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Highlights of Italy

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Price on request
Duration
8 days
Countries
Italy
Activity
easy

The adventure

Italy sure sounds like a myth, doesn’t it? Incredibly elaborate architecture, idyllic countryside, fascinating history, and, of course, incomparable cuisine. This quick intro to Italy will give you all that and more. Fashionable Milan and Da Vinci’s Last Supper; the famous Venice canals and Piazza San Marco; Florence’s medieval bridge Ponte Vecchio; the Leaning Tower of Pisa; Rome’s ancient trio the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican City. With this tour, you’ve got nothing to lose.

At a glance

Duration
8 days
Route
Milan → Rome
Countries
Italy
Activity level
easy
Style
Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Rail Journeys
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
Welcome

Where you'll go

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Day by day

View of a historic hilltop town surrounded by lush greenery under cloudy skies.
Your journey through

Italy

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Day 2After an orientation walk of Milan
Explore the stunning Gothic architecture of the Duomo di Milano, Italy's iconic cathedral.Milan
After an orientation walk of Milan, set out on your own explore the fashion capital of Italy. Travel to Venice by train in the afternoon.
Map showing Milan
Day 3Spend a full day in VeniceAfter an orientation walk, set out to explore. Opt for a vaporetto (water taxi) ride to the islands of Murano and Burano, take a gondola under the Ponte Rialto (Bridge of Lovers), explore the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city.
After an orientation walk, set out to explore. Opt for a vaporetto (water taxi) ride to the islands of Murano and Burano, take a gondola under the Ponte Rialto (Bridge of Lovers), explore the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city.
Day 4After enjoying the morning in Venice
After enjoying the morning in Venice, travel to the capital of Tuscany, Florence. Opt to visit the stunning Duomo, or the famous Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy an evening walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
Day 5Spend the day exploring FlorenceToday is yours to explore. Opt to visit the Uffizi Gallery or the Medici Chapels. Take a break at Piazza della Signoria with a gelato or an espresso (or both - did someone say affogato?) before hitting lively Piazza San Lorenzo to bargain for discounted woolen and leather goods. Or, catch a local bus or train to nearby Siena to see more of what this province has to offer. For a truly local experience, indulge your inner gastronome on a culinary tour of the city. Opt to pre-book the "Florence Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Today is yours to explore. Opt to visit the Uffizi Gallery or the Medici Chapels. Take a break at Piazza della Signoria with a gelato or an espresso (or both - did someone say affogato?) before hitting lively Piazza San Lorenzo to bargain for discounted woolen and leather goods. Or, catch a local bus or train to nearby Siena to see more of what this province has to offer. For a truly local experience, indulge your inner gastronome on a culinary tour of the city. Opt to pre-book the "Florence Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Day 6Head to Pisa by local train and spend…Rome
The Colosseum stands majestically amidst bustling Rome, an iconic remnant of ancient architecture.Rome
Head to Pisa by local train and spend time at the famous leaning tower. Continue on to Rome by train taking in the coastal views.
Map showing Rome
Day 7Take an orientation walk of the Eternal City…RomeOpt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum. While you're here, why not rent a Vespa for the day or take to the streets during a street food tour? Opt to pre-book the "Rome Vintage Vespa Tour" or "Rome Street Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include these optionals on your tour.
Captivating wide-angle shot of Rome's iconic Colosseum with a serene sunset backdrop.Rome
Opt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum. While you're here, why not rent a Vespa for the day or take to the streets during a street food tour? Opt to pre-book the "Rome Vintage Vespa Tour" or "Rome Street Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time to include these optionals on your tour.
Map showing Rome
Day 8Departure dayDepartureWe recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully experience all that this magnificent city has to offer.
We recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully experience all that this magnificent city has to offer.

Discover Italy

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

Picturesque landscape of Lake Garda with a distant island under a summer sky.
Overcast day in Tuscan hills featuring cypress trees and traditional stone house.
A picturesque town nestled by cliffs on the Amalfi Coast, Italy.
Picturesque view of Tuscany's rolling hills, vineyards, and Italian villas under a clear summer sky.
Beautiful view of Ponte Sant'Angelo spanning the Tiber River in Rome, Italy under a clear sky.
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