Taste of Italy

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Get your first taste of the delights of Venice, Florence, Rome, and more on this enchanting Italian tour. You'll  get to enjoy the ancient ruins, architectural and artistic masterpieces, and of course, indulge in Italy's legendary food and wine.  ITALY IS AN ACTIVE DESTINATION: Visiting Italy requires the ability to walk on cobblestones and uneven terrain, cl...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Bologna:Explore one of the most food-centric cities in Italy, where Bolognese sauce was invented. Sistine Chapel:Marvel at Michelangelo's incredible fresco work on the ceiling that has been newly restored to showcase the vibrant colors. Orvieto:Step into the mysteries and culinary traditions of this ancient walled city that rises above the surrounding landscape. Florence:Fall in love with the capital of beautiful Tuscany, the birthplace of the Renaissance.

What's this trip about?

    Get your first taste of the delights of Venice, Florence, Rome, and more on this enchanting Italian tour. You'll  get to enjoy the ancient ruins, architectural and artistic masterpieces, and of course, indulge in Italy's legendary food and wine.  ITALY IS AN ACTIVE DESTINATION: Visiting Italy requires the ability to walk on cobblestones and uneven terrain, climb stairs and vehicle steps, and walk or stand for several hours at a time. Traffic restrictions often require coaches to drop off passengers a substantial distance away, with a 20-minute walk to the attraction. Some tours include activities in late evening. Typical tour days may require five miles of medium-paced walking.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVenice
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Bologna
  • Rome
  • Vatican City
  • Venice

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Winetasting

Trip includes

    • Full daily breakfast and many meals*
    • Transportation (Buses, shuttles & ferries)
    • Welcome drinks with your group
    • Free Wi-Fi on luxury coaches
    • All entrance fees to attractions
    • Comprehensive travel itinerary and documents

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Itinerary

Day 1

Venice Arrival | Welcome Dinner

Meet your tour director at 4:00 PM for a welcome reception and take a one-hour orientation walk around the city known as the ‘Queen of the Adriatic'. Spend a couple of hours exploring on your own before gathering again for an ample dinner with your fellow travelers.(D)

Day 2

The Sights of Venice | Gondola Ride

Take a walking tour of Venice, the most serene of cities, with a local guide. See it's glorious architecture, charming bridges and canals. Visit the magnificent Doge's Palace and the acclaimed Piazza and Basilica of San Marco. Journey along the canals for a view of the city from a gondola. Delight in an evening of independent dining and exploration.(B)

Day 3

Bologna | Florence Dinner

Take a private group water taxi from your hotel to your coach and travel on to Florence. During your journey stop for free time and lunch on your own at the lively historic foodie city of Bologna. Arrive at your hotel outside Florence's city centre. Take a break, then...

Day 4

Florence Walking Tour | Accademia Gallery

Take a walking tour of Florence with a local guide and marvel at the sights of the city center such as the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria. Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's iconic sculpture of David. Savor a local lunch in the heart of Florence. The remainder of afternoon and evening are free to explore this magnificent city at your leisure. (B, L)

Day 5

Orvieto | Roman Colosseum

They say that all roads lead to Rome so you're off to the Eternal City with a special and delicious stop in Orvieto for a local wine tasting. Visit the historic Colosseum, the iconic structure of imperial Rome constructed between 72 and 80 AD. This engineering marvel ...

Day 6

Independent Exploration | Vatican Tour | Farewell Dinner

Discover Rome independently this morning as you enjoy some free time to explore. In the afternoon, visit the Vatican for a guided tour of the Museums with entrance to the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.*Please note on some departures this visit may be moved to...

Day 7

Tour Ends in Rome

Your tour ends after breakfast. (B) B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,230
Price per day$319
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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For the 2015 season we will celebrate 83 years of travel excellence! During this time CIE Tours International has provided travellers with the highest quality holidays to Ireland and Britain and we continue to improve our tours and our services.

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If you prefer to travel independently, we offer self-drive and chauffeur-drive programs for Ireland with a wide range of hotel accommodation, which can be booked in advance, as well as popular B & Bs. Whichever way you like to travel, choose one of our fine holidays from our website and enjoy the greatest travel experience ever!

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