delicious breakfast, then explore the "Eternal City!" Steeped in history, the vibrant city of Rome is alive with beauty and culture. Today, enjoy sightseeing with a local guide, starting at St. Peter's and moving on to the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and other iconic highlights.

Day 3 Rome - Pisa - Montecatini

Picture this: vistas of rolling hills, winding roads lined with cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages. Yep, you guessed it - today, you're headed for Tuscany. Enjoy a stop in Pisa, where you'll take a mini-train ride to see the Squ...

Day 4 Montecatini - Florence - Montecatini

Fuel up with a scrumptious breakfast, then get ready to immerse yourself in Renaissance beauty. Today, you'll enjoy an included excursion to Florence, where your local guide will show you all the city highlights on a walking tour. Feast your eyes on postcard-wo...

Day 5 Montecatini - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Genoa

Wave goodbye to Montecatini and say hello to La Spezia, a charming seaside city known as the gateway to Cinque Terre. From there, hop on a train and discover the spectacular candy-colored villages of Cinque Terre! Weave through the five romantic fishing village...

Day 6 Genoa - Milan - Lake Maggiore

Enjoy a lovely breakfast, then embark on an introductory tour through the colorful city of Genoa. A maze of squares and alleys, this beautiful city grew around a port and boasts the largest medieval historical center in Europe. Some highlights include the remai...

Day 7 Lake Maggiore - Lugano, Switzerland - Lake Maggiore

Today is all about natural beauty. Spend the morning leisurely getting to know Lake Maggiore, one of Italy's largest lakes, located on the very edge of Alpine Switzerland. Speaking of Switzerland... enjoy an included excursion to Lugano! Make sure your camera's charged - today's filled with photo-worthy landscapes. 

Day 8 Lake Maggiore - Verona - Venice Area

Rise and shine! Wake up near glistening Lake Maggiore and enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, travel across the Po River plain for a stop in the romantic city of Verona! Step into Elizabethan times as you visit Juliet's balcony from Shakespeare's famous Romeo an...

Day 9 Venice

Venice is more like a romantic film set than a real-life city. Today, you'll have time to explore the crisscrossing canals, gondolas, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas that make Venice so special. 

Your included orientation starts with a boat ride to S...

Day 10 Venice - Ravenna - Assisi area

Enjoy a scenic drive southward, across the Po Delta, to Ravenna. a beautiful city known for its treasure of Byzantine mosaics, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. 

After an interesting visit to Ravenna, you'll continue to Assisi, a town that's ...

Day 11 Assisi - Pompeii - Sorrento Area

Today, you'll travel to Pompeii, where time stopped for this aristocratic town with the devastating eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. During your included guided visit, you'll see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theater, and forum. 

After an eye-op...

Day 12 Sorrento Area - Capri - Sorrento Area

Get ready for a fun-filled day of outstanding beauty! Today, you'll enjoy a day trip to the legendary island of Capri, surrounded by a rocky coastline where the crashing blue sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town on Capri bursts to life with winding stre...

Day 13 Sorrento Area - Rome

You'll have today to take the area in at leisure. Be sure to get your extra souvenir shopping, food sampling, and sightseeing in before your trip comes to an end!  

Day 14 Depart Italy

Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and say ciao to Italy. Enjoy a convenient transfer to the airport, then board your plane. Spend your flight home replaying warm memories and dreaming about your next adventure! 

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Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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