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Ultimate Italy

12 Days

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Tour Description

Enjoy the ultimate Italian experience during this 12-day guided tour. Sail to the sun-drenched island of Capri, where you will join a Local Expert for a tour of the iconic Faraglioni Rocks — three towering rocks jutting out from the Mediterranean Sea. At lunch, sit down to an Italian feast at the Michelin-starred Le Monzù, where you will have sweeping views of the Gulf of Naples while savouring dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. See Florence your way with a choice of activities: Join an art historian and visit the Accademia to see Michelangelo's David or walk with a local food expert and taste this Tuscan town’s most decadent treats. In Venice, visit the Doge's Palace with a Local Expert and without the crowds — the expansive residence is yours alone to explore after hours.

Priced From:

$ 17325pp *

From: 2026-03-29

To: 2026-10-11

Start Location: Rome, Italy

End Location: Venice, Italy

Trip Type: Gold Tours

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

Buongiorno Rome
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento.
Begin your Italy luxury tour journeying to your luxurious hotel by private chauffeur. Tonight, enjoy the ambience of the Eternal City strolling through cobbled streets before dining on fine Italian cuisine beneath the gaze of the Pantheon.
Rome and the Vatican
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento.
Explore the Eternal City and Vatican Museums with the guidance of a Local Expert. Admire magnificent frescos and unlock religious history before crossing the Tiber to view the mighty Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
Pompeii and the Isle of Capri / Sorrento
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Quisisana Hotel, Hotel Sorrento Palace (Seaview Executive Rooms).
At the foot of Mount Vesuvius, your Local Expert paints a vivid picture of the past at the ruins of Pompei. Journey south through dramatic coastal scenery and lemon groves to your luxurious hotel in Capri or Sorrento (date dependent) and enjoy an elegant dinner of local specialties.
Explore the Isle of Dreams Relaxed Start
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Quisisana Hotel, Hotel Sorrento Palace (Seaview Executive Rooms).
For guests staying in Capri, indulge in a Relaxed Start. A private cruise shows off Capri’s dramatic coastline as you wind your way into hidden coves and visit the White Grotto. Enjoy a ride on the historic funicular to admire breathtaking scenery before strolling through the famous Piazzetta. Dine in style at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Monzù.
Umbria, Assisi and Perugia
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Brufani, Perugia.
Journey through vineyards and olive groves discovering Umbria and personalise your day. View the 28 incredible frescos of the Basilica of St. Francis with a local historian. Or, with the help of your local gourmand, learn the roots of Umbrian cuisine and taste heavenly flavours including local olive oils and truffle-infused cured meats. Tonight stay in the heart of Perugia's medieval town.
San Gimignano and Tuscany Relaxed Start
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection By Hilton
Fourth-generation weaver Marta shares the art of medieval Umbrian tradition of loom-weaving on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Delight in a private wine tasting tour with the owners of Guardastelle Estate and lunch surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards. Indulge in sensational gelato with World Champion Gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli.
Renaissance Florence
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection By Hilton
Personalise your morning in Florence with an art or gourmet exploration. Join an art historian to explore Renaissance Florence in the Accademia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David, or explore markets and gourmet stores with a local food expert, illuminating Florentine specialties. Take a fascinating foraging trip for the region's aromatic truffles guided by an expert truffle dog. Dine on regional dishes including 'Fiorentina' — Tuscan steak seasoned and grilled to perfection — over dinner at a Tuscan Villa. Sample the local Chianti wines produced on the estate.
Tuscan Cuisine and Pisa Relaxed Start
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Excelsior Palace Hotel
Savour a Relaxed Start before exploring a former hunting lodge built in the 1200s by the Medici family. Using produce from the estate's vegetable and herb garden, do as the locals do, learning from a professional Italian chef how to roll pasta by hand. Sample the fruits of your labour accompanied by some of the estate's exquisite wines. In Pisa, marvel at the gravity-defying tower, Duomo and baptistery with a Local Historian. Continue on to Rapallo for your stay at a luxurious hotel.
Exploring the Cinque Terre
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Excelsior Palace Hotel
At the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, join your Local Expert and visit the cliffside towns of Manarola and Monterosso. Here, colourful houses perched upon steep, rugged coastline overlook the sparkling Mediterranean. Indulge in time at leisure in the charming town of Rapallo. Set against a backdrop of azure waters and lush hillsides, with its picturesque harbour, colourful architecture it provides the perfect place to stop and relax.
Venice and the Doge’s Palace
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice.
Cross the fertile plains of the River Po and arrive by water taxi. Cruise the elegant Grand Canal to view the luxurious palaces before sitting back in a classic gondola to ride through the quieter, hidden canals. Step behind the velvet ropes as you enter the Doge's Palace for an after-hours tour guided by a local art historian.
The Magic of Venice Relaxed Start
Day 11
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice.
Unlock the centuries-old craft of glassblowing and join a Local Expert to explore the hidden lanes of Venice, learning the secrets of its past and present. Delight in a celebratory evening of local delicacies this evening.
Arrivederci Venice
Day 12
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice
Your Italian voyage ends in style, with a private boat ride to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-04-12
End Date: 2026-04-23
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Child Price: 15675
Adult Price: 17495
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End Date: 2026-05-14
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Child Price: 16555
Adult Price: 18375
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End Date: 2026-05-21
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Child Price: 16555
Adult Price: 18375
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End Date: 2026-05-28
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Child Price: 16755
Adult Price: 18575
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End Date: 2026-06-04
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Child Price: 16805
Adult Price: 18625
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End Date: 2026-06-18
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Adult Price: 18550
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End Date: 2026-06-25
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Child Price: 16730
Adult Price: 18550
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End Date: 2026-07-02
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Adult Price: 18895
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End Date: 2026-07-09
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Adult Price: 18425
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End Date: 2026-07-16
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Adult Price: 18250
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Adult Price: 17325
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End Date: 2026-09-10
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Child Price: 16375
Adult Price: 18195
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Adult Price: 22205
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End Date: 2026-09-17
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Child Price: 16730
Adult Price: 18550
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Adult Price: 22850
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End Date: 2026-09-24
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Child Price: 16805
Adult Price: 18625
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Adult Price: 23055
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End Date: 2026-10-01
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Child Price: 16805
Adult Price: 18625
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Adult Price: 23055
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End Date: 2026-10-08
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Adult Price: 17895
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End Date: 2026-10-15
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Adult Price: 17895
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Adult Price: 22165
Start Date: 2026-10-11
End Date: 2026-10-22
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Child Price: 16075
Adult Price: 17895
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