A Taste of Italy: 8 Days

A Taste of Italy: 8 Days

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A Taste of Italy: 8 Days

8 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, Padua, Bologna, Venice, Montepulciano

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

23

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

7-99

Tour operated in:

English

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

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Tour Overview

Like a creamy gelato or hot espresso, one taste of Italy can linger for a lifetime. Travelling from the Eternal City of Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend eight days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, and Montepulciano. Catch the spirit of La Vita Bella as you explore elegant Florentine piazzas, rummage through handcrafted artisanal treasures, sip world-class wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals

Highlights

  • Taste authentic Italian wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals

  • See the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, and Montepulciano

  • Gaze upon St. Peter's Basilica with Skip-the-Line tickets

  • Indulge in a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Rome Arrival

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, meet and greet your driver where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.



In the evening, pick up from your hotel to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour (offered from April to October). The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romantic at sunset. After the walking tour, there is only one thing missing to end this experience - relax by enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Location: Assisi, Florence, Rome, Siena

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner.

Day 3 : Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower.

Day 4 : Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice

Location: Florence, Padua, Bologna, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats.

Day 5 : Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure.

Day 6 : Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome

Location: Montepulciano, Rome, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome.

Day 7 : Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour.

Day 8 : Rome Departure

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Arrivederci!

What's Included

  • • Accommodation in standard-level hotels

  • • Private airport transfers

  • • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach

  • • Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides

  • • Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano

  • • Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, and Rome

  • • Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice

  • • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line entrance

  • • Rome by Sunset Tour with Gelato (until October 2024)

  • • Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus - Daily Ticket (from November 2024)

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What's Not Included

  • • International or domestic airfare

  • • Gratuities to guides and drivers

  • • Travel insurance

  • • Porterage service

  • • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary

  • • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary

  • • Local city tax for overnight stays

  • • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary

  • • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Check out our Q&As

  • Company Instant Book

    Yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    We recommend 1 checked luggage and 1 carry on per person

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Entrance fees are included as per the itinerary

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is a guaranteed departure

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, airport transfers are included

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

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

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

Joseph L  

Everything we experienced was exactly as described

25-Oct-2022

We took the Italy Deluxe Tour in September of 2022. Everything we experienced was exactly as described. Exceptional accommodations, travel and guides were provided in each city. Michael, our booking agent, gave us complete confidence that we had chosen the right tour operator by his attention to detail and prompt correspondence. We are delighted with Omega Tours and have already recommended them to many friends.

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    Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.

    Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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