The Best of Italy

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Experience the Italy with SmarTours by visiting Florence, Rome and other historic city. view the famous Piazza del Miracoli and the amazing Leaning Tower.
$4,319
From$3,199
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Enjoy a tour to the Vatican which includes visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the spectacular Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum
    • Explore Imperial Rome
    • Visit the Colosseum
    • Walk under the Arch and marvel at the ruins of the Roman Forum
    • See Michelangelo’s celebrated David
    • View the famous Piazza del Miracoli and the amazing Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Embark on a boat tour to the island of Murano

What's this trip about?

    Experience the Italy with SmarTours by visiting Florence, Rome and other historic city. view the famous Piazza del Miracoli and the amazing Leaning Tower.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityVenice
End CityRome

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip airfare from JFK Airport via scheduled flight on Delta/Air France or Alitalia
    • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
    • All intra-Italy transportation via airconditioned motor coach
    • Accommodations at First Class hotels
    • 11 meals: 7 buffet breakfasts (B) and 4 dinners (D)
    • A glass of wine with included dinners
    • Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees as indicated in the itinerary
    • Professional English-speaking Tour Director throughout

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Depart USA
Your exciting journey begins as you depart New York this evening on your overnight flight to Italy.

Day 2: Arrive Venice/Venice Lido (Italy)
Meals: Dinner Welcome to beautiful Italy! After landing at Venice airport, you’ll be met and escorted to your beautiful hotel located along the water in Venice Lido. This evening your Tour Director hosts an orientation followed by welcome dinner with wine. Hotel Villa ...
Day 3
Meals: Breakfast Discover the charms of romantic Venice. First, embark on a boat tour to the island of Murano, world renowned for its glass craftmanship. Back in Venice a local guide will bring this remarkable city to life as you explore on foot St. Mark’s Square, the ...
Day 4: Venice/Pisa/Florence
Meals: Breakfast Today journey south to Pisa, where you’ll view the famous Piazza del Miracoli and the amazing Leaning Tower. Visit a Tuscan countryside farm for wine tasting and sampling of local specialties. Arrive in Florence, the splendid capital of Tuscany. Grand Hotel Diplomat

Day 5
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner This morning’s tour of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, starts with a breathtaking view of Florence from Michelangelo Square. Proceed to visit the Accademia of Fine Arts housing Michelangelo’s celebrated David. You’ll also visit the ...
Day 6: Florence/Assisi/Rome
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner Depart south through the stunning panorama of Tuscany and Umbria to the Medieval hilltown of Assisi and view the fabled Basilica of St. Francis and Giotto’s frescoes. Late afternoon arrival in Rome, the “Eternal City”. Settle into your centrally located hotel. The Building Hotel Rome

Day 7
Meals: Breakfast A morning tour to the Vatican includes visits to St. Peter’s Basilica, the spectacular Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museum abundant with priceless collections of art and treasures. Afternoon is at leisure for shopping or to indulge in Rome’s favorite pastime: people watching at the outdoor cafes of the bustling Via Veneto.

Day 8
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner This morning explore Imperial Rome on an included guided tour. Listen to the echoes of Emperor Nero in the Colosseum, walk under the Arch and marvel at the ruins of the Roman Forum. Afternoon at leisure to explore Rome’s elaborate piazzas an...
Day 9: Rome/USA or Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Extension (See Additional Info)
Meals: Breakfast After breakfast, say “ciao” to Italy and transfer to the airport for your return flight arriving back in the USA the same day, or continue on to the magnificent Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Extension. Please see the “Additional Info” tab for more details.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,199
Price per day$355
Single supplement (single occupancy)$649
Last Updated: 4/5/2019

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

SmarTours Reviews & Ratings

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Gina

Mar 2020

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Great Tour

I initially had doubts about traveling on a bus tour. Visions of waiting around endlessly to move a large party from one place to another haunted me. I was more than...

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carol

Mar 2020

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very best trip

The Best of Italy really was the very best. We had twenty two people in our group and a wonderful tour guide named Andrea. Andrea was always saying things like, "Is ...

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Judy

Mar 2020

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Fantastic Trip

This was my first SmarTour and first time to visit Italy. It was 100% fantastic from our truly amazing host, Mercedes, great driver - Cataline and great tour guides-...

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Ronald

Mar 2020

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Great Time

What a great time we had. Saw the highlights of Italy, Venice, Florence and Rome; and had ample time to wander on our own. Transportation on the bus was smooth and c...

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Pat

Mar 2020

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Wonderful Time

I had a wonderful time in Italy! Our tour director, Lynn Maloni, made this trip an exceptional one. She and all of our guides in Venice, Florence, Rome, Assisi, Sorr...

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Logistics

Accommodation

Venice/Venice Lido: Hotel Villa Mabapa Riviera San Nicolo, 16, 30126 – Venice, Italy Venice/Venice Lido: Albergo Quattro Fontane, Via delle Quattro Fontane, 16, 30126 – Venice, Italy Florence: Hotel Diplomat, Via L. Alamanni, 9, 50123 Firenze, Italy Rome: The Building Hotel Rome, Via Montebello, 126, 00185 Roma, Italy Sorrento: Grand Hotel Vesuvio, Via Nastro Verde 7, 80067 Sorrento, Italy

Transportation & Flights

Round-trip airfare from JFK Airport via scheduled flight on Delta/Air France or Alitalia,

Transportation & flights

Round-trip airfare from JFK Airport via scheduled flight on Delta/Air France or Alitalia
Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.   Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.   Cancellation charges per person are:   Up to 75 days before departure: $300 74-45 days before departure: $600 44-30 days before departure: $1000 29-10 days before departure: $1500 9 days or less before departure: No refund. All cancellations must be received in writing.   We recommend the purchase of Travel Insurance. Insurance premium is non-refundable and cannot be transferred from one departure to another in the event of a reservation change.
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Meals Included
7 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Optional Activities
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Trip ID
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