Golden Italy
Golden Italy
$2113
Golden Italy
15 Days
Visiting: Rome, Orvieto, Castiglione del Lago, Siena, Florence, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Pisa, Genoa, Cinque Terre, Milan, Portofino, Verona, Lake Garda, Venice, Perugia, Gubbio, San Marino, Padua, Naples, Assisi, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno, Cassino, Pompeii
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28810
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 15-day journey through Italy's most iconic cities and hidden gems with the "Golden Italy" tour. Your adventure begins in the eternal city of Rome, where history and culture greet you at every corner. From the majestic Colosseum to the sacred Vatican, experience the capital's unparalleled heritage. Venture into the heart of Tuscany, exploring the medieval marvels of Orvieto, Siena, and the enchanting landscapes of Castiglione Del Lago. Delight in the Renaissance splendor of Florence and the leaning tower in Pisa before marveling at the colorful villages of Cinque Terre. Navigate the chic streets of Milan, the serene beauty of Italy's Lakes Region, and Verona's romantic allure. Venice's canals await to enchant you, followed by the historical richness of Padua, San Marino, and the chocolate city of Perugia. Conclude your tour with the breathtaking Amalfi Coast, exploring Capri, Sorrento, and the ancient ruins of Pompeii, before returning to Rome. This tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Italy's timeless beauty, culture, and history.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Rome
Location: Rome
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Rome
Location: Rome
Today we will have a city tour of the capital of Italy and one of the oldest and most influential cities in Western civilization. The Colosseum, the Roman forums, the squares and fountains of the center, the great life of the city. We finish in St. Peter’s in the Vatican, an independent state within the city of Rome and the center of the Catholic Church. You can visit the basilica and the museums.In the evening we include a transfer to Trastévere, a lively neighborhood known for its typical small restaurants.
Day 3 : Rome
Location: Rome
Free time the whole day to keep exploring the city. Today we suggest you take an optional excursion to Naples, Capri and Pompeii.
Day 4 : Rome, Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena
Location: Orvieto, Rome, Castiglione del Lago, Siena
Today we will discover the beautiful region of Tuscany. We will visit ORVIETO, the medieval city on top a mountain. Before entering the city, we will enjoy the impressive view from its viewpoint. Following this, we will include the cable car to the medieval center, where the cathedral stands out, a masterpiece of Italian Gothic art. The city has a network of visitable underground tunnels that were used as shelters and water reserves during times of war. We travel on to CASTIGLIONE DEL LAGO, on the banks of Lake Trasimeno, where we have time for a stroll and lunch. After lunch we go on to SIENA, with its famous Piazza del Campo and Duomo. Free time in the afternoon in Siena.
Day 5 : Siena, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano, Florence
Location: Siena, Florence, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano
We leave Siena and make a stop to see MONTERIGGIONI, a magical medieval little village with cobbled streets, walls, and little shops. After this we continue to SAN GIMIGNANO, a charming little city with its tall medieval towers. After lunch we travel to FLORENCE, arriving in the early afternoon. We suggest an afternoon visit to the Academy Gallery (closed on Mondays).
Day 6 : Florence
Location: Florence
After taking a photo at the Michelangelo viewpoint, where we can have one of the most beautiful views of the city, we will have a city tour with a local guide of the capital of Tuscany, one of the most visited cities in the country, considered the cradle of the Renaissance and some of the most influential artists and thinkers in history, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli or Raphael. You will admire the Gothic cathedral (duomo), the ancient Stone Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) with its goldsmiths´ shops and the Signoria square - the political heart of the city with the town hall in a medieval building. Free time afterwards.
Day 7 : Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Genoa
Location: Florence, Pisa, Genoa, Cinque Terre
Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one, the well known Leaning Tower of Pisa. After this we head to the Ligurian Coast, with some of the prettiest coastlines in Europe. We will visit the CINQUE TERRE which has been declared UNESCO World Heritage Site. It comprises of five villages, almost isolated by road, which live on fishing and tourism. We arrive by train, ticket included, to one of its charming towns (normally VERNAZZA, but on busy tourist dates it could be Manarola or Corniglia, very similar towns that are somewhat less crowded). Time to have a lunch. Afterwards we travel by train to LEVANTO, where we take the bus to continue to GENOA.Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular local railway service, not a tourist service. Sometimes the trains are full (it is not possible to book places on these trains) so it might be necessary, on occasion, to travel standing and not seated. In these cases we suggest walking to the monumental site (approximately 900 meters).
Day 8 : Genoa, Portofino, Milan
Location: Milan, Genoa, Portofino
We will continue our journey to the nearby city of SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE, where we will embark for PORTOFINO, one of the most exclusive places in Europe. Enjoy a stroll by the sea and time at leisure. After lunch, we continue to MILAN, the busy northern city in which we recommend a visit to the cathedral.Note: Due to weather conditions in winter, sometimes the boat to Portofino does not operate, in which case access will be by urban microbus (poor quality service, sometimes long waiting times).
Day 9 : Milan, Lakes Region, Verona
Location: Verona, Lake Garda, Milan
Today we see one of the most beautiful scenic areas of Europe, the region of the Italian lakes. First we will travel to LAKE ORTA in ORTA DE SAN GIULIO, a well-preserved medieval city. We take a train ride to reach the center of the medieval town, and then a boat to the ISLAND OF SAN GIULIO, a little island on the lake with a monastery. After this we go on to LAKE MAGGIORE, making a stop in STRESA, where we have the option to visit the Borromean Islands, and especially ISOLA BELLA with its gardens and palace (closed in the winter). Time for lunch. After lunch we go on to VERONA. Note: during the winter months the Orta train does not operate. In that case you will access the medieval town by walking approximately 800 meters from the bus parking lot.
Day 10 : Verona, Venice
Location: Verona, Venice
We will have time to see Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet before leaving for VENICE, where we arrive at about 13.00 hrs. We include a boat trip to the area of St. Mark’s Square, with a local guide we take a stroll around the City of Canals. There will also be a chance to admire the glasswork of Murano. Afterwards enjoy some leisure time, maybe a trip in a gondola? Accommodation in the Mestre district.
Day 11 : Venice, Padua, San Marino, Gubbio, Perugia
Location: Perugia, Gubbio, San Marino, Padua, Venice
Today we leave for PADUA, the destination of many pilgrims, where we will see the Saint’s Basilica. Then we will go on to the Adriatic coast to see SAN MARINO, a small independent country on top of a strongly fortified mountain. Time for lunch. We travel on through pretty mountain countryside, crossing the Apennines to GUBBIO, a marvelously preserved town in which the Palace of Consuls and the 12th century cathedral stand out. Continuing to PERUGIA.
Day 12 : Perugia, Assisi, Rome, Naples
Location: Rome, Perugia, Naples, Assisi
PERUGIA is a historic city, also named as the city of chocolate, and we will see it with a local guide, climbing its ramps that cross the rocky outcrop, and we will be surprised by its squares and cobbled streets. Afterwards we travel to ASSISI, where we will have time for lunch and to see the Basilica of St Francis. In the afternoon, we travel to NAPLES. Arrival in the evening.
Day 13 : Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno
Location: Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno
Free time to have a walk in NAPLES before boarding. Boat trip to the ISLAND OF CAPRI included. You may take a boat to the Blue Grotto or the cable car to Capri city. We will get on board again and continue to SORRENTO, a charming, touristic town at the base of a cliff. Free time to stroll around. We will continue to the Gulf of Salerno. Sojourn in SALERNO.
Day 14 : Salerno, Pompeii, Naples, Cassino, Rome
Location: Naples, Cassino, Rome, Pompeii, Salerno
We will go to POMPEII, where you will have an opportunity to admire the remains of this Roman city which was covered by the ashes from Vesuvius volcano (guided tour and entrance included). After that we will visit NAPLES, one of the most fascinating cities in Italy and one of the oldest and most continuously inhabited in Europe. The old town of Naples is one of the largest in Europe and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Time to walk and have lunch. Continuation to CASSINO, you can visit the immense abbey. One of the toughest battles of World War II took place in this place. We will continue towards ROME. Arrival in the evening.
Day 15 : Rome
Location: Rome
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Additional Services
City tour in: ROME, FLORENCE, VENICE, PERUGIA, POMPEII, ROME Boat: To Island of St. Giulio, To the area of St Marks in Venice Evening transfer: Trastevere in Rome Ticket admission: Murano glasswork in Venice, Pompeii Train: to the monumental field of Miracles in Pisa, Cinqueterre region , To Orta Ferry: Sta Margarita de Ligure/ Portofino, Naples/ Capri/ Sorrento Funicular: Orvieto
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Is there free time allocated during the tour?
Yes, there is free time allocated during the tour. For example, on Day 3 in Rome, you have the whole day free to explore the city. There is also free time in Siena on Day 4, in Florence on Day 6, and in Sorrento on Day 13.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the Golden Italy tour?
The Golden Italy tour includes city tours in Rome, Florence, Venice, Perugia, and Pompeii. Additionally, there is a local guide tour in Perugia.
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What are some of the highlights of the Golden Italy tour?
Some of the highlights of the Golden Italy tour include a city tour of Rome including the Colosseum, Roman forums, and St. Peter's in the Vatican, a visit to Orvieto with a cable car ride to the center, a stroll and lunch at Castiglione Del Lago, free time in Siena, a stop at Monteriggioni, a city tour of Florence, a visit to Pisa to admire the Leaning Tower, a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cinque Terre, a boat trip to Portofino, and a visit to Milan to see the cathedral.
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Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available during the tour. For example, on Day 3 in Rome, you can take an optional excursion to Naples, Capri, and Pompeii.
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Are meals included in the Golden Italy tour?
Yes, breakfast is included in the Golden Italy tour.
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What languages are spoken by the tour guides?
The tour guides speak English.
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Are there any age restrictions for the Golden Italy tour?
The tour does not specify any age minimum or maximum restrictions.
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What kind of transportation is included in the Golden Italy tour?
The Golden Italy tour includes various forms of transportation such as bus travel with an English-speaking guide, boat trips to the Island of St. Giulio, the area of St. Mark's in Venice, and Portofino. It also includes evening transfers to Trastevere in Rome, train rides to the monumental field of Miracles in Pisa and the Cinque Terre region, a funicular ride in Orvieto, and ferry rides from Sta Margarita de Ligure to Portofino and from Naples to Capri and Sorrento.
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