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Taste of Italy

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day northern Italy tour! Explore Rome, Florence, Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cinque Terre.

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Taste of Italy

7 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

This 7-day Taste of Italy tour explores beautiful cities and iconic landmarks! Uncover Rome’s ancient history, spot the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa and wander through colourful Cinque Terre. Marvel at the Tuscan countryside and the winding waterways of Venice. Expat Explore’s Italy travel packages leave you with lifelong memories!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Rome

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Rome

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6 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels)

6 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

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6 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners

6 Breakfasts

3 Dinners

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Air-conditioned coach

Air-conditioned coach

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Hotel in Rome | 10:00 AM

End Point IconEnd Point

Hotel in Rome | 10:00 AM

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Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers at the Rome hotel this morning before setting off on a walking tour of the“Eternal City”! Stand in awe of the Spanish Steps and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. After, join an optional guided tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum! This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

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Experiences:
Included
Discover Rome on a guided walking tour

See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.

Included
Discover Rome on a guided walking tour

See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps before your free day tomorrow.

Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome

Join your tour leader and fellow travellers in celebrating the first night on tour with a welcome dinner at a local Italian restaurant.

Included
Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome

Join your tour leader and fellow travellers in celebrating the first night on tour with a welcome dinner at a local Italian restaurant.

Optional
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum. 

Optional
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum. 

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Travel through the Umbria region and stop in Orvieto which boasts dramatic scenery thanks to its location atop a sheer vertical volcanic rock! Travel to the historic centre via funicular and enjoy free time to explore. Then, it's on to Venice! Arrive and enjoy a free evening or set off on an optional water taxi cruise through Venice’s twinkling canals.

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Experiences:
Included
Explore historic Orvieto

Take a funicular up to the historic centre. Enjoy free time to see the sights, including the exquisite facade of the Cathedral of Orvieto. 

Included
Explore historic Orvieto

Take a funicular up to the historic centre. Enjoy free time to see the sights, including the exquisite facade of the Cathedral of Orvieto. 

Optional
Venice by Night

Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.

Optional
Venice by Night

Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.

hotelHotel Venezia (or similar)
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Look forward to a free day to explore this magical floating city as you wish. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience Venice in the best way possible - from its waterways on an optional gondola ride! To venture further out into the lagoon, join the optional excursion which visits Murano and Burano, colourful islands known for their local crafts.

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Experiences:
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Experience Venice

Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.

Included
Experience Venice

Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.

Optional
Venice Gondola Ride

No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.

Optional
Venice Gondola Ride

No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.

Optional
Venice Lagoon Tour

Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.

Optional
Venice Lagoon Tour

Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.

hotelHotel Venezia (or similar)
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En route to Florence, stop at Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake! Set off on a locally-guided tour upon arrival in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance! Then, visit a local leather shop. These local artisans are highly skilled in their craft! Finally, enjoy a group dinner in Florence before travelling to the hotel in Montecatini, a Tuscan spa town!

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Experiences:
Included
Stop at Lake Garda

Stop in the gorgeous town of Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy, to take some keepsake photos.

Included
Stop at Lake Garda

Stop in the gorgeous town of Sirmione on the shores of Lake Garda, the biggest lake in Italy, to take some keepsake photos.

Included
Discover Florence with a local guide

Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.

Included
Discover Florence with a local guide

Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.

Included
Watch an Italian leather-making demonstration

Learn about the centuries-old traditional art of leather-making at a local merchant; Leonardo Leather & Gold.

Included
Watch an Italian leather-making demonstration

Learn about the centuries-old traditional art of leather-making at a local merchant; Leonardo Leather & Gold.

Included
Enjoy dinner in Florence

Indulge in a delicious Italian meal at a local restaurant in Florence.

Included
Enjoy dinner in Florence

Indulge in a delicious Italian meal at a local restaurant in Florence.

hotelHotel Terme Pellegrini (or similar)
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Take a trip to the enchanting Cinque Terre. Consisting of five stunning cliff-side villages, Cinque Terre offers spectacular views. Later, head back to Tuscany and prepare to be wowed by today’s second highlight - the Leaning Tower of Pisa! Snap some pictures of this iconic Italian landmark. Why not round off the day with an optional dinner in Montecatini?

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Explore Cinque Terre

Wander cobbled paths connecting five scenic villages in this UNESCO-listed region, famous for stunning views and some of Italy’s best seafood.

Included
Explore Cinque Terre

Wander cobbled paths connecting five scenic villages in this UNESCO-listed region, famous for stunning views and some of Italy’s best seafood.

Included
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!

Included
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!

Optional
An Evening in Montecatini

Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.

Optional
An Evening in Montecatini

Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.

hotelHotel Terme Pellegrini (or similar)
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Before heading back to Rome, visit two more Tuscan gems. First up is the Medieval town of San Gimignano, famous for its tower houses. Here, taste some local Tuscan wines! The next stop is Siena, a UNESCO-listed city famous for hosting the Palio horse race twice a year. Finally, travel back to Rome and enjoy a farewell group dinner.

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Visit San Gimignano

Soak up San Gimignano’s peaceful charm, admire its iconic medieval towers, and enjoy a wine tasting in this UNESCO-listed hilltop town.

Included
Visit San Gimignano

Soak up San Gimignano’s peaceful charm, admire its iconic medieval towers, and enjoy a wine tasting in this UNESCO-listed hilltop town.

Included
Discover Siena

This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!

Included
Discover Siena

This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!

Included
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Rome

Join your tour leader and the rest of the group for a final dinner in Rome. Toast to an amazing week spent exploring Italy!

Included
Enjoy a farewell dinner in Rome

Join your tour leader and the rest of the group for a final dinner in Rome. Toast to an amazing week spent exploring Italy!

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Today marks the end of this unforgettable 7-day Italy tour. If time allows, make the most of your last day in Rome and join the optional guided tour of the Vatican Museums. Admire the awe-inspiring artistic and architectural wonders of the world’s smallest country! Please note that this excursion must be pre-booked and will conclude in the late afternoon.

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Experiences:
Optional
Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!

Optional
Vatican Museums Guided Tour

Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!

Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Explore Cinque Terre
Explore Cinque Terre

Wander cobbled paths connecting five scenic villages in this UNESCO-listed region, famous for stunning views and some of Italy’s best seafood.

Included Experience
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
See the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!

Included Experience
Discover Siena
Discover Siena

This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!

Optional Experience
Venice by Night
Venice by Night

Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.

Included Experience
Discover Florence with a local guide
Discover Florence with a local guide

Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.

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13 Included Experiences!

  • Discover Rome on a guided walking tour
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome
  • Explore historic Orvieto
  • Experience Venice
  • Stop at Lake Garda
  • Discover Florence with a local guide
  • Watch an Italian leather-making demonstration
  • Enjoy dinner in Florence
  • Explore Cinque Terre
  • See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
  • Visit San Gimignano
  • Discover Siena
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner in Rome

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

Pre-Book
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour€85

Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum. 

Book On Tour
Venice by Night€40

Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.

Book On Tour
Venice Gondola Ride€35

No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.

Book On Tour
Venice Lagoon Tour€69

Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.

Book On Tour
An Evening in Montecatini€50

Ride the Montecatini Funicular and admire the views of Montecatini Terme before enjoying a delicious, three-course Tuscan dinner.

Pre-Book
Vatican Museums Guided Tour€85

Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!

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Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$1,445
Total Price US$1,445

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$1,445
Total Price US$1,445

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rome, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

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Reviews

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Tour was very full on & fast paced. Would have preferred hotels not so far out from visiting places such as Rome & Venice. Our tour guide Moona was exceptional I must admit especia...

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9 Sep 2024
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Fun!

Taste of Italy was a fun, fast paced trip. Our guide was lovely and we had a wonderful group!

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30 Jul 2024
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Unforgettable! ???

Paola was our tour organizer/director. She was very patient with our group and very knowledgeable. We greatly appreciate her expertise with all the traveling we did. Thank you Paol...

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

For more information on what to look for in a travel insurance policy, click here.

While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

Your deposit secures your spot on tour and locks in the price you pay. Although the deposit you pay at the time of booking is non-refundable, you're protected by our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee – a full refund if you cancel within 10 days of making your booking.

For more information, please refer to the 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee in our Terms & Conditions.

Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.

This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.