Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Rome, Italy
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Venice, Italy
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Highlights
Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, where Ancient Roman political life and law courts mingled with open-air markets and shops.
Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.
Capri: Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios.
Capri: Discover the luxuriant Gardens of Augustus with a Local Expert and admire views of the Faraglioni rocks.
Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Expert, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Explore two of the five charming fishing villages for some memorable pictures.
Portofino: Visit this elegant fishing village and admire the coloured houses and yachts moored in the harbour.
Venice: Glide into La Serenissima with a scenic cruise along the Giudecca Canal. As your Travel Director offers a guided orientation, take in the grandeur of 13th to 18th-century palazzi, their colourful facades and elegant balconies lining the water’s edge. Pass iconic landmarks including Doge’s Palace and the expansive St Mark’s Square, getting your first glimpse of Venice’s timeless beauty from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Expert, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Explore two of the five charming fishing villages for some memorable pictures.
Portofino: Visit this elegant fishing village and admire the coloured houses and yachts moored in the harbour.
Venice: Glide into La Serenissima with a scenic cruise along the Giudecca Canal. As your Travel Director offers a guided orientation, take in the grandeur of 13th to 18th-century palazzi, their colourful facades and elegant balconies lining the water’s edge. Pass iconic landmarks including Doge’s Palace and the expansive St Mark’s Square, getting your first glimpse of Venice’s timeless beauty from the water.
Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.
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What's Included
Accommodation
Golden Tulip Rome Piram HotelIsabella, Sorrento, Hotel San Michele, Regina Cristina, CapriHotel San Michele, Regina Cristina, CapriNH Firenze, Florence HotelBest Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure HotelGrand Hotel Dino, BavenoHotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice., Hilton Molino Stucky, VeniceHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x10)Burano: Cruise to the charming fisherman's island of Burano to enjoy a delicious dinner with wine and new-found friends.
Transport
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
Guide
Florence: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavours locals grow up with and return to time and again.From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.Florence: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavours locals grow up with and return to time and again.
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Choose between two carefully selected activitiesFlorence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Italian Lakes: For your Dine-Around Evening, you are offered a selection of hand-picked local restaurants to choose from, each with its own distinctive ambience and cuisine.Lake Iseo: Learn about this historic winery, passed down through the generations, and taste its latest vintages.Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's artisans teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Very action packed and amazing itinerary. So many sights you are able to see sling with time to explore yourself.
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Lots of moving around always on the go but got to see a lot of stuff
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Italy’s treasures await on this 11-day museum and gallery visits tour, 'Treasures of Italy,' from Rome to Venice. Explore the Eternal City with a local expert, tour the Vatican Museums and Colosseum, and cruise to Capri’s Caesar Augustus Gardens. In Venice, wander St. Mark’s Square, enjoy a serenaded gondola ride, and celebrate on Burano island with local specialties. This guided group trip’s unique appeal lies in its combination of world-class art, iconic landmarks, and authentic Italian cuisine, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking a comprehensive Italian experience.
day 1 - Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Settle in before joining your Travel Director as you indulge in dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Golden Tulip Rome Piram
day 2 - Vatican City and Rome with a Local
The day is devoted to the Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, full of priceless art treasures collected by the Popes. Visit the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, to admire Michelangelos famous ceiling and see St. Peters Square. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus and the beautifully preserved Arch of Constantine, and imagine the bustling ancient pavement of ancient Rome. Discover the history and legends of the iconic Colosseum as you view the exterior of this amazing structure. Later, perhaps continue your exploration of Rome to see the Pantheon, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and enjoy free time around Piazza Navona.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation:Golden Tulip Rome Piram
day 3 - Ancient Pompeii and on to the Isle of Capri / Sorrento
Explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii in the company of your Local Expert, who reveals what life looked like before Mount Vesuvius reshaped history. As you navigate timeworn streets and gaze at mosaics still rich with colour, discover the daily rituals and ingenious design of this first-century Roman town, from public bathhouses to private gardens. Pause to savour a chilled lemon granita made from the famed citrus of nearby Sorrento. Later, travel towards the glittering coastline, arriving at your hotel in Capri or Sorrento (date dependent).
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Pompeii, Capri
Accommodation:Isabella, Sorrento, Hotel San Michele , Regina Cristina, Capri
day 4 - The Isle of Dreams
On the island of Capri, enjoy sweeping views of limestone cliffs and azure waters, once a favoured retreat of Roman emperors. In the company of your Local Expert, visit the Gardens of Augustus, planted in the 1930s by a German industrialist and offering exceptional vistas over the iconic Faraglioni rocks. Stroll through Capri town, where whitewashed villas, artisan boutiques and family-run cafes line the narrow lanes. With the departure of the day-trippers, the island settles into its quieter rhythm. Join locals in the piazzetta, explore pathways that inspired 19th-century poets or unwind at an alfresco spot with a glass of Falanghina.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Capri
Accommodation:Hotel San Michele , Regina Cristina, Capri
day 5 - The Autostrada del Sole to Florence
Descend to the port and take the jetfoil across the bay to Naples. Follow the Autostrada del Sole north passing Rome and continuing through the region of Umbria. Journey through idyllic Tuscan landscapes to Florence, centre of art and culture, and the heart of the Italian Renaissance.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Capri, Florence
Accommodation:NH Firenze, Florence
day 6 - Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance
Explore Florence with Insight Choice: visit the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David. Admire Florences artistic legacy as you stroll with a Local Expert through the Piazza del Duomo, home to the cathedral, Giottos bell tower and the octagonal baptisteryeach adorned with pink, green and white marble. Gaze at the Gates of Paradise, Ghibertis bronze panels that revolutionised sculpture with their realism and perspective. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the citys political heart, lined with commanding statues such as Neptune, Hercules and Cacus in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Alternatively, stroll with your Travel Director to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe. In your free time, explore at your leisure or opt for an Optional Experience to San Gimignano, a hilltop town famed for its medieval towers.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence
Accommodation:NH Firenze, Florence
day 7 - Cinque Terre and Portofino to Santa Margherita
The famous Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre are highlights of your journey, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and celebrated as one of Italys most beautiful landscapes. With a Local Expert, appreciate the views as you approach one of the picturesque fishing villages by boat. Spend some time exploring the old medieval quarter or the popular sandy beach. Our journey continues to the elegant seaside village of Portofino, epitome of la dolce vita. Admire the colourful houses, browse the boutiques or stay a while in the cafe bars on the piazzetta, watching the yachts moored in the harbour.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Florence, Cinque Terre, Santa Margherita Ligure
Accommodation:Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure
day 8 - Lake Maggiore
In the morning, journey north to the beautiful Italian Lake District, a favourite retreat of the rich and famous where alpine scenery combines with lush subtropical vegetation. Relax and enjoy an afternoon at leisure at this popular resort and beautiful lake or perhaps take a cruise out to the lovely Borromean Islands? For your dining pleasure, you are invited to choose from a hand-picked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Santa Margherita Ligure, Lake Maggiore
Accommodation:Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno
day 9 - To Venice With Wine Along the Way
Follow the southern fringes of the Alps to the Franciacorta wine region near Lake Iseo. Over 100 vineyards produce the famous sparkling wine of the region and winemaking traditions run deep. Taste the delicious vintages produced with a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to the unique city of Venice and step back in time to centuries past.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Lake Maggiore, Venice
Accommodation:Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice., Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice
day 10 - Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima
Visit St. Marks Square where the citys former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Marks Basilica and admire the Doge's Palace with its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. Take your seat on a gondola and be serenaded through the myriad of beautiful canals, passing water-lapped doorways and Rococo palaces. The rest of the afternoon is yours to discover Venice at leisure. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience during a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Cruise the Venetian lagoon to Burano and sit down to a sumptuous dinner with wine, sampling the local specialities.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Venice
Accommodation:Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal, Venice., Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice
day 11 - Arrivederci Venice
Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport.
