10 Days in Italy: Venice, Rome and Florence
Experience the historic heart and soul of Northern Italy on this 11-day tour of the classics, from Venice’s canals and Cinque Terre’s hills to Florence’s Duomo and Rome’s eternal everything.
Italy
10 days / 9 nights
$5,175 /person
$5,175 /person
Your trip at a glance
Top Activities
Mixing and matching Venetian cicchetti on a street food crawl through traditional bacari
Hiking or train-hopping between the lush, coastal villages of Cinque Terre’s five lands
Holding up the Leaning Tower of Pisa on an exciting and scenic city tour with a local expert guide
Gawking at Brunelleschi's magnificent dome in Renaissance Florence
Picturing gladiators and government officials in ancient Rome's Colosseum and Forum
Benvenuti in Italia!
Colorful Lagoons and Grand Canal Museums in Renaissance Venice
Cinque Terre and the Natural Beauty of the Italian Riviera
Village-Hopping and Traveling Along the Trails of the Five Lands
Jewels of Tuscany: Pisa's Leaning Tower and Your Introduction to Florence
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Treasures of Tuscany's Wine Region in the Chianti Hills
Entering the Eternal City and Traveling Back to the Roman Empire
The Roman Forum and Colosseum: Ruins and Relics of Ancient Rome
Where Art Meets Catholicism: the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums
Alla Prossima!
Cinque Terre and the Natural Beauty of the Italian Riviera
Overview
It’s time to say ciao — goodbye — to Venice … but ciao — hello! — to the Italian Riviera. After breakfast this morning, you’ll take a high-speed train to Cinque Terre, which should take around five and a half hours. En route, snag a window seat to watch as your surroundings change, leading you from Venice's lagoons to Liguria's jaw-dropping and jagged coast. Upon your arrival, you’ll check in to your next hotel, with the afternoon entirely yours to get acquainted with the towns of the five lands. Today, you may choose to go for a brief hike, meandering the rolling hills of this lush, seaside region, or take a swim in the crystal clear waters. For more sightseeing, you can spend some time visiting the quaint village of Portovenere, which neighbors Cinque Terre, or perhaps tour a winery for regional wines. Of course, if you’re low on energy after your travel day, you can always relax with a basil gelato. You’re just an hour from Genoa, the birthplace of pesto, so you'd be remiss not to try a basil-flavored treat as you stroll around town and soak in the area's natural beauty. (Breakfast)
Highlights
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre — which translates to "Five Towns" — ties together a series of old fishing villages, all perched high on the Italian Riviera. Rich in natural beauty, ancient traditions, and amazing food, this area tempts both Italians and tourists to slow down and enjoy the good life at their own pace. As you arrive in Cinque Terre today, you can choose between hiking, village-hopping, and simply sitting down for a long, late lunch of fresh bruschetta and just-caught fish. No matter what you choose, you're sure to fall in love with this one-of-a-kind Italian oasis, where colorful houses shine in marvelous, yet distinctive, harmony.
Portovenere (optional)
A special hamlet in the Gulf of Poets, Portovenere, or the port of Venus, neighbors Cinque Terre, just south along the coast. Given this proximity, this small medieval town has been dubbed the sixth Cinque Terre village — and lacks not in beauty but in the crowds of the more famous areas. Today, you'll have the chance to get lost in this corner of heaven as you explore picturesque alleyways, visit the cliffside church of St. Peters, and pretend you're a mermaid in the Byron Grotto.
Accommodations
Hotel Amici (or similar)
Located in Monterosso — a striking UNESCO World Heritage village — Hotel Amici is suspended in time, surrounded by blue and green houses in the throng of the Italian Riviera. A mere 200 meters from the water, the Albergo Amici is best discovered little by little. The garden overlooking the sea welcomes visitors with a breathtaking view, while each room boasts a private bathroom, modern amenities, and services including a shower, hairdryer, and satellite television. An elevator connects the four floors, easing your movement between this idyllic space.
Location:
Via Buranco, 36
Phone:
+390187817544
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Included in the final price
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- On-trip concierge service
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- Entry and exit information and assistance
- Accommodations for nine nights, with daily breakfast included
- All meals and culinary experiences mentioned in the itinerary
- All activities, guided tours, and museum entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- All regional train tickets mentioned in the itinerary
Not included in the final price
- International arrival and departure flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything else not mentioned or listed as optional in the itinerary
- City taxes
- Transfers from hotels to airports and train stations