Italian Intermezzo (Small Groups, 8 Days)

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Starts
Como
Duration
8 days
Languages
English

Description

Embark on an enchanting 8-day journey through Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and delectable cuisine. This multi-day tour takes you from the fashion capital, Milan, to the romantic city of Venice, the artistic hub of Florence, and finally to the Eternal City of Rome. Experience the charm of Italy's diverse regions, from Lombardy's fertile plains to Tuscany's rolling hills. Marvel at world-famous landmarks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa, St. Mark’s Square, and the Vatican. Indulge in local culinary delights, learn traditional crafts, and immerse yourself in Italy's vibrant culture. This tour offers a perfect blend of guided activities and free time, allowing you to tailor your Italian adventure to your interests.

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Included

3 Dinner with Wine (DW)

7 Breakfast (B)

Milan: Enjoy a special dinner with wine, as you get to know your fellow travellers.

Rome: Savour regional flavours and embrace Rome's rich culinary heritage as you toast to the Eternal City over your Roman dinner.

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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

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7 night accommodation

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Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe.

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

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.

Pisa: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Orvieto: During your orientation of this Umbrian hilltop town with your Travel Director, visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.

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Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.

Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

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.

Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.

Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.

Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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Attractions

photo of trevi fountain at sunrise beautiful full view, Rome, Italy.Trevi Fountain
photo of view Panorama picture of The Arsenale in Venice Italy.Venetian Arsenal
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
photo of Michelangelo Capitoline Steps to Piazza Campidoglio on Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy.Capitoline Museums
Roman ruins in Rome, ItalyPalatine Hill
ORVIETO, ITALY - JULY 2017- "Pozzo di San Patrizio", a historic well in Orvieto.Orvieto subterranea
photo of sunrise in san marco square with campanile and san marco's basilica. Panorama of the main square of the old town. Venice, Italy.Piazza San Marco
photo of Galleria dell'Accademia in Venice, Italy.Galleria dell'Accademia
photo of square of signoria in florence at sunrise, Italy.piazza della Signoria
photo of view of Pantheon in the morning. Rome. Italy.Pantheon
photo of The traditional bridge of the sighs of Barranco in Lima-PERU .Bridge of Sighs
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 Milan

  • Como
  • Milan - Arrival day
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Welcome to Italy! Your adventure begins at Milan's Malpensa Airport, where you'll meet your Travel Director. In the evening, enjoy a delightful Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant, a perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Journey to Venice

  • Venice
  • Milan
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Today, we traverse Lombardy's fertile plains and the magnificent Alps to reach the Veneto region. Our destination is the glorious city of Venice, a place of romance and grandeur.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Exploring Venice

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  • Venetian Arsenal
  • Piazza San Marco
  • Bridge of Sighs
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Wake up ready to explore romantic Venice. Sail past palazzos and churches to St. Mark’s Square on a private boat. Witness the gilded basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a gondola serenade through the beautiful canals and visit a traditional glassmaking enterprise. In the afternoon, opt for an excursion to the colorful island of Burano, where you'll enjoy a delightful meal with local specialties.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Pisa and Florence

  • Pisa
  • Florence
  • Venice
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  • Galleria dell'Accademia
  • piazza della Signoria
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Today, we stop in Pisa to marvel at the iconic Leaning Tower. Then, we continue to the artistic city of Florence. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo’s David or take a leisurely stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce. Spend time exploring the Piazza della Signoria, Florence's political heart and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Discovering Florence

  • Florence
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Immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital today. Visit a local workshop to learn the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps shopping for leather or gold goods around Santa Croce or relaxing at a street café. You may also choose to take an excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of San Gimignano, a hill-top town that has remained intact for centuries. In the evening, savor Tuscan cuisine served with local wine.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Orvieto and Rome

  • Orvieto
  • Rome
  • Florence
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  • Trevi Fountain
  • Orvieto subterranea
  • Pantheon
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We journey to the hilltop village of Orvieto in Umbria, where you'll explore the town and admire the cathedral with your Travel Director. Then, we continue towards Rome, the Eternal City. Opt for an evening stroll to discover Rome's beautiful fountains and piazzas, including the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.

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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
  • Pantheon
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Start your day with a visit to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Enjoy fast-tracked priority entry into the Vatican Museums, where you'll admire the Papal art collection and marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring Rome's treasures. In the evening, dine on Lazio’s culinary specialties at a local restaurant near the Pantheon.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell Italy

  • Rome - Departure day
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Your Italian adventure comes to an end today. Bid farewell to the glories of Italy as you prepare for your onward journey. Arrivederci!

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