Italy Explorer

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duration 17 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 51
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-37630
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Operated in English

Starts Rome, Italy
Ends Rome, Italy

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Walking tours of Rome and Florence with expert local guides
Explore Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient Pompeii
Free days to explore Rome, Venice, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily
See the Trulli houses of Alberobello
Take a photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

The "Italy Explorer" tour starts and ends in Rome. It is a city sightseeing trip that takes 17 days taking you through Syracuse, Sorrento, Alberobello and 13 other destinations in Italy. "Italy Explorer" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Discover must-see destinations on this Italy Explorer tour; Rome, Venice, Florence, Pompeii and more! See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and drink in the beauty of Cinque Terre. Admire the Tuscan countryside and explore stunning Sicily - a hotspot for Italian summer vacations! Experience ancient cities, historic monuments and marvel at Renaissance art. Not to forget the fantastic food, rich culture and beautiful landscapes at every turn - this is how to explore Italy! One of our favourite, all-encompassing tours to Italy, it's everything you could want on an Italian holiday and more!
If you're looking for a shorter tour of Italy, the first and second parts of this itinerary are available as individual tours - take a look at the Taste of Italy tour and Highlights of Southern Italy & Sicily tour.

ITINERARY Expand All

DAY 1: Start of tour in Rome
DAY 2: Rome - Orvieto - Venice
DAY 3: Venice: Free Day
DAY 4: Lake Garda - Florence - Tuscany
DAY 5: Cinque Terre - Pisa - Tuscany
DAY 6: San Gimignano - Siena - Rome
DAY 7: Rome: Free Day
DAY 8: Rome: Free Day
DAY 9: Rome - Pompeii - Amalfi Coast
DAY 10: Amalfi Coast: Free Day
DAY 11: Amalfi Coast - Matera - Alberobello
DAY 12: Alberobello - Taormina
DAY 13: Taormina: Free Day
DAY 14: Taormina - Syracuse - Agrigento
DAY 15: Agrigento - Cefalù - Palermo
DAY 16: Palermo: Free Day
DAY 17: End of tour in Rome

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

15 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms
1 night's accommodation in twin share cabin on ferry with private bathrooms
Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room/cabin (subject to availability)

Meals

16 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Transport

Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
Overnight ferry from Palermo to Naples
Any public transport used as part of the tour days (excludes free days)

Guide

Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to/from Rome are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Italy Explorer tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.6 - Excellent

Based on 11 reviews

Earl
On Oct 24 2019

3 - Average

Average

I think each tour group should have identity tags for the group plus whispers that you could at least hear the guide. Our guide Marysol was excellent doing everything she could to make the tour better for the group. But several... Read more

Hans Solo
On Oct 19 2019

4 - Very Good

Very Good

1. Survey handed out at the start so can be completed as you go so you don't forget anything. Better information would be provided. 2. If hotel changes last minute, Expat should pay for the taxi and not the traveler. 3. ... Read more

Sandy
On Oct 17 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

This was such a fun trip. We saw so many beautiful places. There were also many options for additional excursions. I like this trip because I didn't have to plan anything. The Expat team took care of everything. Our guide,... Read more

Shez
On Sep 25 2019

5 - Excellent

Excellent

I just returned from the most amazing holiday with my sister to Italy & Sicily with the tour operator. This was our first experience with Expat and we could not fault anything!! We were certainly blessed to have the most fun... Read more

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.

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