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

Italian Discovery Tour

The eleven-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. 
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The trip will be 11 days and 10 Nights starting from 12th February 2025.  Bookings before this date will be operated on 10 days and 9 nights basis. 
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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 may not be 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

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 for check-in(starts after 02:00pm) Rest of the day is free at leisure. 

Overnight: Rome Meals: Not Available

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

Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery: Siena

Departure at 7:15 AM by Gran Turismo coach towards Assisi. Upon arrival, enjoy free time to explore this charming medieval town, surrounded by ancient walls. We recommend visiting the renowned Basilica of St. Francis, home to masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. (Free time for lunch, not included). Continuing along the north-south highway of the Italian Peninsula, we reach Siena—a stunning medieval city enclosed by formidable walls, renowned for hosting one of the most beautiful squares in the world: Piazza del Campo, where the famous “Palio delle Contrade” horse race takes place. We then proceed to Florence. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Florence Meals: Breakfast – Dinner

Day 3Florence (B,L)

Italian Discovery
Italian Discovery: Florence, Ponte Vecchio arch bridge at twilight from Piazzale Michelangelo 

After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a guided tour of this magnificent city, where Italian genius is expressed in all its splendor. The city center, including the Bell Tower, the Baptistery, and the Cathedral, forms an extraordinary ensemble of white, green, and pink marble, marking the transition from medieval Florentine art to the Renaissance. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, symbolizing Florence’s wealth and power in the 13th and 14th centuries, featuring Brunelleschi’s Dome in contrast to Giotto’s elegant Bell Tower. Explore the Baptistery, famous for its Bronze Doors (including the “Gates of Paradise,” as named by Michelangelo), Piazza della Signoria, the austere Gothic-style Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, located in one of Florence’s oldest squares. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. The afternoon is free, with the option to join an excursion to Uffizi.

 
Overnight: Florence. Meals: Breakfast – Lunch

Day 4Florence > Bologna > Venice (B, Street Food Experience)

 
Following a delightful breakfast in Florence, depart for the elegant city of Bologna. Upon arrival, explore the charming city center, famous for its iconic porticoes. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to the heart of Bologna at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore, where you can admire the historic Palazzo del Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, the world’s largest Gothic church built in brick. Then, immerse yourself in Bologna’s renowned culinary scene, often regarded as Italy’s gastronomic capital. As you wander through medieval streets, discover vibrant food markets and street food stalls offering a delightful selection of traditional and contemporary delicacies. Enjoy an exclusive light lunch featuring authentic local flavors at a carefully selected eatery. In the afternoon, continue to Venice (Mestre) for check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.
 
Overnight: Venice Mestre Meals: Breakfast , Street food experience

Day 5Venice (B-Street Food Experience)

After breakfast, transfer to St. Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour of the city. Explore St. Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace—a symbol of Venice’s former power, serving as the residence of the Doges, the seat of government, and the court of justice—connected to the Prison Palace by the famous Bridge of Sighs, where Casanova was once imprisoned. To conclude the tour, your guide will invite you to enjoy a traditional Venetian aperitif featuring the famous cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas) accompanied by a spritz or prosecco. The afternoon is free for independent exploration.
You can opt-in for Burano and Murano islands to explore local glass-work . Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Overnight: Mestre Meals: Breakfast, Street food experience

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

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. After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica (outside): the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. 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! Overnight stay.
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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!
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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.
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Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast
 

Note:

  • We would like to inform you that our regular Vatican tours will no longer include the visit inside St. Peter’s Basilica during 2025. This decision has been made due to the logistical challenges presented by Rome Jubilee 2025.
 
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.
 
 

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

­After breakfast, depart at 7:00 AM by coach, traveling south along the “Autostrada del Sole” through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Along the way, admire breathtaking views of the Italian countryside and the stunning Amalfi Coast, where crystal-clear waters meet rolling hills dotted with lemon groves and picturesque villages. Upon arrival in Sorrento, the gem of the Amalfi Coast, explore its lively streets, artisanal ceramic workshops, and historic churches. After hotel check-in, enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Optionally, take an excursion to discover more of the spectacular Amalfi Coast. In the evening, savor a delightful dinner at the hotel (recommended dress code: jacket for gentlemen), followed by an overnight stay in Sorrento.
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Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast, and Dinner

Day 9 Sorrento > Capri > Sorrento (B-D)

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,free time for lunch (lunch not included) and then roam the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return for dinner and your last overnight in Sorrento.
Overnight: Sorrento Meals: Breakfast – Dinner
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 10Sorrento > Pompeii > Rome (B)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time for a final stroll through Sorrento. Around 1:15 PM (departure time to be confirmed by Carrani Tours staff), begin the last leg of your journey. Accompanied by an expert guide, head to Pompeii, where a professional local guide will lead a fascinating walking tour through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the remarkably preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Enjoy skip-the-line access and personal audio headsets to ensure you don’t miss any details as history comes to life. After the visit, return to Rome.
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Overnight: Rome Meals: Breakfast

Day 11Rome 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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