A Taste of Italy: 9 Days
A Taste of Italy: 9 Days
$2565
A Taste of Italy: 9 Days
9 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Montepulciano, Vatican Museums, La Spezia, Cinque Terre
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1431
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
7-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Journey through some of the most beautiful and historic places in Italy on this 9-day getaway. You'll visit medieval Siena, artistic Florence, lively and elegant Bologna, romantic Venice, and the picturesque villages of Cinque Terre. Explore some of the most famous landmarks in Rome such as the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. Along the way, taste some of the best wines and cuisine that Italy has to offer
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Location: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Departure around 7:30 am from the hotel meeting point in Rome for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner.
Day 2 : Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza Della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower.
Day 3 : Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice
Location: Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats.
Day 4 : Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure.
Day 5 : Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome
Location: Venice, Montepulciano, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome.
Day 6 : The Vatican Tour
Location: Vatican Museums
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour.
Day 7 : Rome > La Spezia
Location: Rome, La Spezia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, transfer independently to the Rome train station to board a high-speed train to reach La Spezia. Upon arrival, make your own way to your hotel for the overnight stay with dinner included.
Day 8 : Cinque Terre
Location: Cinque Terre
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The CDH Hotel La Spezia, La Spezia, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, take advantage of your Cinque Terre Card to reach the enchanted area of Cinque Terre, where colorful villages are embedded among the rocks like pearls in a jewel. The card allows you to make an unlimited number of trips to fully enjoy the Cinque Terre by train or hiking trails, by visiting the picture-perfect villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Glorious scenery awaits!
Day 9 : La Spezia > Rome
Location: La Spezia, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, make your way to the train station and board your high-speed train to Rome. Upon arrival in Rome, end of services.
What's Included
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• Accommodation in 4 stars hotels
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• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach from days 1 to 5
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• Monolingual Tour-escort in English from days 1 to 5
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• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
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• Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, and Tuscany Wine Region
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• Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica (with exclusive “Skip the Line” tickets)
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• Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif)
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• Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
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• Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
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• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
What's Not Included
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Porterage service
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• Travel insurance
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Local city tax for overnight stays
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees per the itinerary are included
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, and you will receive your travel documents confirming the hotel names approx 2 weeks prior to departure
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please ask for details
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights are not included
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Free Date Changes
Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.