Easy Pace Italy - Small Group, Winter

Easy Pace Italy - Small Group, Winter

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$4385

Easy Pace Italy - Small Group, Winter

10 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Venice

Visiting: Rome, Vatican, Florence, Pisa, Tuscany, Venice

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

SW803N20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $4495 $4385 Operator discount: -$110

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Italy's top highlights await you on this 10-day guided tour. Stop by the Colosseum in Rome before heading to the Vatican Museums. In Florence, see Piazza della Signoria, an open-air art gallery where Renaissance masterpieces are housed. Join a Local Expert in Pisa for an informative tour of its famous leaning tower, then stop at an organic farm in the Tuscan hills, where undulating fields give way to lines of olive trees, and you’ll feast on an authentic Italian meal. In Venice, board a private boat that will whisk you past the city’s ornate palaces and beneath its bridges to the marble arcades of Piazza San Marco.

Highlights

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    Choice Highlights

    • Choose between two carefully selected activities
    • 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.
    • 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.

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    Top Rated Highlights

    • Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
    • Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
    • 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.
    • Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.

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    Make Travel Matter

    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.

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    Authentic Dining

    Florence: Experience local Florentine flavors while relaxing over dinner with wine.

    Tuscany: Visit Il Poggio to learn about organic olive and grape farming. Then enjoy a tasting and sit down to a fabulous dinner of Tuscan specialties, complemented by stunning views.

    : Savor flavors of the region over a delicious lunch with wine.

    Venice: Enjoy a true Venetian dining experience.

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    Insight Choice

    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.

    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.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To The Eternal City Of Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Room 007 Select Rome.

Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome

Meals Included: Dinner

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.Rome is a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine.

Day 2: Exploring Vatican City

Location: Rome, Vatican, Rome

Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome.

Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights including seeing the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome with your Local Expert. See the incredible Circus Maximus famous for its chariot races, and the iconic Colosseum. Enjoy fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection, before entering the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on its ceiling. Enjoy your time at leisure this evening, you could take a stroll around the piazzas and find a cozy restaurant.

Day 3: Rome At Leisure Relaxed Start

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence

Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend another day enjoying Rome at your own pace. Stroll to the boutiques of the Via del Corso and Via Nazionale or visit the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps. Perhaps take an Optional Experience south to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, buried in 79 AD by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and explore one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. With your Local Expert, stroll into a 2,000-year-old town revealing fascinating discoveries preserved in time. With the dormant volcano of Vesuvius and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples in the background, you have a few treats in store along the way and then return to Rome, passing the formidable Abbey of Montecassino, one of the greatest shrines of Christendom and the site of an epic battle in 1944. As night falls, why not sip a glass of prosecco at a sidewalk café in Piazza Navona and enjoy life’s pageantry pass by?

Day 4: On To Florence Relaxed Start

Location: Rome, Florence

Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence

Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Drive through Lazio and the rolling hills of Umbria, regarded as Italy's green heart. Admire the Medieval hilltop towns perched like crown jewels overlooking the valley's below. Journey to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. After continue on foot to admire the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. Continue into the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and Hercules and Cacus along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Alternatively, take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café, where you will be in the perfect spot to admire the basilica, indulge in people-watching the elegant Florentines.

Day 5: Florence, Birthplace Of The Renaissance Relaxed Start

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence

Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Indulge yourself this morning by exploring Florentine luxury goods. Learn about the craft involved in the local leatherwork during a demonstration and be entranced by the intricate creations of the goldsmiths art. Admire the rolling green hills of Tuscany and the impressive medieval towers of San Gimignano on an optional experience this afternoon. Dine with your fellow traveling companions tonight.

Day 6: Pisa And The Tuscan Countryside Relaxed Start

Location: Florence, Pisa, Tuscany, Florence

Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.

Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a leisurely morning in Florence, explore the nearby town of Pisa with a Local Expert. See the Leaning Tower, the baptistery and the colonnaded bell tower, lurching out from behind the cathedral. Visit the organic farm Il Poggio and join a guided walk to learn about olive oil and wine production. After taking in beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills, enjoy tasting the farm’s fine wines and olive oil, in addition to an authentic Italian meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients.

Day 7: On To Venice

Location: Florence, Venice

Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.

Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we travel through the Emilia-Romagna region, and stop to sample the flavors of the region and learn about Italian food culture over a delicious lunch with wine. Take the autostrada east to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Your luxurious hotel has elegant Venetian touches and views over an unforgettably romantic city.

Day 8: Venice And The Magic Of ‘La Serenissima’ Relaxed Start

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.

Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your private boat takes you on a journey of discovery past churches and palaces reflecting the architectural history of Venice from the 13th to the 18th century. The first sight is the pink marble of the Doge's Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape. Turn the corner, and the gilded facade of St. Mark's Basilica comes into view. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a glassblowing workshop. See how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. This afternoon there is plenty of time to explore the museums, galleries and churches or browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cruise out to some of the other islands in the lagoon to experience the age-old lifestyle of Venetian fishermen and lace-makers.

Day 9: Venice At Leisure Relaxed Start

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Who could refuse another day to take in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city? Lose yourself in the back lanes and quiet squares, where tourists seldom tread and the Venetians go about their daily lives. Maybe visit some of the 90 churches housing masterpieces of Venetian art or explore the modern artworks in the Guggenheim? Perhaps relax at a canal-side café sipping local wine or sample delicious lagoon-fresh fish? Later, board a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals. This evening, indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce.

Day 10: Arrivederci Venice

Location: Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport.

What's Included

  • Meals

    The tour includes 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 dinner with wine, and 1 lunch.

  • Activities

    Choose between two carefully selected activities in Florence, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's 'David'.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any commentary.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.

  • Luggage Handling

    Your bags are carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

    Stay connected with friends and family with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi, where available.

  • Transfers

    Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.

  • Luxury Coach

    Enjoy the comfort of a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

  • Hand Sanitizer

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

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as a visit to Pompeii or San Gimignano are not included in the tour price.

  • Flights Outside Scheduled Times

    Transfers are not included if your flights are outside the scheduled times or if you have booked additional nights' accommodation independently.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a relaxed journey across Italy's stunning landscapes.

Accommodation

Experience comfort and elegance at Room 007 Select in Rome, Roma in Florence, and Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione in Venice, offering luxurious amenities and a touch of local charm throughout your stay.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

Additional Included Highlights

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

Well-being

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

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of unique experiences such as witnessing the ancient skill of glassblowing in Venice, visiting the Accademia Gallery in Florence to see Michelangelo's 'David', and exploring the organic farm Il Poggio in Tuscany to learn about olive and grape farming.

  • Are there any special dining experiences during the tour?

    Yes, the tour offers several special dining experiences including a dinner with wine in Florence, a tasting and dinner of Tuscan specialties at Il Poggio, and a true Venetian dining experience in Venice.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. The coaches are sanitized before the start of the tour and maintained to high standards, with physical distancing measures implemented.

  • Is there any leisure time included in the itinerary?

    Yes, the itinerary includes leisure time in several locations such as Rome, Florence, and Venice, allowing you to explore at your own pace, visit local attractions, or relax at a café.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    The tour includes stays at comfortable and elegant hotels such as Room 007 Select in Rome, Roma in Florence, and Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione in Venice, each offering a unique experience reflective of the local culture.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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