Overview
The Italian Scene tour starts in Rome and ends in Rome. Soak up the scenic landscapes of Tuscany, visit the leaning tower of Pisa, and go sightseeing in Florence, Venice and Rome.
Trip Highlights
- See St. Peter's Basilica, view the Colosseum and see the ancient sites with your Local Guide
- Visit this popular resort
- See the monastery on the hilltop
- Visit the town of St. Francis
- Cruise to St. Mark's Square and visit a traditional glassblowing workshop
- View the Roman Arena
- Visit Lake Como
- View the Leaning Tower
- With your Local Guide, see the Baptistery, the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Giotto's Bell Tower
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in Italy’s timeless magic with the "Italian Scene" tour, a 10-day countryside and village trip starting and ending in Rome. Discover Florence’s artistic pulse, Venice’s romantic canals, and the sun-drenched Italian Lakes, all at a gentle, easy pace perfect for families and seniors. Visit Sorrento’s citrus groves, capture memories at Pisa’s famed Leaning Tower, and honor Assisi’s spiritual calm. With expert guides, seamless transport, and comfortable hotels, this group tour makes each moment count. Its unique draw? The harmonious blend of Italy’s greatest cities and its picturesque rural heartlands, all wrapped into one unforgettable tour package.
The 'Eternal City' has captivated travellers for centuries and youll not be disappointed as it prepares you for an exhilarating journey across Italy. On arrival in Rome, check in to your hotel, relax or get ready for your very own introduction to Rome. Later this afternoon, youll meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse into what lies ahead.
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation:Raganelli
With so much to see and do, you could explore Rome for an eternity without getting bored. Join a Choice Experience to the Roman Forum or start your day the Italian way. Get to grips with the citys main attractions, joining a Local Guide. Cross the Tiber to see the mighty Colosseum and the countless other ancient sites which featured prominently in the days of the powerful Roman Empire. Why not select a Choice Experience dinner in a characteristic trattoria to soak up the citys effervescent atmosphere?
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Vatican City, Rome
Accommodation:Raganelli
The Bay of Naples beckons and our first stop is in the picture-perfect resort town of Sorrento. Pastel-hued residences cling impossibly to craggy cliffs that plunge into the deep blue waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Enjoy your time soaking up the sun-drenched views. You wont need to venture far to catch the scent of the 'worlds best lemons', which youll see in abundance at the local markets. Taste some of the mouth-watering fresh produce grown locally or consider a Choice Experience to the artists paradise of Positano, followed by a scenic drive along the Amalfi Coast. The Sirens of Sorrento may be nowhere in sight, but their alluring call will be possible to resist.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome, Sorrento, Bay of Naples
Accommodation:Europa Castellammare, Paradiso
Enjoy the atmosphere as you explore the beautiful Bay of Naples during your free time this morning. Alternatively, choose to join a Choice Experience guided walking tour of Pompeii, buried under the volcanic ash for centuries after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Leaving the Bay of Naples behind, journey past Cassino and see the monastery which featured as a backdrop for some of the fiercest battles of World War II. This poignant reminder of war gives way to a place of pilgrimage as you head north to Assisi, where an orientation reveals a medieval town that has changed very little since the time of St. Francis.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Bay of Naples, Assisi
Accommodation:Frate Sole
Your journey continues across the Apennines and through the Emilia-Romagna region, credited with being the origin of tortellini, mortadella and parmesan cheese. Before you know it, youll arrive in Venice, the Queen of the Adriatic, where a Choice Experience will see you gliding through the city's canals in a gondola.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Assisi, Venice
Accommodation:San Giuliano
Embark on a cruise by private launch to bustling St. Mark's Square in the heart of Venice. Admire the most famous of Venice's 417 bridges, the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy views of the Doge's Palace and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica. Later, enjoy a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, as the extraordinary talents of glassblowers take centre stage during a visit to their workshop. Then, consider a Choice Experience to the island of Burano for a relaxing meal with your travel companions.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Venice
Accommodation:San Giuliano
The plains of Veneto are all that stand between you and Verona, once a major Roman stronghold and now one of Italys most elegant cities. Stroll through Piazza Bra and view the impressive Roman Arena, still hosting open-air concerts nearly two thousand years after it was built. Take time to explore Veronas historic centre or browse the stylish boutiques along Via Mazzini before continuing to Italy's Lake District. On arrival at Lake Como, youll understand why this scenic retreat has long drawn the rich and famous.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Varese
Accommodation:Capolago , UNA HOTELS Varese
The white marble faades of Pisas Cathedral Square gleam in the sunshine, but it is the famous Leaning Tower that gets most of the glory when you visit this 'Meadow of Miracles', so named by 20th-century Italian writer and poet Gabriele dAnnunzio. Since Medieval times, the exquisite structures in the piazza have symbolised mans journey through religious life the Baptistery representing birth, life represented by the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and the Camposanto, death. After a short drive from Pisa, youll arrive at your hotel near Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. A full day of sightseeing lies ahead, so kick back and enjoy the company of your travel companions this evening at an optional dinner in the Tuscan countryside.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Varese, Pisa, Florence
Accommodation:President
There are few cities in the world with an artistic legacy equal to that of Florence. Your Local Guide shares a superb commentary of the city's artistic and architectural heritage during a walking tour, which includes views on the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Baptistery, the impressive Giotto's Bell Tower and the Ponte Vecchio. Visit Piazza della Signoria and squeeze in some time for shopping Florence is particularly renowned for its high-quality leather and 18-carat gold jewellery. Later, return to Rome, where your journey began. Spend the evening forging final memories with new friends or consider a Choice Experience that whisks you away on one last sightseeing trip, complete with a mouth-watering dinner and live entertainment.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Florence, Rome
Accommodation:Raganelli
If Italy has become engraved in your heart as it did for celebrated poet Robert Browning, youll have a hard time saying arrivederci. As the legend has it, if you tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain, you're destined to return. Until then, bid your Travel Director and travel companions a fond farewell.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Rome
Accommodation
4* Hotel
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Accommodation
- Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trusted
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Meals
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- Transport
- Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
- Guide
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Others
- City orientation tours
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
Excludes
- International flights to/from Rome are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Italian Scene Tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
Payment Policy
Payment Policy
Confirmation Policy
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged, and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.
Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.
All applicable refunds will be done by ITA Hub.
Booking Policy
This is the new booking policy
Cancellation Policy
- If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made between 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 15 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Payment Terms Policy
- 100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking
Term & Conditions
Term & Conditions
- All Prices are in Indian Rupees or USD and subject to change without prior notice.
- Price quoted are subject to availability at time of confirmation, we are currently not holding any blocking against the sent quotation.
- Tour prices are valid for Indian Nationals & Foreigners holding Indian Resident Permit.
- Booking confirmations are subject to availability.
- All Hotels Rooms are subject to availability
- We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
- Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
- Any overstay expenses due to delay or change or cancellation in flight will be on the guests own & ITA Hub will not be held liable for such expenses however we will provide best possible assistance.
