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Transport

Public bus, train, boat, walking

Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Meals

13 breakfasts

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Rome, Rome Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Rome Your Discover Moment: Florence Your Discover Moment: Venice. Orientation walk of Montepulciano (Tuscany). Day trip to Siena. Piazzale Michelangelo evening visit (Florence). Pisa visit (half-day). Cinque Terre park fee, unlimited train ticket and CEO-led hike. Lake Como boat day pass. Venice orientation walk. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Flights

Flights not included

Others

1. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2 LOCAL GUIDES It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. 3. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options. 4. RESERVE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Please note that if you wish to visit popular museums such as the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel) and Villa Borghese in Rome, or the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries in Florence, we strongly advise reserving tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially during the high season from May-September, where this can take several hours). Tickets can be reserved online through sites like https://www.weekendinitaly.com/en/rome and https://www.weekendinitaly.com/en/florence. Please refer to your Full itinerary to ensure you reserve tickets for the correct dates you will be in Rome and Florence. There may be the possibility of arranging tickets on arrival on Day 1, with the help of your CEO, but availability cannot be guaranteed at such short notice. 5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Rome - St Peter’s Basilica Visit (Free) - Christian Catacombs (8EUR per person) - Borghese Gallery (25EUR per person) - Roman Forum Visit (24EUR per person) - Pantheon Visit - Colosseum Visit (24EUR per person) - Trevi Fountain (Free) - Spanish Steps (Free) - Trastevere Visit - Rome Vintage Vespa Tour - Bike Rental Vatican City - Vatican City Visit (Free) - Sistine Chapel (10EUR per person) Montepulciano - Piazza Grande Visit - Montepulciano Wine Tasting - Montepulciano Wine Tour Bagni San Filippo - Bagni San Filippo Thermal Springs Florence - Il Duomo di Firenze Visit (Free) - Ponte Vecchio Visit - David (Galleria dell’Accademia) Visit (22.50-26.50EUR per person) - Medici Chapels Visit (10EUR per person) - Pitti Palace - Palatine Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (17.75EUR per person) - Uffizi Gallery Visit (20.75EUR per person) - National Museum of Bargello (15.75EUR per person) - Florence Food Tour Siena - Chianti Wine Tasting (20EUR per person) - Il Campo Visit - Duomo di Siena (4EUR per person) - Torre del Mangia Visit (8EUR per person) Como - Funicular Ride (3-6EUR per person) - Como Cathedral (Free) Piazza San Marco - Saint Mark’s Square and Basilica Visit (Free) Venice - Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Visit (17EUR per person) - Gondola Ride (80EUR per group) - Campanile San Marco Lookout (8EUR per person) - Scuola Grande di San Rocco (10EUR per person) - Guggenheim Museum Visit (15EUR per person) - Gallerie dell’Accademia (12EUR per person) Murano - Murano and Burano Islands Visit (20EUR per person)

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Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Rome

Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until tonight’s welcome meeting.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Additional Notes: We recommend booking pre-tour accommodation to fully explore this magnificent city. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome before Day 1 of this itinerary.

Please note that if Vatican City is on your must-see list, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets online several weeks prior to your trip. Advance tickets can be reserved online at https://tickets.museivaticani.va/home. Same-day entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets.

We also recommend pre-booking your ticket to the Colosseum to guarantee entrance and avoid long queues:
https://ticketing.colosseo.it/en
Day 2 Day 2: Rome (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rome (1B)

Enjoy a G Adventures supported migrant led walk of Rome before enjoying a free day to explore a myriad of options. Opt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum.
While you’re here, why not opt to rent a Vespa for the day? Live "la dolce vita" and opt to pre-book the Rome Vintage Vespa Tour on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Migrantour Rome

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Rome Vintage Vespa Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Rome/Montepulciano (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Rome/Montepulciano (1B)

Travel to Montepulciano in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Explore the medieval and renaissance hill town with an orientation walk.
Montepulciano is famous for producing delectable local pork, cheese, "Pici" pasta, and honey. It is also major wine producing area. Take in the stunning vistas, wander cobbled lanes, or opt to sample the local delicacies in small, family-run establishments.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Train 02:00 Hr(s)
- Local Bus 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
Day 4 Day 4: Montepulciano (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Montepulciano (1B)

Spend the day in the Italian countryside. The famous wine-producing region is the perfect place for an optional vineyard tour and wine tasting, or a bike ride in the rolling hills.
Opt to travel further afield to the thermal springs of Bagni San Filippo.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Montepulciano/Florence (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Montepulciano/Florence (1B)

Continue on to Florence. Enjoy an evening walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
Continue to the inimitable Firenze. Walk through the city catching a glimpse of the Duomo, Piazza Indipendenza, Piazza della Signoria, and the Ponte Vecchio. Continue to Piazzale Michelangelo for the most famous and photographed vista of the city.

Opt to visit the local leather markets and souvenir stalls set up all over the city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 00:30 Hr(s)
- Local train: Chiusi to Florence 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Piazzale Michelangelo Walk
Day 6 Day 6: Florence (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Florence (1B)

With a free day, the choices are endless. Opt to visit the Duomo, David at the Galleria dell’Accademia, Uffizi Gallery, medieval Ponte Vecchio, or the Medici Chapels, just to name a handful.
The day is yours to explore. Check out the Mercato Centrale or any number of cafés and trattorias. If you came to shop, start at one end of the city and just keep going. There’s beautiful architecture, famous museums, Renaissance art pieces, and charming cobblestone streets everywhere. If you wish to go further afield, take a wine tasting bike tour up to Fiesole and the vineyards of Chianti.

For a truly local experience, indulge your inner gastronome on a culinary tour of the city. Opt to pre-book the "Florence Food Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Florence Food Tour

Additional Notes: If you wish to visit popular museums like the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries, we strongly advise reserving tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially during the high season from May-September, where this can take several hours). Advance tickets can be reserved online at https://www.uffizi.it/en/tickets and https://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/tickets/
Day 7 Day 7: Florence (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Florence (1B)

Enjoy a day trip to vibrant Siena. After an orientation walk around this medieval city, opt to visit Torre del Mangia, Battistero, il Campo, or the Duomo or to take a "passeggiata" and meet the Sienese locals. Return to Florence at the end of the day.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Bus 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Siena Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Florence/Cinque Terre (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Florence/Cinque Terre (1B)

Visit Pisa en route to the coast. Settle into the colourful, charming town in the Cinque Terre.
Head by train to Pisa and stop for a visit at the Field of Miracles to see the famous leaning tower (entrance fee not included). Later, head on to the coastal paradise of Cinque Terre.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Train 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Pisa Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Cinque Terre (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cinque Terre (1B)

Walk the coastal path between Riomaggiore and Monterosso or opt to take the train. Visit charming, colourful towns along the way.
The national park pass and daily unlimited train ticket is included. Opt to follow your CEO along centuries-old footpaths and mule tracks leading through olive groves, vineyards, and orchards on a full day hike, or hop on and off the train, experiencing each town on your own. Choose to rest in each of the 5 villages, sampling delicacies in each place, such as local pesto, espresso, or delicious gelato.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local train: La Spezia to Monterosso al Mare 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket
- Cinque Terre Coastal Path Hike

Additional Notes: Please note that some popular hiking paths along the Cinque Terre have been temporarily closed due to water erosion and damage caused by landslides in 2016. Your CEO will guide you on the best, most accessible path for today’s hike.
Day 10 Day 10: Cinque Terre/Lake Como (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Cinque Terre/Lake Como (1B)

Travel to Lake Como, a perfectly picturesque region laden with villas and lush gardens. Arrive in the late afternoon and start exploring the town.
Set out from Cinque Terre on a train journey with a few changes en route, passing through Milan and on to elegant Como Town, located on the shores of Lake Como. On the border with Switzerland, enjoy the spectacular backdrop of the snowy-peaked Alps.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local train: La Spezia to Como 05:00 Hr(s)
Day 11 Day 11: Lake Como (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Lake Como (1B)

Spend the day on Lake Como with a day pass for the Lake Como boat. Visit multiple towns along the shores. Opt to take the funicular to Brunate for a fantastic view over the area.
Set out by boat to explore the lake and its many elegant villas and towns, such as Bellagio with its shops, restaurants, and fine residences. In the afternoon, there is plenty of free time for soaking up the elegant atmosphere in one of the lakeside cafés or restaurants. Take some time for shopping — some of the finest Italian designers are to be found in Como’s chic boutiques.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Lake Como Boat Ride
Day 12 Day 12: Lake Como/Venice (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Lake Como/Venice (1B)

Travel to Venice, the "city of canals," and enjoy an orientation walk over bridges and canals and view Piazza San Marco.
Travel east to captivating Venice, the unique "city of canals," full of magnificent monuments.

There will be plenty of time to wander the narrow cobblestone streets and wide piazzas, crossing hundreds of tiny bridges and, of course, getting lost in Venice’s labyrinth.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Local Train 03:30 - 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation With CEO
Day 13 Day 13: Venice (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Venice (1B)

Spend the day getting lost in Venice. Opt for a vaporetto (water taxi) ride to the islands of Murano and Burano, take a gondola under the Ponte Rialto (Bridge of Lovers), explore the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Venice Food Tour
Day 14 Day 14: Venice (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Venice (1B)

Depart at any time.
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this beautiful city has to offer.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Italy

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Rome (1B)

Day 3: Rome/Montepulciano (1B)

Day 4: Montepulciano (1B)

Day 5: Montepulciano/Florence (1B)

Day 6: Florence (1B)

Day 7: Florence (1B)

Day 8: Florence/Cinque Terre (1B)

Day 9: Cinque Terre (1B)

Day 10: Cinque Terre/Lake Como (1B)

Day 11: Lake Como (1B)

Day 12: Lake Como/Venice (1B)

Day 13: Venice (1B)

Day 14: Venice (1B)

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