A Taste of Italy with Cinque Terre
11 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, Venice, Padua, Bologna, Montepulciano, Vatican Museums, La Spezia, Cinque Terre
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1431
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
7-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Experience a captivating 11-day journey through Italy's most enchanting and historically rich destinations. Your adventure will take you to the medieval charm of Siena, the artistic splendor of Florence, the lively elegance of Bologna, the romantic allure of Venice, and the idyllic villages of Cinque Terre. Immerse yourself in the iconic landmarks of Rome, including the Vatican Museums, the Raphael Rooms, and the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel. Throughout your travels, savor the finest wines and cuisine that Italy is renowned for
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Location: Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena
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: Venice, Padua, Bologna, Florence
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: Montepulciano, Rome, Venice
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: La Spezia, Rome
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 standard-level hotels
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• Private airport transfers
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• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
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• Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
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• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
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• Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, and Rome
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• Street food experience in Bologna
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• Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice (light lunch)
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• Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line entrance
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• Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus - Daily Ticket
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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• Travel insurance
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• Porterage service
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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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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation in 4-star hotels and standard-level hotels. Specific hotels mentioned are The Hotel Raffaello in Florence, Hotel Delfino Mestre in Venice, Hotel St. Martin in Rome, and The CDH Hotel La Spezia in La Spezia, or similar.
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by deluxe motorcoach from days 1 to 5. Additionally, the Cinque Terre Extension includes round trip high-speed train to and from La Spezia in 2nd class.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary. This includes breakfast daily, a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano, and dinners at the hotel in La Spezia. Please inform the tour operator at the moment of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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What guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes visits with an expert local guide as per the itinerary. Highlights include a tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with exclusive 'Skip the Line' tickets, and visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, and the Tuscany Wine Region.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time included in the itinerary. For example, on Day 2, you have an afternoon of leisure in Florence, and on Day 4, you can spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure. Additionally, on Day 6, you have free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own.
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What is the Cinque Terre Card and what does it include?
The Cinque Terre Card allows you to make an unlimited number of trips to fully enjoy the Cinque Terre by train or hiking trails. It includes access to the picture-perfect villages of Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, additional costs not included in the tour package are international or domestic airfare, gratuities to guides and drivers, travel insurance, porterage service, additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary, entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary, local city tax for overnight stays, visas required for entry into the country as necessary, and anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in the included section.
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What special experiences are included in the tour?
Special experiences included in the tour are a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano, Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif), and a Venetian spritz or prosecco tasting with the company of your tour leader.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available onboard the coaches to keep in touch with family and friends.
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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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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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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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