Italy Essentials: Choose Your Journey

Duration11 days

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

* Three journey lengths: Choose 5, 8 or 11 days.
* Visit iconic cities in one itinerary and enjoy free time in key destinations. Travel by deluxe coach with a professional Tour Leader.

Options

11-days Option.

11-Day Option HS : Includes Days 1–11, adding the 8-day itinerary plus the Southern Italy extension to Sorrento and Pompeii.

11-days Option

11-Day Option LS: Includes Days 1–11, adding the 8-day itinerary plus the Southern Italy extension to Sorrento and Pompeii.

8-Day Option - English

8-Day Option : Includes Days 1–8, adding the extended itinerary and more time in Rome.

5-Day Option.

5-Day Option 7.15: Includes Days 1–5, covering Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany and Montepulciano.

5-Day Option

5-days Option 7.45: Includes Days 1–5, covering Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany and Montepulciano.

What's included

Deluxe coach transportation between destinations
Accommodation in carefully selected 3 or 4-star hotels
Opt 11-Day: Everything in the 8-day opt, plus Sorrento with 2 dinners, and a guided tour of Pompeii
Daily breakfast
Dinner
Opt 5-Day: Guided tours of Florence and Venice, visits to Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Montepulciano
Breakfast
Opt 8-Day: Everything in the 5-day option, plus additional time to explore Rome

City taxes, payable directly at the hotels
Optional excursions and activities
Activities or entrances not specifically listed as included
Lunches and dinners unless specifically stated
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Day 1: Rome → Assisi → Siena → Florence

Florence
Pass by

5-Day option: Depart from Rome and travel to Assisi and Siena before continuing to Florence.
Rome
1 day

8-Day & 11-Day options: Overnight in Rome. The escorted journey begins the following day.

Day 2: Florence

Florence
Pass by

5-Day option: After your overnight stay in Florence, you'll have time to explore the city.
8-Day & 11-Day options: Depart from Rome and travel to Assisi and Siena before arriving in Florence.

Day 3: Florence → Bologna → Venice

Venice
Pass by

5-Day option: Continue north to Bologna, then travel onward to Venice. Explore according to the scheduled guided visits and free time.
Pass by without stopping
Florence
Pass by

8-Day & 11-Day options: Explore Florence and enjoy free time for lunch.

Day 4: Venice

Venice
Pass by

5-Day option: After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Venice. Overnight stay.
Bologna
Pass by

8-Day & 11-Day options: Florence > Bologna > Venice. Head to Bologna, then travel to Venice. Overnight stay.

Day 5: Venice → Tuscany Wine Region → Montepulciano

Rome
Pass by

5-Day option: Continue to Rome at the end of the day. Tour ends.
Venice
Pass by

8-Day & 11-Day options: After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring Venice. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Tuscany Wine Region → Rome

Rome
Pass by

8-Day & 11-Day options: Travel from Venice through the Tuscan wine region and Montepulciano before returning to Rome.

Day 7: Rome

Rome
Pass by

8-Day & 11-Day options: Free time in Rome.

Day 8: Rome → Pompeii → Sorrento

Rome
Pass by

8-Day option: After breakfast, the tour ends in Rome.
Archaeological Park of Pompeii
2h · Admission ticket included

11-Day option only: Continue south from Rome to Pompeii for a guided 2.5 hr visit of the archaeological site.
Sorrento
Pass by

11-Day option only: Dinner and overnight stay in Sorrento.

Day 9: Sorrento

Sorrento
Pass by

11-Day option only: Spend the day in Sorrento according to the scheduled itinerary.

Day 10: Sorrento → Rome

Rome
Pass by

11-Day option only: Leave Sorrento and return to Rome.

Day 11: Rome

Rome
Pass by

11-Day option only: Final day in Rome. The tour concludes after breakfast.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

No hotel pickup is provided. Travelers must get to the designated meeting point in Rome on their own.

The departure time varies by season. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and check your booking confirmation for the exact time.

End point

No hotel pickup is provided. Travelers must get to the designated meeting point in Rome on their own.

The departure time varies by season. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure and check your booking confirmation for the exact time.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
One piece of luggage per person is allowed
Prices are per person. One child aged 1–6 stays free sharing bed with parents in Double room (ask our booking team)
Provide all travelers’ full names when booking. Vouchers without full names may be refused entry.
ID Required: Bring valid ID/passport for tour entry
Dress code: Casual for tours, jacket for men at dinner in Sorrento if you choose the 11-day option
11-day option Itinerary: The order of visits may vary by season and operational requirements. Pompeii may be visited on a different day, while maintaining included experiences . For the final itinerary, please ask during your booking confirmation or/and your Tour Leader throughout the trip
Departure Time on Day 2: from November 2, 2026, to March 15, 2027, at 7:45 AM
Departure Time on Day 2: from March 22 to October 25, 2027, at 7:15 AM sharp.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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