Easy Pace Italy - Classic Group, Winter
Easy Pace Italy - Classic Group, Winter
View of Vesuvius from the forum in Pompeii, Italy
View from the Abbey of Montecassino, Italy
A beautiful view of Florence and the basilica, Italy
Aerial view of famous medieval San Gimignano in the province of Siena, Italy
St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy
$3295
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Easy Pace Italy - Classic Group, Winter" tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Italy. Begin your journey in Rome, exploring the Vatican's treasures and the grandeur of ancient Rome. Experience the Renaissance in Florence, with options to admire Michelangelo's 'David' or enjoy a leisurely stroll through Piazza Santa Croce. Discover the iconic Leaning Tower in Pisa and savor authentic Tuscan flavors at an organic farm. In Venice, glide through the canals by gondola, witness the art of glassblowing, and indulge in Venetian cuisine. This tour offers a blend of guided experiences and leisure time, ensuring a relaxed yet enriching Italian adventure. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, authentic dining, and the comfort of a spacious coach, all while exploring Italy's most captivating cities. ...more ...less
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
- Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe.
Top Rated Highlights
- Rome: Visit the Colosseum, still echoing with the thronging crowds and ghostly cries of gladiatorial combat.
- Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, where Ancient Roman political life and law courts mingled with open-air markets and shops.
- Florence: Enjoy a stroll through Renaissance Florence and admire the medieval buildings that gave birth to this new style of architecture.
- Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.
- Venice: With your Travel Director cruise to St. Mark's Square and see the Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs and St. Mark's Basilica.
- Venice: Delight in the magic of this charming city as you glide along the canals by gondola.
Make Travel Matter
Venice: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft. This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Authentic Dining
Rome: Food and family go hand-in-hand in Italy and are pillars of the Italian way of life. Experience it for yourself with an invitation from your local host to join them for a truly Italian, home-cooked meal.
Florence: Experience local Florentine flavors while relaxing over dinner with wine.
Tuscany: Visit Il Poggio to learn about organic olive and grape farming. Then enjoy a tasting and sit down to a fabulous dinner of Tuscan specialties, complemented by stunning views.
: Savor flavors of the region over a delicious lunch with wine.
Venice: Enjoy a true Venetian dining experience.
Insight Choice
Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.
Florence: Take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce and immerse yourself in the essence of la dolce vita of Florence while you enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local cafe.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Room 007 Select Rome.
Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals Included: Dinner
2025 marks a Jubilee Year, a momentous Roman Catholic event celebrated every 25 years, turning Rome into a center of celebration between December 24, 2024, and December 31, 2025. As festivities unfold, itineraries may be adjusted to ensure you make the most of your time as you visit the Eternal City.Rome is a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and Baroque churches. Relax and settle in before joining your Travel Director and getting to know your fellow travelers over a delicious dinner with wine.
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Day 2: Exploring Vatican City
Location: Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome.
Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the Vatican with your Local Expert. Enjoy fast-tracked entry into the Vatican Museums and admire the Papal art collection before entering the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Afterwards, visit St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Cross the Tiber river to experience the grandeur of ancient Rome with your Local Expert. See the incredible Circus Maximus famous for its chariot races, and imagine the roar of the crowd during your visit to the iconic Colosseum.
Day 3: Rome at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Rome, Pompeii, Montecassino
Accommodation: Room 007 Select, Rome.
Accommodation Name: Room 007 Select, Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend another day enjoying Rome at your own pace. Stroll to the boutiques of the Via del Corso and Via Nazionale or visit the elegant designer stores near the Spanish Steps. Perhaps take an Optional Experience south to the ill-fated town of Pompeii, buried in 79 AD by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, and explore one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. With your Local Expert, stroll into a 2,000-year-old town revealing fascinating discoveries preserved in time. With the dormant volcano of Vesuvius and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples in the background, you have a few treats in store along the way and then return to Rome, passing the formidable Abbey of Montecassino, one of the greatest shrines of Christendom and the site of an epic battle in 1944. As night falls, why not sip a glass of prosecco at a sidewalk café in Piazza Navona and enjoy life’s pageantry pass by?
Day 4: On to Florence Relaxed Start
Location: Florence
Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive through Lazio and the rolling hills of Umbria, regarded as Italy's green heart. Admire the Medieval hilltop towns perched like crown jewels overlooking the valley's below. Journey to the Chianti Hills and the city of Florence. Explore Florence with Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Accademia Museum and see Michelangelo’s David. After continue on foot to admire the multicoloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise have been recreated in all their glory. Continue into the Piazza della Signoria, still the political heart of Florence and an open-air gallery of Renaissance masterpieces. Spend time gazing at statues such as Neptune and Hercules and Cacus along the front of the Palazzo Vecchio. Alternatively, take a stroll with your Travel Director to Piazza Santa Croce to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café, where you will be in the perfect spot to admire the basilica, indulge in people-watching the elegant Florentines.
Day 5: Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance Relaxed Start
Location: Florence, San Gimignano
Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Indulge yourself this morning by exploring Florentine luxury goods. Learn about the craft involved in the local leatherwork during a demonstration and be entranced by the intricate creations of the goldsmiths art. Admire the rolling green hills of Tuscany and the impressive medieval towers of San Gimignano on an optional experience this afternoon. Dine with your fellow traveling companions tonight.
Day 6: Pisa and the Tuscan Countryside Relaxed Start
Location: Florence, Pisa
Accommodation: Hotel Roma, Florence
Accommodation Name: Michelangelo Florence
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely morning in Florence, explore the nearby town of Pisa with a Local Expert. See the Leaning Tower, the baptistery and the colonnaded bell tower, lurching out from behind the cathedral. Visit the organic farm Il Poggio and join a guided walk to learn about olive oil and wine production. After taking in beautiful views of the rolling Tuscan hills, enjoy tasting the farm’s fine wines and olive oil, in addition to an authentic Italian meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Day 7: On to Venice
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we travel through the Emilia-Romagna region, and stop to sample the flavors of the region and learn about Italian food culture over a delicious lunch with wine. Take the autostrada east to Venice, Queen of the Adriatic. Your luxurious hotel has elegant Venetian touches and views over an unforgettably romantic city.
Day 8: Venice and the Magic of ‘La Serenissima’ Relaxed Start
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your private boat takes you on a journey of discovery past churches and palaces reflecting the architectural history of Venice from the 13th to the 18th century. The first sight is the pink marble of the Doge's Palace, connected to the prisons by the Bridge of Sighs. It was from here that Casanova made his daring escape. Turn the corner, and the gilded facade of St. Mark's Basilica comes into view. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience during a visit to a glassblowing workshop. See how beautiful handcrafted glass is made by expert glassblowers, safeguarding traditional skills. This afternoon there is plenty of time to explore the museums, galleries and churches or browse through the shops on the Rialto Bridge. Perhaps cruise out to some of the other islands in the lagoon to experience the age-old lifestyle of Venetian fishermen and lace-makers.
Day 9: Venice at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Splendid Venice - Starhotels Collezione.
Accommodation Name: NH Venezia Santa Lucia, Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Who could refuse another day to take in the unique atmosphere of this wonderful city? Lose yourself in the back lanes and quiet squares, where tourists seldom tread and the Venetians go about their daily lives. Maybe visit some of the 90 churches housing masterpieces of Venetian art or explore the modern artworks in the Guggenheim? Perhaps relax at a canal-side café sipping local wine or sample delicious lagoon-fresh fish? Later, board a traditional gondola for a serenade through the romantic canals. This evening, indulge in traditional Venetian dishes that are enriched with inspiration from seasonal produce.
Day 10: Arrivederci Venice
Location: Venice
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your departure transfer arrives at Venice Marco Polo airport.
What's Included
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Meals
The tour includes 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 dinner with wine, and 1 lunch.
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Activities
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Florence, including a visit to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's 'David'.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets are provided to give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any commentary.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included, so you won't have to worry about how much to give or search for foreign currency.
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Baggage Handling
Your bags are carried for you and promptly delivered to your hotel door.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi where available.
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Transfers
Transfers are available at scheduled times if your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates.
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Luxury Coach
Enjoy the comfort of a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.
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Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
What's Not Included
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Optional Experiences
Optional experiences such as a visit to Pompeii or exploring the medieval towers of San Gimignano are not included in the tour price.
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Flights Outside Scheduled Times
Transfers for flights outside the scheduled times or for additional nights' accommodation are not included and may require additional arrangements.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a pleasant journey between the stunning destinations of Rome, Florence, and Venice.
Accommodation
Experience comfort and elegance at Room 007 Select in Rome, Michelangelo Florence in Florence, and NH Venezia Santa Lucia in Venice, each offering a unique blend of local charm and modern amenities for a relaxing stay throughout your Italian journey.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Insight Experiences
- Vatican City: Visit the Vatican Museums, witness the genius of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and see St. Peter's Basilica.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to a glassblowing workshop in Venice where you can witness the ancient skill of glassblowing and learn about its history. This experience supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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What dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy a variety of authentic dining experiences, including a home-cooked meal with a local host in Rome, a dinner with local Florentine flavors in Florence, a tasting and dinner of Tuscan specialties at Il Poggio, and a true Venetian dining experience in Venice.
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Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?
Yes, optional experiences such as a visit to Pompeii or exploring the medieval towers of San Gimignano are available but not included in the tour price.
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What is the transportation like during the tour?
The tour provides transportation in a luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and an onboard washroom. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the coach where possible.
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What kind of accommodations are provided during the tour?
Accommodations include stays at Room 007 Select in Rome, Michelangelo Florence in Florence, and NH Venezia Santa Lucia in Venice, each offering a comfortable and luxurious experience.
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What are some of the highlights of the tour in Florence?
In Florence, you can choose to visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's 'David' or take a stroll to Piazza Santa Croce with your Travel Director to enjoy a typical Italian treat in a local café.
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What is included in the tour regarding meals?
The tour includes 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 1 dinner with wine, and 1 lunch.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Easy Pace Italy - Classic Group, Winter
10 Days Starting in Rome, Italy and ending in Venice, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Vatican City, Pompeii, Montecassino, Florence, San Gimignano, Pisa, Venice
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Tour code:
W803N20
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