About this trip
Ten days in Italy split across three bases, giving you time to settle into each place rather than rushing through on a bus. This is a partially guided trip, so you get structure where it helps alongside room to explore on your own.
The focus is on Italy's history and culture — the kind of trip built around historic centres, local food and the atmosphere of Italian life rather than ticking off a single city. Running over Christmas and New Year, it's set up with families and groups in mind.
What you'll do
- Explore three different Italian centres over the ten days
- Take in historic sights and city centres on guided and free-time sightseeing
- Sample regional Italian food and drink
- Travel during the festive Christmas and New Year period
- Partially guided — expect a mix of organised sightseeing and free time
- Suited to families and groups given the pace and structure
- Runs over Christmas and New Year, so book festive plans accordingly
Worth it if you want a well-organised self-guided tour with quality hotels near stations and a strong local guide. Think twice if you need detailed timing upfront or expect a traditional group experience.
- Hotels consistently near train stations; Venice guide Denise exceptional, informative, and genuinely helpful navigating waterways.
- Tour times not provided upfront, hampering dinner and gallery booking; major attractions like David sell out months ahead.
- This is independent travel with support, not traditional group tours; you'll plan most sightseeing yourself during free days.
- Business class train private booths lack luggage space; Venice travel passes need kiosk purchase, not newsagents accepting cards.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,745, about 32% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rome · 29 Jul – 30 Jul
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