18 Days Unmissable Italy Tour.

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Summary

Starts
Rome
Duration
18 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
18 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable 18-day journey through the heart of Italy, exploring its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of iconic destinations and hidden gems, from the eternal city of Rome to the enchanting canals of Venice, the medieval charm of Assisi, and the stunning coastal beauty of Sorrento. Discover the artistic treasures of Florence, the gastronomic delights of Bologna, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Mount Etna, the romance of Capri, and the architectural wonders of Palermo. This tour is a feast for the senses, offering a taste of Italy's finest attractions, cuisine, and experiences.

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Included

4-nights accommodation in Rome in a 4* hotel.

2-nights accommodation in Florence in a 4* hotel.

2-nights accommodation in Venice in a 4* hotel.

2-nights accommodation in Sorrento in a 4* hotel.

2-nights accommodation in Palermo in a 4* hotel.

1-night accommodation in Agrigento in a 4* hotel.

1-night accommodation in Ragusa in a 4* hotel.

2-nights accommodation in Taormina area in a 4* hotel.

1-night accommodation on board.

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Daily breakfast (except for when on board) and 13 meals

jain, vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, meat

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Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites as mentioned in the itinerary.

Ferry boat tickets Tirrenia/Sanv - Palermo

Entrance tickets to Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica with "Skip the line"

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Transportation by deluxe bus.

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Visit Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice.

Visit Montepulciano, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri.

Visit Palermo, Erice, Saline della Laguna, Agrigento.

Visit Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina.

Visit of Pompeii with "Skip the Line" ticket and a "Neapolitan pizza" lunch and a drink.

Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri.

Venice city tour with a typical Vencian Chicchetto ( aperitif)

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Destinations

Assisi - city in ItalyAssisi
Aerial panoramic cityscape of Rome, Italy, Europe. Roma is the capital of Italy. Cityscape of Rome in summer. Rome roofs view with ancient architecture in Italy. Rome
Florence Aerial View of Ponte Vecchio Bridge during Beautiful Sunny Day, ItalyFlorence
Photo of Mediterranean Sea at Ragusa , Italy.Ragusa
Pisa - city in ItalyPisa
Photo of Port of Catania, Sicily. Mount Etna in the background.Catania
photo of breathtaking aerial view of Sorrento city, Amalfi coast, Italy.Sorrento
Agrigento - city in ItalyAgrigento
Erice
Photo of Italy Piazza Maggiore in Bologna old town tower of town hall with big clock and blue sky on background, antique buildings terracotta galleries.Bologna
Syracuse - city in ItalySyracuse
Photo of beautiful view of canal with statues on square Prato della Valle and Basilica Santa Giustina in Padova (Padua), Veneto, Italy.Padua
Marsala
Photo of aerial view of Capri island in a beautiful summer day in Italy.Capri
Siena - city in ItalySiena
Piazza Armerina
Naples, Italy. View of the Gulf of Naples from the Posillipo hill with Mount Vesuvius far in the background and some pine trees in foreground.Naples
photo of Ancient ruins of Pompei city (Scavi di Pompei), Naples, Italy.Pompei
Photo of beautiful crystal clear water at Nature Reserve Oasis of Vendicari, Noto ,Italy.Noto
Monreale
Famous buildings, gondolas and monuments by the Rialto Bridge of Venice on the Grand Canal, Italy.Venice
Photo of Isola Bella rocky island in Taormina, Italy.Taormina

Map

Attractions

PHOTO OF Beautiful waterfall in the famous wood of Saint Francis in Assisi, umbria region, ItalyBosco di San Francesco
PHOTO OF Piazza Grande, Arezzo, Italy .piazza Grande
photo of Side View with the Bell Tower of the Basilica of San Clemente in the Center of Rome on a Background of Partly Cloudy Sky,Rome Italy.St. Clement Basilica
Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano, San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyPiazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
photo of Michelangelo Capitoline Steps to Piazza Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy.Capitoline Museums
Roman ruins in Rome, ItalyPalatine Hill
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
Four Moors Monument (Quattro Mori). Livorno, Tuscany, Italy.Monument of the Four Moors
Limeston cave called Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionigi) on Sicily, Italy.Ear of Dionysius
photo of view of Sala GrandeCasa Vasari, Arezzo, Italy.Casa Vasari
photo of mangia tower or torre del mangia towering above of the palazzo pubblico on piazza del campo in medieval city of Siena at beautiful sunrise, tuscany, Italy.piazza del Campo
Nicolaci Palace, Noto, Siracusa, Sicily, ItalyNicolaci Palace
Amphitheatre of PompeiiAmphitheatre of Pompeii
photo of panorama of piazza dei miracoli with leaning tower of pisa, Italy.Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
photo of view Old garden, Giardino Ibleo in ancient town Ragusa, Sicily, Italy,Ragusa Italy.Giardino Ibleo
The Basilica of St. Anthony, Padua, Padova, Veneto, ItalyThe Basilica of St Anthony
photo of medieval castle Nuovo in central Naples, Italy.Castel Nuovo
photo of view of chiesa di Santa Maria della Pieve, Arezzo, Italy.Santa Maria della Pieve
Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Quartiere 1, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, ItalyBasilica of Santa Croce in Florence
Museum of the Sea
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
photo of bologna, Italy. Piazza maggiore with torre dell'orologio and torre dell’arengo, landmark in emilia-romagna historical province.Piazza Maggiore
Aerial view of Castello Estense in the Italian town Ferrara.Este Castle
PHOTO OF Bologna, Italy. Fontana del Nettuno, Palazzo Re Enzo in Piazza Maggiore, Italy landmark in Emilia-Romagna historical province.Palazzo Re Enzo
Piazzetta di Capri
Diamanti Palace, Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyDiamanti Palace
Siracusa, Ortigia Island from the air at sunset, Sicily, Italy. Isola di Ortigia, coast of Ortigia island at city of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Aerial view. June 2023Island of Ortigia
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy. Ercole Ancient Greek temple in the Valley of the Temples, Sicilian island.Valle dei Templi
museo archeologico regionale paolo orsi, syracuse in italyMuseo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
photo of view ofScenic picture-postcard view of the city of Naples (Napoli) with famous Mount Vesuvius in the background from Certosa di San Martino monastery, Campania, Italy,Bologna italy.Basilica di San Martino
Donnafugata, Marsala, Trapani, Sicily, ItalyDonnafugata
Castello di Maredolce, II Circoscrizione, Palermo, Sicily, ItalyCastello di Maredolce
photo of view of Palermo, Italy at the Palermo Cathedral, Palermo, Italy.Palermo Cathedral
photo of Colorful spring sunset on the main square of City of Bologna with Palazzo d'Accursio and facade of Basilica di San Petronio. Great cityscape of Bologna, Italy, Europe. Traveling concept background.Palazzo d'Accursio
Piazza Manzoni
Baia di Ieranto
Piazza Madrice, Favignana, Trapani, Sicily, ItalyPiazza Madrice
photo of San Prospero Fountain at Fortezza Medicea in Siena, old town in Tuscany, Italy. Medieval architecture of Sienna. Soft selective focus.Fortezza Medicea
Piazza Matteotti, Centro, Imola, Nuovo Circondario Imolese, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, ItalyPiazza Matteotti
photo of medieval leaning tower of pisa (Torre di pisa) at piazza dei miracoli (Piazza del duomo), Tuscany, Italy.Leaning Tower of Pisa

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Rome

  • Rome - Arrival day
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Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City! Upon your arrival, a private vehicle will be ready to take you to your hotel. As you journey through the city, you'll get a glimpse of Rome's historical richness. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore the Italian capital at your leisure.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Assisi, Siena, and Florence

  • Rome
  • Assisi
  • Siena
  • Florence
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  • Bosco di San Francesco
  • Piazza del Duomo, San Gimignano
  • piazza del Campo
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After breakfast, depart from Assisi on our luxury bus. Visit the magnificent Basilica di San Francesco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy free time for lunch before heading to Siena, a beautiful walled medieval city. Visit the historic center and the mesmerizing Siena Duomo. Finally, continue your journey to Florence, where you will have dinner and rest.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Florence and Pisa

  • Florence
  • Pisa
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  • Monument of the Four Moors
  • Piazza del Duomo, Pisa
  • Cathedral of San Zeno
  • piazza della Signoria
  • Church of Saint Mary 'della Pietà'
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
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After breakfast, explore the magnificent city of Florence, starting with a panoramic tour of the historic center. Visit the Cathedral complex, Piazza de la Signoria, and the Church of Santa Croce. After lunch, you have the option to go on a panoramic tour of Pisa, visiting the Square of the Miracles, the Leaning Tower, and the Duomo. Return to your hotel in Florence for rest.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Bologna, Padua, and Venice

  • Florence
  • Bologna
  • Padua
  • Venice
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  • Cantine Zuffa
  • Church of Saint Anthony
  • Piazza Maggiore
  • Palazzo Re Enzo
  • Diamanti Palace
  • Basilica di San Martino
  • Palazzo d'Accursio
  • Piazza Matteotti
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After breakfast, depart to Bologna, known for its rich history and gastronomy. Start your tour at Piazza Malpighi and marvel at the famous arcades and porticoes. Visit the Neptune Fountain, the Communal Palace, the Palace of King Enzo, the Palazzo di Podestà, and the Basilica di San Petronio. Continue your trip to Padua, famous for its university and the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Finally, travel to Venice, a magical city that amazes all who visit it.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Venice

  • Venice
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  • Piazza Manzoni
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After breakfast, head to the impressive Piazza San Marco, from where you will start your tour. Venice is a fascinating maze of narrow streets, charming squares, elegant palaces, and imposing churches. On this walking tour, you will visit the most emblematic places that have marked the history of the city. The rest of the afternoon will be free for you to continue enjoying Venice at your own pace.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Montepulciano and Rome

  • Venice
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  • piazza Grande
  • Torre dei Lambardi
  • Church of Our Lady of Soccour
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After breakfast, leave on our luxury bus to Montepulciano in the region of the Valle di Chiana in Tuscany. Visit Montepulciano, a picturesque medieval town located on a hill in the center of Italian Tuscany, famous for producing one of the oldest and best wines in Italy, the 'Nobile di Montepulciano'. Visit the Plaza Grande, the Tarugi Palace, and the Church of Santa María dei Servi. After the visit, return to your hotel in Rome.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Vatican City and Rome

  • Rome
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  • St. Clement Basilica
  • Capitoline Museums
  • Palatine Hill
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After breakfast, leave to visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Start with the Vatican Museums, one of the most important art collections in the world. Visit the incredible Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous and visited monuments in the world. Finally, visit the monumental St. Peter's Basilica. The tour will end in Plaza San Pedro. Then you will have the afternoon free, to continue enjoying the last day in the 'Eternal City' at your own pace.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Rome

  • Rome
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After breakfast, you'll have the entire day to explore Rome at your own pace. With countless options at your fingertips, you can choose to wander around on foot, visit magnificent monuments, indulge in shopping, or savor the local cuisine. Rome holds a special place as the epicenter of the Catholic religion and boasts the highest concentration of historical and architectural treasures in the world.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Naples, Pompeii, and Sorrento

  • Rome
  • Naples
  • Pompei
  • Sorrento
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  • Amphitheatre of Pompeii
  • Bomerano di Agerola
  • Castel Nuovo
  • Belvedere Sorrento
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After breakfast, travel in a luxury bus to southern Italy. Upon your arrival in Naples, go on a panoramic tour of the city, starting from Vomerese Hill. Your next stop will be Pompeii, where you will taste the authentic and delicious 'Neapolitan pizza'. After lunch, enter the archaeological zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit, travel by bus along the wonderful Sorrentine Coast until you reach the city of Sorrento, where you will have dinner and rest at your hotel.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Sorrento and Capri

  • Sorrento
  • Capri
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  • Piazzetta di Capri
  • Belvedere Sorrento
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After breakfast, embark on a short but magical sailing excursion to the well-known Island of Capri. Weather permitting, you will join a motorboat trip to the Blue Grotto, the most famous cave in Capri known for its intense blue color. At noon you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then explore the island at your own pace. After you return back to Sorrento you will enjoy dinner at your hotel and a good night's sleep.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Sorrento, Naples, and Palermo

  • Sorrento
  • Naples
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After breakfast at your hotel, you can start exploring the city of Sorrento at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will head for the port of Naples, where you will board on the Tirrenia/Snav ferry to Palermo. You will sleep overnight on the ferry.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Palermo

  • Palermo
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After your arrival in Palermo, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will enjoy a lovely dinner and enjoy a good rest that will prepare you for the next day's adventures.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Monreale and Palermo

  • Monreale
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  • Cattedrale di Monreale
  • Palermo Cathedral
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After breakfast, head for a morning tour to Monreale, an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil, citrus fruits, and its fine Norman Architecture. Visit the Cathedral of Monreale, and then have some free time to shop local delicatessen and souvenirs. When you return back to Palermo, join a walking tour of the city wandering around the Old Town and learning about its 3,000-year history. You will walk through the impressive Cathedral, and admire its arches, cupolas, and mosaics.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Erice, Marsala, and Agrigento

  • Erice
  • Marsala
  • Agrigento
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  • Valle dei Templi
  • Saline Genna
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After breakfast, depart to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Continue to visit the Saline, an extraordinary lagoon, where history, nature, archaeology find a perfect synthesis. Afterwards, set off to Marsala, known for its Marsala wine. You'll take part in a sensorial experience, for you will visit a traditional tavern and taste regional products during a light but unforgettable lunch. Return to your coach and travel to Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Piazza Armerina and Ragusa

  • Agrigento
  • Piazza Armerina
  • Ragusa
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  • Church of Saint Joseph
  • Nicolaci Palace
  • Giardino Ibleo
  • Church of the Carmel
  • Villa Romana del Casale
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After breakfast, head to Piazza Armerina, one of Sicily's most frequented tourist spots, to visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale. It is now a UNESCO Heritage site, thanks to its well-preserved mosaics depicting mythological themes and hunting scenes. You will then depart for Ragusa, and visit the historical center 'Ibla' full with baroque palaces and churches. You will arrive at your hotel in Ragusa for an overnight stay and enjoy a delicious meal.

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Day 16

Day 16 – Day 16: Noto, Syracuse, and Taormina

  • Ragusa
  • Noto
  • Syracuse
  • Taormina
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  • Akrai Greek Theatre
  • Ear of Dionysius
  • Cattedrale di San Giovanni Battista
  • Island of Ortigia
  • Museo archeologico regionale Paolo Orsi
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After breakfast, head to Noto, a picturesque fishing town popular for its Baroque architecture. Visit the Cathedral of San Nicolo and then walk around the center. Continue to Syracuse, and visit the famous 'Parco Archeologico della Neapolis', where you have the opportunity to admire a huge collection of Greek and Roman ruins. Also, visit the Greek Amphitheater and the Ear of Dionysius. After this tour, visit the island of Ortygia. Late in the afternoon, you will arrive at your hotel in Taormina, enjoy a delicious dinner and a good night's sleep.

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Day 17

Day 17 – Day 17: Taormina and Mount Etna

  • Ragusa
  • Noto
  • Syracuse
  • Rome
  • Taormina
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  • Monti Sartorius
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After breakfast, travel to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Weather permitting, you will have the chance to climb at 1,800m. After the tour is over, you will return to Taormina and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening you will enjoy a lovely dinner at your hotel.

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Day 18

Day 18 – Day 18: Departure from Taormina

  • Taormina
  • Catania - Departure day
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After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Catania airport. Have a good trip! Or as you say: 'Buon Viaggio!'

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