Romantic Icons and Italian Beauty
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Kicking off in Milan and concluding in Rome, this 7–day Italy adventure blends lakeside glamour, medieval hill towns and timeless cities. You’ll drift through the Italian Lakes – think Lake Orta’s island monastery and chic Stresa on Lake Maggiore – before savouring Verona’s romance and Venice’s icons, from St Mark’s Square to Murano glass. Rolling south, call in at Padua’s basilica, the cliff–top republic of San Marino and characterful Gubbio, then delve into Perugia’s tunnels and Assisi’s sacred streets. In Rome, a guided tour showcases the Colosseum exterior, Imperial Forums and Vatican City, with time to explore Trastevere’s trattorias. Expect varied scenery, relaxed pacing and plenty of culture.
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Tour Overview
Duration
7 daysHotel Rating
4 star hotelsStarts
MilanEnds
RomeMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Italy that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
NoTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Country
ItalyTour Style
Group Size
Up to 65 travelers
Min 2 / Max 65
Trip Type
Large Coach Tours
Travel Style
Worldwide Touring
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
These ratings are a general guide and may vary from tour to tour.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guides (guiding may be in additional languages to English)Group Size
Min 2 / Max 65Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Large Coach ToursPassengers
$1,304.00
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Places You'll See
Milan
Lakes Region
Verona
Venice
Padua
San Marino
Gubbio
Perugia
Assisi
Rome
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Milan
Welcome to Milan – we arrange your transfer to the hotel and you have free time to settle in. In the afternoon we share practical information, either in person or via the noticeboard at reception.
Please note: This tour may have travellers joining or departing at various points along the route, meaning group composition can change during the tour. Please also be aware that depending on group composition, guiding may be in additional languages as well as English.
Day 2 - Milan - Lakes Region - Verona
Today we journey through the Italian Lakes, visiting Lake Orta and the town of Orta San Giulio – we take a short train to the historic centre and a boat across to the Island of San Giulio to view its monastery. We continue to Lake Maggiore with a pause in Stresa, where you may choose to visit the Borromean Islands – Isola Bella is the highlight with its gardens and palace (closed in winter). After time for lunch, we travel on to Verona.
Day 3 - Verona - Venice
This morning you can explore Verona at your own pace before we depart for Venice, arriving around 1:00 p.m. We include a boat to St Mark’s Square and a guided walking tour of the City of Canals, with a visit to see Murano glasswork. Afterwards you have free time – perhaps a gondola ride – and we stay in the Mestre district.
Day 4 - Venice - Padua - San Marino - Gubbio - Perugia
We set off for Padua to visit the magnificent Basilica of the Saint, then follow the Adriatic coast to San Marino, the charming independent republic crowning a fortified mountain. After lunch we cross the Apennines towards Gubbio, a beautifully preserved town noted for the Palace of the Consuls and its 12th–century cathedral, before arriving in Perugia.
Day 5 - Perugia - Assisi - Rome
We take a panoramic tour of Perugia with a local guide, ascending on the moving walkways that traverse the rocky outcrop and exploring the atmospheric medieval underground city with stone–paved lanes and lively squares. We then travel to Rome, arriving in the afternoon.
Day 6 - Rome
This morning we enjoy a three–hour guided visit of the Eternal City, combining a walk through Imperial Rome with a panoramic coach route. We view the Arch of Constantine, the exterior of the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, the Circus Maximus, the Baths of Caracalla, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the Pyramid of Cestius and Castel Sant’Angelo, finishing at Vatican City around 11:00 a.m. Afterwards you may choose an optional visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, and at day’s end we include a transfer to the lively Trastevere neighbourhood – return to the hotel is around 8:30 p.m.
Day 7 - Rome
After breakfast our journey concludes – depart with wonderful lasting memories.
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Extras and add-ons
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Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
Extend your tour with us by booking pre and post-accommodation, available at a per-person, per-night rate.
Post-Tour Accommodation - Rome
Pre-Tour Accommodation - Milan
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Confirmation of the hotels used may not be available until 48 hours before the tour departs.
If you are interested in booking pre or post-tour accommodation, here are some of the hotels we typically use.
Prices & Dates
Departure dates are guaranteed with 2 travellers. 'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Shared' prices are for solo travellers who are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same sex in a twin room - a single room will be provided at no additional cost if there are no suitable travellers to share with.
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