Italy Extravaganza
Italy Extravaganza
Italy Extravaganza
15 Days Starting in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy and ending in Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany, Naples, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Milan, Lake Como, Bellagio
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1622
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
7-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Photography
Activities:
From:
$4110
$3925 (USD)
Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$185
NB: Prices correct on 16-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Begin in Rome, where the Colosseum and Roman Forum speak of a storied past. Florence unveils the Renaissance's brilliance, while Tuscany paints a living canvas with its vineyards and hilltop towns. Capri's rugged coastlines and Venice's labyrinthine canals enchant, while Lake Como and Bellagio offer serene moments. Milan blends modernity with history, concluding this extraordinary journey. Italy's profound legacy promises memories that will linger in your heart. Experience the essence of Italy, an adventure bound to leave an indelible mark
Highlights
Itinerary
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, pick up from your hotel to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour. 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! The tour ends at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel on your own 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 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
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, Lunch
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.
As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned “cicchetti,” a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 : Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome
Location: Venice, Tuscany, 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 that men wear long trousers during dinner).
Day 9 : Sorrento
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the Amalfi Coast on your own. As an alternative, consider indulging in a captivating day trip from Sorrento to explore the enchanting destinations of Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi.
Day 10 : Sorrento > Capri
Location: Sorrento, Capri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The La Bougainville, Capri, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 roaming the island at your own pace. In the afternoon, check in at your hotel in Capri.
Day 11 : Capri > Rome
Location: Capri, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure to explore Capri on your own. In the afternoon, you will reach the mainland and transfer back to Rome.
Day 12 : Rome > Milan
Location: Rome, Milan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Starhotels Ritz, Milan, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, proceed to the Rome train station on your own, where you will embark on a high-speed train journey to the vibrant city of Milan. Upon arrival, make your way independently to your hotel in Milan.
Please note that the extension to Milan is unescorted, allowing you to explore independently
Day 13 : Lake Como & Bellagio
Location: Lake Como, Bellagio
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Starhotels Ritz, Milan, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then meet your guide at the central meeting point for a full-day excursion to Como and Bellagio. Explore the picturesque lakeside town of Como, known for its stunning Alpine backdrop and high-quality silk production. Experience a two-hour panoramic cruise on the expansive Lake Como, admiring lakeside villas and perhaps catching a glimpse of the luxurious Villa d'Este at Cernobbio. Arrive at the renowned town of Bellagio, where you can wander its charming alleys, indulge in coffee or gelato at historic cafes, and take in the grand architecture. After leisure time, cruise back to Como and return to the meeting point in the afternoon. Enjoy an overnight stay.
Day 14 : Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Starhotels Ritz, Milan, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is your day to freely explore Milan. Discover the city's iconic landmarks such as the Milan Duomo, Sforza's Castle, La Scala Theater, and the renowned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery. For football enthusiasts, a visit to the legendary San Siro Stadium, home to A.C. Milan and F.C. Inter, is a must. Optional tours are available upon request, offering a variety of experiences tailored to your interests. We're here to make your day in Milan memorable.
Day 15 : Milan Departure
Location: Milan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Optional private transfers to the airport or train station can be arranged for your convenience. Arrivederci!
What's Included
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• Accommodation in standard-level hotels
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• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
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• Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
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• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
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• Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice
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• Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica skip-the-line entrance
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• Rome by Sunset Tour with Gelato
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• Tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink
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• Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri and Rome
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• Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri
What's Not Included
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Travel insurance
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• Porterage service
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Local city tax for overnight stays
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
5 people maximum.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary .
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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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.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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