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Travel to Venice, Florence, Rome and the Cinque Terre, and spend time in the very heart of Tuscany, to uncover Italy's many treasures
From the canals of Venice to the historic streets of Rome, Italy is constantly familiar and endlessly surprising. Catch the top-tier sights – Venice’s bridges, Pisa’s Leaning Tower and Rome’s Colosseum – and combine them with the humble delights of the fine food of Tuscany, natural vistas and unearthed cultural treasures. This journey will have you living la bella vita in no time.
- Start
- Venice, Italy
- Finish
- Rome, Italy
- Destination
- Italy
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEIT
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 27 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Travel the romantic, winding waterways of Venice in a traghetto and lose yourself in the town's myriad alleyways – best done with a lot of time and no map
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Hike to one charming village after another along the picturesque Cinque Terre, or take the train for a more leisurely experience without missing the stunning scenery
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Discover the abundance of art and culture in Florence, Italy's outdoor museum. Be sure to visit the Accademia, home to the famous David by Michelangelo
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Fall in love with Rome, a city that makes you gasp at every turn and effortlessly combines ancient history with modern architecture
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Nestled in the postcard-perfect vineyards of Tuscany's Chianti region, your feature-stay on this trip is a five-star hotel housed in a former medieval monastery
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Join a local shop-keeper for a Pesto making class in Levanto. Make your own pesto and enjoy it with a glass of wine afterwards
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Relax in a local family’s garden surrounded by olive trees and vineyards and enjoy the local organic wine varieties produced by this family for centuries
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in many parts of Italy (over 40°C). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge.
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The walking distance on day 6 will be around 9 km / 4 hours, depending on the route chosen. Due to recent landslides in the area it is currently not possible to walk the Via dell'Amore from Riomaggiore to Manarola and the coastal section between Manarola and Corniglia. You will take the train instead for these sections. Please note that due to safety reasons some sections of any path can be closed at short notice.
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In general, there are few dress restrictions in Europe, however when visiting churches, monasteries or other religious sites modest dress is required - shorts or skimpy tops may not be permitted, for both men and women.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Kosher House Giardino Dei Melograni or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner in Venice
- Complimentary Water Taxi Arrival Transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport
Optional Activities
- Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs - EUR20
- St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
- Accademia Gallery - EUR15
- Venezia Ca' d'Oro - EUR14
- Concerto - EUR32
- Gondola Ride - EUR80
- St Mark's Campanile - EUR8
- Guggenheim Museum - EUR15
- Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
- Glass Museum Murano - EUR10
- Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR10
- Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR11
- Urban Adventures - Sweet Taste of Venice - EUR52
- Urban Adventures - Canal & Aperitivo Experience - EUR113
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
Please advise your travel agent of your flight details at the time of booking so we can organise the arrival transfer for you. There will be a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. Check with the hotel reception or noticeboard for details. Please have your insurance details on hand to give to your leader. Other than this meeting, there are no activities planned for Day 1, so you are welcome to arrive at your leisure.Accommodation
- Kosher House Giardino Dei Melograni or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Venice San Giorgio Bell Tower
- Venice Traghetto Boat Ride
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Our means of transportation between Venice and Florence is by High Speed Train. Italian trains are comfortable and have the added bonus of departing and arriving right in the city centre, avoiding heavy road traffic along the way.Accommodation
- Hotel Palazzo Ricasoli or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Museo dell'Opera di S.Maria del Fiore - EUR15
- Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR12
- Bargello Museum - EUR12
- Palazzo Vecchio - EUR10
- Uffizi Gallery - EUR24
- Medici Chapels - EUR15
- Baptistry - EUR10
- Duomo & Campanile climb - EUR6
- Accademia - EUR16
- San Lorenzo Central Market Food Tasting - EUR15
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
All of the Florentine State Museums require tickets, and the queues can be long. Booking your tickets online in advance (uffizi.org and accademia.org) is essential. Your leader can be of assistance booking these.Accommodation
- Hotel Firenze e Continentale or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR18
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Firenze e Continentale or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cinque Terre Day Trip
- 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
Optional Activities
- Church of St Andrea in Levante - Free
- Cinque Terre Cruise - EUR30
- Urban Adventures - Tasting Cinque Terre - EUR89
- Urban Adventures - Cinque Terre Hike & Bite - EUR139
- Urban Adventures - Cinque Terre This is Aperitivo - EUR79
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Today's walking distance: 9 km; approximately 4 hours. Due to recent landslides in the area it is currently not possible to walk the Via dell'Amore from Riomaggiore to Manarola and the coastal section between Manarola and Corniglia. You will take the train instead for these sections. Please also note that due to safety reasons some sections of any path can be closed at short notice.Accommodation
- Castello di Spaltenna Tuscan Resort & Spa (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Agriturismo - Wine Tour and Tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Romanico Palace or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Romanico Palace or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Rome Orientation Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
You can pre-book tickets to the Vatican Museum online to avoid the long queues. Visit biglietteriamusei.vatican.va for more information.Optional Activities
- Vatican Museum - EUR16
- St Peter's Dome climb - EUR6
- Venezia Palace - EUR5
- Galleria Borghese - EUR15
- St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR8
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - EUR16
- Pantheon - EUR2
- Imperial Fora - EUR9
- Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR10
- Christian Catacombs - EUR8
- Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR5
- Urban Adventures - Trastevere: Trends and Tradition - EUR56
- Urban Adventures - Ancient Rome: Archaeological Discovery Tour - EUR110
- Urban Adventures - Roman Dolce Vita - EUR65
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi, TrainAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (8 nights), Feature stay in the Chianti Region (1 night)Included Activities
- Welcome Dinner in Venice
- Complimentary Water Taxi Arrival Transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Venice San Giorgio Bell Tower
- Venice Traghetto Boat Ride
- Cinque Terre Day Trip
- 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
- Agriturismo - Wine Tour and Tasting
- Rome Orientation Walk
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Important notes
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport (only) to the start point hotel by water taxi is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.

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