Renaissance & Riviera - 12 days

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Marvel at the mighty Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, travel through Tuscany's picturesque landscapes and explore the beautiful Renaissance cities of Florence and Venice. Discover pastel-hued Cinque Terre on Italy's Riviera and relax by Lake Como on this 12 day tour which travels from Rome to Venice.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Rome - step back in time on a tour of the mighty Colosseum and Italy's historic capital
    • San Gimignano - see the famous towers of this medieval Tuscan hill town, set in the heart of the Chianti wine region, and go wine tasting at a local vineyard
    • Florence - roam around this beautiful Renaissance city, taking in highlights such as the iconic cathedral
    • Pisa - visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Lucca - stop to visit the enchanting Tuscan town of Lucca set within imposing Renaissance walls
    • Cinque Terre - follow a spectacular coastal trail to discover five fascinating fishing villages in pastel hues, which cling to the cliff face
    • Montecatini - spend two nights in this pretty Tuscan spa town, famous for its thermal waters and beautiful fountains
    • Parma - visit a local producer to sample tasty Parma ham and Parmesan cheese
    • Lake Como - spend two nights by this beautiful lake, which is a playground for the rich and famous
    • Milan - take in the highlights of the fashion capital on a morning tour, including the extravagant gothic Milan Cathedral

What's this trip about?

    Marvel at the mighty Colosseum and the Leaning Tower of Pisa, travel through Tuscany's picturesque landscapes and explore the beautiful Renaissance cities of Florence and Venice. Discover pastel-hued Cinque Terre on Italy's Riviera and relax by Lake Como on this 12 day tour which travels from Rome to Venice.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Trip includes

    • Entrance to the Colosseum, Milan Duomo and St Mark's Basilica
    • 11 nights 3 - 4 star hotels
    • 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners
    • Rome airport arrival transfer on day 1
    • Guided city tour of Rome, Florence, Milan, Verona and Venice with local English speaking guides
    • Full day excursion to Cinque Terre, including the Cinque Terre day pass
    • Wine tasting at a vineyard in Tuscany's Chianti Region
    • Food tasting in Parma
    • Visit to the Grappa Museum with Grappa tasting
    • Escorted by an English speaking tour leader
    • Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
    • Venice private water taxi transfer to hotel

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Rome

Monday. Welcome to Italy! Upon arrival at Rome airport you will be met and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the capital. This evening at 19:00, meet your tour guide and other members of the group for a welcome dinner.

Day : 2 Rome

This morning we step back in time on a guided tour of this historic capital. Our first stop is the Roman Forum, the former religious, political and commercial centre of ancient Rome. Continue to the mighty Colosseum, where gladiators would battle to the death for glor...

Day : 3 San Gimignano wine tasting

Rome - San Gimignano - Florence. We bid farewell to Rome today and head north to San Gimignano, a little town nestled in the Tuscan Hills which is famous for its medieval towers and wonderful panoramic views of the Chianti region. Italy's Chianti region is famous for ...

Day : 4 Florence

Known as the ‘Cradle of the Renaissance’, the small historic city of Florence is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its narrow cobbled streets are filled with architectural masterpieces, wonderful sculptures and world class museums. This morning we take a walking tour ...

Day : 5 Leaning Tower of Pisa & Lucca

Florence - Pisa - Montecatini. After breakfast we bid farewell to Florence and make our way to Pisa to visit the famous Piazza dei Miracoli and take photos of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then there's time to enjoy lunch and have a stroll around the city before w...

Day : 6 Cinque Terre

From Montecatini we embark on a full day excursion to beautiful Cinque Terre, where we can explore the five captivating, pastel hued fishing villages, which cling to the rugged Italian Riviera coastline. Cars have been banned in Cinque Terre for over 10 years but a qu...

Day : 7 Lake Como

Montecatini - Parma - Lake Como. We travel north to Lake Como today, stopping en route in Parma, an attractive riverside city in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. Parma is famous for its Parmesan cheese and Parma ham and we will visit a local producer to sa...

Day : 8 Lake Como

Located in the shadow of the snow-capped Alps and surrounded by tree-clad hills, picturesque Lake Como has an idyllic shoreline dotted with enchanting lakeside towns and lavish villas, which are home to the rich and famous. Today is free to independently explore and t...

Day : 9 Verona

Lake Como - Milan - Verona. From Lake Como we drive to the fashion capital Milan, where we take in the highlights of the city on a walking tour. Visit the La Scala Theatre, the famous Quadrilateral fashion district and the city's magnificent Gothic cathedral. Then the...

Day : 10 Verona

Verona - Venice. This morning we'll enjoy a walking tour of the old centre of Verona, which was the setting of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. We will see the impressive Roman Arena, the Basilica of San Zeno and the Arco di Gavie, which is a fine example of Roman an...

Day : 11 Venice

This morning we take in the delights of Venice on a walking tour, marvelling at the glorious Venetian architecture, as we wander along the waterways and down the winding narrow streets of the island. Highlights include the beautiful Rialto Bridge, which spans the Gran...

Day : 12 Venice

Friday. Our Italian adventure comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out today. If you wish to spend longer in Venice, post tour accommodation can be arranged upon request.

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Price From $4,595
Price per day$383
Last Updated: 6/24/2020

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visa
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • Departure transfer - can be booked upon request
    • A hotel tax to be paid directly to the hotels at time of check in. See Trip Notes for details.

Accommodation

3 - 4 Star
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16 + if accompanied by an adult.
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