Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
Italian Intermezzo - Classic Group, Winter
8 Days Starting in Milan and ending in Rome
Visiting: Milan, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Orvieto, Rome, Vatican City
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W971ZN19
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:
Activities:
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 Milan, where a festive feast complete with decadent Italian wines await you. 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 you are serenaded 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. Celebrate a fantastic trip over dinner in a local restaurant.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Lively Milan
Location: Milan
Accommodation: Ritz Milan.
Accommodation Name: Ritz Milan
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 local restaurant where 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
Location: Milan, Venice
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey through Lombardy's fertile plains. Following the outline of the magnificent Alps, you arrive in the Veneto region and continue to the glorious city of Venice.
Day 3: Venice And The Magic Of La Serenissima
Location: Venice
Accommodation: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia
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: NH Firenze, Florence.
Accommodation Name: NH 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 Adler Cavalieri, Florence.
Accommodation Name: NH 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: room 007 Select, 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 With An Operetta
Location: Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation: room 007 Select, Rome.
Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select
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. You then gain exclusive fast-tracked priority entry into the Vatican Museums with a Local Expert. Admire the Papal art collection and enter the Sistine Chapel where you'll marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece on its ceiling. Your visit also includes behind-the-scenes access to a part of the Vatican denied to the general public, the Bramante Staircase. Afterwards, enjoy some free time. In the evening, enjoy an elegant four-course dinner with local wine at a Roman restaurant. As you dine, you'll be serenaded with a private performance of popular songs and arias from some of Italy's best-loved operas.
What's Included
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Meals
Includes 7 Breakfasts (B) and 3 Dinners with Wine (DW).
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Exclusive Experiences
Choose between two carefully selected activities, enjoy a special Welcome Dinner in Milan, a Celebration Dinner in Rome, and a guided shopping tour in Florence.
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Expert Guides
Benefit from the knowledge of a Local Expert in cities like Florence, Pisa, and Venice. Gain priority access into the Vatican Museums and admire the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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Unique Activities
Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing in Venice, cruise to St. Mark's Square, enjoy a gondola serenade, and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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Comfortable Accommodations
Stay in hand-picked hotels throughout the tour, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with luxury air-conditioned coach.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International airfare to and from the start and end of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Some meals are not included, providing the opportunity to explore local dining options.
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences outside the scheduled tours are not included and can be booked separately.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, minibar, and tips are not included.
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Airport Transfers
Airport transfers outside the scheduled group arrival and departure times are not included.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a visit to the Vatican included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museums with priority access, admiring the Bramante Staircase, the Sistine Chapel, and the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
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Are there any activities included in the Florence part of the tour?
Yes, in Florence, you can choose between visiting the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo's David or going on a guided shopping tour for local Italian souvenirs and leather goods. Additionally, there's a dinner where you'll meet a sommelier for a tasting of Tuscan wines, and a guided tour to see the marble cathedral, bell tower, baptistery, Signoria Square, and the area around Santa Croce Basilica.
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What is the starting location of the tour and what are the pickup times?
The tour starts in Milan with pickup times at 09:30 and 13:00.
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What countries will be visited on the Italian Intermezzo tour?
The Italian Intermezzo tour visits Italy.
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What are the tags associated with this tour?
The tags associated with this tour are Luxury, Art, History, Art Galleries & Museums, and Boat/Cruise Excursion.
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What unique experience is offered in Venice?
In Venice, you can witness the ancient skill of glassblowing at a workshop where master craftsmen create delicate works of art using traditional practices. This visit supports the survival of this traditional craft and advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What is the primary tag of the tour?
The primary tag of the tour is Coach tours (worldwide).
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How many dinners with wine are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 Dinners with Wine.
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How does the tour support sustainable practices?
The tour supports sustainable practices through a visit to a glassblowing workshop in Venice, which helps preserve traditional skills and supports UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What is the accommodation like in Milan?
In Milan, the accommodation is at the Ritz Milan.
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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.
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