Highlights of Italy
8 days
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Duration8 days
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Italy sure sounds like a myth, doesn’t it? Incredibly elaborate architecture, idyllic countryside, fascinating history, and, of course, incomparable cuisine. This quick intro to Italy will give you all that and more. Fashionable Milan and Da Vinci’s Last Supper; the famous Venice canals and Piazza San Marco; Florence’s medieval bridge Ponte Vecchio; the Leaning Tower of Pisa; Rome’s ancient trio the Colosseum, Pantheon, and Vatican City. With this tour, you’ve got nothing to lose.

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  • Duration: 8 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Light
  • Ages: 12+
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Day 1: Milan
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Arrive at any time. We recommend arriving a day early to fully explore this world-renowned city. Please note that if "The Last Supper" is on your must-see list in Milan, we highly recommend purchasing your tickets for the Cenacolo Vinciano Museum months in advance.
Day 2: Milan/Venice
After an orientation walk of Milan, set out on your own explore the fashion capital of Italy. Travel to Venice by train in the afternoon.
Meals: B
Day 3: Venice
After an orientation walk, set out to explore. 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.
Spend a full day in Venice, the "city of canals". Enjoy an orientation walk over bridges and canals and view Piazza San Marco.
Meals: B
Day 4: Venice/Florence
After enjoying the morning in Venice, travel to the capital of Tuscany, Florence. Opt to visit the stunning Duomo, or the famous Ponte Vecchio. Enjoy an evening walk to Piazzale Michelangelo for a fantastic panoramic view of the city.
Meals: B
Day 5: Florence
Today is yours to explore. Opt to visit the Uffizi Gallery or the Medici Chapels. Take a break at Piazza della Signoria with a gelato or an espresso (or both - did someone say affogato?) before hitting lively Piazza San Lorenzo to bargain for discounted woolen and leather goods. Or, catch a local bus or train to nearby Siena to see more of what this province has to offer.

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.
Spend the day exploring Florence. Opt to see the statue of David, wander the Uffizi, or swing by some shopping stalls. Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to the Galleria dell'Accademia to see Michaelangelo's 'David' statue.
Meals: B
Day 6: Florence/Rome
Head to Pisa by local train and spend time at the famous leaning tower. Continue on to Rome by train taking in the coastal views.
Meals: B
Day 7: Rome
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 rent a Vespa for the day? Opt to pre-book the "Rome Vintage Vespa Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Take an orientation walk of the Eternal City before enjoying a free day to explore a myriad of options. In the evening, enjoy a true taste of Italy with a traditional Roman meal. Buon appetito! 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. Same-day entrance to St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel) cannot be guaranteed without advance tickets. Enjoy a traditional Roman meal.
Meals: B, D
Day 8: Rome
We recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully experience all that this magnificent city has to offer.
Depart at any time. If you wish to extend your stay in Rome, consider booking post-tour accommodation with us. Please speak to a G Adventures representative about booking accommodations in Rome after your tour ends.
Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Venice Your Discover Moment: Florence
  • Orientation walk in Milan, Venice, and Rome
  • Piazzele Michelangelo Walk
  • Pisa visit
  • Traditional Roman meal
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Walking, Bus, Train

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (7 nts)

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