Classic: Ultimate Italy (EIRV)
Countries Visited: Italy
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included: 13 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Hotels (13 nts).
Highlights
Experience medieval and Renaissance delights, discover a passion for regional wines and Italian cuisine, savour the sea views and Tuscan hills, explore the elegant countryside of Lake Como by boat, enjoy an authentic Roman meal with new friends.
Description
From the villages of the Cinque Terre to Tuscanys medieval splendour, this is an adventure for those looking to indulge in all of Italy's delights. Walk through grand piazzas and winding lanes, stroll the canals of Venice, and float past villas on Lake Como. Marvel at the ancient grandeur of Rome and the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence. Your CEO will take care of the details so you can travel at a leisurely pace and appreciate the scenery, whether it's sipping vino in Tuscany or sampling local delicacies within the walls of charming Lucca. Experience the best of Italy in this all-encompassing tour.
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included: 13 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Hotels (13 nts).
Highlights
Experience medieval and Renaissance delights, discover a passion for regional wines and Italian cuisine, savour the sea views and Tuscan hills, explore the elegant countryside of Lake Como by boat, enjoy an authentic Roman meal with new friends.
Description
From the villages of the Cinque Terre to Tuscanys medieval splendour, this is an adventure for those looking to indulge in all of Italy's delights. Walk through grand piazzas and winding lanes, stroll the canals of Venice, and float past villas on Lake Como. Marvel at the ancient grandeur of Rome and the Renaissance masterpieces of Florence. Your CEO will take care of the details so you can travel at a leisurely pace and appreciate the scenery, whether it's sipping vino in Tuscany or sampling local delicacies within the walls of charming Lucca. Experience the best of Italy in this all-encompassing tour.
Call (407) 833-8330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13202341
- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 14 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Rome | Day 1 Rome We recommend booking pre-accommodation to fully explore this magnificent city. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Rome | Day 2 Rome (1B, 1D) Take an orientation walk of the Eternal City before enjoying a free day to explore a myriad of options. Opt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum. In the evening, enjoy a true taste of Italy with a traditional Roman meal. Included Activities: Orientation Walk |
| Day 3 | Siena | Day 3 Rome/Siena (1B) Opt to visit Torre del Mangia, Battistero, il Campo, or the Duomo. In the evening, opt to take a "passeggiata" and meet the Sienese locals. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Chianti Wine Tasting Transport: Local bus (3.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 4 | Siena | Day 4 Siena (1B) Opt to travel further afield to the thermal springs of Bagni San Filippo. |
| Day 5 | Florence | Day 5 Siena/Florence (1B) Continue to the inimitable Firenze. Walk through the city catching a glimpse of the Duomo, Piazza Indipendenza, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. Continue to Piazzale Michelangelo for the most famous and photographed vista of the city. Opt to visit the local leather markets and souvenir stalls set up all over the city. Included Activities: Piazzale Michelangelo Walk Transport: Local bus (1.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 6 | Florence | Day 6 Florence (1B) For the foodies, check out the Mercato Centrale and any number of caFes and trattorias. If you came to shop, start at one end of the city and just keep going. Theres beautiful architecture, famous museums, Renaissance art pieces, and charming cobblestone streets everywhere. You could spend a lifetime exploring this fantastic city. If you want to go further afield, take a wine tasting bike tour up to Fiesole and the vineyards of Chianti. |
| Day 7 | Lucca | Day 7 Florence/Lucca (1B) Take a local train to the beautiful little Tuscan town of Lucca. Enjoy a free afternoon to discover the city and its history. The best way to do this is to hire one of the hundreds of bikes for rent around the town and take to two wheels. In the evening, opt to take in a classical music concert in one of the towns historic churches - dont forget that this is the birthplace of the maestro Puccini. Transport: Local train (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 8 | Riomaggiore | Day 8 Lucca/Riomaggiore (1B) Head by train to Pisa and stop for a visit at the Field of Miracles to see the famous leaning tower (entrance fee not included). Later, head on to the coastal paradise of Cinque Terre. Included Activities: Pisa Visit Transport: Local train (0.50 hour(s)) Local train (2.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 9 | Monterosso al Mare | Day 9 Riomaggiore/Monterosso al Mare (1B) The national park pass and daily unlimited train ticket is included. Opt to follow your CEO along centuries-old footpaths and mule tracks leading through olive groves, vineyards, and orchards on a full day hike, or hop on and off the train, experiencing each town on your own. Choose to rest in each of the 5 villages, sampling delicacies in each place, such as local pesto, espresso, or delicious gelato. Additional Notes: Please note that some popular hiking paths along the Cinque Terre have been temporarily closed due to water erosion and damage caused by landslides in 2016. Your CEO will guide you on the best, most accessible path for todays hike. Included Activities: National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket Cinque Terre Coastal Path Hike Transport: Local train (0.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 10 | Varenna | Day 10 Cinque Terre/Varenna (1B) Set out from Cinque Terre on a train journey with a few changes en route, passing through Milan and on to elegant Varenna, located on the shores of Lake Como. On the border with Switzerland, enjoy the spectacular backdrop of the snowy-peaked Alps. Arrive in the late afternoon and start exploring the town. Transport: Local train (5.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 11 | Varenna | Day 11 Varenna (1B) Set out by boat to explore the lake and its many elegant villas and towns, such as Bellagio with its shops, restaurants, and fine residences. In the afternoon, there is plenty of free time for soaking up the elegant atmosphere in one of the lakeside caFes or restaurants. Take some time for shopping - some of the finest Italian designers are to be found in Comos chic boutiques. Included Activities: Lake Como Boat Ride |
| Day 12 | Venice | Day 12 Varenna/Venice (1B) Travel east to captivating Venice, the unique "city of canals," full of magnificent monuments. There will be plenty of time to wander the narrow cobblestone streets and wide piazzas, crossing hundreds of tiny bridges and, of course, getting lost in Venices labyrinth. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Local train (5.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 13 | Venice | Day 13 Venice (1B) Spend the day getting lost in Venice. 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 Doges Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city. |
| Day 14 | Venice | Day 14 Venice (1B) We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this beautiful city has to offer. |
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Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
