A Taste of Italy: 10 Days

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A Taste of Italy: 10 Days

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

Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Montepulciano, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Singles, Women-Only

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 45

Physical rating:

Low, All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

7-99

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From:

$2532

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Tour Overview

Travelling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend ten days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, the Tuscan wine region and the Amalfi Coast! 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. You will then discover the treasures along Italy’s Amalfi coast, from charmingly gritty Naples to sun-bleached Capri before returning to Rome!

Highlights

See the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padova, Venice, and Montepulciano
Indulge in a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
Gaze upon St. Peter's Basilica with Skip-the-Line tickets
Experience the sun-soaked Amalfi Coast
Discover the ruins of Pompeii

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Rome Arrival

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

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

Meals Included: No Meals

Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival, make your way to your hotel (optional private transfer available). Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.

In the evening, make your way 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! Return to your hotel and overnight stay.

Day 2 : Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Location: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence

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, Bologna, Padua, 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: Venice, Montepulciano, Rome

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 > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento

Location: Rome, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Afterward, you will leave Naples and travel south towards Mount Vesuvius and the town of Pompeii. Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch. After lunch, you will enter one of the most important archaeological sites in the world for a guided tour. The ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii.

After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (in Sorrento, we highly recommend for men wear long trousers during dinner).

Day 9 : Sorrento > Capri > Rome

Location: Sorrento, Capri, Rome

Accommodation: Hotel

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean! Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to Rome in the evening for your last overnight.

The excursion to Capri with lunch is available from April to October only. From November to March, the morning will be at leisure in Sorrento without lunch before returning to Rome.

Day 10 : Rome

Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional private transfers to the airport or train station are available. Arrivederci!

What's Included

• Accommodation in 4 stars hotels
• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
• Monolingual Tour-escort in English
• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
• Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (with exclusive “Skip the Line” tickets)
• Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif)
• Rome by Sunset Tour with Gelato (only offered from April to October)
• Tour of Pompeii with "Skip the Line" tickets and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink
• Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri and Rome
• Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri (April to October)
• Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
• Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
• Complimentary Wi-Fi on board to be in touch with family and friends
• Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
• Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travelers with the most comfortable trip

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

The tour is a guaranteed departure
Company Instant Book

Yes
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Entrance fees are included as per the itinerary
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

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

Yes

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

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

We recommend 1 checked luggage and 1 carry on per person
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Airport transfers are optional
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
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.

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.

William S

Very responsive to our requests for tours and travel schedule

04-Apr-2022

Very responsive to our requests for tours and travel schedule. Guides provided were great, very informative, and attentive to our requests and questions.

Lorri Miller (Google Reviewer)

Sadly we cannot recommend them...primarily...

02-Nov-2023

Sadly we cannot recommend them...primarily due to our tour leader. He was a nice enough young man, but a very poor communicator. Ask anyone in our group and they will tell you that we were in the dark on a daily basis. We had to ask about times to meet, schedule, dinner plans - answers were vague or he would say he would tell us later. The words "don't worry" are not what you want to hear when you are trying to get specific information. Several of the local tour guides were hard to understand - so we ended up touring most places on our own. The hotels were hit or miss. (Naples was the absolute worst). It had a beautiful view, but it was very isolated so it was difficult to get a cab to come up the street - even walking was dangerous.

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