Tour Description

Experience Italy on an 11-day guided tour. Explore the Eternal City with a Local Expert, who will whisk you to the Vatican Museums for a tour of the Pope’s art collection. Later, see the infamous Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine. Cruise to Capri and stroll through the Caesar Augustus Gardens with a Local Expert and gain unparalleled views of the rugged coastline and sparkling sea. In Venice, walk through St. Mark’s Square and see its basilica of the same name; later, allow yourself to be serenaded as a gondolier glides you through the city’s canals. Sail to the candy-coloured island of Burano, where you can toast to a fantastic trip at a dinner featuring wine and freshly-caught specialties.

Priced From:

$ 8635pp ^*

From: 2026-03-23

To: 2026-10-12

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Venice, Italy

Trip Type: Regional Europe

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

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.

Vatican City and Rome with a Local

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

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 Michelangelo’s famous ceiling and see St. Peter’s Basilica. 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 in Trevi Fountain and enjoy free time around Piazza Navona.

Ancient Pompeii and on to Sorrento

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Isabella, Sorrento

Journey to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, frozen in time when it was engulfed by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. Walk with a Local Expert through cobbled streets to learn about Roman life in the first century before enjoying a refreshing lemon granita. Then continue to your hotel on the spectacular Sorrento Peninsular. The afternoon is yours to explore as you wish, or perhaps join an optional experience to the artist's paradise of Positano.

The Isle of Dreams

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Regina Cristina, Capri

Enjoy a morning in the town of Sorrento before heading off to the port to board your jetfoil to the Isle of Capri. Appreciate the glorious vistas over the rugged coastline and sparkling sea. Visit Capri town, with its whitewashed houses, winding alleyways and small cafes. A Local Expert will escort you to the lush Gardens of Augustus for views of the Faraglioni rocks. As the glow of twilight descends and the day-trippers have returned to their mainland hotels, the island is yours to saunter along scenic paths, gather with the locals in the piazzetta or relax with a glass of wine at an alfresco restaurant.

The Autostrada del Sole to Florence

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: NH Firenze, 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. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Take a stroll with your Travel Director to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local caffè, and learn how it became a local favourite. Alternatively, choose to visit the Accademia Museum, where you’ll come face to face with Michelangelo’s David.

Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence

Admire Florence’s artistic legacy as you stroll with a Local Expert through the Piazza del Duomo, home to the cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower and the octagonal baptistery—each adorned with pink, green and white marble. Gaze at the Gates of Paradise, Ghiberti’s bronze panels that revolutionised sculpture with their realism and perspective. Continue to the Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political heart, lined with commanding statues such as Neptune, Hercules and Cacus in front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Observe the finesse of traditional leatherwork during a live demonstration and uncover the enduring techniques behind Florence’s celebrated goldsmithing. 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.

Cinque Terre and Portofino to Santa Margherita

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure

The famous Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre are a highlight of your journey as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Italy’s 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.

Lake Maggiore

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Simplon, Baveno

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.

To Venice With Wine Along the Way

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice

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.

Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice

Visit St. Mark’s Square where the city’s former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Mark’s 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.

Arrivederci Venice

Day 11

Duration: 1

Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-06

End Date: 2026-04-16

twin

Child Price: 7905

Adult Price: 8825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8825

triple

Child Price: 7715

Adult Price: 8635

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10655

Start Date: 2026-04-13

End Date: 2026-04-23

twin

Child Price: 7905

Adult Price: 8825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8825

triple

Child Price: 7715

Adult Price: 8635

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10655

Start Date: 2026-04-20

End Date: 2026-04-30

twin

Child Price: 7905

Adult Price: 8825

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8825

triple

Child Price: 7715

Adult Price: 8635

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10655

Start Date: 2026-05-04

End Date: 2026-05-14

twin

Child Price: 8230

Adult Price: 9150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9150

triple

Child Price: 8040

Adult Price: 8960

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10990

Start Date: 2026-05-11

End Date: 2026-05-21

twin

Child Price: 8230

Adult Price: 9150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9150

triple

Child Price: 8040

Adult Price: 8960

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10990

Start Date: 2026-05-25

End Date: 2026-06-04

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11045

Start Date: 2026-06-01

End Date: 2026-06-11

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11075

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End Date: 2026-06-18

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11075

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End Date: 2026-06-25

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11075

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End Date: 2026-07-02

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11075

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End Date: 2026-07-09

twin

Child Price: 8275

Adult Price: 9195

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9195

triple

Child Price: 8085

Adult Price: 9005

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11005

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End Date: 2026-07-23

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Adult Price: 9125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9125

triple

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Adult Price: 8935

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10875

Start Date: 2026-07-20

End Date: 2026-07-30

twin

Child Price: 8205

Adult Price: 9125

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9125

triple

Child Price: 8015

Adult Price: 8935

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10875

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End Date: 2026-08-06

twin

Child Price: 8075

Adult Price: 8995

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8995

triple

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Adult Price: 8805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10695

Start Date: 2026-08-10

End Date: 2026-08-20

twin

Child Price: 8075

Adult Price: 8995

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8995

triple

Child Price: 7885

Adult Price: 8805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10695

Start Date: 2026-08-17

End Date: 2026-08-27

twin

Child Price: 8075

Adult Price: 8995

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8995

triple

Child Price: 7885

Adult Price: 8805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10695

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End Date: 2026-09-03

twin

Child Price: 8075

Adult Price: 8995

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 8995

triple

Child Price: 7885

Adult Price: 8805

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 10765

Start Date: 2026-09-07

End Date: 2026-09-17

twin

Child Price: 8305

Adult Price: 9225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9225

triple

Child Price: 8115

Adult Price: 9035

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11105

Start Date: 2026-09-14

End Date: 2026-09-24

twin

Child Price: 8305

Adult Price: 9225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9225

triple

Child Price: 8115

Adult Price: 9035

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11105

Start Date: 2026-09-21

End Date: 2026-10-01

twin

Child Price: 8305

Adult Price: 9225

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9225

triple

Child Price: 8115

Adult Price: 9035

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11105

Start Date: 2026-09-28

End Date: 2026-10-08

twin

Child Price: 8255

Adult Price: 9175

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9175

triple

Child Price: 8065

Adult Price: 8985

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11035

Start Date: 2026-10-05

End Date: 2026-10-15

twin

Child Price: 8255

Adult Price: 9175

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9175

triple

Child Price: 8065

Adult Price: 8985

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 11035

Start Date: 2026-10-12

End Date: 2026-10-22

twin

Child Price: 8230

Adult Price: 9150

twinShare

Child Price:

Adult Price: 9150

triple

Child Price: 8040

Adult Price: 8960

single

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Treasures of Italy – Classic Group

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices