Discover the treasures of Tuscany on an Italian adventure
Uncover the warmth and richness of Italian culture as you journey from Rome to Venice on an eight-day Premium adventure. Travel through the rustic heart of Tuscany as you seek out culinary delights and tucked-away treasures among the rolling countryside. Explore the wonders of Venice’s Piazza San Marco, Pisa’s Leaning Tower and Rome’s Colosseum with an expert local leader. Castle stays, local wine tastings, multi-course dinners and high-speed train journeys – this adventure will make memorable moments for both the Italian novice and maestro.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Nestled in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany, spend a memorable night at your gorgeous Feature Stay hotel converted from an 11th-century convent and dine on a gourmet meal at the onsite restaurant.
- Explore Rome’s iconic Colosseum under moonlight during an Exclusive Experience evening tour. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators without the jostling daytime crowds.
- Treasure Tuscany’s love of cuisine and viticulture during a trip to the celebrated wine-growing region of San Gimignano. Visit a family-run winery and sample some world-class wine.
- Take advantage of local knowledge with a small-group leader joining you on orientation walks in some of Italy’s best cities and recommending places to visit and eat.
- Venice is the ideal place to wander with no set path. Lose yourself in the town’s myriad alleyways, full of artisan shops and eateries, and dine on cicchetti – Venice’s version of tapas.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Siena / Monteriggioni / Chianti Region
Day 4: San Gimignano / Lucca / Pisa / Florence
Day 5: Florence
Day 6: Florence
Day 7: Venice
Day 8: Venice
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
High-Speed Train, Private vehicle, Ferry
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (6 nights), Feature stay (1 night)
Included activities
- Rome – Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Rome – Orientation Walk
- Rome – Afterhours Visit to the Colosseum
- Siena – Orientation Walk
- Monteriggioni – Orientation Walk
- Chianti Region – Gourmet Dinner
- San Gimignano – Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting
- Lucca – City Walls & Orientation Walk
- Pisa – Pisa Visit & Orientation walk
- Florence – Santa Maria Novella Pharmacy Visit
- Florence – Orientation Walk
- Florence – Piazzale Michelangelo & Giardino delle Rose
- Venice – Cicchetti Tasting
- Venice – Orientation Walk
Premium Inclusions
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
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Images courtesy of Intrepid Group