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Italian Highlights (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Indulge yourself to experience an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy and discover some of its most famous landmarks!

Duration
10 Days
Cities
11
Next Departure
05-May-2025
Starting at
USD 1,154.00
Price per day
USD 115.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

  • Overview
  • Dates and Details
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  • Indus
 
Operator
Indus Travels
Tour
Italian Highlights
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 2
Categories
tour category: Self-Drivetour category: Boattour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Cookingtour category: Train

Map: Italian Highlights (Indus)

Summary

Indulge yourself to experience an unforgettable journey through the heart of Italy and discover some of its most famous landmarks!

Day 1
Usa / Canada-Rome
Day 2
Rome Arrival-Orvieto-Perugia-Siena Area
Day 3
Siena Area-Montalcino-Pienza-Siena Area
Day 4
Siena Area-Chianti-San Casciano-Florence
Day 5
Florence-Bologna
Day 6
Bologna-Parma-Modena-Bologna
Day 7
Bologna-Ferrara-Padua
Day 8
Padua-Venice-Padua
Day 9
Padua-Venice
Day 10
Venice-Usa / Canada

Travel Cities (11): Bologna, Ferrara, Fiumicino, Florence, Modena, Padua, Parma, Perugia, Rome, Siena, Venice

Details

This Self-drive journey starts from Rome the capital of Italy towards the Siena Area and continues through Orvieto famous for its majestic Gothic Cathedral and the beautiful Perugia region home of the Baci (world-famous chocolate). Drive along beautiful scenic roads in the Tuscan hills. Explore the village of Montalcino and taste the famous Brunello wine. Then you will reach Bagno Vignoni renowned for its spa with a large swimming pool. Visit Pienza famous for its sheep cheese “Pecorino'. Your last stop of the day will be in Montepulciano where you will have the opportunity to taste local wines. Next day, continue your journey through Chianti Landscape, famous for its wines. Driving ahead towards San Casciano Val di Pesa where local oil and wine tasting is scheduled. Then you will reach Florence. The following day, discover Florence, renowned for Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio with its goldsmith's shops. Late afternoon you will depart for Bologna. The next day drives to Parma and enjoys the visit to the vinegar factory in Modena and returns to Bologna. The following day explore Bologna and in the afternoon drive through Ferrara city with a wonderful castle and reach Padua. Next day, Enjoy a visit to picturesque places in Padua: Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the St Antony's Basilica, Prato della Valle and Palazzo della Ragione. Next, you will drive to Venice, also known as The Floating City. Sail the Gondola, an iconic Venetian wooden boat and be amused by the Venice lagoon.

Highlights

  • STYLE: Independent Self Drive Tour
  • Stroll through Piazza del Campo, famous for its shell shape and medieval buildings in Siena
  • See Michelangelo's David at the Galleria dell'Accademia, a Renaissance masterpiece in Florence
  • Enjoy Bolognese cuisine, renowned for its rich flavors and recipes in Bologna
  • Visit the Scrovegni Chapel to view Giotto's frescoes with vibrant detail in Padua
  • Cruise the Grand Canal to experience Venice's iconic architecture and enchanting waterways

Included in Price

  • 08 NIGHTS: Superior Accommodation
  • 08 MEALS: Daily Breakfast
  • SELF DRIVE: Car Rental
  • FLIGHTS: International Flights included
  • 08 nights accommodation on a twin/double sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • Car rental for 08 days including:
  • Pick up in Rome and drop off at Venice International Airport

    Compact Manual transmission- Peugeot 208 or similar (Automatic transmission available for extra fees)
  • One driver (drivers must be at least 25 years old)
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Theft Protection. Unwaivable charges may apply
  • Collision Damage Waiver Reduction (CDW). Unwaivable charges may apply

NOT included in price

  • Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities
  • International driving license (mandatory for North American travelers)
  • One Way car rental fee (100 Euros) - payable to Car Rental Agency directly
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • All items not mentioned as included

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

1. Departure flight

New York

Airplane

Rome

2. Tour...

Rome

Arrow Going To

Venice

3. Return flight

Venice

Airplane

New York

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