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Essential Italy

14 days, Venice to Rome

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14 days

Venice to Rome

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Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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14 days

Venice to Rome

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Trip Code: EITJ

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Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Venice

Arrive at any time.

Day 2Venice

Set out on a quick orientation walk through Venice. Get to know some of the local markets and neighbourhoods. The rest of the day is free, choose to explore the Guggenheim Museum, hop on a gondola ride, climb Venice’s tallest building to the Campanile San Marco Lookout, or ride across the lagoon to Murano and Burano Islands.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Venice/Cinque Terre

Continue on to Cinque Terre today and enjoy a visit to Monterosso al Mare before a free afternoon to explore other villages along the hillside on your own.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 4Cinque Terre/Florence

The group will transfer to Florence in the Tuscany region of Italy today. Upon arrival, set off on an orientation walk with your CEO through the bustling, ancient streets. Afterwards, enjoy an included aperitivo in a local bar.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 5Florence

Take advantage of this free day to delve deeper into Florence. With options ranging from a visit to a 17th-century city wall to a stroll across the Ponte Vecchio, there will be no shortage of activities to try. And with a full day to spare you just may get through them all.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Florence

Florence is all yours again today. There are plenty of options to get out into the heart of this lively Italian city. Opt to check out the Medici Chapels, set off on a day tour into the Tuscan town of Lucca, tour the Uffizi Gallery, or go on a trip to Pisa.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Florence/Naples

Hop aboard a train to Naples. Once you arrive you have the option to sit down for a delicious meal in the place where pizza came about. You could also visit the National Archaeological Museum or look at the Veiled Christ, see the tunnels of underground Naples, or simply relax in the main plaza with a cocktail in hand.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Naples/Sorrento

Start the day off with vist to the ruins of Pompeii with an archaeologist. Afterwards travel to Sorrento via bus where you will be treated to beautiful views of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Sorrento

Today is a day of leisure in Sorrento and it can be as adventurous or relaxing as you choose. Opt to hangout near the boutique hotel that the group is staying in just steps from the central piazza or visit the nearby islands of Capri or Ischia to discover more of this country’s beauty.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Sorrento/Amalfi

Learn all about limoncello today while the group visits an organic lemon farm. Wander the grounds that smell strongly of lemon and sample the sweet liqueur before continuing on to the Amalfi coast where you’ll eat lunch at a local agriturismo. The group will meet the family and tour the property which happens to be a converted 17th-century monastery. Learn all about the local produce and herbs grown here and enjoy sweeping views of the Mediterranean.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11Amalfi

Enjoy a hike along one of the most famous walks in the Amalfi region known as “Walk of the Gods”. Follow the ancient paths that climb high above the coastal towns of Positano and Praiano. See some of the best scenery in the are and wander by farms, villages, churches, and monasteries as you go.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 12Amalfi/Rome

Continue on to Rome where you will head out on an orientation walk with your CEO. Afterwards, explore as you please. From Catacombs to the Colosseum there’s no shortage of history or culture to be seen.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 13Rome

Take advantage of free time in Rome to visit popular museums, stare up at the Sistine Chapel, rent a Vespa a cruise through the streets and narrow lanes, or maybe head out on a street food tour of Rome. Make sure that whatever you choose, you leave time to grab some caffè or gelato while you walk.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Discover Moment

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 14Rome

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Discover Moment: Florence
  • Your Discover Moment: Rome
  • Orientation walks in Venice, Cinque Terre, Florence, and Rome
  • Amalfi "Walk of the Gods" hike (weather permitting)
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (13 nts).

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Allow USD550-715 for meals not included.

Transportation

Train, private minivan/bus, boat, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

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Essential Italy

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