Italy 11-Day In-Depth Tour
Tour Highlights
| ★ | UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Florence 1982, Pisa 1987, Assisi 2000, St Peter’s Basilica 1980, Rome 1980, Pompeii 1997, Naples 1995. |
| ★ | Venice, Renowned for its beautiful setting, architecture, and artistic treasures, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ) |
| ★ | Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and one of the cradles of art and architecture, home To numerous historic buildings |
| ★ | Pisa, the birthplace of Galileo Galilei, the renowned astronomer, mathematician, and physicist |
| ★ | Rome, a world-famous city of history and culture, and the cradle of ancient Roman civilization. It is known as the “Eternal City.” |
| ★ | Vatican City: Special visit to the Sistine Chapel to admire the famous frescoes by the great master Michelangelo, including his masterpiece The Creation of Adam from the Genesis series |
| ★ | Savor a variety of authentic Italian culinary delights |
| ★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
| ★ | Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for a better sightseeing experience |
Itinerary
Day 1
Hometown ✈ Venice, Italy
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Today, we will take overnight flight to Venice, Italy, arrive the next day.
Day 2
Venice
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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in.
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel (Chef recommended Menu, 3 courses)
<Hotel> Voco Hotel Venice Mestre-The Quid or similar
Day 3
Venice
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After breakfast, the city tour will follow:
◎St. Mark’s Square
◎The Bell Tower
◎The Clock Tower
◎Piazzetta de San Marco
◎The Doge Palace
★The San Marco Basilica, a Byzantine-style structure, is as famous as the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey
◎The Rialto Bridge, a stone arch bridge crossing over the Grand Canal
Optional: Gondola ride (6 people per boat (at your own expense). A memorable experience
to explore the city through lovely rides
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Spaghetti with cuttlefish black ink, fried calamari, mixed seafood & Tiramisu
<Hotel> Voco Hotel Venice Mestre-The Quid or similar
Day 4
Venice — 320km — Pisa — 85.3km — Florence
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After breakfast, depart for Pisa, upon arrival, we will tour the following:
◎ The Leaning Tower, one of the seven wonders of the world
◎ The Baptistry
◎ The Duomo
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel (Chef recommended Menu, 3 courses)
<Hotel>NH Firenze Hotel Florence or similar
Day 5
Florence
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★ Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore-the symbol of this magnificent city (not including the rooftop)
◎ Giottos Bell Tower
◎ The Baptistery of St John
◎ Dante’s House
◎ Il Porcellino is the bronze statue of a wild boar
◎ Piazza Della Signoria: the replica of Michelangelo’s David statue, Old Palace, Loggia dei Lanzi
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Penne with pesto sauce, Florentine Steak & Ice Cream
<Hotel>NH Firenze Hotel Florence or similar
Day 6
Florence — 180km —Assisi — 176km — Rome
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After breakfast, depart for Assisi, located in Perugia. It is the birthplace of St. Francis. Assisi is rich in religious significance, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
St Francis Basilica: The lower church has frescoes by the artists Cimabue and Giotto, the upper church Houses frescoes of scenes in the life of St. Francis previously ascribed to Giotto. Later today, we will Depart for Rome.
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel (Chef recommended Menu, 3 courses)
<Hotel>Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Peter’s Rome or similar
Day 7
Rome
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The highlight of today’s itinerary is to the Vatican City, the world’s smallest sovereign state. We will visit ★St. Peter’s Basilica was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V. It was reconstructed from 1506 and completed in 1626. The Basilica was designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It is one of the most renowned works of Italian Renaissance architectures, lavishly decorated with marble, reliefs, sculpture and gilding. The burial site of Saint Peter is directly below the high altar of the basilica.
★Vatican Museum has 24 rooms, contain about 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display.
★The Sistine Chapel houses two of the world’s most famous works of art—Michelangelo’s celling frescoes and his Last Judgment.
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Ravioli, Grilled Chicken Leg with Salad, Dessert
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Peter’s Rome or similar
Day 8
Rome
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After breakfast, explore the following sites in Rome.
◎ The Arch of Constantine
★ The Roman Forum
◎ The Colosseum, completed in AD 80, the largest amphitheater in the world. During the Roman empire, it was used to show exotic animals, the prisoners fought off wild beasts, and the gladiator’s fierce combat.
◎ Climb 138 steps between Spanish Square, surrounded by historical buildings, colorful flowers
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner> Chinese Cuisine, 8 dishes & 1 soup
<Hotel>Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Peter’s Rome or similar
Day 9
Rome —- 224km — Pompeii — 30km —- Naples
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After breakfast, depart for Pompeii through the scenic region of Lazio and Campania. You may catch a glimpse of the majestic Monte Cassino Abbey perched on a hilltop (weather permitting). This site was the battle during the final stages of World War II. The Abbey was completely destroyed during the war but was later restored. Continuing to the ancient city of Pompeii, which was buried under thick volcanic ash nearly 2000 years ago. Witnessing the tragedy as well as the well-preserved ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Temple of Jupiter, and the forum.
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel (Chef recommended Menu, 3 courses)
<Hotel> NH Napoli Panorama Hotel Naples or similar
Day 10
Naples — 202km — Rome
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After breakfast, strolling through the maze-like centuries-old streets, lined with magnificent churches, lively squares, and artisan shops.
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel (Chef recommended Menu, 3 courses)
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Peter’s Rome or similar
Day 11
Rome ✈ Hometown
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After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a homebound flight to the US and ends this unforgettable journey.
<Breakfast> American Breakfast at hotel
★Entrance Fee and Transportation Included ◎Photo-Stop
Pricing
Departure Date
07
NOV
2025
| Adult: $3,399 |
| Child: $2,699 |
| Single Supplement: $1,100 |
Departure Date
30
JAN
2026
| Adult: $3,399 |
| Child: $2,699 |
| Single Supplement: $1,100 |
Departure Date
20
MAR
2026
| Adult: $.3399 |
| Child: $2,699 |
| Single Supplement: $1,100 |
Tour fare includes:
4-star Hotel, Breakfast (9), Dinner (9), Transportation and Entrance Fee
Tour fare excludes：
Airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tip (tour leader, bus driver & tour guide: euro 12 per day), Visa Fee, Travel Insurance (if full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer complimentary travel medical insurance for US residents only）
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **
** If tour fare paid by credit card, additional 3.5% service fee will apply. No service fee added if full payment by check or cash**
** Upon registration, $500 deposit per person is required. Please make check payable: P & D Travel Agency or by Zelle. Please also provide your passport copy. Balance due By 60 days prior to departure date. If you register within 30 days from the departure date, full payment is due within 2 days from your registration date
** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$300 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 50% of total tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 75% of total tour fare
14 days to 7 days prior to departure: 80% of total tour fare
7 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of cost
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions
*Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
*Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
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