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Italian Escapade - Classic Group (Summer 2027)
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Length
13 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Rome (Italy)
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Ends in
Rome (Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAR 30, 2027 to OCT 12, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$5,391.25
Overview
Travel from Rome to Venice during this 13-day guided tour of Italy. Experience ancient Rome: see the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought, and Circus Maximus, where chariots raced for sport. Cruise around Venice in a private boat, then step onto St. Mark’s Square and stand in awe of its gothic-style Doge’s Palace. Sail to Murano Island, where a glassblower will manipulate molten glass into a work of art in front of your eyes. View the southern cliffs of Sorrento and see majestic Mount Vesuvius in the distance. Discover the island of Capri with a Local Expert. Explore its charming alleyways and duck into a shop to purchase a memento. Celebrate a spectacular vacation with a delicious dinner featuring Roman flavors in the Eternal City.
Visited During Tour
Assisi (Italy) | Capri (Italy) | Florence (Tuscany, Italy) | Lake Iseo (Italy) | Lake Maggiore (Europe) | Pisa (Tuscany, Italy) | Pompeii (Italy) | Rome (Italy) | Siena (Tuscany, Italy) | Sorrento (Italy) | Tuscany (Italy) | Vatican City | Venice (Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Italian Escapade - Classic Group (Summer 2027) tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 108-751
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1Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Settle in before joining your Travel Director as you indulge in dinner with wine at a local restaurant.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino, Villa Pamphili, Rome, Golden Tulip Rome Piram -
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2Vatican City and Rome with a Local
Your day is devoted to the Eternal City. Join a Local Expert for an in-depth visit to the Vatican Museums, full of priceless art treasures collected by the Popes. Visit the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, to admire Michelangelo’s famous ceiling. Cross the Tiber River to enjoy ancient Rome and see the incredible Circus Maximus and iconic Colosseum. Later, perhaps continue your exploration of Rome to see the Pantheon, the stunning piazzas and fountains of Rome.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino, Villa Pamphili, Rome, Golden Tulip Rome Piram -
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3Siena and Medieval Florence
Head north to Siena, where winding medieval streets lead you into the heart of the city at the vast Piazza del Campo. Stand where the thunder of hooves fills the square during the famed Palio horse race, then admire the Fountain of Joy before walking up to the marble-striped cathedral that dominates the skyline. Continue through Tuscany’s cypress-lined hills and sun-drenched vineyards to Florence, your base for the next two nights. Spend the evening your way — perhaps unwinding at the hotel, exploring the historic center or joining an Optional Experience featuring a traditional Tuscan dinner paired with local wines.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Michelangelo, Florence -
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4Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance
This morning, join a Local Expert for a walking tour through Florence’s Renaissance heart. With Insight Choice, visit the Accademia Gallery to witness Michelangelo’s David up close before seeing the intricate marble façades of the Duomo, bell tower and baptistery, home to the gilded Gates of Paradise. Alternatively, join your Travel Director for a relaxed stroll to a nearby cafe to enjoy a traditional Italian treat. Continue through the Piazza della Signoria, where statues of Neptune, Hercules and Cacus stand guard over the historic center of civic life. Enjoy free time to wander Florence’s historic streets. After a demonstration of Florence’s traditional leatherwork and gold craftsmanship—an enduring part of the city’s artisan legacy, perhaps join the excursion to San Gimignano, known as Tuscany’s ‘medieval Manhattan’. Admire its iconic towers, hear tales of rival families and explore centuries-old architecture. Your visit also includes a specially selected local delicacy.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Michelangelo, Florence -
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5Pisa and the Italian Lakes
Stop in Pisa to see the incredible Leaning Tower from which Galileo is said to have conducted experiments on velocity and gravity, as well as the splendid cathedral and baptistery, decorated with mosaics and designs in solid marble. Your journey continues, past the marble quarries at Carrara, used since the time of Ancient Rome, through the dramatic Apennine Mountains to the fertile valley of the River Po. Continue to your lakeside resort on beautiful Lake Maggiore. As night time draws in, why not work up an appetite before dinner with a traditional evening stroll, or passeggiata as they say in Italy?
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Accommodations: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno -
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6The Italian Lake District Relaxed Start
Today is set aside for you to relax and enjoy all the fantastic sights of this beautiful lakeland area. For your Dine-Around evening, choose from a selection of hand-picked restaurants for your dining pleasure.
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Accommodations: Grand Hotel Dino, Baveno -
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7To Venice With Wine Along the Way Relaxed Start
Follow the southern fringes of the European Alps to the vineyards of the Franciacorta wine region near the shores of Lake Iseo. Here, winemaking traditions run deep. Taste the delicious vintages produced by a master vintner at a family-owned estate. Continue to the unique city of Venice.
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- Breakfast
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Accommodations: Melia Venezia Lido, Venice -
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8The Magic of La Serenissima
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 workshop, where you can see how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding creative skills. Enjoy being serenaded on a gondola ride, gliding through the city's 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?
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Melia Venezia Lido, Venice -
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9Hilltop Assisi
Skirt the Venetian Lagoon and cross two of Italy’s most important rivers, the Adige and Po. The scenery will then change dramatically as you drive through the wild Apennines. Your destination is the stone-built, hilltop town of Assisi, home of St. Francis. See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels before continuing up Mount Subasio. Then, with our Local Expert, visit the beautiful Basilica of St. Francis.
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Giotto, Assisi -
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10Sorrento on the coast
Journey along the clifftop road to the picturesque resort of Sorrento, perched upon the southern cliffs of the Bay of Naples and looking out to Mount Vesuvius. With the evening at leisure, why not try some of the local specialties during a regional dining experience?
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Isabella, Sorrento -
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11Capri, the Isle of Dreams
In the morning, cruise to Capri, known as the Isle of Dreams. With your Local Expert, explore the narrow alleyways of Capri town, browse in exclusive boutiques and wonder at the views over the Tyrrhenian Sea. Descend to the port by funicular railway and return to Sorrento for some relaxation time. Perhaps join an Optional Experience to Positano and the Amalfi Coast?
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- Dinner
Accommodations: Isabella, Sorrento -
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12On to ill-fated Pompeii and Rome
Journey north to the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, eerily preserved by the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Your Local Expert walks you through cobbled streets to explore some of the shops, villas and temples. Witness the colorful frescoes that were hidden for centuries. Continue beneath the striking hilltop Abbey of Montecassino and back to Rome where your journey reaches its zenith in the evening. Take in the vibrant atmosphere of this charming neighborhood as you indulge in fine food, wine, music and a private performance of enchanting operetta for your dinner.
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Accommodations: Bettoja Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome -
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13Arrivederci Roma
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Italian Escapade - Classic Group (Summer 2027) tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 09:30, 12:30 and 15:30 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.* DAY 13: Complimentary departure transfers arrive at Leonardo Da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on the last day of the tour at 07:00 and 09:30.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Rome. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 1. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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