Enchanting Italy

Enchanting Italy

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$4843

Enchanting Italy

9 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Venice, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Perugia, Pienza, Florence, Venice

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

DJ-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Small Group

Activities:

Walking

From: $5037 $4843 Barrhead discount: -$194

NB: Prices correct on 10-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on the "Enchanting Italy" tour and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Italy. Begin your journey in Rome with a welcome dinner, followed by an orientation tour of the Eternal City. Explore the ancient hilltop town of Narni and savor olive oil in Perugia. Indulge in chocolate and cheese tastings in Pienza, and enjoy a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region. Learn to cook authentic Tuscan cuisine in Monteriggioni and discover Florence's hidden gems, including the Ferragamo Museum. Conclude your adventure with a high-speed train ride to Venice, a private gondola ride, and a farewell dinner.

Highlights

  • Join an informative orientation tour of Rome with striking views of its legendary landmarks.

  • Explore the ancient hilltop town of Narni and enjoy an olive-oil tasting in Perugia.

  • Experience a guided walking tour and exclusive chocolate-tasting in Perugia, followed by a Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza.

  • Visit the small village of Bagno Vignoni, renowned for its unique thermal baths, and enjoy a wine tasting in the Montepulciano region.

  • Take a private cooking class in Monteriggioni and enjoy lunch in one of Italy’s oldest villages.

  • Enjoy a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum and a wine tasting from a buchetta del vino.

  • Take a private Gondola ride in Venice followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Places You'll See

Fiume

Sina Brufani

Relais Il Chiostro

B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace Al Ponte Vecchio

Papadopoli Venezia

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Fiume

Meals Included: Dinner

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Fiume

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join your group for an informative orientation tour to get to know the Eternal City with striking views of its legendary landmarks. Work up an appetite for a food tour of romantic Roma!
ROME A Little Romance Join your group for an informative orientation tour to get to know the Eternal City with striking views of its legendary landmarks. Work up an appetite for a food tour of romantic Roma! (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Time stands still with a small group walk through the Eternal City. Join your personal Local Guide to be amazed by the monumental, artistic, and religious buildings of Rome. Along the way, stop in three local venues that are perfect for small groups to taste local specialties.

Day 3: Rome,Narni,Perugia

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: Sina Brufani

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights of the ancient hilltop town of Narni. Next, visit a local frantoio farm for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch in the 14th-century city of Perugia—one of the most beautiful and beloved villages in Italy.
ROME–NARNI–PERUGIA Small Pleasures in Perugia Enjoy an intimate walking tour to explore the sights of the ancient hilltop town of Narni. Next, visit a local frantoio farm for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch in the 14th-century city of Perugia—one of the most beautiful and beloved villages in Italy. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
OLIVE YOU, ITALY! For generations, the same family has cared for hectares of fertile ground in the green hearth of Umbria. Take in the scent and the color of the excellent olive oil in this timeless mill as the family shares their history of cultivating Frantoio olives to achieve the authentic characteristic of its delicious flavor.

Day 4: Perugia,Pienza

Location: Perugia

Accommodation Name: Relais il Chiostro

Meals Included: Breakfast


PERUGIA–PIENZA Sweet Expectations Enjoy the sweet experience of a guided walking tour, including an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience in Perugia. Keep the samples coming with a savory Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza. (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CHOCOLATE IS LIFE The town of Perugia is widely known for its love affair with chocolate. Every year, this beautiful capital of Umbria hosts the annual Eurochocolate festival, chocolate enthusiasts from around the world to gather and indulge in chocolate tastings and special events.

ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Settle in with your small group to enjoy two nights in the serenity of The Relais Chiostro di Pienza hotel. This former 13th-century Monastery of St. Francis combines austere elegance with Tuscan luxury in the center of the historic hamlet of Pienza.

Day 5: Pienza,Excursion To Bagno Vignoni

Location: Pienza

Accommodation Name: Relais il Chiostro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Visit the small village of Bagno Vignoni in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, renowned for its unique thermal baths which have been used since Roman times. [LF] Join your small group for a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region.
PIENZA–EXCURSION TO BAGNO VIGNONI A Toast to Tuscany Visit the small village of Bagno Vignoni in the Val D’Orcia region of Tuscany, renowned for its unique thermal baths which have been used since Roman times. [LF] Join your small group for a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region. (B)

LOCAL FAVORITE
NEW TRADITIONS A big advantage of small groups becomes clear when enjoying unique experiences like a visit to a sustainable and organic winery in the heart of Montepulciano region. Learn about local winemaking traditions that produce exceptional wines while caring for the environment and preserving the local ecosystem.

Day 6: Pienza,Monteriggioni,San Gimignano,Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch in one of Italy’s oldest villages. In San Giminiano, join your group for an enlightening orientation walking tour.
PIENZA–MONTERIGGIONI–SAN GIMIGNANO–FLORENCE Secret Recipes Enjoy a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch in one of Italy’s oldest villages. In San Giminiano, join your group for an enlightening orientation walking tour. (B,L)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
TABLE MANNERS Roll up your sleeves with a personal, professional chef to learn the techniques of preparing an authentic Tuscan meal. Master the secret methods of creating your own mouthwatering dishes using fresh, seasonal, and organic ingredients.

Day 7: Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum. Celebrate in style with a wine tasting served from a buchetta del vino (wine window).
FLORENCE Fashionably Great Take a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum. Celebrate in style with a wine tasting served from a buchetta del vino (wine window). (B)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Follow your expert Local Guide through a maze of must-see-sights and legendary landmarks. Hear the story behind Florence's "buchette del vino" (wine doors) in the style of the Renaissance period. Here, winemakers continue the tradition of offering wine to passing patrons just as past vendors had done to avoid the16th- to 17th-century wine taxes of their day.

Day 8: Florence,Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: Papadopoli Venezia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to Venice via high-speed train. Later, grab your favorite few for a private Gondola ride followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
FLORENCE–VENICE Via Venezia Travel to Venice via high-speed train. Later, grab your favorite few for a private Gondola ride followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

TOUR HIGHLIGHT
MOORS & OARS Enjoy the quintessential Venetian experience with a Gondola ride on the iconic canals. Glide through the narrow waterways with the expert maneuvers of your gondolier who navigates with just a single oar—while possibly offering a serenade or two. Get a new perspective of the city sights, architecture, picturesque bridges, and bustling waterfronts from the comfort of your private water taxi. Mama mia!

Day 9: Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: Papadopoli Venezia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
VENICE Safe travels until we meet again! Your tour ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

What's Included

  • Welcome Dinner

    Meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Rome.

  • Orientation Tour of Rome

    Join your group for an informative orientation tour to get to know the Eternal City with striking views of its legendary landmarks.

  • Food Tour of Rome

    Enjoy a food tour of romantic Roma, including stops in three local venues to taste local specialties.

  • Olive-Oil Tasting and Light Lunch

    Visit a local frantoio farm for a special olive-oil tasting and light lunch in Perugia.

  • Chocolate-Tasting Experience

    Enjoy an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience in Perugia.

  • Pecorino Cheese-Tasting

    Savor a Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza.

  • Wine Tasting in Montepulciano

    Join your small group for a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region.

  • Private Cooking Class

    Enjoy a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, followed by lunch.

  • Guided Walking Tour in Florence

    Take a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum.

  • Wine Tasting from a Wine Window

    Celebrate in style with a wine tasting served from a buchetta del vino (wine window) in Florence.

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What's Not Included

  • Flights

    Flights to and from Italy are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.

UNESCO Sites

Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome|Historic Centre of San Gimignano|Historic Centre of the City of Pienza|Venice and its Lagoon

Accommodation

Rome: Fiume, Perugia: Sina Brufani, Pienza: Relais il Chiostro, Florence: B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio, Venice: Papadopoli Venezia

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of unique experiences can I expect on this tour?

    This tour offers several unique experiences, including a private Gondola ride in Venice, a private cooking class in Monteriggioni, and a visit to a sustainable and organic winery in the Montepulciano region. Additionally, you will enjoy an exclusive chocolate-tasting experience in Perugia and a wine tasting served from a buchetta del vino (wine window) in Florence.

  • What kind of food experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a variety of food experiences such as a welcome dinner in Rome, a food tour of Rome, an olive-oil tasting and light lunch in Perugia, a Pecorino cheese-tasting in Pienza, a unique wine tasting in the Montepulciano region, a private cooking class followed by lunch in Monteriggioni, and a farewell dinner in Venice.

  • Are there any special activities related to local culture and traditions?

    Yes, the tour includes several activities that highlight local culture and traditions. These include an olive-oil tasting at a local frantoio farm in Perugia, a visit to the Ferragamo Museum in Florence, and a wine tasting from a buchetta del vino (wine window) in Florence. Additionally, you will experience a private Gondola ride in Venice and a visit to the thermal baths in Bagno Vignoni.

  • What kind of guided tours are included?

    The tour includes several guided tours such as an orientation tour of Rome, a walking tour of the ancient hilltop town of Narni, a guided walking tour in Perugia, an orientation walking tour in San Gimignano, and a guided walking tour in Florence with a visit to the Ferragamo Museum.

  • What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?

    The accommodations during the tour include stays at Fiume in Rome, Sina Brufani in Perugia, Relais il Chiostro in Pienza, B&B Hotels Firenze Pitti Palace al Ponte Vecchio in Florence, and Papadopoli Venezia in Venice. In Pienza, you will stay at The Relais Chiostro di Pienza hotel, a former 13th-century Monastery of St. Francis.

  • What is the mode of transportation between cities?

    The tour includes travel between cities via high-speed train, specifically from Florence to Venice.

  • What is the final activity of the tour?

    The final activity of the tour is breakfast in Venice on the last day.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Patty Walker (Google Reviewer)  

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland...

11-Aug-2024

Specifically, Cosmos Tour of Ireland and Scotland. August 2024. Let me begin with the positive , the Tour guide was knowledgable, personable and educated! He also was extremely professional and took a genuine interest in providing the highest quality of service to the client. The bus was clean and comfortable and well maintained. The driver was highly experienced and provided excellent transportation. The excursions were acceptable and enjoyable. The Variety of age groups on the trip made for wonderful traveling companions. But unfortunately, that is where the positive ends. The Leonardo hotels that are part of the chain and experience for this specific tour are below quality. We spent a night in a room with a leak in the ceiling. That was known before we checked in and continued to leak while we were there. Another Leonardo hotel, we could not get out of our room. Due to the carpet being ripped up and blocking the door. Most of these hotels I would have walked away from, had I been on my own individual trip. The customer service is missing, customer safety is also missing in these hotels. There is lack of concern to assist customers to their rooms even when it is there responsibility to change the room, there isn't assistance offered. Never have I experienced where you had to absolutely be your own advocate. Because there is no customer concern or care. Quality of food provided is also below standards. It is frowned upon if you request something and often denied. We even had a situation where another individual was placed in the same room we were in and it was considered a "oh well too bad for you." Again, we had to transport our own luggage and bags to a new room. Only after we were our own advocates. We said this stranger and ourselves are not going to stay in the same room. Finally, we received a good room, a room that would be found acceptable in every day normal travel, and we had to change again. Because there was a missing part in a Radiator and this was known to the hotel but yet they still booked us into a room. The radiator would not turn off and the room was steaming hot. So once again, we had to transfer all of our luggage and personal items and trudged down stairwell and elevators to once again change rooms. This is so sad for a bucket list, once in a lifetime, save your money and go on your anniversary trip. The rooms are old and out, dated with stains and tears in carpets and materials. Some of the missing items are a safety concern. Buyer beware! The communication for traveling in other countries is not to the level of customer service and satisfaction that we are used to, we did not expect this level of unacceptable accommodations, much like staying in a hostile. It is the Globus/Cosmos Travel companies responsibility to make sure their accommodations for housing is up to the level of expectations of their customers. The accommodations provided are a reflection of Globus/Cosmos business model and integrity in the global travel industry. This is not everything we experienced, but just a few examples. At this time, their brand appears to be old, outdated, without concern or care for the safety of their clients or their health and welfare as applied to accomodations.Customer service, is their lost art. Choose carefully for travel service. And I would not recommend Globus or Cosmos.

Suneetha Raja (Google Reviewer)  

I have done Newfoundland &...

06-Jul-2024

I have done Newfoundland & Labrador with Iceberg Festival tour with Globus in June 2024. It was absolute rubbish for the price I paid towards the tour. Terrible hotels, horrible meals, barely any sightseeing that is worth while the visit, most importantly, the Iceberg festival never happened. Globus sold this specific tour departure date as the only way to attend this supposed Iceberg Festival. I felt cheated after paying 3527£ for a 13 day tour considering the only reason I picked this departure date was because I wanted to attend this Iceberg festival. I could have used my time and money in a better way doing a different tour with another company. A Canadian company who did the exact same tour is doing it for £2400. I have been travelling with Globus and Cosmos tours since 2008. However, this company tours have been terrible after the covid shutdowns. They are charging more than the premium companies and not providing the equivalent service on par with the prices. Safe to say that I won't be recommending Globus and Cosmos tours to anyone. Try other tour companies that are on the market.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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