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Highlights of Italy
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location_on 8 days
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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 £1,230(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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Please keep your luggage as small and light as possible. You'll be travelling on public transport where storage space is limited. You'll need to be able to lift your luggage into storage racks, walk across cobblestone streets with it and carry it up and down stairs.
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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.
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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Train
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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 Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
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Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£1,447£1,230
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£1,601
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,601
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Trip size max: 16 - 4 spaces left
£1,837
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Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,524
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Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£1,573
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
£1,601
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Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£1,804
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Wednesday May 06, 2026
Wednesday May 13, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,601
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Wednesday May 13, 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,601
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Saturday May 16, 2026
Saturday May 23, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£1,700
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Wednesday May 20, 2026
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 13 spaces left
£1,700
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Wednesday May 27, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£1,700
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Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 15 spaces left
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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.
Reviews (150)
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Kevin
Oct 11, 2025
This trip with Intrepid will live with me the rest of my life. Spectacular views, historic cities and a wonderful tour guide w/ Ricardo being our magnanimous leader :)
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Erin
Oct 11, 2025
I recently had the pleasure of joining Interpid for the Highlights of Italy tour, and it was truly and unforgettable experience. From the bustling streets of Rome to the romantic canals of Venice, every stop was packed with beauty, culture and mouthwatering food and new friends.What made this trip especially memorable was our tour guide Ricardo. He brought fantastic energy to the tour and created a culture of fun, connection and curiosity. Riccardo made sure we felt immersed in Italian culture-not just as tourists, but as travelers.
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Sheila
Oct 09, 2025
We really enjoyed our Intrepid tour in Italy. It was a small group tour which worked well for us. We used public transportation which helped immerse us into a full Italian experience. Particularly enjoyed La Spezia and the Cinque Terre villages. Though all of our tour was great and well laid out. Our tour leader Silvia was well organized and calm through every day - even when there was a few curve balls. Highly recommend the 8 day tour from Venice to Rome.
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Clarke
Oct 05, 2025
The Venice to Rome trip was both exciting and fun. I highly recommend it.
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Rose
Oct 05, 2025
Great time visiting seaside to city areas in Italy. Wow! Highly recommend this trip.
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Vanessa
Oct 04, 2025
Our Tour leader - Riccardo was amazing ! No other tour like this - efficient use of train/bus got us around to each city quick & efficiently with a small group (11 guests) to visit all the places during our limited time & all accommodation conveniently located to key tourist sites ! Riccardo was so professional - always calm & friendly -
guiding us every step of the way, what to expect & how to make the most of our visit/time !
Riccardo kept us informed and the best recommendations, explaining historical sites in great detail, backed with facts, saved us so much time as Riccardo shared so much of his personal local knowledge/experience, by the time landed in the city, we’d already had a good plan, based on key recommended areas to cover all places visit -
Even with special tips from Riccardo on spots to visit that we didn’t even know existed & off the beaten track ! Huge Thanks again Riccardo for an excellent experience - We absolutely loved it
as did our whole wonderful tour group of friends we made !! Our first intrepid tour but not the last .. Highly recommended !!
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Chris
Sep 30, 2025
This tour was made so very personal by our tour leader. Amazing insights and great experiences, I would book again in a heartbeat!
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Ashley
Sep 30, 2025
Amazing trip for a first time solo traveler!!! The people were wonderful! It was a good amount of time in each city (I did stay in Rome a few extra days on my own though). Cinque Terre was an unexpected absolute delight. Ricardo did a great job leading us from place to place and telling us a little about each city.
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Supreet
Sep 27, 2025
I am glad I booked this trip via intrepid. My trip was well organized and transportation was taken care of. Group leader Lucie was amazing and she went above and beyond to make sure everything goes smooth.
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Stuart
Sep 27, 2025
Such an amazing trip from start to finish. I came for food and fun and more than I could hope for.