16 days tour

Country Roads Of Italy (Small Groups, 16 Days)

$ 7,450 .00 USD

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Country Roads Of Italy (Small Groups, 16 Days)

This tour includes:

Accommodation

15 nights in twin-share rooms at hand-picked hotels

Transport

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available). If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport. Enjoy the comfort of Insightโ€™s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination. Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Markโ€™s Square and see the Dogeโ€™s Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Markโ€™s Basilica.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Insight Vacations through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Others

Siena: Visit the Basilica of St. Catherine with your Local Expert. Siena: Enjoy a tasting of Panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert containing fruits and nuts. Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expertโ€™s fascinating commentary. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - youโ€™ll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door. Rome: Enjoy exclusive access to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes during an after-hours visit. This 9th-century basilicaโ€™s simple facade guards the worldโ€™s best-preserved Byzantine mosaics. The history of the church springs to life as you admire the interiorโ€™s treasured collection, including Berniniโ€™s first sculpture and the renowned mosaics, illuminated for your visit. This once-in-a-lifetime experience is a rare and unforgettable insight into Rome and its religious history. Perugia: Meet Marta, a recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Learn how she offers employment opportunities for local women and, alongside her weavers, preserves the ancient craft of loom weaving in an artisan workshop.The workshop is owned by women and actively empowers women and girls through its education and training programs. Marta, and her students help to safeguard the unique patterns while contributing to the protection of Umbriaโ€™s cultural heritage. Laboratorio Guidetta Brozzetti advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities. Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshopโ€™s master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. Castel Gandolfo: Explore the artistic treasure of the Villa Barberini Gardens and marvel at the intricately designed mosaic flower beds and fountains. Sorrento: Perched upon the cliffs, lookout to see the mighty Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples. Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters. Capri: Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios. Positano: Drive along the Amalfi Coast to visit this seaside town. See the pastel rainbow of colourful houses precariously stacked upon one another as if cascading from the hilltop to the water. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century. Assisi: See St. Mary of the Angels Church and join your Local Expert to walk through the cobbled streets to St. Clareโ€™s Church and see the cathedral. Assisi: Discover why the Basilica of Saint Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe. Perugia: Led by your Local Expert, your orientation will explore the Old Town and show you Priorsโ€™ Palace, Collegio del Cambio, the cathedral, the Great Fountain and main square. Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghibertiโ€™s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. See the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods. Florence: See the historic neighbourhood of the Santa Croce Basilica and witness local craftspersons at work during a gold and leatherwork demonstration. Lucca: Explore the city of Lucca. Admire the churches, piazzas and palaces within the medieval ramparts. San Gimignano: Visit the medieval Manhattan of Italy. Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Expert, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Explore one of the five charming fishing villages for some memorable pictures. Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Meals

4 Dinner with Wine (DW) 15 Breakfast (B) 1 Dinner (D) Rome: Savour dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazioโ€™s typical flavours. Radda in Chianti: Learn what to look for in a quality vino rosso, and what foods to pair it with when ordering Florentine cuisine. Lucca: Visit a traditional steam bakery and sample Buccellato, a sweet raisin bread. San Gimignano: Ascend serpentine alleyways to the artisan gelato parlour of world champion gelato maestro, Sergio Dondoli for a taste of his finest frozen treats. Parma: At Ciaolatte Parmesan you will meet, Signor Paolo, a local passionate about Italian food and quality cheese. Witness the cheese-making and ageing process of Parmigiano-Reggiano. Modena: Visit a producer of authentic balsamic vinegar. Burano: Cruise to the charming fishermanโ€™s island of Burano to enjoy a delicious dinner with wine and new-found friends.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Country Roads Of Italy (Small Groups, 16 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To The Eternal City Of Rome
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To The Eternal City Of Rome

      Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Settle in before joining your Travel Director for a private visit to the Basilica of Saint Praxedes, welcomed by the Rector of the basilica. End the day getting to know your fellow travellers over Roman specialties during dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Vatican And Rome With A Local
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Vatican And Rome With A Local

      Today is devoted to The Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, full of priceless art treasures collected by the Popes. Visit the Sistine Chapel, where the Popes are elected, to admire Michelangeloโ€™s famous ceiling. Continue to St. Peterโ€™s Basilica, to wonder at another of his works, the emotive โ€˜Pietร ,โ€™ and stand beneath the dome completed after his death. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy views of ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus and the legendary Colosseum. Thereโ€™s free time to do as the Romans do, or perhaps join a walking tour and toss a coin into the spectacular Trevi Fountain, see the Pantheon, the best preserved monument from the Roman period, and enjoy free time in Piazza Navona.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Castel Gandolfo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Castel Gandolfo

      Venture to Castel Gandolfo to explore the artistic treasure of the Villa Barberini Gardens. Ride an electric train along the pathways to marvel at the intricately designed mosaic flower beds and fountains. After our visit to the former papal gardens our journey continues south, drinking in the views of the Bay of Naples, to the resort town of Sorrento.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Capri, The Isle Of Dreams
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Capri, The Isle Of Dreams

      Meet your Local Expert and cross the Bay of Naples to reach the beautiful Isle of Capri, a rock rising sheer from the Mediterranean! For 2,000 years, Capri has beckoned visitors from Tiberius Caesar to Gracie Fields. Arriving at the Marina Grande by boat, ascend to Capri town. Explore the narrow alleyways, browse in exclusive boutiques and wonder at the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Descend to the port by funicular railway and return to Sorrento, where you are at leisure for the rest of the day.

  • Day 5 Day 5: The Picturesque Amalfi Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: The Picturesque Amalfi Coast

      Travel along Italyโ€™s finest coastline, the Amalfi Coast. Stop for a birdโ€™s-eye view of the terraced houses of Positano before venturing in to the heart of the town. Thereโ€™s time to be tempted by the boutiques before returning to Sorrento to enjoy stunning views down to the clear waters of the Bay of Naples. Maybe relax over coffee and contemplate your options. You could stroll down to the harbour, visit the Church of St. Francis, take a swim from the foot of the cliffs or just relax and enjoy the warm, southern sunshine.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Pompeii And Todi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Pompeii And Todi

      Journey to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and explore this extraordinary site with your Local Expert. Travel into the heart of Italy to enjoy free time in Todi, located on a hilltop pedestal overlooking a vineyard-covered plain. Savour the distinctly medieval ambiance during your orientation and admire the Piazza del Popolo where locals take their evening โ€™passeggiataโ€™. Take in the flavours of the region and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant with a glass of Orvieto Classico wine - a magical culinary experience!

  • Day 7 Day 7: Assisi And On To Perugia Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Assisi And On To Perugia Relaxed Start

      In Assisi, see St. Clareโ€™s Church and the cathedral. Continue to walk down the Via San Francesco and visit the huge Basilica of St. Francis with a Local Expert. Journey to beautiful Perugia, the jewel of Umbria. Your guided walking exploration begins in the main street of Perugiaโ€™s Old Town. See the Collegio del Cambio, the splendid Priorsโ€™ Palace, the Cathedral and the finely sculptured Great Fountain in the magnificent main square. In the evening there is the option to discover the edible treasures of a traditional Umbrian kitchen, accompanied with wines of the region.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Perugia, The Jewel Of Umbria Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Perugia, The Jewel Of Umbria Relaxed Start

      Time to explore more about this gem of a town. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience as you visit an artisanal workshop and meet Marta, a recipient of a TreadRight Foundation grant. Learn how Marta and her weavers are preserving the ancient craft of loom-weaving. With the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps visit Cortona, one of the oldest hill towns in Tuscany. On this Optional Experience, journey to a recently unearthed Etruscan Temple before a guided exploration through the townโ€™s historic centre with views of Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Florence And Monteriggioni
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Florence And Monteriggioni

      Journey past Lake Trasimeno to Renaissance Florence. On arrival you will walk with a Local Expert to see the marble-clad cathedral, bell tower and Gates of Paradise on the baptistery. Enjoy time at leisure to explore Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at the fountains and sculptures along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Wander the area around Santa Croce Basilica, famous for the quality of its luxury goods of gold and leather. Journey through the rolling, cypress-clad hills and vineyards of Tuscany and enjoy a delicious exploration of Tuscanyโ€™s red wines, discovering their robust flavours and absorbing history before arriving at your elegant hotel.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Siena And San Gimignano Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Siena And San Gimignano Relaxed Start

      This morning explore Siena with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the medieval Basilica of St. Catherine or alternatively, sample panforte, a traditional Tuscan dessert. Continue to the hilltop town of San Gimignano. Enjoy a tasting with award-winning, master gelato maker, Sergio Dondoli whose great inventions include innovative and mouth-watering flavour combinations.

  • Day 11 Day 11: On To Lucca Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: On To Lucca Relaxed Start

      Travel to Lucca to view the churches, squares and palaces, perfectly preserved within encircling medieval ramparts. Pause a while and taste the lavish loaves of buccellato, Luccaโ€™s sweet raisin anise bread, said to be a favourite of the ancient Roman army. Later, you could take the opportunity to explore Pisa.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Exploring The Cinque Terre
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Exploring The Cinque Terre

      Get ready to explore the Cinque Terre, or five villages, which for years were only accessible by foot. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of Italyโ€™s most beautiful landscapes. Join a Local Expert in one of the picturesque fishing villages, before cruising along the rugged coastline (weather permitting). There is plenty of time to explore the old medieval quarter and popular sandy beach before returning to your hotel in Lucca.

  • Day 13 Day 13: On To Parma
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: On To Parma

      Journey to the beautiful university town of Parma, world-famous for its local ham and cheese. Meet one of the locals, Paolo. Learn about the process of making Parmigiano-Reggiano as Signor Paolo shares with you his passions for Italian food, especially excellent quality Parmesan cheese. Taste samples of the famous Parmigiano-Reggiano, accompanied by a glass of wine.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Modena And On To Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Modena And On To Venice

      Visit one of Modenaโ€™s top producers of authentic, traditional, artisan balsamic vinegar and take a master class to understand what makes this vinegar as expensive as top-rated wines. Continue on through the Soave vineyards past Padua to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. To the tune of accompanying musicians, you will be serenaded through the atmospheric canals as you glide by gondola past water-lapped doorways and rococo palaces.

  • Day 15 Day 15: The Magic Of La Serenissima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: The Magic Of La Serenissima

      Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience during a visit to a traditional glassblowing workshop, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Visit St. Markโ€™s Square where the cityโ€™s former wealth and power is evidenced by the riches of St. Markโ€™s Basilica and admire the Dogeโ€™s Palace with its adjoining Bridge of Sighs. In the evening, cruise the islands of the Venetian Lagoon to arrive at Burano, famous for its candy coloured houses. Sit down to a sumptuous dinner with wine, sampling the local specialities.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Arrivederci Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Arrivederci Venice

      Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo Airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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