Italian Intermezzo (Summer, Classic)
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- Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
- Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.
- Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th century cathedral and of course, the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
- Florence: See the historic neighborhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
- Orvieto: During your orientation of this Umbrian hilltop town with your Travel Director, visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.
- Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators.
- Vatican: Gain fast-track access into the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and view the splendid dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
- Italian Lakes: Enjoy a special Welcome Dinner with wine, as you get to know your fellow travelers.
- Florence: Meet a sommelier who will guide you through a tasting of some of Tuscan's finest wines during dinner.
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Welcome to Italy. Greet your Travel Director at Milan’s Malpensa Airport. Later, join your Travel Director and head to an elegant restaurant known for serving delicious fresh produce. Your Welcome Dinner provides the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers over a pleasant evening.
Hotel Simplon, Baveno.
Dinner with Wine
Journey through the beautiful Italian lake district, past Lakes Iseo and Garda to the floating city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Your hotel offers authentic Venetian charm, as it reflects the history and culture of the surrounding area. As night falls, why not savor the magic of St. Mark’s square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?
Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena.
Breakfast
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. What better way to see Venice than from a private boat, sailing past palazzos and churches to St. Mark’s Square? See the gilded basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Lord Byron’s Bridge of Sighs. No visit to Venice would be compl...
Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. After, continue on foot to admire the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all thei...
Learn the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork when you visit a local workshop to admire the intricate work. The rest of the day is free for you to fully immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital. Perhaps shop for leather or gold goods around Santa Croce or rela...
Journey to Umbrian Orvieto, a hilltop village overlooking a vineyard-covered plain. Explore the town with your Travel Director and visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral, before continuing towards the Eternal City of Rome. Join an optional experience, Piazzas ...
In the morning, enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights including visiting the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City with your Local Expert. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus famous for its chariot races...
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport.
Breakfast
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Insight Vacations Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Italian Intermezzo
The cities and tours were great. Hotels, except the one in Rome, were also very nice. That being said, a week to do all of it was too short. Everything felt rush...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Italian Intermezzo
The tour was organized well. All the local and ground staff were taking care of all the guests. We like the tours and all the care given to us. We also enjoyed all ...
Trusted Customer
Jun 2024
Italian Intermezzo
There were a lot of experiences fitted into 7 days. I did find the tour had more walking than I remember from previous tours probably because I’m 78 now and not 57 ...
Shannon Cox
Jun 2024
Italian Intermezzo
I felt like it was a great overview of the major cities....
David English
Jun 2024
Italian Intermezzo
Full days and tons of history. Excellent tour director Belinda Richardson if you can get her it was a treat and she cared for everyone of us. Hotels were all great. ...
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