Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Summer
8 Days Starting in Milan and ending in Rome
Visiting: Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Orvieto, Rome, Vatican City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
E971ZN19
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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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 the Italian Lake District, where a feast complete with decadent Italian wines awaits you on the shores of Lake Maggiore. In Venice, relax on a private boat as you pass by its iconic floating houses to St. Mark’s Square, where you will see a gilded basilica anchoring the bustling piazza. Later, take a traditional gondola ride and sail through the canals as your Italian gondolier serenades you with songs. 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. Dine with your fellow travelers to celebrate a fantastic trip through Italy.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Elegant Como
Location: Milan, Lake Como
Accommodation: Palace Hotel, Como.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Simplon
Meals Included: Dinner with Wine
Welcome to Italy. After being greeted by your Travel Director at Milan's Malpensa Airport, your transfer departs at 09:30 or 12:30. Join your Travel Director at 17:30 and head to L'antica Riva, an elegant restaurant on the shores of Lake Como, known for serving delicious fresh produce. Your Welcome Dinner provides the opportunity to mingle and get to know your fellow travellers over a pleasant evening.
Day 2: Venice, The Queen Of The Adriatic Relaxed Start
Location: Lake Como, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through the beautiful Italian lake district, past Lakes Iseo and Garda to the floating city of Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Your hotel offers authentic Venetian charm, as it reflects the history and culture of the surrounding area. As night falls, why not savour the magic of St. Mark’s square with its orchestras and al-fresco cafes?
Day 3: Venice And The Magic Of La Serenissima
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant'Elena
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up ready to embrace this romantic city. What better way to see Venice than from a private boat, cruising 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 arts centre, 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, famous for its colourful houses and enjoy a delicious meal of local specialities.
Day 4: Tranquil Tuscany, Pisa And Florence
Location: Venice, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze, Florence.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Albani Firenze
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Follow the fertile valley of the River Po, into the peaceful landscapes of Tuscany. Continue to Pisa and see the Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. Later, venture on to beautiful Florence - a treasure house of the Renaissance. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo's David. Alternatively, wander through the market stalls on a shopping tour, enjoying all the Italian treats and finery on offer. With your Local Expert, admire the marble-clad cathedral and baptistery, and wander Piazza della Signoria, an open-air gallery filled with Renaissance sculptures. In the evening, dinner is served with a selection of Tuscan wine.
Day 5: Free Time In Renaissance Florence Relaxed Start
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel Albani Firenze, Florence.
Accommodation Name: Hotel Albani Firenze
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. In the evening, enjoy an opportunity to sample the true flavours of the region with a sumptuous optional Tuscan dinner, served with local wine.
Day 6: Chianti Country To Orvieto And On To Rome
Location: Florence, Orvieto, Rome
Accommodation: Radisson Blu GHR Rome.
Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.In the evening, why not throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain to ensure your return to the city?
Day 7: Rome Sightseeing And Dinner In The Vatican
Location: Rome, Vatican City
Accommodation: Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio, Rome.
Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Rome Piram
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
In the morning, enjoy the very best of the city’s highlights, including visiting the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. See the incredible Circus Maximus and the legendary Colosseum, site of memorable battles and a monument to the courage of gladiators.In the afternoon, gain exclusive priority entry to the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection and visit the breathtaking Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s ceiling masterpiece.This evening, indulge in a special Highlight Dinner hosted inside the galleries of the Vatican's Anima Mundi Museum
What's Included
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Travel Director
Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Tips and Charges
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.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Airport Transfers
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.
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare not included.
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Meals
Some meals are not included, providing the opportunity to explore local cuisines on your own.
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences and excursions are available for purchase during your trip.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other incidental charges are not included.
Check out our Q&As
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What countries does the Italian Intermezzo tour visit?
The Italian Intermezzo tour visits Italy.
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What is included in the tour?
Inclusions in the tour are a Travel Director, personal radio headsets, luggage handling, hotel and restaurant tips, complimentary Wi-Fi, Insight Flourish, and airport transfers at scheduled times.
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Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Milan and ends in Rome.
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What are the pick-up and drop-off times for the tour?
The pick-up times at Milan’s Malpensa Airport are 09:30 and 12:30. The drop-off times at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport are 07:00 and 09:30.
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What is not included in the tour?
Exclusions from the tour are international and domestic airfare, some meals, optional experiences and excursions, travel insurance, and personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, room service, and other incidental charges.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include a guided shopping tour in Florence, a Welcome Dinner at L'antica Riva restaurant on Lake Como, a wine tasting in Tuscany, a special Celebration Dinner inside the Vatican's Anima Mundi Museum, a cruise to St. Mark's Square in Venice, a gondola ride in Venice, a visit to the Leaning Tower in Pisa, and discovering ancient Rome with a local expert.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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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.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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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.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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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.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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