Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
8 Days Starting in Milan and ending in Rome
Visiting: Milan, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Chianti, Orvieto, Rome, Vatican City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W971A17
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$3420
$2778 (USD)
Operator discount: -$496
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$146
-19%
Tour Overview
Travel from the shores of Venice to the ancient city of Rome on this 8-day guided tour of Italy. Begin your journey in Milan, where a festive feast — complete with decadent Italian wines — awaits you on the shores of Lake Como. In Venice, relax on a private boat as you pass by its iconic floating houses to St. Mark’s Square, where you will see a gilded basilica anchoring the bustling piazza. Later, take a traditional gondola ride and sail through the canals as your Italian gondolier serenades you with songs. See the legendary Colosseum in Rome, then travel to the Vatican Museums, where a Local Expert will lead you through the papal art collection and to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Dine in the Pope’s garden, beneath the cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica, and celebrate a fantastic trip.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Lively Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ritz Milan
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to Italy. After being greeted by your Travel Director at Milan's Malpensa Airport, your transfer departs at 09:30 or 12:30. Join your Travel Director at 17:30 and head to local restaurant where your Welcome Dinner provides the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening.
Day 2 : Venice, The Queen Of The Adriatic
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Continental Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue to the glorious city of Venice.
Day 3 : Venice And The Magic Of La Serenissima
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. What better way to see Venice than from a private boat, cruising past palazzos and churches to St. Mark’s Square? See the gilded basilica, the Doge's Palace and Lord Byron’s Bridge of Sighs. No visit to Venice would be complete without a gondola serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals. Relax and enjoy the local traditional songs, as you drift along in awe. While here, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional arts centre, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills.
Spend the afternoon and evening as you wish or join an Optional Experience to the island of Burano, famous for its colourful houses and enjoy a delicious meal of local specialities.
Day 4 : Tranquil Tuscany, Pisa And Florence
Location: Pisa, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Adler Cavalieri Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Follow the fertile valley of the River Po, into the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. Continue to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Later, venture on to beautiful Florence - a treasure house of the Renaissance. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum with and see Michelangelo's David. Alternatively, wander through the market stalls on a shopping tour, enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. With your Local Expert, admire the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, and wander Piazza della Signoria, an open-air gallery filled with Renaissance sculptures. In the evening, dinner is served with a selection of Tuscany's finest wines.
Day 5 : Free Time In Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Adler Cavalieri Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Learn the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork when you visit a local workshop to admire the intricate work.The rest of the day is free for you to fully immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital. Perhaps shop for leather or gold goods around Santa Croce or relax and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many street cafés? Be sure not to miss the magnificent museums and galleries that house some of the most famous works of art in the world. In the evening, enjoy an opportunity to sample the true flavours of the region with a sumptuous optional Tuscan dinner, served with local wine.
Day 6 : Chianti Country To Orvieto And On To Rome
Location: Chianti, Orvieto, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey to Umbrian Orvieto, a hilltop village overlooking a vineyard-covered plain.Explore the town with your Travel Director and visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral, before continuing towards the Eternal City of Rome.In the evening, why not throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the city?
Day 7 : Rome Sightseeing And Dinner With An Operetta
Location: Rome, Vatican City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Veneto Palace Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
In the morning enjoy the very best of the city's highlights including visiting the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. You then gain exclusive fast-tracked priority entry into the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection and enter the Sistine Chapel where you'll marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece on its ceiling. Your visit also includes behind-the-scenes access to a part of the Vatican denied to the general public, the Bramante Staircase. Afterwards, enjoy some free time. In the evening, enjoy an elegant four-course dinner with local wine at a Roman restaurant. As you dine, you'll be serenaded with a private performance of popular songs and arias from some of Italy's best-loved operas.
Day 8 : Arrivederci Roma
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy. Departure transfers arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport at 07:00 and 09:30.
What's Included
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Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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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.
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Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Accommodation
As per detailed in itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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.
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Meals
As per detailed in itinerary
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years & over
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary arrival and departure transfer by shuttle coach is included on the arrival and departure day of your guided holiday. If your flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach transfer timings you may choose to book and purchase a transfer
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
40 people on a Classic Tour, and 24 people on a Small Group departure
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Dynamic- These tours generally have up to 1-3 miles of walking per day and may involve some uneven surfaces, such as cobblestones and stairs.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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