A Taste of Italy: 11 Days – Premium

Catch the spirit of La Vita Bella as you explore elegant piazzas, gaze upon spectacular coastlines and sip world-class wines!
Traveling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend eleven days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, the Tuscan wine region, and Capri! Catch the spirit of la vita bella as you explore elegant Florentine piazzas, rummage through handcrafted artisanal treasures, sip world-class wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals. You will then discover the treasures along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, to sun-bleached Capri before returning to Rome!
11 Days from $5669/person CAD
Family
Food & Wine
Guided
Honeymoon & Anniversary
Premium
Romantic
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Primary Location

Italy, Europe

Departures

Sunday departures ub April & Sunday and Friday departures from May to October

Included:

  • Accommodation in standard-level hotels, including Venice island
  • Private airport transfers
  • Daily breakfast
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
  • Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
  • Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
  • Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice
  • Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, with skip-the-line entrance
  • Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus - Daily Ticket
  • Street food experience in Bologna
  • Tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink
  • Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri (April to October)
  • Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome
  • Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board to be in touch with family and friends
  • Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
  • Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Travel insurance
  • Porterage service
  • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
  • Local city tax for overnight stays
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
  • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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  • From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
  • The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
  • Prices are subject to change

Optional Extras:

  • Pre and Post Accommodation in Rome
  • Feel free to book these optional tours directly with the tour leader: Pisa Excursion, Venice by Night, and Gondola Ride in Venice
  • For the Ancient Rome Tour, including visits to the Colosseum and museums in Florence (Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery), we highly advise pre-booking. Please reach out to us to confirm availability and rates
  • All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability

Itinerary

DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL

Welcome to Rome! After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. After checking in, explore the Eternal City at your own pace.

A hop-on-hop-off daily ticket is at your disposal. Explore Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop-on-Hop-off buses and see your favorite city landmarks from a different perspective! The open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. Hop on board, relax, listen to the audio commentary, and get on and off at any of the eight stops along the route. The included bus ticket will be valid for a day and offers audio commentary.

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 2: ROME TO FLORENCE VIA ASSISI & SIENA

Depart at 7:15 a.m. by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town encircled by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, adorned with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and enjoy lunch in Assisi. Continue to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and the famous Palio horse race. Later, travel through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to reach Florence. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 3: FLORENCE HIGHLIGHTS

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 4: FLORENCE TO VENICE WITH A TASTE OF BOLOGNA

Travel to Bologna, a city renowned for its culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring the San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà. Enjoy a light local lunch featuring regional specialties, then stroll through the city’s medieval streets, arcades, and markets. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Cannaregio district, a historic area well connected to the city’s main attractions. Check in, relax, and take in the beautiful surroundings along the Grand Canal. Overnight stay in Venice. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Amadeus, Hotel Principe, Venice, or similar

DAY 5: VENICE HIGHLIGHTS

After breakfast, transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights on a guided tour. Admire the exterior of the Doge’s Palace and cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs. Afterward, enjoy a glass of spritz or prosecco accompanied by cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. Take time to relax and soak in the city’s atmosphere. In the afternoon, explore Venice at your own pace—wandering its canals, artisan shops, and quiet corners. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Venice. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Amadeus, Hotel Principe, Venice, or similar

DAY 6: TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO)

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 7: ROME & THE VATICAN

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 8: JOURNEY TO SORRENTO VIA POMPEII

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 am. Depart by coach, heading south through the regions of Lazio and Campania.

Upon arriving in Pompeii, enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch. Afterward, you’ll visit one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world: Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Skip the Line access and a guided tour, you’ll explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, stepping back to 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the once-thriving Roman city under volcanic ash and gases.

After the visit, you will drive along the scenic Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket and long trousers are recommended for men) and an overnight stay at your hotel. Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 9: CAPRI EXCURSION

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean! Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy roaming the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to your hotel in Sorrento. Meals: B, D

Please note that visits to Capri are not included from November to March. On those days, you will have leisure time in Sorrento instead.

Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar

DAY 10: RETURN TO ROME

Today, enjoy the day at leisure to explore the Amalfi Coast on your own. In the afternoon, transfer back to Rome. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

DAY 11: ARRIVEDERCI ITALIA

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to the airport or train station. Arrivederci! Meals: B

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