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Best of Italy

The masterpieces of Italy: the canal city of Venice, the opulent art of Florence, the wine and cuisine of Tuscany, the history—both modern and ancient—of Rome & an optional extension to Sorrento

View from the walls of Montepulciano
Grand Canal, Venice
Colosseum, Rome
Spanish Steps, Rome
Panoramic view of Florence
Trevi Fountain, Rome
Maiori panorama
Piazza Novona, Rome
Grand Canal, Venice
Ponte Vecchio, Florence
Tuscany vineyards
Beach in Maiori
Bridge of Sighs, Venice
Vatican Dome, St. Peter's Basilica
Sunrise over the Grand Canal, Venice
Capri
St. Mark's Square, Venice
Pantheon, Rome
Oculus, Pantheon, Rome
St. Mark's Square, Venice
Colorful buildings of Murano
Piazza del Campo, Siena
Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens, Florence
Rialto Bridge, Venice
Panoramic view of Siena
St. Mark's Cathedral, Venice
Doge's Palace
Pompeii ruins
View from the walls of Montepulciano
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Style
Small Group Tour
Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout
DeparturesSeptember – November 2025Group Size16 travelers max
ThemesHistory & Culture, Bucket List, City Stays
Activity Level
What to ExpectThis fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitnessTravel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Welcome to Italy, a destination so iconic that centuries of travelers have fallen in love with its red-roofed villages, rolling vineyards, vibrant cities, opulent cathedrals, warm Mediterranean sun, and (of course) the wine and cuisine - some of the world's most beloved! These treasures and more make Italy one of the world's most popular countries, and this small group tour ensures you get to experience the best that this sun-splashed country has to offer.
 
Start in the canal city of Venice and explore its splendid architecture, then indulge in the arts at a Murano glass blowing demonstration. Taste your way through Modena before traveling to Florence, the capital of Italy's Tuscany region and home to a wealth of masterpieces including Michelangelo's David. Traverse the rolling hills of Tuscany and learn the art of pasta making while sampling the complex flavors of fine Italian wines before ending your postcard-perfect trip in Rome, the Eternal City. Explore the vestiges of Ancient Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra to see temples that honored gods of long ago.Then, spend time at the Vatican, St. Peter's Basilica, and the famed Sistine Chapel - a work so expansive it will take your breath away.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Coach
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
  • All ground transportation and transfers
  • 9 nights accommodations in First Class and Superior hotels
  • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners; plus wine, balsamic vinegar and cheese tastings
  • Comprehensive tour program including entrance fees
  • Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • Optional Gondola ride
  • Optional Uffizi Gallery privately-guided tour
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon with Prosecco breakfast
  • Optional Sorrento post-tour extension
  • Optional excursion Capri & Anacapri

Why you'll love it

  • Explore the wonders of Italy with a small group of no more than 16 like-minded travelers.
  • Relax in centrally-located hotels in every city plus an overnight stay in the Tuscan countryside.
  • Indulge in the arts with a Murano glass blowing demonstration.
  • Taste the flavors that have made Italian cuisine world famous in Modena, the food capital of Italy.
  • Appreciate Michelangelo's timeless masterpieces including David and the Sistine Chapel.
  • Try your hand at the art of pasta making in Tuscany.
  • Indulge in exquisite wine tastings amidst Italy's picturesque vineyards, immersing yourself in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of the country's renowned winemaking regions.
  • Explore the wonders of charming Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Visit a pecorino cheese producer and learn about this iconic cheese paired with a tasting.
  • Watch history come alive at the Doge's Palace, Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and Roman Forum.

Itinerary at a Glance

Best of Italy map

Sorrento Post-tour Extension

Dates & Prices

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1 Depart USA

  • Depart on your overnight flight to Venice, Italy

Day 2 Venice

  • Upon arrival, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel
  • Get to know your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner with wine

Hotel Giorgione Venice or similarDinner

Day 3 Venice

  • Enjoy a private walking tour of Venice, including St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace
  • See a glass-blowing demonstration

Hotel Giorgione Venice or similarBreakfast

Day 4 Modena & Florence

  • Indulge in balsamic vinegar tastings in the Emilia-Romagna region
  • Enjoy lunch at an osteria
  • Explore Florence at your own pace

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo or similarBreakfast & lunch

Day 5 Florence

  • Enjoy a private walking tour of Florence, including the Accademia Gallery Museum
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure, or join an optional tour of the Uffizi Gallery

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo or similarBreakfast

Day 6 Florence

  • Enjoy a free day in Florence to explore at your leisure
  • Or, join an optional excursion

FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo or similarBreakfast

Day 7 Tuscany countryside

  • Travel to the Tuscan countryside
  • Join an authentic pasta-making class with wine, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar tastings
  • Enjoy a private walking tour of Siena

Villa Curina Resort or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 8 Montepulciano & Rome

  • Visit the medieval town of Montepulciano
  • Visit a pecorino cheese producer followed by a tasting of this iconic cheese
  • Travel to Rome

Monti Palace Hotel or similarBreakfast

Day 9 Rome

  • Tour Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum
  • Spend the afternoon at leisure

Monti Palace Hotel or similarBreakfast

Day 10 Rome

  • Tour the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Spend the late afternoon at leisure
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner with wine at a local restaurant

Monti Palace Hotel or similarBreakfast & dinner

Day 11 Rome/USA

  • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to USA

Breakfast

Sorrento Post-tour Extension

Take advantage of your already-included international airfare with a post-tour extension to Sorrento along the sun-splashed Amalfi coast! You'll return to the USA 3 days after the return dates listed.

Note: This extension requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate at the listed price.

To see full details, click the button to the right.

Day 11 Rome & Sorrento

  • Visit a vineyard at the foot of Vesuvius
  • Enjoy lunch at a winery with a tasting of organic wines, pasta, and more
  • Take a guided tour of the town of Pompeii, destroyed by the Vesuvius Volcano

Hotel Michelangelo or similarBreakfast & lunch

Day 12 Amalfi Coast

  • Discover the villages of the beautiful Amalfi Coast
  • Embark on a boat ride from Amalfi to Maiori
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers

Hotel Michelangelo or similarBreakfast & dinner

Day 13 Sorrento

  • Spend the day at leisure in Sorrento, or join an optional tour of Capri and Anacapri

Hotel Michelangelo or similarBreakfast

Day 14 Sorrento/USA

  • Transfer to the airport for your return flight to USA

Breakfast

Hotels

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