Classic: Highlights of Italy (EIMR)
Countries Visited: Italy
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Search for your must-see highlights in Milan, Explore the streets and waterways of the "City of Canals", Stroll along the Piazzale Michelangelo and take in the view, See that famous tilted tower in Pisa, Dine on Roman cuisine with new friends
Description
Italy sure sounds like a myth, doesn't its 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.
Trip Style: Classic - Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.
Service Level: Standard
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Accommodations: Not Availaible
Highlights
Search for your must-see highlights in Milan, Explore the streets and waterways of the "City of Canals", Stroll along the Piazzale Michelangelo and take in the view, See that famous tilted tower in Pisa, Dine on Roman cuisine with new friends
Description
Italy sure sounds like a myth, doesn't its 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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- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Milan | Day 1 Milan There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Venice | Day 2 Milan/Venice (1B) After an orientation walk of Milan, set out on your own explore the fashion capital of Italy. Opt to see Leonardo Da Vincis Last Supper before travelling to Venice by train in the afternoon. Included Activities: Orientation Walk Transport: Local train (2.50 hour(s), 270km) |
| Day 3 | Venice | Day 3 Venice (1B) 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 Doges Palace and Bridge of Sighs, or get lost in the twisting maze of the city. |
| Day 4 | Florence | Day 4 Venice/Florence (1B) 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. Included Activities: Piazzale Michelangelo Walk Transport: Local train (2.50 hour(s), 255km) |
| Day 5 | Florence | Day 5 Florence (1B) 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 affogatos) before hitting lively Piazza San Lorenzo to bargain for discounted woolen and leather goods. Opt to catch a local bus or train to nearby Siena to see more of what this province has to offer. |
| Day 6 | Rome | Day 6 Florence/Rome (1B) 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. Included Activities: Pisa Visit Transport: Local train (1.00 hour(s), 83km) Local train (2.50 hour(s), 355km) |
| Day 7 | Rome | Day 7 Rome (1B, 1D) Opt to tour Vatican City, cross the river to charming Trastevere, eat some gelato in Piazza Navona, or swing by the Colosseum and Forum. Included Activities: Orientation Walk |
| Day 8 | Rome | Day 8 Rome (1B) We recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully experience all that this magnificent city has to offer. |
- Disclaimer
Local Flights: N/A
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
