Be whisked away into the beauty and history of Italy when you journey to Venice, Florence, and Rome. Journey to the wine-producing Romagna countryside for a relaxing 3-night stay in a wine resort, and visit the Republic of San Marino, an enclave state of Italy. See how gondola oars are crafted before cruising the canals of Venice on one yourself. Witness a performance of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons in the city he lived in. Explore the ancient underground tunnels of Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna. Try your hand at making Italian culinary classics before sitting down to dinner. Discover the city’s catacombs and explore Rome’s artistic masterpieces. Come along with us and embrace the history, culture, art and romance of this incredible country.
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12 Days
11 Nights
17 Meals
10 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
5 Dinners
Explorations
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Know before you goWhile just about any month is great to visit Italy, there are a few prime times of the year for the Best of Italy tour. Here are some recommendations from our destination experts.
Throughout Italy, the most popular times to visit are April, May, June, September, and October. Along the coast, July and August are busy with locals and Europeans on summer holiday, while cities are usually less crowded.
Winter: To experience Venice without the crowds, December, January, and February are best. Take a walk beside the canals on a quiet evening, where you can hear your footsteps echoing off the water.
Spring: Enjoy Italy in the spring season, with fewer tourists and comfortable temperatures. March is the sweet spot, when the weather is warm, but not too hot. This quieter time of year is ideal for comfortably exploring the cities and towns.
Fall: With fewer crowds, cooler days, and a bit of foliage to enjoy, November is a fantastic time to travel in the Romagna and Tuscany regions.
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Hotel-Ca dei Conti Hotel
Hotel-Kolbe Hotel Rome
The Vatican Museums are not only home to one of the world’s greatest collections of art, but also to the world-famous Sistine Chapel. Priceless artifacts from ancient Egypt, Etruscan Italy, and cultures around the world are preserved in the Vatican’s palaces, galleries, halls, and rooms. Follow a local expert guide on a three hour, in-depth visit through this vast collection. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and, of course, a visit to the Sistine Chapel. The chapel’s famous ceiling frescoes took Michelangelo four years to complete. His brilliant Last Judgment, which rests on the altar wall, was a topic of controversy for centuries. Other walls feature paintings by Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Cosimo Rosselli, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. Your final stop will be at St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most important churches in Christendom, and until recently, the largest in the world.
Glide under bridges and along canals during a gondola ride in Venice.
Embark on a walking tour featuring Florence's artistic and architectural gems.
Discover the long-lost Etruscan civilization during a visit to Chiusi’s Labyrinth of Porsenna.
IncludedLet classical music transport you back in time during a concert of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons.
Explore the Po River Delta during a pontoon boat sailing of this UNESCO wetland region.
Discover the craftsmanship behind the Venetian gondolas during a visit to a local Remèr oar-making workshop.
IncludedParticipate in a hands-on cooking class dedicated to Romagna’s garganelli and strozzapreti pastas.
Taste traditionally made Parmigiano cheese and Balsamic vinegar at a Culinary Arts vocational school.
Experience the flavors of Trastevere – Rome’s medieval district – during a food tour dinner.
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Pre Night: Ca' dei Conti Hotel
From $100 per night
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Post Night: Kolbe Hotel Rome
From $215 per night
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