Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
$2850
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
8 Days Starting in Milan and ending in Rome
Visiting: Milan, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Orvieto, Rome, Vatican
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W971ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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 await you. 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 you are serenaded 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. Celebrate a fantastic trip over dinner in a local restaurant.
Choice Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
Top Rated Highlights
- 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.
- Pisa: During your orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Florence: See the historic neighborhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration.
- Orvieto: During your orientation of this Umbrian hilltop town with your Travel Director, visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral.
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.
Authentic Dining
Milan: Enjoy a special dinner with wine, as you get to know your fellow travelers.
Rome: Savor regional flavors and embrace Rome's rich culinary heritage as you toast to the Eternal City over your Roman dinner.
Insight Choice
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.
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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lively Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Ritz Milan.
Accommodation Name: Ritz Milan.
Welcome to Italy. Greet your Travel Director at Milan's Malpensa Airport. Later, join your Travel Director and head to local restaurant where your Welcome Dinner provides the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers over a pleasant evening.
Day 2: Venice, The Queen Of The Adriatic
Location: Milan, Venice
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through Lombardy's fertile plains. Following the outline of the magnificent Alps, you arrive in the Veneto region and continue to the glorious city of Venice.
Day 3: Venice And The Magic Of La Serenissima
Location: Venice
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. What better way to see Venice than from a private boat, sailing 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 glassmaking workshop, 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. Leave the hustle of St Mark's Square behind on a delightful private cruise around the islands of the Venetian lagoon. Alight at the island of Burano, famous for its candy colored houses, artisan lace makers and leaning bell tower that would give Pisa a good run for its money. Enjoy a superb meal sampling the local specialties with wine included.
Day 4: Tranquil Tuscany, Pisa And Florence
Location: Venice, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation: NH Firenze, Florence.
Accommodation Name: NH Firenze, Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Stop in Pisa to see the incredible Leaning Tower from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. After that, 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, 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 and indulge in people-watching the elegant Florentines.
Day 5: Free Time In Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel Adler Cavalieri, Florence.
Accommodation Name: NH Firenze, 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. Choose to take an excursion to Tuscany's most famous hill-top town, San Gimignano. Soak up the atmosphere of this ancient gem which has remained intact for centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the evening, consider an optional experience dining on Tuscan cuisine with local wine, including, of course, Chianti from the vineyards of Tuscany.
Day 6: Chianti Country To Orvieto And On To Rome
Location: Florence, Orvieto, Rome
Accommodation: room 007 Select, Rome.
Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
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. Join an optional experience, Piazzas & Fountains, and with your Local Expert, take a "passeggiata" (stroll) to enjoy the backstreets and secrets of pedestrian Rome. Be amazed at sights such as the fascinating Pantheon and the beauty of 17th-century fountains and beautiful piazzas. Why not throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the city?
Day 7: Rome Sightseeing And Dinner
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 gaining fast-tracked 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. Afterwards, visit the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica followed by free time. In the evening, dine on Lazio's culinary specialties to celebrate your time together with your traveling companions on your journey through Italy's heritage and culture.
Day 8: Arrivederci Roma
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bid farewell to the glories of Italy, savoring the memories of its enchanting cities, historic landmarks and stunning landscapes. Italy's unique allure will linger in your heart long after you leave.
What's Included
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Meals
Includes 7 Breakfasts (B) and 3 Dinners with Wine (DW).
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Exclusive Experiences
Choose between two carefully selected activities, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner in Milan, a Celebration Dinner in Rome, and a guided shopping tour in Florence.
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Expert Guides
Benefit from the knowledge of a Local Expert in cities like Florence, Pisa, and Venice. Gain priority access into the Vatican Museums and admire the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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Unique Activities
Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing in Venice, cruise to St. Mark's Square, enjoy a gondola serenade, and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Comfortable Accommodations
Stay in hand-picked hotels throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with luxury air-conditioned coach.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International airfare to and from the start and end of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Some meals are not included, providing the opportunity to explore local dining options.
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences outside the scheduled tours are not included and can be booked separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and tips are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers outside the scheduled group arrival and departure times are not included.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
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
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Is there a visit to the Vatican included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museums with priority access, admiring the Bramante Staircase, the Sistine Chapel, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Are there any activities included in the Florence part of the tour?
Yes, in Florence, you can choose between visiting the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David or going on a guided shopping tour for local Italian souvenirs and leather goods. Additionally, there's a dinner where you'll meet a sommelier for a tasting of Tuscan wines, and a guided tour to see the marble cathedral, bell tower, baptistery, Signoria Square, and the area around Santa Croce Basilica.
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What is the starting location of the tour and what are the pickup times?
The tour starts in Milan with pickup times at 09:30 and 13:00.
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What countries will be visited on the Italian Intermezzo tour?
The Italian Intermezzo tour visits Italy.
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What are the tags associated with this tour?
The tags associated with this tour are Luxury, Art, History, Art Galleries & Museums, and Boat/Cruise Excursion.
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What unique experience is offered in Venice?
In Venice, you can witness the ancient skill of glassblowing at a workshop where master craftsmen create delicate works of art using traditional practices. This visit supports the survival of this traditional craft and advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What is the primary tag of the tour?
The primary tag of the tour is Coach tours (worldwide).
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How many dinners with wine are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 Dinners with Wine.
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How does the tour support sustainable practices?
The tour supports sustainable practices through a visit to a glassblowing workshop in Venice, which helps preserve traditional skills and supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What is the accommodation like in Milan?
In Milan, the accommodation is at the Ritz Milan.
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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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