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Italy Family Adventure

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14 days (ex Rome)

Destinations visited: Italy, Venice, Rome, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Visit Italy and travel from glorious Rome and the seaside fun of the Cinque Terre, to the lovely lakes region and fabulous Florence. This Family Adventure travels through the ultimate places in Italy, discovering an abundance of culture and cuisine that will delight travellers young and old. Cycle around a medieval Tuscan town, climb aboard a cable car for views of the Italian Alps, cross the canals of Venice and sample a rainbow of gelato flavours along the way. The cities in Italy are brimming with cultural icons, fascinating historical monuments, delicious cuisine and an enthusiasm for life - hop onboard to live it up in Italy!

Highlights

Travel back in time to ancient Rome.
Go bike riding in Lucca.
Meet Michelangelo's David in Florence.
Visit Italy's famous Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Explore the exquisite coastline of the Cinque Terre.
Cruise across sparkling Lake Maggiore.
Wander the maze of alleyways in Venice.

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Rome

Discover Rome, a city with everything from gladiators to gelati and the perfect place to begin this family adventure in Italy. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain or watch for centurions outside the Colosseum. Then, climb into the Time Elevator to learn about the city's vibrant history, feast on hearty Italian fare and chat with animated locals in the busy streets of this 'Eternal City'.

Days 3-5 Lucca/Pisa/Florence

Make tracks to the medieval Tuscan town of Lucca. Take a trip to Florence, a haven for art and history lovers and the perfect place to be introduced to the world's great artists. Visit Pisa to see the iconic Baptistry and Duomo and, of course, the gravity-defying leaning tower. While in Lucca, perhaps hire bicycles to explore the city's ancient ramparts or shop for fresh local produce in the markets.

Days 6-8 La Spezia/Cinque Terre

Pull on the walking boots and set off along Italy's legendary Cinque Terre, a series of villages connected by a coastal path. Walk through a breathtaking landscape of green hills peppered with olive groves and vineyards, dramatic cliff faces and sparkling azure seas. Wander through each distinctive village before more refreshing ocean swims and perhaps a reward of gelati. In free time, why not don chef's hats and learn how to make pesto.

Days 9-11 Stresa/Lake Maggiore

Continue the journey by train to the 19th-century town of Stresa in the Italian lakes region. Take a day tour to crystal-clear Lake Maggiore and sail past the beautiful Borromeo Isles, picnicking in one of the fishing villages. Maybe visit the markets and churches in one of the lakeside hamlets or take a ride in a cable car to the top of nearby mountains for panoramic views of the Italian Alps.

Days 12-14 Venice

Travel to Venice and enjoy getting lost in the maze of canals, lanes and backstreets of Italy's romantic lagoon city. Take in the famous Grand Canal, the Doge's Palace and the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps pay a visit to the Basilica di San Marco, which is filled with sculptures and other religious relics, or pile into a gondola for a different perspective of the canals. Choose to explore the Rialto Food Markets and nearby pescheria (fish market) before concluding this unforgettable family holiday.

Group Size

Maximum of 16 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed

Accommodation

Hotel (10 nts), Private apartment (3 nts)

Transport

Train, Cable car, Bicycle, Boat, Bus, Ferry

Budget

Allow EUR €490 for meals not included.

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