The Essential of Italy

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11 days

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I liked the fact that we covered entire North Italy which was really good that we got to see many places

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11 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

50 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

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

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Rome, Italy

Venice, Italy

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Itinerary

Venice and Rome form the bookends of 'The Essential of Italy,' an 11-day guided group tour crafted for the senior traveler. This trip allows you to experience Italy’s cultural heart with thoughtfully arranged accommodation, transport, and meals. The sightseeing itinerary balances famous landmarks with local flavor, ensuring you enjoy Italy’s charm without overexertion. The USP is the stress-free structure—providing seniors with a worry-free way to see Italy’s highlights and hidden gems, all at a gentle, enjoyable tempo.

day 1Rome

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! Transfer you to the hotel and free time. You will receive information in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board located at the hotel reception.

day 2Rome

day 3Rome

day 4Rome, Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena

day 5Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Florence

day 6Florence

day 7Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Genoa

day 8Genoa, Portofino, Milan

day 9Milan, Lakes Region, Verona

day 10Verona, Venice

day 11Venice

What's Included

Accommodation

Roma - Ergife (4 Star Hotel)Siena - Executive (4 Star Hotel)Florencia - Nilhotel (4 Star Hotel)Florencia - Grand Mediterraneo (4 Star Hotel)Genova - Tower Genova Airport (4 Star Hotel)Milan - As Dei Giovi (4 Star Hotel)Verona - Airport Hotel Verona (4 Star Hotel)Venecia - Delfino (4 Star Hotel)

Meals

1 Dinner Included in: Florence

Transport

Includes arrival transferBoat: To Island of St. Giulio, Tronchetto / St. Mark´s Square / Tronchetto in VeniceEvening transfer: Trastevere in RomeTransfer: Michelangelo Viewpoint in FlorenceTrain: to the Monumental Site (Square of Miracles) in Pisa, Cinqueterre region, To OrtaFerry: Rapallo / Portofino /Rapallo

Others

General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.City tour in: Rome, Florence, VeniceTicket admission: Murano glass factory in Venice

What's Excluded

Customer Reviews

4.4

based on 30 reviews

Nancy C.Verified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Feb 17, 2026

Good

Feb 17, 2026

Nancy C.Verified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Feb 17, 2026

Good

Feb 17, 2026

Jo S.Verified Traveler

4.0 | Very Good

Jan 27, 2026

The tour was well organized and was jam packed but not that it felt overwhelming. Our tour guide always catered to our needs and was very informative about the different places we went to. We had enough free time at each stop to explore and were given reference points to get back to our meeting point so that we would not get lost. He was very easy to talk to, gave us lots of food and site seeing tips, taught us some Italian phrases and even gave us a Christmas present on Christmas eve! The bus ride (and driver) was great fun and overall really a memorable experience!

Jan 27, 2026

Jo S.Verified Traveler

5.0 | Excellent

Jan 27, 2026

Tanya S.Verified Traveler

4.0 | Very Good

Jan 15, 2026

Well organised. Good mix of free time & organised time. When 1 boat trip was cancelled due to the operator not working on a public holiday another 1 was organised at another site the next day so we didnt lose out. Tour guide very attentive to our needs and interests. Excellent bus drivers.

Jan 15, 2026

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