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10-Day Northern Italian Highlights

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Overview

Dive into an experience you will never forget!

You will walk, eat and drink in Venice as locals do, sail in the Gulf of Poets to explore Cinque Terre; admire the magical Renaissance atmosphere of Florence, enjoy a day in the Tuscan countryside tasting the best wines in the world, and indulge in the dolce vita of Rome.

This northern Italy trip presents a mix of fun, insightful activities with free time for you to capture your very own magic. Exploring solo allows you to take a moment to soak up the electric atmosphere of the northern region with its distinct sense of hospitality and unique flavours.
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Venice Arrival Day

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Venice Arrival Day

Benvenuti in Italia! Welcome to your personalized northern Italy trip! A private water taxi will take you from Venice airport to your hotel. Today will be completely at your leisure so that you can relax after your long journey. We will provide plenty of suggestions on how to spend it and where to eat.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antiche Figure3 star

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    Transportations

    Boat from airport to Venice

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 2

Venice and its Culinary Treasures

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Venice and its Culinary Treasures

Venice is like a dream where little alleys and canals form a fascinating maze in the lagoon and the elegance of centuries-old palaces is mirrored in the water. A guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a tour of Venice. During the walk, you will see that in Venice, the aroma of good food and wine, together with the sound of laughter from Bacari, local inns, create a multi-sensory experience you’ll never forget.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Antiche Figure3 star

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    Activities

    Venice Walking Cicchetti Tour

    VeniceOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

Day 3

Train to Cinque Terre

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Train to Cinque Terre

In the morning you’ll hop on a high-speed train to Florence, then on a regional train to La Spezia. High-speed trains are an Italian wonder: they are smooth, comfortable and they can travel up to 300 km/h. You'll arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and have the rest of your day at your leisure. We’ll give you plenty of suggestions on what to do, like visiting the village of Portovenere or Lerici.

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    Accommodation

    The Poet Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    La SpeziaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Venice to Florence

    Train from Florence to La Spezia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Venice

    La Spezia

Day 4

Cinque Terre

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Cinque Terre

Today you will explore an incredible wonder: five fishing villages suspended between sea and mountain. The Cinque Terre region is only accessible by foot or by train so, wear comfortable shoes and join your guide for an amazing walk along the stunning paths that link these historic villages. If you don’t feel comfortable walking, the railway links each of these villages in just five minutes. There are several trains per hour, with the help of your guide, it will be easy and fun.

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    Accommodation

    The Poet Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Cinque Terre Day Exploration

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    La Spezia

    Monterosso al Mare

Day 5

Pisa and Florence Tour

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Pisa and Florence Tour

In the morning a private car with driver will pick you to take you to Pisa, where you can admire the leaning tower. Your driver will then take you to Florence where an official Florence guide will meet you at your hotel from where you will start a private walking tour. During the tour, your guide will show you the most interesting part of Florence. You will also go inside the Galleria dell’Accademia, where you will admire the magnificent Michelangelo’s David.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pendini3 star

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    Activities

    Leaning Tower of PisaOptional Activity

    Galleria dell’Accademia

    Florence Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from La Spezia to Pisa

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    La Spezia

    Pisa

    Florence

Day 6

Florence Free Time

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Florence Free Time

Today you will have a full day at your leisure in Florence. You can decide to relax, wander the quaint alleyways of this town, reach Piazzale Michelangelo for a panoramic picture or keep on exploring Florence museums and architecture. Some of the most remarkable museums are Uffizi Gallery, Bargello Museums, Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pendini3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in FlorenceOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 7

Tuscan Countryside and Wine

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Tuscan Countryside and Wine

In the morning you will join a small group of travellers and an expert food guide to start an adventure under the Tuscan sun. Here, the hills and the vineyards form an impressive landscape where the colours blend with their shapes in beautiful harmony. You will visit two local wineries and taste their super wine while enjoying the beautiful landscape over an Italian lunch. You’ll get back to Florence in the afternoon and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Pendini3 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day Tuscany Wine Experience - small group

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Florence

Day 8

Rome and its Ancient Centre

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Rome and its Ancient Centre

In the morning you will take a high-speed train heading to Rome. After the check-in and some time at at your leisure, an expert guide will meet you at your hotel to take you to explore Rome. This guided walk will last approximately 3 hours and the rest of the day will be at your leisure for you to uncover the secrets of the Eternal City.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forte3 star

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    Activities

    Private Guided Walk of Rome

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    Transportations

    High-Speed Rail from Florence to Rome

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Florence

    Rome

Day 9

The Vatican City

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The Vatican City

The great architecture of Michelangelo and Bernini, the elegant art of Rafael and several other artists will be the protagonist of your day. A local designer guide will meet you in front of the Vatican Museums for unveiling this bright beauty. You'll enjoy a private guided tour taking you to the main rooms of this museum, the Sistine Chapel and the majestic Saint Peter's Basilica. The afternoon will be at your leisure. Should you like we can add a guided visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Forte3 star

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    Activities

    Vatican Museum Visit

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

    Piazza San Pietro

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 10

Departure

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Departure

Your northern Italy trip has come to the end. We hope you'll take home amazing memories. A private car with driver will take you to Rome airport in time to board your flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 9 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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