WELCOME TO ITALY
Northern Italy is by far our most popular offering in Western Europe. This 11-day cultural program highlights all the special sights, sounds, scents, and tastes that have made this magical place a must for even the most seasoned traveller. This is a highlight-packed though well-paced journey from Rome to Siena, Pisa, the Cinque Terre, and incomparable Florence. Our special brand of travel allows for a thorough and varied experience, with the greater flexibility afforded by our small group size.
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
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Day 1 • Arrival in 'Eternal' Rome.
Day 2 • Rome: the Forum and Colosseum.
Day 3 • Rome: The Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps.
Day 4 • To Siena, ‘queen’ of Tuscany's Hill Towns. Walking tour of Siena.
Day 5 • Morning visit to San Gimignano, the Manhattan of Tuscany.
Day 6 • Morning drive to Volterra, dramatic Etruscan town. Visit Museo Guarnacci, one of Italy's best collections of Etruscan artifacts. Continue to Lerici via Pisa's Duomo and Baptistery.
Day 7 • Cinque Terre—easy-paced rugged coastal villages walk.
Day 8 • To Florence and a walking tour, including the Accademia and Michelangelo's David.
Day 9 • Florence: Duomo & Ponte Vecchio
Day 10 • At leisure in Florence. PM optional Tuscan cooking class.
Day 11 • Departure from Florence.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation
- Internal transportation
- Breakfasts and most dinners
- Sightseeing and entrance fees
- Tips for hotel, porters, drivers
- Transfers (Land/Air)
- Services of a Tour Leader
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EXCLUSIONS
- Lunches and some dinners
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Air departure taxes/fuel surcharges
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Transfers (if early/late)
- Transfers (if Land Only)
- Tour Leader gratuities
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OUT FACTOR
Gay-friendly hotels, wonderful meals, incomparable historic sites and art treasures ensures a memorable journey through one of Europe’s most fabulous and gay-friendly regions. Unsure about the impact of gay Italians on the art world through the centuries? All will revealed (literally) when you first set your eyes upon everyone's favourite model of man, Michelangelo's David!
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PLEASE NOTE
This itinerary is correct at time of publishing. For a more detailed itinerary, download a PDF here. We reserve the right to make changes as necessary due to reasons beyond our control. For booking terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Terms.
