Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer

Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer

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Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer

8 Days Starting in Milan, Italy and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

E971ZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, History

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NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Travel from the shores of Venice to the ancient city of Rome on this 8-day guided tour of Italy. Begin your journey in Milan, where a festive feast complete with decadent Italian wines await you. In Venice, relax on a private boat as you pass by the iconic city to St Mark's Square, where you will see a gilded basilica anchoring the bustling piazza. Embark on a traditional gondola ride with your skilled Venetian gondolier, gliding along the canals while enjoying music. See the legendary Colosseum in Rome, then travel to the Vatican Museums, where a Local Expert will lead you through the papal art collection and to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Celebrate a fantastic trip over dinner in a local restaurant.

Highlights

  • Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery.

  • Venice: Cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark's Basilica.

  • Venice: Glide along the canals by gondola and experience the city's charm.

  • Pisa: See the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa during your orientation.

  • Orvieto: Visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral in this Umbrian hilltop town.

  • Rome: Discover ancient treasures with a local guide, including Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum.

  • Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing at a traditional workshop.

Places You'll See

The Colosseum, Rome

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Milan

Location: Milan

Accommodation: Hotel Simplon, Baveno.

Accommodation Name: Duo, Milan

Meals Included: Dinner

Greet your Travel Director at Milan’s Malpensa Airport. Later, join your Travel Director and head to an elegant restaurant known for serving delicious fresh produce. Tonight's dinner provides the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travelers over a pleasant evening.

Day 2: Venice, The Queen Of The Adriatic Relaxed Start

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Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena.

Accommodation Name: Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Journey across the Veneto plain, rich in agriculture, known for its peach fruit trees & vineyards, with the Dolomite mountains on the northern horizon. Your hotel, exuding authentic Venetian charm, beautifully reflects the history and culture of the surrounding area. As night falls, there's the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of St. Mark’s Square, with its orchestras and delightful alfresco cafes, providing an unforgettable experience.

Day 3: Venice And The Magic Of La Serenissima

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Location: Venice

Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena.

Accommodation Name: Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. What better way to see Venice than from a private boat, sailing past palazzos and churches to St. Mark’s Square? See the gilded basilica, the Doge’s Palace and Lord Byron’s Bridge of Sighs. No visit to Venice would be complete without a gondola serenade through the myriad of beautiful canals. Relax and enjoy the local traditional songs, as you drift along in awe. While here, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a traditional glassmaking workshop, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. Spend the afternoon and evening as you wish. Or, join an optional experience to the island of Burano. Leave the hustle of St Mark's Square behind on a delightful private cruise around the islands of the Venetian lagoon. Alight at the island of Burano, famous for its candy colored houses, artisan lace makers and leaning bell tower that would give Pisa a good run for its money. Enjoy a superb meal sampling the local specialties with wine included.

Day 4: Tranquil Tuscany, Pisa And Florence

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Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze, Florence.

Accommodation Name: Albani Firenze, Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Stop in Pisa to see the incredible Leaning Tower from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. After that, continue on foot to admire the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. Continue into the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune, Hercules and Cacus along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Alternatively, take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café, where you will be in the perfect spot to admire the basilica and indulge in people-watching the elegant Florentines.

Day 5: Free Time In Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start

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Location: Florence

Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze, Florence.

Accommodation Name: Albani Firenze, Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Learn the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork when you visit a local workshop to admire the intricate work. The rest of the day is free for you to fully immerse yourself in the Tuscan capital. Perhaps shop for leather or gold goods around Santa Croce or relax and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many street cafés. Be sure not to miss the magnificent museums and galleries that house some of the most famous works of art in the world. Choose to take an excursion to Tuscany's most famous hill-top town, San Gimignano. Soak up the atmosphere of this ancient gem which has remained intact for centuries and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the evening, consider an optional experience dining on Tuscan cuisine with local wine, including, of course, Chianti from the vineyards of Tuscany.

Day 6: Chianti Country To Orvieto And On To Rome

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Location: Rome

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram.

Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

Meals Included: Breakfast

2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City. Journey to Umbrian Orvieto, a hilltop village overlooking a vineyard-covered plain. Explore the town with your Travel Director and visit Piazza del Duomo to admire the cathedral, before continuing towards the Eternal City of Rome. Join an optional experience, Piazzas & Fountains, and with your Local Expert, take a "passeggiata" (stroll) to enjoy the backstreets and secrets of pedestrian Rome. Be amazed at sights such as the fascinating Pantheon and the beauty of 17th-century fountains and beautiful piazzas. Why not throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the city?

Day 7: Rome Sightseeing And The Vatican

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Location: Rome

Accommodation: Golden Tulip Rome Piram.

Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Rome Piram

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

In the morning, enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights including seeing the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome with your Local Expert. See the incredible Circus Maximus famous for its chariot races, and the iconic Colosseum. Enjoy fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection, before entering the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece on its ceiling.

Day 8: Arrivederci Roma

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Location: Rome

Meals Included: Breakfast

Bid farewell to the glories of Italy, savoring the memories of its enchanting cities, historic landmarks and stunning landscapes. Italy's unique allure will linger in your heart long after you leave.

What's Included

  • Meals

    2 Dinners with Wine, 7 Breakfasts, and 1 Dinner are included.

  • Guided Tours

    Guided tours in Florence, Venice, Pisa, Orvieto, and Rome are included.

  • Personal Radio Headsets

    Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any commentary.

  • Hotel and Restaurant Tips

    Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you don’t have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.

  • Porterage

    Porterage is included, with your bags being carried and delivered to your hotel door.

  • Insight Flourish

    From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, a local specialty representing the destination.

  • Wi-Fi

    Complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are provided (where available).

  • Transfers

    Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.

  • Luxury Coach

    Travel in the comfort of Insight’s luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

  • Hand Sanitizer

    Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

What's Not Included

  • Optional Experiences

    Optional experiences such as the visit to the island of Burano and the Piazzas & Fountains tour in Rome are not included.

  • Additional Transfers

    Transfers for flights outside the scheduled times or for additional nights’ accommodation are not included and may be purchased separately.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be purchased separately.

  • Gratuities for Optional Experiences

    Gratuities for optional experiences and local guides are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury aboard Insight's air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring comfort and safety with high sanitation standards and physical distancing measures.

Accommodation

Stay in elegant hotels such as Hotel Simplon in Milan, Indigo - Sant'Elena in Venice, Albani Firenze in Florence, and Golden Tulip Rome Piram in Rome, each offering comfort and local charm.

Dining Summary

  • 2 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Dinner (D)

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

  • Vatican: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.

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.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experience does the tour offer in Venice?

    In Venice, the tour offers a unique experience of witnessing the ancient skill of glassblowing at a traditional workshop. Visitors can watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices, supporting the survival of this craft.

  • What is included in the guided tours during the trip?

    The guided tours during the trip include visits to Florence, Venice, Pisa, Orvieto, and Rome, where travelers can explore significant historical and cultural sites with the guidance of a Travel Director.

  • How does the tour ensure comfort during travel?

    The tour ensures comfort during travel by providing luxury transportation aboard an air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. High sanitation standards and physical distancing measures are also implemented.

  • What dining experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes several dining experiences such as a special dinner with wine in Milan, and a Roman dinner in Rome where travelers can savor regional flavors and embrace the city's rich culinary heritage.

  • Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional experiences available during the tour, such as a visit to the island of Burano and the Piazzas & Fountains tour in Rome.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.

    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.

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