Bellissimo Italia

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Gaze upon the masterpieces of architecture and history in Rome. Explore the Spanish steps , the Piazza Navona and the Baroque Quarter. Marvel at the Roman and Greek masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. Travel to Tuscany's farm and wine country for a wine tasting in Siena. While in Florence visit the cradle of Italian Renaissance at the Duomo ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Rome
    • Visit to St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Explore the incredible views of Siena
    • Discover the magnificent city Florence
    • Enjoy the Train journey to Milan
    • Visit Lake Maggiore

What's this trip about?

    Gaze upon the masterpieces of architecture and history in Rome. Explore the Spanish steps , the Piazza Navona and the Baroque Quarter. Marvel at the Roman and Greek masterpieces of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio. Travel to Tuscany's farm and wine country for a wine tasting in Siena. While in Florence visit the cradle of Italian Renaissance at the Duomo with Giottos' Bell Tower and the famous Ponte Vecchio. En route to the Italian Riviera visit Pisa's Leaning Tower and Lucca. Explore Cinque Terre's marvelous shoreline. Last stop of this journey is Milan, home to Leonardo's Last Supper, with a visit to pristine Lake Maggiore in the Italian Alps.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityMilan

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Cinque Terre
  • Florence
  • Lake Como
  • La Spezia
  • Lucca
  • Pisa
  • Rome
  • Siena
  • St. Peter's Basilica

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Trains & Rail

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • 3-night hotel accommodations in Rome.
    • 3-night hotel accommodations in Florence.
    • 2-night hotel accommodations in Portovenere.
    • 3-night hotel accommodations Milan.
    • Breakfast daily, 1 dinner & 1 lunch .
    • Visit of the Heart of Rome.
    • Guided tour of the Vatican. entrance fees included.
    • Wine tasting in Siena and Chianti.
    • Walking tour of Florence.
    • Guided tour of Cinque Terre, the five villages of the Italian Riviera.
    • Guided tour of Milan including Leonardo da Vinci' Last Supper, La Scala and Piazza Duomo.
    • Excursion to Lake Maggiore.
    • Excursion to Lake Como.
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide.
    • All transfers as per itinerary.
    • Porterage of one suitcase per person at the hotels.
    • Hotel taxes and service charges.
    • USTOA $1 million travelers assistance program .

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Rome

Meals: Dinner

Arrival in Rome. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight meet your Tour Director and your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Rome

Meals: Breakfast

This morning after breakfast you will have a tour of Rome including the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Baroque quarter. In the afternoon transfer to the Vatican for a guided tour of the Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica. Discover all masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio.

Day 3: Rome

Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure to discover this Eternal City on your own.

Day 4: Rome / Siena / Florence

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast depart for Siena. Along the way, take in the beauty of the Tuscan countryside. In Siena enjoy the towns incredible views and have an original Tuscan farmer lunch and wine tasting. En route to Florence stop in Chianti for a wine tasting. Arrival in Florence late afternoon.

Day 5: Florence

Meals: Breakfast

This morning is at leisure to explore this city on your own. This afternoon your guided walking tour will visit one of the most famous cities in the world and the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, Florence. You will see Piazza Della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giottos Bell Tower and Ponte Vecchio.

Day 6: Florence

Meals: Breakfast

The day is at leisure to explore this magnificent city on your own or join one of the many optional tours.

Day 7: Pisa/ Lucca/ Portovenere

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast depart for Portovenere on the Italian Riviera. En route stop in Lucca and Pisa to see on your own the city’s most famous Leaning Tower. Continue to Portovenere for overnight.

Day 8: Portovenere

Meals: Breakfast

Full day guided tour to Cinque Terre, the five villages in the region of Liguria along the Italian Riviera. Return to your hotel in Portovenere late afternoon.

Day 9: Portovenere / La Spezia / Milan

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast drive to La Spezia where you will board the train for Milan. This afternoon you will have a guided tour of Milan. Visit the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper, Brera district, the worlds most famous opera house La Scala and Piazza Duomo.

Day 10: Lake Maggiore

Meals: Breakfast

Today you will visit Lake Maggiore located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland. Return to Milan for overnight.

Day 11: Lake Como

Meals: Breakfast

This morning drive through a stunning scenery to world-famous Lake Como in northern Italy, the most spectacular of the lakes. Return to Milan for overnight.

Day 12: Milan

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast transfer to the airport.

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Price per day$132
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Hotel Dei Mellini, Rome

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Cancellation policy

CANCELLATIONS BEFORE DEPARTURE: Cancellations and refund requests must be received in writing by Homeric Tours. The following cancellation fees will be charged per person:

  • 60 days or more before departure: $150.00
  • 59 to 45 days before departure: $250.00
  • 44 to 36 days before departure: $350.00
  • 35 to 21 days before departure: 50% of total tour cost
  • 20 to 8 days before departure: 80% of total tour cost
  • 7 days or less before departure: 100% of total tour cost
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