Italy Experience

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Carbon neutral

10 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Venice, Italy

Ends

Rome, Italy

Highlights

Take a daytrip to Perugia’s ancient town of Spello. Walk the winding laneways and cobbled streets, then sample the local wine and regional delicacies at a local enoteca for lunch.

See some iconic sites around Italy – the canals of Venice, Florence’s Duomo and maybe even one of the Seven Wonders of the World in Rome. Find out why these cities are so loved by so many and enjoy plenty of free time to explore at your own pace.

Eat your way through this foodie’s paradise with a tour in Venice and a pesto-making class along the Cinque Terre. With a local leader by your side, you’ll also get the inside scoop on the best gelato, wine and pasta!

Hike along the scenic Cinque Terre with a series of walking paths that connect the pastel villages of Monterosso, Corniglia and Riomaggiore.

Support the local community with a farewell dinner in Trastevere at a local cooperative that trains and employs local people living with disabilities.

Itinerary

Italy’s timeless charm awaits on the "Italy Experience" tour, a 10-day city sightseeing trip spanning Venice to Rome. Perfect for those seeking a relaxed yet enriching exploration, this small-group adventure leads you through the canals of Venice, the dramatic cliffs of Cinque Terre, and the artistry of Florence. Enjoy hands-on moments like a cicchetti crawl and a pesto-making class, then wander Pisa’s Leaning Tower and the rolling hills of Umbria. Indulge in regional wines and cuisine before your grand finale in Rome. This tour package’s unique selling point is its perfect balance of cultural treasures and culinary delights—an Italian odyssey designed for indulgence and discovery.

day 1 - Venice

Ciao! Welcome to Italy. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight in Venice. This watery wonderland of bridges, towers, piazzas, canals, churches and gondolas – practically unchanged for 600 years – is literally sinking under the weight of its iconic sites. If you arrive early maybe stroll over the Rialto Bridge or browse the boutique shops selling Venetian masks and handmade Murano glassware. Tonight, indulge in some delicious Venetian bites on a cicchetti (small bites) crawl through the city's fabulous bacari (wine bars), where you’ll also be treated to a glass of aperol spritz.

included:Venice - Cicchetti tour & Spritz

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Venice

After breakfast, venture out and explore Venice. There are only two ways to get around this city – on foot or by boat. This morning, get a taste of both. Take the Vaporetto (water bus) over to the island of San Giorgio to climb the bell tower for the best view of Venice. This afternoon is free for you to explore Venice at your own pace. Maybe take a trip in a Venetian gondola, people watch in San Marco Square or discover the artwork at the Palazzo Ducale or the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Tonight, maybe join your fellow travellers for a group dinner at a local restaurant. Venice is famous for its specialties of fresh lobster and squid ink spaghetti dishes, so make sure you give one a try.

included:Venice - Glass Blowing demonstration

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 3 - La Spezia

Spend the day travelling by train to the once important naval base of La Spezia – now the gateway to the Cinque Terre (Five Lands). The name comes from the five tiny villages – Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Venranzza, Monterosso – whose position, wedged into a series of coves between sheer cliffs, makes it one of the highlights of the whole of Italy. When you arrive in La Spezia there won't be too much time to explore, but after checking into your hotel, you can get your bearings with a short walk around the pedestrian zone on Via del Prione to the gardens along the harbour or head out for dinner with the group.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 4 - La Spezia / Cinque Terre

This morning, venture out on the footpaths of the Cinque Terre for a leader-led hike. The footpaths between the villages were once the only way to travel in the region and take you through olive groves and vineyards. When you arrive, maybe set off on a walk or take the train between the villages or back to the group's base. After working up an appetite, take advantage of the Liguria region with a pesto-making demonstration and the chance to create your own pesto. Of course, you’ll try your creation with a glass of wine afterwards. The rest of the day is free. In the evening, there's no better way to recover from your day of walking than with more indulgence in delicious Mediterranean food.

included:Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration, Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre Pass and leader-led hike

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 5 - Florence

Depart Cinque Terre today and catch a train to Pisa. Divided in two by the River Arno, the heart of Pisa is the Santa Maria quarter on the north bank. Maybe visit the world-famous Leaning Tower or the Duomo (Piazza dei Miracoli, once the largest in Europe) and Pisa Baptistry. After, maybe sit down for lunch and an aperitif in a backstreet restaurant. Return to the station in the afternoon and take the train to Florence. After checking into your hotel, the rest of your evening is free to explore the city of the Renaissance.

included:Florence - Walking tour with local guide

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 6 - Florence

Today is free for you to explore all that Florence has to offer. The principal sights are easily discovered on foot – the Pitti Palace, Ponte Vecchio, Arno riverside, the many statues and monuments of the Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral, the Baptistry and the Belltower, and the Santa Croce Church. Maybe visit the Uffizi – one of the world's oldest art galleries and a work of art in itself, see Michelangelo's iconic statue of David or head to the Galleria dell’ Accademia. In the evening, climb the steep stairs uphill to Piazzale Michelangelo for a renowned sunset view across the rooftops of Florence before an included dinner of Tuscan specialties at a local restaurant.

included:Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 7 - Perugia

After a free morning in Florence, travel by train to Perugia. The once-Roman settlement sits on a rocky hill with views over the green slopes of Umbria, and is now a university town with one of Italy's largest schools. When you arrive, head out on an orientation walk through the medieval streets,, stopping along the way for an on-the-go pizza Romana (a rectangular, thick-crust pizza distinctive to Italy). This afternoon is free for you to explore at your own pace. Maybe visit the National Gallery of Umbria – a collection of regional art housed in the Palazzo dei Priori (a grand stone building from the 13th century) or head out when the sun goes down and explore the bustling nightlife. Tonight, Why not do as the Italians do and indulge in passeggiata (the tradition of strolling along the main street in the company of friends), maybe pausing for a glass of local prosecco.

included:Perugia - Leader-led orientation walk, Perugia - Perugia Underground guided tour

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Perugia / Spello

Take a train to the nearby medieval town of Spello – a Roman town that straddles a thin ridge at the base of Mount Subasio, which is the mountain where St Francis was said to have talked to the animals. It’s a place known for its wine and rural charm. Two of the local churches feature frescoes by famed Renaissance painter Pinturicchio, who later lent his hand to works in the Vatican and Siena’s Cathedral. Sample the local wine and regional delicacies with lunch at a local enoteca. Tartufo and porcini make up the base of many pasta and risotto dishes, while whole stuffed pig with rosemary is a signature dish of the region. Back in Perugia, the rest of your evening is free.

included:Spello - Enoteca Wine Tasting & Lunch

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

day 9 - Rome

This morning, take a bus to Rome and remember that while here, the best attitude is ‘when in Rome’! Join your leader on an orientation walk around the city, where you will pass by some of the iconic sights such as the Colosseum (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and Arch of Constantine, the Forum, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. If you have time, take a visit to the Vatican City and St Peter's Basilica. Then, head out to the Trastevere region tonight with your group for a final farewell dinner – this artsy part of the city is always a great spot for dinner, drinks and wandering around the winding lanes in the evening. Your local restaurant for tonight is Trattoria De Gli Amici – run by a social cooperative promoted by the community of Sant ‘Egidio, this business trains and employs local people living with disabilities.

included:Rome - Leader-led orientation walk

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 10 - Rome

As there are no activities planned today, your trip will come to an end. If you’d like to extend your stay in Rome, and it’s recommended that you do, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners

Transport

Train, Public bus, Ferry, Metro, Taxi

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An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Venice - Cicchetti tour & SpritzVenice - Glass Blowing demonstrationCinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & DemonstrationCinque Terre - Cinque Terre Pass and leader-led hikeFlorence - Walking tour with local guideFlorence - Piazzale MichelangeloPerugia - Leader-led orientation walkPerugia - Perugia Underground guided tourSpello - Enoteca Wine Tasting & LunchRome - Leader-led orientation walk

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