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The Essence of Italian Culture

Start & end in Rome 8 days Up to 40

About this trip

Eight days moving through some of Italy's best-known cities, from medieval Assisi to Renaissance Florence, gourmet Bologna, and Venice's canals, before winding through Tuscan wine country back to Rome.

It's a fully guided group tour with private rooms, pitched as easy-going, so you're not roughing it between sightseeing stops.

Expect a proper mix of history, food, and art, with guided walks through the big landmarks and some downtime built in toward the end in Rome.

What you'll do

  • Wander Assisi's medieval streets and Siena's Palio square
  • See Florence's Duomo and Piazza della Signoria
  • Sample Bologna's food scene and visit the Basilica of San Petronio
  • Visit Sant'Antonio Basilica in Padua
  • Walking tour of Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace in Venice, with spritz and cicchetti
  • Taste wines in Montepulciano and tour the Vatican Museums in Rome
Good to know
  • Covers a lot of ground across eight days, so you'll change base frequently
  • Billed as easy-paced despite the number of cities, with a relaxed final day in Rome
  • Private rooms throughout, suited to those who want their own space after a day of sightseeing
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£669 less all-in
Italy City Break
4.3from £9025 days
The trade-off: 3 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,545, about 12% below the priciest month (Sep).

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Getting there

Rome
One-way · arrive 23 Jul 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Rome · 23 Jul24 Jul

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