Overview:

Roman antiquities, pious Assisi, Venetian canals, Renaissance Florence and stylish Capri are fused with a touch of ‘la dolce vita' for the perfect tour of Italy.

Countries Visited

Italy

An expert Insight Tour Director, at the pinnacles of their careers, will smooth your way throughout your journey. They are your ‘travelling concierges', expert guides, consummate organisers and friends in a foreign land.

Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom. It's business class comfort.

Personal radio headsets, gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your local expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel. Hotel and restaurant tips included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.

Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel WiFi.

Insight Flourishes - from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Included airport transfers at scheduled times on arrival and departure days.

Rome: Enjoy a private guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.
Assisi: See the Church of St. Mary of the Angels.
Venice: Cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch. See St. Mark's Basilica, bell tower, clock tower, Doges' Palace and Bridge of Sighs.
Pisa: See the Cathedral, Baptistery and ‘Leaning Tower'.
Florence: During your guided walking tour, see the Cathedral, belltower, ‘Gates of Paradise' on the Baptistery and visit Signoria Square. Witness a leather-work demonstration.
Sorrento: Demonstration of ‘Intarsio' inlay woodworking.
Sorrento: Enjoy a glorious Celebration Dinner of fresh, rustic dishes served with local wine.
Included Quality Dining: 1 Welcome Dinner (WD), 10 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 3 three-course table d'hôte Dinners with wine, plus tea or coffee (D) and 1 Celebration Dinner (CD). Departures on tour for Christmas and New Year's Eve enjoy a festive Highlight Dinner.
Autumn: Olive oil pressing and tasting; stunning Autumn colours of the fields of Umbria and Tuscany.
Winter: With a Local Expert, learn about the origins of Italian mulled wine - Vin Brulé, and enjoy a tasting of this soul-soothing, aromatic drink.
Spring: Enjoy the fields of wild flowers and enjoy a tasting of the regions famous white wines.
Rome: Witness the wonders of ancient Rome! With a local antiquarian, visit the Colosseum, still echoing with the ghostly cries of gladiatorial combat.
Rome: Gain VIP fast-track entrance into the Vatican Museums and enjoy a special private viewing of the Bramante Stairs before witnessing the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.
Florence: Gain a fascinating insight into the work of Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Statue of David, with a Renaissance art expert during your visit to the Accademia Museum.
Venice: Enjoy a traditional gondola serenade through the romantic canals.
Assisi: Find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered one of the crowning achievements of medieval Europe with a Local Expert.
Isle of Capri: Cruise to this famous isle. In unique style, ascend by funicular and return to the port by open-top taxi.
Assisi: The Giotto, is located in the centre of the medieval village of Assisi with beautiful views over the Umbrian countryside. Guest rooms are decorated in local Umbrian style.
Sorrento: The Hotel Regina is an oasis, situated in the heart of Sorrento. The bright guest rooms are furnished according to modern canons of Italian style and are designed to meet every customer need.