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Best of Italy

Trip Type: Explorer

14 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $7,245.00 /Person
The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend 14 days discovering the …
Best of Italy

The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend 14 days discovering the heart of all things Italian on a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Discover the Tuscan countryside on a leisurely cycle along Lucca’s Serchio River, peer into Pisa, take to the trails of the Cinque Terre for some stunning coastal views and walk the Portofino Peninsula with its glamourous residents. With time spent wine tasting in rural villages, cruising along Lake Como and relaxing along canals in Venice, you’ll soon understand why Italy remains in the hearts of all who visit.

Itinerary

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Florence

Day 3: Florence

Day 4: Lucca

Day 5: Pisa

Day 6: Cinque Terre

Day 7: Cinque Terre

Day 8: Portofino to Asti

Day 9: Asti

Day 10: Como to Cadenabbia

Day 11: Cadenabbia

Day 12: Venice

Day 13: Venice

Day 14: Venice

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Private vehicle, Bicycle, Boat, Public bus, Metro

Accomodation

Hotel (13 nights)

Included Activities

  • Lucca - Bicycle Tour
  • Pisa - Half Day Trip to Pisa
  • Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
  • Portofino Peninsula - Walk and Boat Ride
  • Asti - Village Winery Visit, Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Lake Como - Ferry Pass
  • Lake Como - Villa Melzi Gardens in Bellagio
  • Venice - Traghetto Ride
  • Venice - Leader led orientation walk
  • Venice - Ciccheti Stop
Trip Highlights
  • Take to the Tuscan countryside and cycle along the Serchio River in Lucca, working up an appetite for the region’s delicious local food and renowned wines.
  • Spend a free day exploring the beautiful villages, estates and gardens dotted around Lake Como, crisscrossing the lake by ferry. Then, consider exploring the grounds of Bellagio's grand Villa Melzi.
  • Head out with your local leader to a rural village in the heart of Piedmonte to sample world-class local wines from unique grapes grown only in this region – salute!
  • Test yourself on the hilly trails of the Cinque Terre, stopping by the pastel coloured villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza. If you get tired, just jump on the train for the rest of your day!
  • Explore Italy’s iconic Rome, Florence and Venice – all havens of renaissance architecture and historic sights. With plenty of time to discover at your own pace, you can decide what you’d like to see.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ZMSV
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Ends: Venice, Italy
Countries Visited: Italy

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Destination Details

Italy
| 14 Days
| 1 - 12 People