Italian Escapade - Small Group
Italian Escapade - Small Group
Italian Escapade - Small Group
13 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Vatican City and Rome, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Lake Maggiore, Venice, Assisi, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Vatican City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SE937ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Activities:
From:
$7250
$5750 (USD)
Operator discount: -$1500
-21%
Tour Overview
Travel from Rome to Venice during this 13-day guided tour of Italy. Experience ancient Rome: See the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, and Circus Maximus, where chariots raced for sport. Cruise around Venice in a private boat, then step onto St. Mark’s Square and stand in awe of its gothic-style Doge’s Palace. Sail to Murano Island, where a glassblower will manipulate molten glass into a work of art in front of your eyes. View the southern cliffs of Sorrento and see majestic Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Travel by open-top taxi with a Local Expert to the top of the island of Capri, then explore its charming alleyways — and duck into a shop to purchase a memento. Celebrate a spectacular vacation with an equally spectacular experience: a private operetta performed during a final feast in Rome.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To The Eternal City Of Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Romanico Palace
Meals Included: Dinner, with Wine
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Transfers depart from Rome's Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your hotel at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director at 17:30, and get to know your fellow travellers over a delicious Welcome Dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
Day 2 : Vatican City And Rome With A Local
Location: Vatican City and Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Romanico Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast
A Local Expert leads you through the priceless art collection of the Vatican Museums, culminating beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Your priority visit includes fast-tracked entry to the museums and a behind-the-scenes look at the Bramante Staircase. Later, continue to St. Peter’s Basilica. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus. Come up close and personal with the beautifully preserved Arch of Constantine, walking on the ancient pavement. Discover the history, the construction and the legends of the iconic Colosseum as you stroll around the exterior of this amazing structure.
Day 3 : Siena And Medieval Florence
Location: Siena
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
Travel north to medieval Siena and stroll through the winding stone-paved streets to the vast Piazza del Campo, where the Palio horse race takes place amid great festivities. See the Fountain of Joy and then walk up to the hilltop cathedral, striped with marble. Continue through the cypress-clad hills and vineyards of Tuscany to Florence. Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a speciality not to be missed.
Day 4 : Florence, Birthplace Of The Renaissance
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo's David. Alternatively, wander through the market stalls on a shopping tour, enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. Walk on to the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. Visit 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 as well as Hercules and Cacus, along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Famous for the quality of its luxury goods like gold and leather, Piazza Santa Croce is also the perfect spot to see the basilica. Later, use your free time to shop or continue exploring at your leisure.
Day 5 : Pisa And The Italian Lakes
Location: Pisa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
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, as well as the splendid cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble. Your journey continues past the marble quarries at Carrara, used since the time of Ancient Rome, through the dramatic Apennine Mountains to the fertile valley of the River Po. Continue to your lakeside resort on beautiful Lake Maggiore. As dusk falls, why not work up an appetite with a traditional evening stroll, or passeggiata as they say in Italy?
Day 6 : The Italian Lake District Relaxed Start
Location: Lake Maggiore
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, with Wine
Today is set aside for you to relax and enjoy all the fantastic sights of this beautiful lakeland area.On your Dine-Around Evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked restaurants carefully curated for your dining pleasure.
Day 7 : To Venice With Wine Along The Way Relaxed Start
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, with Wine
Follow the southern fringes of the European Alps to the vineyards by the shores of Lake Iseo. Here, winemaking traditions run deep. Taste the delicious vintages produced with a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to the unique city of Venice and step back in time to the 16th century.
Day 8 : The Magic Of La Serenissima
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast
A private boat ferries you to St. Mark’s Square. See the basilica, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. 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. Enjoy being serenaded with beautiful music on a gondola ride, gliding through the city canals in romantic awe. Spend the afternoon as you wish. As night falls, why not savour the magic of St. Mark’s square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?
Day 9 : Hilltop Assisi
Location: Assisi
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Giotto
Meals Included: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner
Skirt the Venetian Lagoon and cross two of Italy’s most important rivers, the Adige and Po. The scenery will then change dramatically as you drive through the wild Apennines. Your destination is the stone-built, hilltop town of Assisi, home of St. Francis. See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels before continuing up Mount Subasio. Then with our Local Expert we visit the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis.
Day 10 : Sorrento On The Coast
Location: Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Isabella
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast
Journey along the clifftop road to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking out to Mount Vesuvius. With the evening at leisure, why not try some of the local specialities during a regional dining experience?
Day 11 : Capri, The Isle Of Dreams
Location: Capri
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Isabella
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, with Wine
In the morning, cruise to Capri, known as the Isle of Dreams. In one of the island's iconic open-top taxis, head up the steep, winding roads while a symphony of cicadas sing away in the pines. With your Local Expert, explore the narrow alleyways of Capri town, browse in exclusive boutiques and wonder at the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Descend to the port by funicular railway and return to Sorrento for some relaxation time. Perhaps join an optional visit to Positano and the Amalfi Coast?
Day 12 : On To Ill-Fated Pompeii And Rome
Location: Pompeii
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, with Wine
Journey north to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. Your Local Expert walks you through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. Witness the colourful frescoes that were hidden for centuries. Continue beneath the striking hilltop monastery of Monte Cassino and back to Rome where your journey reaches its zenith in the evening. In the heart of The Eternal City, you are treated to a quintessential Italian experience. Fine food, wine, music and a private performance of enchanting operetta for your Celebration Dinner.
Day 13 : 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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
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Fully Guided
Yes. An experience Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local speciality representing the destination
What's Not Included
Mode of Transport
A private boat ferries you to St. Mark’s Square. Cruise by jetfoil to the Isle of Capri. Travel by open-top taxi with a Local Expert to the top of the island of Capri.
Accommodation
Hotel Romanico Palace, Michelangelo Florence, Hotel Simplon, BW Premier Collection CHC Continental, Hotel Giotto Assisi, Hotel Isabella, Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio
Check out our Q&As
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What countries does the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour visit?
The Italian Escapade - Small Group tour visits Italy.
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What type of transportation is used in the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
The Italian Escapade - Small Group tour uses a private boat to ferry to St. Mark’s Square, cruises by jetfoil to the Isle of Capri, and travels by open-top taxi with a Local Expert to the top of the island of Capri.
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What is the ending location of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
The ending location of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour is Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.
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What are some highlights of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
Some highlights of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour include panoramic views over Florence and seeing the Florence Cathedral, walking through the cobbled streets of Assisi, and exploring the ancient town of Pompeii.
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What is the accommodation like on the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
Accommodation on the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour includes Hotel Romanico Palace, Michelangelo Florence, Hotel Simplon, BW Premier Collection CHC Continental, Hotel Giotto Assisi, Hotel Isabella, and Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times for the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
The pick-up times for the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour are 09:30, 12:30, and 15:30. The drop-off times are 07:00 and 09:30.
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What are the inclusions in the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
The inclusions in the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour are meals as detailed in the itinerary, additional services, and a fully guided experience with a Travel Director.
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What is the starting location of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour?
The starting location of the Italian Escapade - Small Group tour is Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.
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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?
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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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