Italian Vista
Fully Escorted Tour
This incredible Italy tour hits all of country's must-see sites. Travel back in time at the Colosseum in Rome, enjoy boat rides through Venice and Lake Como, explore the city streets of Milan, visit the Accademia Gallery in Florence, and venture even farther to Verona, Assisi, and Padua. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, this vacation is entertaining, informative, and stress-free.
Escorted tours offer expert guides who provide deep local insights and worry-free planned itineraries. Enjoy the company of like-minded travelers, visit hidden gems not found on typical tours, and enjoy peace of mind with a travel support system.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class air into Rome (FCO), out of Milan (MXP)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in Rome at the Albani Hotel
- 1 night in Assisi at Fontebella Palace Hotel
- 2 nights in Padua at the Milano Hotel
- 2 nights in Milan at the NYX Hotel Milan by Leonardo Hotels
- Sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & Colosseum
- St. Francis Basilica tour in Assisi
- Florence walking tour with visit to the Accademia Gallery
- Private boat ride and guided walking tour in Venice
- Venetian glassblowing demonstration
- Stop in Verona to see Juliet's balcony
- Walking tour of Milan
- Private boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
- Full buffet breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
*Note: In order to take advantage of the included departure airport transfer, please ensure your flight departs Milan between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
Great Ways to Explore
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Visit the fashion capital of Milan, home to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls.
- Don't miss a thing with a local guide taking you to all of Italy's highlights. Escorted tours ensure you see it all.
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Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Como where you will visit picturesque Bellagio, the Pearl of Lake Como.
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Enjoy charming accommodations throughout Italy.
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Join in on the laid-back Italian lifestyle by indulging in long meals of tasty culinary delicacies.
Cover Italy’s main sites on this unforgettable vacation. Start in Rome and visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, the Colosseum, and more. Stop in Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock, visit the cathedral and taste local pastries in Caffé Montanucci, a traditional pasticceria.
Next is Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Admire Michelangelo’s David and sculpture-studded Signoria Square before continuing to St. Anthony’s Padua. Spend a full day in romantic Venice: ride a private boat, and your guided walking tour features St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, as well as a glassblower demonstration.
In Verona, see Juliet’s balcony and the Arena, then arrive in Milan, where you'll visit the Museum of La Scala Opera House and a wonderful excursion to Lake Como, where a private boat ride takes you to picturesque Bellagio.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class air into Rome (FCO), out of Milan (MXP)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Accommodations in hotels listed, or similar:
- 2 nights in Rome at the Albani Hotel
- 1 night in Assisi at Fontebella Palace Hotel
- 2 nights in Padua at the Milano Hotel
- 2 nights in Milan at the NYX Hotel Milan by Leonardo Hotels
- Sightseeing as described in itinerary, including:
- Tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & Colosseum
- St. Francis Basilica tour in Assisi
- Florence walking tour with visit to the Accademia Gallery
- Private boat ride and guided walking tour in Venice
- Venetian glassblowing demonstration
- Stop in Verona to see Juliet's balcony
- Walking tour of Milan
- Private boat ride on Lake Como with stop in Bellagio
- Full buffet breakfast daily and 2 dinners
- Services of a Professional Travel Director
- Headsets throughout the tour
- Transportation by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach (with complimentary Wi-Fi)
- Hotel tips, taxes, porterage and service charges
*Note: In order to take advantage of the included departure airport transfer, please ensure your flight departs Milan between 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.
**Note: Children must be 8 years or older at time of travel.
-
Visit the fashion capital of Milan, home to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world's oldest shopping malls.
- Don't miss a thing with a local guide taking you to all of Italy's highlights. Escorted tours ensure you see it all.
-
Take a leisurely boat ride on Lake Como where you will visit picturesque Bellagio, the Pearl of Lake Como.
-
Enjoy charming accommodations throughout Italy.
-
Join in on the laid-back Italian lifestyle by indulging in long meals of tasty culinary delicacies.
Cover Italy’s main sites on this unforgettable vacation. Start in Rome and visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s, the Colosseum, and more. Stop in Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock, visit the cathedral and taste local pastries in Caffé Montanucci, a traditional pasticceria.
Next is Florence, “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Admire Michelangelo’s David and sculpture-studded Signoria Square before continuing to St. Anthony’s Padua. Spend a full day in romantic Venice: ride a private boat, and your guided walking tour features St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, as well as a glassblower demonstration.
In Verona, see Juliet’s balcony and the Arena, then arrive in Milan, where you'll visit the Museum of La Scala Opera House and a wonderful excursion to Lake Como, where a private boat ride takes you to picturesque Bellagio.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Rome!
Welcome to Rome! In the evening, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions, then leave the hotel for a special welcome dinner at one of Rome's lively restaurants. Get ready for the first of many delicious Italian dinners!
Transfer to Rome hotel
Check-in - Albani Hotel Rome
This business-friendly hotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply). This 4-star hotel features business amenities including small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and audio-visual equipment. The staff can arrange tour/ticket assistance, business services, and tour assistance. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, a concierge desk, and multilingual staff. Guest parking is complimentary.
Day 2. Rome
Fuel up with a delicious breakfast, then seize the day! Enjoy a unique guided sightseeing, including inside visits to all highlights of religious and ancient Rome: the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling paintings and The Last Judgment, monumental St. Peter's Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo's Pieta, the amazing Colosseum, and the Roman Forum, where Roman legions marched in triumph. To make the most of your stay, join our optional walking tour, and see the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and other sites and squares of medieval Rome made famous in the movie Angels & Demons.
Day 3. Rome - Orvieto - Assisi
After breakfast, stop in Orvieto, perched high atop a volcanic rock. You'll have time this afternoon to browse through the charming shops in the lanes off Piazza del Duomo, and to visit the fabulous gothic Cathedral with its San Brizio Chapel. Taste local pastries in Caffa Montanucci, a historic pasticceria (bakery) for more than 100 years, before continuing to Assisi for your overnight stay. Your guided walking tour includes visits to St. Clare's Church and St. Francis' Basilica, the hub of a religious order devoted to the ideals of humility, forgiveness, simplicity, and love for all God's creatures.
Check-in - Fontebella Palace Hotel
Situated in the center of medieval Assisi, this family-run hotel is just a stroll away from the famous Basilica and all Assisi's attractions. Known for its renowned restaurant, this beautiful hotel boasts a stunning terrace overlooking the valley. Dinner with a view? Yes, please!
Fontebella Palace Hotel boasts elegant renaissance style, adorned with wooden furniture, brick arches, and rich fabrics. Blending old-world beauty with contemporary luxury, this hotel offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and much more.Â
Day 4. Assisi - Florence - Padua
Grab your camera and get ready to explore Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance. This morning, you will enjoy a walking tour with a local guide. Visit the Academy of Fine Arts to admire Michelangelo's celebrated David. Marvel at the magnificent marble cathedral, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry's heavy bronze Gate of Paradise, and sculpture-studded Signoria Square. Continue through the Apennine Mountains and the flat Po area to Padua for an orientation of St. Anthony's city and your overnight stay.
Check-in - Hotel Milano
Just steps from Padua's historic center and less than a mile from the train station, this chic hotel offers luxurious amenities and contemporary decor. Check-in with the 24-hour reception team, then head up to your elegant room. Open the door to crisp air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, and much more.
Once you settle in, work off all that pasta and pizza in the fitness center! When you work up an appetite, treat yourself to a delicious meal at the traditional onsite restaurant. End your evening with a smooth glass of local wine from the bar!
Day 5. Padua - Venice - Padua
A short drive brings you to Venice. Enter in style by private boat and meet your local guide. Highlights of your walking tour are St. Mark's Square and the Byzantine Basilica, lavish Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Also watch a skilled Glassblower fashion delicate objects in an age-old traditional manner. Afterward, enjoy Venice at your own pace or join an optional cruise to the charming island of Burano.
Day 6. Padua - Verona - Milan
Journey to Verona, the medieval setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Take pictures of Juliet's balcony and rub the shining breast on her statue for good luck. Continue to the Arena, an incredibly well-preserved pink marble Roman amphitheater, where gladiators used to fight. Built in the 1st century AD, it is now the magical venue for world-famous opera performances. Then, on to the dynamic city of Milan, where you'll enjoy a visit to the Museum of the famous La Scala Opera House, and a walk to the glass-domed Galleria and the magnificent gothic Duomo.
Check-in - NYX Milan
Step into posh sophistication at this artsy hotel, located in a beautiful neighborhood near Milano Centrale train station. Throughout the hotel, you'll notice interesting sculptures and breathtaking paintings - all made by Milanese artists! Head up to your room and open the door to contemporary decor, plush beds, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and much more. If you forget something, kindly inquire at the front desk - they even have chargers and electric adapters for guests' use!
Unpack your running shoes and head to the fitness center, or enjoy stunning views on the rooftop terrace. When you work up an appetite, treat yourself to a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. After dinner, spend the evening sipping cocktails at the bar, or enjoy the cool breeze out on the patio.Â
Day 7. Milan - Lake Como - Milan
Lake Como is regarded as one of Europe's most beautiful lakes and has attracted many aristocrats and famous people to come and live there in one of the many villas that line the lakeshore. Enjoy a Boat Ride and visit picturesque Bellagio, the Pearl of Lake Como and already popular as a destination in Roman times.
This evening, back in Milan, a special farewell risotto dinner with wine awaits you at a local restaurant.Â
Day 8. Depart Milan
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage and say ciao to Italy! Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the airport, then board your flight home.