A Taste of Italy with Cinque Terre

A Taste of Italy with Cinque Terre

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A Taste of Italy with Cinque Terre

11 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, Venice, Padua, Bologna, Montepulciano, Vatican Museums, La Spezia, Cinque Terre

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

1431

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

7-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2737

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

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Tour Overview

Experience a captivating 11-day journey through Italy's most enchanting and historically rich destinations. Your adventure will take you to the medieval charm of Siena, the artistic splendor of Florence, the lively elegance of Bologna, the romantic allure of Venice, and the idyllic villages of Cinque Terre. Immerse yourself in the iconic landmarks of Rome, including the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Throughout your travels, savor the finest wines and cuisine that Italy is renowned for

Highlights

  • Visit medieval Siena, artistic Florence, lively and elegant Bologna, romantic Venice, and the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre

  • Explore some of the most famous landmarks in Rome such as the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel

  • Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Location: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Departure around 7:30 am from the hotel meeting point in Rome 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 2 : 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 3 : Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice

Location: Venice, Padua, Bologna, Florence

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 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 4 : Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 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 5 : Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome

Location: Montepulciano, Rome, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 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 6 : The Vatican Tour

Location: Vatican Museums

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 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 7 : Rome > La Spezia

Location: La Spezia, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer independently to the Rome train station to board a high-speed train to reach La Spezia. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel for the overnight stay with dinner included.

Day 8 : Cinque Terre

Location: Cinque Terre

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, take advantage of your Cinque Terre Card to reach the enchanted area of Cinque Terre, where colorful villages are embedded among the rocks like pearls in a jewel. The card allows you to make an unlimited number of trips to fully enjoy the Cinque Terre by train or hiking trails, by visiting the picture-perfect villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Glorious scenery awaits!

Day 9 : La Spezia > Rome

Location: La Spezia, Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, end of services.

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, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, and Rome

  • • Street food experience in Bologna

  • • Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice (light lunch)

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

  • • Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus - Daily Ticket

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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

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes accommodation in 4-star hotels and standard-level hotels. Specific hotels mentioned are The Hotel Raffaello in Florence, Hotel Delfino Mestre in Venice, Hotel St. Martin in Rome, and The CDH Hotel La Spezia in La Spezia, or similar.

  • What type of transportation is used during the tour?

    Transportation is provided by deluxe motorcoach from days 1 to 5. Additionally, the Cinque Terre Extension includes round trip high-speed train to and from La Spezia in 2nd class.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary. This includes breakfast daily, a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano, and dinners at the hotel in La Spezia. Please inform the tour operator at the moment of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

  • What guided tours are included in the itinerary?

    The tour includes visits with an expert local guide as per the itinerary. Highlights include a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with exclusive 'Skip the Line' tickets, and visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, and the Tuscany Wine Region.

  • Is there any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time included in the itinerary. For example, on Day 2, you have an afternoon of leisure in Florence, and on Day 4, you can spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure. Additionally, on Day 6, you have free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own.

  • What is the Cinque Terre Card and what does it include?

    The Cinque Terre Card allows you to make an unlimited number of trips to fully enjoy the Cinque Terre by train or hiking trails. It includes access to the picture-perfect villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.

  • Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

    Yes, additional costs not included in the tour package are 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, and anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in the included section.

  • What special experiences are included in the tour?

    Special experiences included in the tour are a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano, Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif), and a Venetian spritz or prosecco tasting with the company of your tour leader.

  • Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?

    Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available onboard the coaches to keep in touch with family and friends.

  • 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

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • 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.

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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  

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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)  

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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.

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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  

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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.

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Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

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

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