Italy highlights tour
Single room supplement apply
Description of Italy highlights tour
Soak up delightful Italian culture with this tailor made Venice to Rome tour that sees you travelling independently by train, with all of the arrangements made ahead so that you can relax and enjoy the journey.
From Venice you travel via Milan to the gorgeous Lake Maggiore and its Borromean Islands – don’t miss the “margheritine di Stresa” here – these crumbly, buttery biscuits sprinkled with sugar are wickedly good.
Again via Milan, continue on for a couple of days exploring Cinque Terre, one of the world’s most photographed stretches of coastline. On this trip however you’ll walk quieter trails linking these colourful villages to avoid the crowds, and perhaps stay in one of the villages so you can enjoy the atmosphere once the tourist buses have left for the day.
Your next stop is the heartbreakingly beautiful Florence, home to such architectural marvels as the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral and the Ponte Vecchio, as well as the treasures of the Uffizi Gallery. Here you have the option of an afternoon tour into the nearby Chianti Hills, where you can enjoy some winetasting at a couple of family-run vineyards.
Finally you arrive in Rome, with the chance to extend your stay and savour one of Europe’s most fascinating capitals. Throughout this Venice to Rome tour you’ll stay in a succession of welcoming and charming hotels, chosen for their convenient locations, and run by local people.
The beauty of a bespoke itinerary is that it can be shaped to your passions and interests, so you have a wealth of opportunities to experience Italian culture, while your trip helps with the preservation of many ancient sites and buildings.
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Single room supplement apply
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11 Reviews of Italy highlights tour
Reviewed on 14 May 2025 by Gillian Chapman
So many highlights: wildflowers everywhere, wonderful atmosphere and architecture on Ortigia, lovely and knowledgeable guide Eva, plus very helpful team at our hotel in Siracusa who helped us move to another hotel when the air conditioning failed. Giovanna from your Italian partner was also very supportive. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 May 2024 by Maria Liuzzi
Beautiful holiday, thank you to Giovanna for organising it for us! Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Mar 2024 by susan ross browne
The the most memorable part of the holiday was visiting Pompeii and Herculaneum. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Jul 2023 by Marie O
So many highlights as we saw so much... Excellent and highly recommend the services of the tour operator if you would like a customised trip to Italy curated for you. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Dec 2023 by PN Cran
The nice hotel in capri. So welcoming and helpful staff and beautiful scenery from to room. Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Sep 2023 by Roger Cotton
The first boat trip in our private speedboat was memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 May 2023 by PN Cran
Overall well organised. I should have listened to Chiara ideally spoken with her. 4 hotels on just over 6 days is too much moving around. Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Feb 2022 by Lynn Dimery
Everything booked for us was exceptional from the accommodation, transfers to the guided tours yes Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jun 2019 by Paula Appleton
Everything was memorable ! The Rome food tour, the Vatican tour, Capri & Anacapri, the Blue Grotto & Venice. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
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CARBON REDUCTIONThe itinerary includes travel by high-speed and regional trains, as well as walking tours and opportunities to explore several destinations on foot.
ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
The itinerary includes visits to environmentally sensitive and distinctive areas such as Venice, the Borromean Islands and Cinque Terre National Park.
Access to the Cinque Terre is restricted for cars and coaches. The five villages are primarily connected by train and boat, which are used during the tour.
The itinerary also includes visits to Florence and Rome, with guided tours of museums and historic monuments. Entrance fees apply to these visits, according to the policies of the individual sites.
The tour offers a choice of accommodation in historic buildings that have been converted into hotels and other hospitality venues. These properties retain elements of their original architecture and history while being used for accommodation.
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LOCAL ECONOMYThe itinerary includes visits to environmentally sensitive and distinctive areas such as Venice, the Borromean Islands and Cinque Terre National Park.
Access to the Cinque Terre is restricted for cars and coaches. The five villages are primarily connected by train and boat, which are used during the tour.
The itinerary also includes visits to Florence and Rome, with guided tours of museums and historic monuments. Entrance fees apply to these visits, according to the policies of the individual sites.
The tour offers a choice of accommodation in historic buildings that have been converted into hotels and other hospitality venues. These properties retain elements of their original architecture and history while being used for accommodation.
EMPLOYMENT, INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY
You will have the opportunity to meet local guides who introduce you to the culture and traditions of the places visited, including areas away from the main tourist routes.
All guided tours are led by certified local guides.
The tour welcomes LGBTQ+ travellers and can be adapted for travellers with limited mobility, depending on the activities and sites included in the itinerary. Travellers with specific mobility requirements are encouraged to contact us before booking so that we can assess the suitability of the itinerary and make any necessary arrangements.
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