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10 Days
Rome
Rome
Min Age : 6
Max People : 40

Italian Discovery Tour

The ten-day  fully escorted “Italian Discovery” tour starts from and ends in Rome. All the iconic Italian cities – from the splendors of the Renaissance in Florence to the ruins of ancient Rome, to the sunny Amalfi coastline – are yours to discover during an epic 10 days in Italy. 
Get ready to discover the true essence of Italy on this outstanding travel experience with Eskapas. 
Important Trip Notes
  • This trip requires 2-3 miles to walk a day. (Sometimes on hilly/mountainous terrain)
  • In Italy (Usually in whole Europe) You will need Euros on you for toilets entrances, buying bottle of waters etc. USD or other currencies might not be accepted. 25-30 Euros per person per day will be enough. You will also need money for extra optional tours such as Pisa, Night Walk in Venice or other excursions offered by the guides. You may be required to carry on you 100-150Euros per person). No credit card accepted in the bus(ATM machines or exchange offices are everywhere
  • During winter time, Capri Tour is not organized due to ferry boats schedule. In this case you will have free time at leisure in Sorrento
  • This trip is a combination of Northern and Southern Italy. You can have different guides or groups for each part. 
  • Luggage. The warehouse space of the coaches is limited and this conditions the maximum of baggage authorized by passenger in our circuits: one suitcase per person of a maximum of 25 kilos and maximum measures of 157 cm dimensions (the dimensional measurement of a suitcase is the sum of length, width and height). Only suitcases of higher measures will be accepted if they are shared between two passengers.
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Italian discovery Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Rome to Rome

Pick-up and Drop off Time

Flexible

Price Includes

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9-night accommodation in First class / 4**** hotels
  • Rome              St. Martin 4* or similar
  • Florence         Raffaello 4* or similar
  • Venice             Delfino (Mestre) 4* or similar
  • Sorrento          Michelangelo 4* or similar
Guides & Escorts
Visits with expert local guide as per itinerary (Rome, Florence, Venice, Pompeii and Capri)
Tour-escort in English
 
Meals
9 breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction)
 
Transport
All transfers and transport per itinerary with a A/C  motorcoach
 
Other Included
Entrance fees and skip-the-line tickets to the museums and sites which are mentioned in the program

Price Excludes

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  • Before/After Flights
  • Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
  • Personal expenses.
  • City taxes to be paid directly to the hotels. (We inform all clients that rates do not includes city taxes when needed. City tax will be paid directly from clients at the reception hotel desk at the arrival or at the check out according to the local city board procedure. We remind you that tax will change according to hotel category.)

Italian Discovery Itinerary

Day 1Rome Arrival

Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery : Arrival in FCO airport Rome

Benvenuti a Roma!

 

Arrival to Rome , meet and greet with our private driver at the airport. Transfer to your hotel.

Tread in the footsteps of emperors and slaves your first encounter with intoxicating Italy is the ‘Eternal City’ and its glorious past which you will have an opportunity to explore on your own before joining our Rome by Night Guided Walk starting at At 07:45 pmp/up at the hotel and reach Via del Teatro Marcello. Our local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day – absolutely romantic at sunset. 
You will cross the characteristic area of the Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome’s most beautiful
neighbourhoods, full with history and with a real Roman atmoshpere. As you know, one of Rome’s typical landmarks are its beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in Piazza Mattei. The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second most ancient after the one in Venice and it can be considered the heart and soul of Roman cuisine! Then you will walk into Piazza Della Rotonda and enjoy the lit view of the Pantheon, the former temple of Marcus Agrippa later converted into a church: this is the only ancient Roman temple that remained untouched through the centuries and it’s stunning at night when the crowds are away.
Next Stop…Close your eyes and throw a coin over your right shoulder straight into the Trevi Fountain: it’s said that those who do so, are granted to come back to Rome someday. Your walk continues towards Piazza di Spagna, one of the city’s most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top! After this intense and gratifying walk, there is only one thing missing to end this experience: relax enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends in Spanish Steps area. Enjoy on your own the rest of the night.
Return to the hotel on your own and overnight stay.

Overnight: Rome Meals: Not Available

Day 2Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence (B, D)

Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery: Siena

 

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.

Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 3Florence (B,L)

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on
Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery: Florence, Ponte Vecchio arch bridge at twilight from Piazzale Michelangelo 

 

Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi.

 
Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce.
 
Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery.
 
Optional Tours
1) Afternoon Optional Guided visit to Accademia and Uffizi Gallery Price 175USD per person
Tour Duration: Approx. 1 hours inside Accademia and 1 hours and 30 minutes inside Uffizi Gallery Accademia: Total immersion in the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other important works of art such as “I Prigioni” and “San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”. The young Michelangelo carved the David from a huge block of rough marble in three years, creating an imposing sculpture of absolute beauty, an icon of the renaissance model. He depicted a magnificent nude young man at the height of his physical vigor, whose intense expression of strength and courage, which originated from an absolute faith in God, roses as a symbol of power and invincibility of the Florentine Republic at the time of its maximum splendor.
Uffizi: You can’t leave Florence without visiting one of the most famous art galleries in the world. Here you can admire numerous works of art by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto, Cimabue, Masaccio and many others. Among the precious exhibition halls of the Gallery, the most renowned one
contains the refined works by Botticelli, amongst which the absolute masterpieces: “Primavera” and “Birth of Venus”. The latter painting, the icon of the museum, represents the allegory of the birth of the goddess emerging from the sea foam and symbolizes the ideal of beauty as an expression of purity and spiritual
quality, typical of the Renaissance Neoplatonic aesthetics. The guided tour ends at the Uffizi Terrace where you can enjoy an amazing and exclusive view of the city’s most important monuments. Once the guided tour is over, it is possible to stay in the museum
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2)Afternoon Optional Pisa including the Leaning Tower admission ticket Price 125USD
Duration: 5.5. Hours
Get on board an air-conditioned coach and sit back while you’re driven to the hometown of Galileo Galilei and one of the most renowned cities in Italy, Pisa, which is situated just 80 km west of Florence. Upon arrival, follow your guide along the Medieval city walls and discover the history of Pisa and its lesser-known stories. The walking tour will continue through the main streets and squares to Porta Santa Maria, which offers spectacular views through its large door until you get to Piazza dei Miracoli, the city’s most impressive square.
In Piazza dei Miracoli, step inside the Pisa Cathedral, a Romanesque masterpiece, and admire the beautiful facade of the Baptistry and the Camposanto Monumentale, a remarkable cemetery with beautiful works of art.
At the end of the guided tour, you’ll be given admission tickets to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city’s iconic symbol and a monument well worth visiting.
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After your visit, you’ll head back to Florence and get there after a total of 5.5 hours.
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Pisa Trip Notes:
*In case of no availability the entrance to the Cathedral will be replaced by the visit to Piazza dei Cavalieri
*Access to the Cathedral is allowed only if equipped with suitable clothing: It is forbidden entry with shorts, bare shoulders, sandals, hats and sunglasses.
 
Overnight: Florence. Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 4Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice (B, D)

 
After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There, you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven…don’t miss a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice (Mestre). Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 5Venice (B-L)

Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery: Venice

 

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. After the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous “cicchetti,” a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch). Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight.

Optional Afternoon Tours in Venice
1) Gondola Rides & Venetian Lagoon Price 55USD per person
Duration : 30 minutes Usual departures at 03:00pm and 05:15pm (can be revised)
The best way to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water is on board a gondola. Gliding through Venice’s Grand Canal and minor canals, you’ll be introduced to the splendid palaces, churches, bridges, gardens and warehouses lining the city’s liquid streets. Embarking on a gondola (up to 6 people per gondola) for a fascinating 30 minutes ride on the Grand Canal (St. Maria della Salute’s area) and minor canals (Fenice area). Ideal for photographers!
Trip notes for Gondola Rides:
* No explanation during the ride,
* Only 30 minutes gondola ride including the time for the embarking and disembarking.
* Not operating in case of bad weather conditions
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2) Afternoon visit of Murano & Burano Price per person 35USD per person
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes. Departure at 02:30pm
After 30 minutes of navigation, you will arrive in Murano, where you can visit one of the famous glass factory placed there. The stop will be around 1 hour and 15 minutes long. Once you finished the visit of the factory you will depart to reach Burano. Burano, the fishermen island, is famous for its lace and trimmings. Getting off of the boat you will find a little street full of typical shops, restaurants and excellent bakeries where you can buy the famous “Buranelli” biscuits. The stop in Burano will be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 6Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome (B, L)

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Lunch in a typical restaurant included!!! After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Italian Discovery: Montepulciano at dusk

Day 7Rome (B)

Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican

 

Between 7:45/8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. The tour couldn’t be complete without St. Peter’s Square, the open space which lies before the basilica, redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and being itself an architectural masterpiece of the Baroque age.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!
 
Optional Afternoon Tour: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Duration 3-hour Price: 95USD
We’ll meet at the indicated meeting point in Rome to begin this tour! Meeting time during winter time Nov- March 01:15pm and during summer time Apr-Oct 02:15pm)
The Romans built an empire of truly gigantic proportions. The testimony of its greatness is still visible in the places where the city was built, more than 2.772 years ago, by the legendary twin brothers Romulus and Remus. To see it with your own eyes, join us and our professional guide on this 3-hour-tour: we’ll provide you with a pocket radio receiver and earphones, and let you guide inside the Colosseum. You’ll walk inside the Flavian Amphitheater, seeing the places where the Ancient Romans used to watch a variety of events, such as gladiatorial shows or staged animal hunts, and you’ll learn more about the way Romans used to enjoy their leisure time. You’ll stroll around the Palatine Hill, the place where Rome was founded and where Roman emperors used to live: the view is spectacular from here, so get your camera ready for some perfect shots from above! You’ll also reach the Roman Forum, the pulsating heart of ancient Roman life, to see some very well preserved ruins of that time: let the tour guide take you back in time and try to imagine how it was like to be a Roman citizen.
Note for Optional Tour :
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.
 
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast

Day 8Rome > Naples > Pompeii > Sorrento (B, L, D)

Naples
After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 7:00 am approximately. Departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrival in Naples and short panoramic tour climbing up to Vomero hill to enjoy beautiful views over the Gulf of Naples with the Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Procida and the city below; time to take some nice pictures. Descending towards the port of Mergellina, you will leave the city and travel south towards Mount Vesuvius and, once you reach the town of Pompeii, you will have lunch with the real Neapolitan pizza! After lunch, you will enter into one of the most important archaeological sites in the world: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Pompeii, with Skip the Line entrance and a guided tour.
 
Pompeii

 

Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days. You’ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and “bars” of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day. After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel.

Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 Sorrento > Capri > Rome (B)

Italian Discovery: Capri
 
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri: one of the most exclusive summer destinations of the Mediterranean! Depending on weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace(Lunch not included). Once back on the mainland, return to Rome in the evening for your last overnight.
Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
  • Important Note: During winter time, Capri Tour may not be organized due to ferry boats schedule. In this case you will have free time at leisure in Sorrento

Day 10Rome Departure

Italian Discovery Farewell
After your breakfast at the hotel transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of our services
Overnight: Not Available Meals: Breakfast
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Helen H.

Couple Traveller

We will definitely be arranging another tour soon. This was a wonderful trip with excellent planning and logistics provided. Isa, our tour guide was awesome as well.

October 5, 2024

Ann M.

Solo Traveller

It was a pleasure to tour Venice, Florence, and Rome. The tour included a good mix of scheduled events, optional excursions, and free time. When there was free time, it was simple to travel by foot or cab to and from every hotel location.

September 15, 2024

Micheal J.

Couple Traveller

This was our first tour with Eskapas, and it won’t be our last! The Italian Discovery tour was well-organized, and we saw so much in just ten days. Rome’s ancient sites, Venice’s unique charm, and the beautiful Tuscan countryside were all amazing. Special thanks to our bus driver and guide, Marco, for their professionalism and making the trip enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Italy comprehensively.

June 2, 2024

Enzo J.

Solo Traveller

This trip was so much fun for me. Even though I traveled by myself, my group was great and made me feel like I was always a part of it. There was a great mix of activities, and our tour guide Matteo made sure everything went smoothly. He was also always happy to help us plan what to do in our free time.

May 18, 2024

Selene H.

Couple Traveller

We were able to relax and appreciate our trip without having to worry about logistics thanks to Eskapas’s planning. Would make another booking!

May 16, 2024
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