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Highlights of Italy
8 days • 4.8
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Start
Venice, Italy
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Finish
Rome, Italy
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Trip Code
ZMRR
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
3 breakfasts
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Transport
Train
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Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)
From £1,401(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore rocky coastal pathways and pastel-coloured villages with a Cinque Terre day pass, which allows you to hike at your own pace and use the coast's public transport.
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Get lost in the floating city of Venice and wander the city's maze of alleyways, canals and lagoon islands, and choose whether to opt in for an optional gondola ride.
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Discover the landmarks of Rome with your handy local leader and wander around the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
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Spend two days in Florence – a city known for its beauty and rustic Tuscan cuisine – and choose to discover the city’s culinary traditions on optional food excursions.
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Make travel a breeze with a European trip that includes train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary includes a mix of activities and free time, during which your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget for the money spent on optional activities you want to partake in.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know other like-minded people, so embrace it! Space is at a premium in Europe, and your hotel is no exception. For those travelling as a duo, European hotels often don't have double beds but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
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Summer temperatures in Italy can reach over 40°C. To combat the heat, it’s important to use sun protection, wear layers, and drink plenty of water. Please keep in mind that many European hotel rooms are not equipped with air conditioning, and consider the time of year you wish to travel.
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The primary means of transportation on this trip is train. Trains are a fast way to cross long distances, allowing you to avoid traffic jams and arrive right into the city centre. They are comfortable and all have toilets, however, can sometimes be busy. You'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the train, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the ‘Essential trip information’ section.
Itinerary
Wander through the iconic spots of Italia, from winding canals to clifftop villages
How long does it take to fall in love? In a country where history spills from world-class museums and tiny osterias serve up life-changing pasta recipes, eight days might just be enough (but if you have more time, why not extend your adventure?). On this trip, you’ll begin winding your way through the canals of Venice, hiking through the scenic Cinque Terre, soaking up beauty and history of Florence and finishing up in the piazzas of Rome. With plenty of free time for independent exploration and the freedom to discover Italy's history and culture at your own pace, there's no better way to see this popular pocket of Europe.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Venice
- DAY 2Day 2 • Venice
- DAY 3Day 3 • La Spezia
- DAY 4Day 4 • Cinque Terre / La Spezia
- DAY 5Day 5 • Florence
- DAY 6Day 6 • Florence
- DAY 7Day 7 • Rome
- DAY 8Day 8 • Rome
Inclusions
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3 breakfasts
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Hotel (5 nights), Hostel (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleVenice - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleVenice – San Marco Square
circleVenice - Cicchetti Snack Stop
circleCinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
circleFlorence - Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleRome – Leader-led Orientation Walk
circleRome – Trevi Fountain
museum Optional activities
circleVenice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
circleVenice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
circlePeggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
circleVenice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
circleVenice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
circleCa’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
circleVenice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
circleVenice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
circleVenice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
circleVenice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
circleVenice - Chicchetti & Wine Tour of Venice Urban Adventure - EUR112
circleVenice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
circleCinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration - EUR25
circleCinque Terre - Coastal Cruise - EUR41
circleCinque Terre - Via dell’Amore trail - EUR10
circleFlorence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure - EUR79
circleSiena - Day Trip to Siena by Public Bus - EUR24
circleFlorence - Brunelleschi 3 Days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
circleFlorence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
circleFlorence - Accademia - EUR20
circleFlorence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
circleFlorence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR22
circleFlorence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
circleFlorence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
circleRome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
circleRome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
circleRome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
circleRome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
circleVatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR25
circleRome - Pantheon - EUR5
circleVatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
circleRome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
circleRome - Galleria Borghese - EUR17
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Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,700
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Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 10, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£1,557£1,401
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£1,606£1,445
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£1,557
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Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 7 spaces left
£1,617£1,455
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£1,595£1,436
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,639£1,557
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,700
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,535
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,700
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,590
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£1,590
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Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£1,617
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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,694
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is not available on this trip.
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2. Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 18 April 2025 and 27 July 2025 This fee is not payable by Tuuur customers; however, you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at
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. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.
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3. If you have prebooked arrival transfer with us, please read Joining Point Instructions in Essential Trip Information document for exact details. Your transfer may include a water taxi, or a car taxi, and you may be required to walk for a short distance from the end point of the transfer route to your hotel.
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Cameron
Nov 12, 2024
The Highlights of Italy trip went very well. I got to see everything on my agenda. Our Tour Leader, Riccardo did an amazing job even with the added hassle of a train strike and bus strike during our trip.
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Zara
Nov 12, 2024
We loved the Highlights of Italy tour! So glad we chose to spend a day in Cinque Terre over Pisa as we made such special memories there. Big thank you to our tour leader Riccardo for taking care of everything to ensure we had a stress free experience! We’ll always remember our first trip to Italy. Zara and Liam :)
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Magdaleno
Nov 09, 2024
I’m happy I booked with Intrepid. I loved the trip and the tour leader Riccardo was friendly.
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Win
Nov 08, 2024
excellent well planned tour, even though we experienced trains and buses strikes in one week, very good tour leader Riccardo tried to manage it well
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Shwe
Nov 08, 2024
Tour leader was great and the whole trip went really smooth.
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Brenda
Oct 27, 2024
My friend and I just finished our first trip with Intrepid. The group was diverse and congenial, each experience was well coordinated and interesting. Accommodation was clean and well appointed. Our leader was amazing. I'll definitely consider Intrepid in future travels.
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Patty
Oct 26, 2024
For an inexperienced solo traveler, this trip was perfect for me! The people in my group were wonderful and our leader, Federico, was organised and friendly. I saw and did so much! The Cinque Terre hike was a standout, but so much to love about each destination!
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Rob
Oct 23, 2024
Intrepid travel exceeded my expectations on so many levels. My tour leader Vincenzo was extremely knowledgeable and truly enriched our experience in Italy. I highly recommend traveling with Intrepid.
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Charles
Oct 13, 2024
My wife and I had an incredible experience on the Highlights of Italy tour. Our guide (“V”) was incredibly kind and knowledgeable making this the perfect introduction to Italy’s major cities. We are seasoned international travelers but I have to say that we would have missed so much about Italy without a guide. This was a basix trip so our accommodations were basic but in great locations with everything we needed. Definitely planning to use Intrepid again for another international trip.
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Maree
Oct 09, 2024
Excellent tour especially when you are on your own