Italy Essentials: Choose Your Journey

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Rome, Italy

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11 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

* Three journey lengths: Choose 5, 8 or 11 days.
* Visit iconic cities in one itinerary and enjoy free time in key destinations. Travel by deluxe coach with a professional Tour Leader.

What's Included

Deluxe coach transportation between destinations
Accommodation in carefully selected 3 or 4-star hotels
Opt 11-Day: Everything in the 8-day opt, plus Sorrento with 2 dinners, and a guided tour of Pompeii
Daily breakfast
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Opt 5-Day: Guided tours of Florence and Venice, visits to Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Montepulciano
Breakfast (Optional[10])
Breakfast
Opt 8-Day: Everything in the 5-day option, plus additional time to explore Rome
City taxes, payable directly at the hotels
Optional excursions and activities
Activities or entrances not specifically listed as included
Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

No hotel pickup is provided. Travelers must get to the designated meeting point in Rome on their own. The departure time varies by season. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and check your booking confirmation for the exact time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Rome → Assisi → Siena → Florence

    2 stops
  • Florence (Pass by)

    5-Day option: Depart from Rome and travel to Assisi and Siena before continuing to Florence.

  • 1
    Rome

    8-Day & 11-Day options: Overnight in Rome. The escorted journey begins the following day.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Florence

    1 stop
  • Florence (Pass by)

    5-Day option: After your overnight stay in Florence, you'll have time to explore the city. 8-Day & 11-Day options: Depart from Rome and travel to Assisi and Siena before arriving in Florence.

    • Day 3

    Florence → Bologna → Venice

    2 stops
  • Venice (Pass by)

    5-Day option: Continue north to Bologna, then travel onward to Venice. Explore according to the scheduled guided visits and free time. Pass by without stopping

  • Florence (Pass by)

    8-Day & 11-Day options: Explore Florence and enjoy free time for lunch.

    • Day 4

    Venice

    2 stops
  • Venice (Pass by)

    5-Day option: After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Venice. Overnight stay.

  • Bologna (Pass by)

    8-Day & 11-Day options: Florence > Bologna > Venice. Head to Bologna, then travel to Venice. Overnight stay.

    • Day 5

    Venice → Tuscany Wine Region → Montepulciano

    2 stops
  • Rome (Pass by)

    5-Day option: Continue to Rome at the end of the day. Tour ends.

  • Venice (Pass by)

    8-Day & 11-Day options: After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Venice. Overnight stay.

    • Day 6

    Tuscany Wine Region → Rome

    1 stop
  • Rome (Pass by)

    8-Day & 11-Day options: Travel from Venice through the Tuscan wine region and Montepulciano before returning to Rome.

    • Day 7

    Rome

    1 stop
  • Rome (Pass by)

    8-Day & 11-Day options: Free time in Rome.

    • Day 8

    Rome → Pompeii → Sorrento

    3 stops
  • Rome (Pass by)

    8-Day option: After breakfast, the tour ends in Rome.

  • 2
    Pompeii Archaeological Park

    11-Day option only: Continue south from Rome to Pompeii for a guided 2.5 hr visit of the archaeological site.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Sorrento (Pass by)

    11-Day option only: Dinner and overnight stay in Sorrento.

    • Day 9

    Sorrento

    1 stop
  • Sorrento (Pass by)

    11-Day option only: Spend the day in Sorrento according to the scheduled itinerary.

    • Day 10

    Sorrento → Rome

    1 stop
  • Rome (Pass by)

    11-Day option only: Leave Sorrento and return to Rome.

    • Day 11

    Rome

    1 stop
  • Rome (Pass by)

    11-Day option only: Final day in Rome. The tour concludes after breakfast.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
Supplied by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours
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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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