Italian Escapade - Small Group

What's Included

• Authentic Dining

  Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers at a uniquely Roman local restaurant. Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a specialty not to be missed. For your Dine-Around Evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked restaurants for your dining pleasure. Learn about this historic winery, passed down through the generations, and taste its latest vintages. Enjoy a Celebration Dinner of delicious Italian cuisine and wine, accompanied by the rich tremolo of some of Italy's best loved songs.

• Top Rated Highlights

  Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. See the Fountain of Joy, striped cathedral and vast Piazza del Campo. Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture. Delight in the magic of this charming city as you are serenaded, traveling through the atmospheric canals by gondola. Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

• Make Travel Matter

  Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. The workshop advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

What's Not Included

• Flights

  International flights to and from the start and end points of the tour are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and beverages, are not included.
  
  

• Optional Activities

  Any optional activities mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.
  
  

• Meals Not Mentioned

  Any meals not mentioned in the inclusions are not covered.
  
  

• Visa Fees

  Any applicable visa fees are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

A private boat ferries you to St. Mark’s Square. See the basilica, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional arts center, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Enjoy being serenaded with traditional songs on a gondola ride, gliding through the city canals in romantic awe. Spend the afternoon as you wish. As night falls, why not savor the magic of St. Mark’s square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?

Accommodation

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).

Dining Summary

• 7 Dinner with Wine (DW)
• 12 Breakfast (B)

Additional Included Highlights

• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Insight Experiences

• Rome: Enjoy an exclusive visit to the oldest pharmacy in Europe, Rome’s Antica Spezieria di Santa Maria della Scala, also known as the ‘Pharmacy of the Popes.’ Discover this hidden gem during a private audience with a friar of the Carmelite order, who reveals the historic curiosities of this 16th-century pharmacy.

Well-being

• Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.