Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through Italy with "A Taste of Italy" tour, designed for food and wine enthusiasts. Begin your adventure in Rome, exploring iconic landmarks with a hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. Travel through the enchanting towns of Assisi, Siena, and Florence, where you'll marvel at Renaissance art and architecture. Savor a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano and indulge in a spritz and cicchetti experience in Venice. Discover the culinary delights of Bologna and enjoy a Neapolitan pizza lunch in Pompeii. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access, and explore the stunning island of Capri. With comfortable accommodations, deluxe motorcoach transportation, and professional English-speaking guides, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and gastronomy, ensuring a memorable Italian experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ROME ARRIVAL
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival, make your way to your hotel (optional private transfer available). Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure. A hop-on-hop-off daily ticket is at your disposal. Explore Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop-on-Hop-off buses and see your favorite city landmarks from a different perspective! The open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy spectacular views of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. Hop on board, relax, listen to the audio commentary, and get on and off at any of the eight stops along the route. The included bus ticket will be valid for a day and offers audio commentary. ...more ...less
Day 2 : ROME > ASSISI > SIENA > FLORENCE
Location: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner.
Day 3 : FLORENCE
Location: Florence, Pisa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower.
Day 4 : FLORENCE > BOLOGNA > VENICE
Location: Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats.
Day 5 : VENICE
Location: Venice
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned “cicchetti,” a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay. Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included.
Day 6 : VENICE > TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO) > ROME
Location: Venice, Montepulciano, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome.
Day 7 : ROME
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: BImportant: Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas within the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies.
Day 8 : ROME > POMPEII > SORRENTO
Location: Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at approximately 7:00 am. Depart by coach, heading south through the regions of Lazio and Campania.Upon arriving in Pompeii, enjoy an authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch. Afterward, you’ll visit one of the most significant archaeological sites in the world: Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Skip the Line access and a guided tour, you’ll explore the haunting ruins of Pompeii, stepping back to 79 AD when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying the once-thriving Roman city under volcanic ash and gases.After the visit, you will drive along the scenic Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket and long trousers are recommended for men) and an overnight stay at your hotel. Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 : SORRENTO > CAPRI > SORRENTO
Location: Sorrento, Capri, Sorrento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations in the Mediterranean! Depending on the weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy roaming the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to your hotel in Sorrento. Meals: B, DPlease note that visits to Capri are not included from November to March. On those days, you will have leisure time in Sorrento instead.
Day 10 : SORRENTO > ROME
Location: Sorrento, Rome
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today enjoy the day at leisure to explore the Amalfi Coast on your own. In the afternoon, transfer back to Rome. Meals: B
Day 11 : ROME
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional private transfers to the airport or train station are available. Arrivederci! Meals: B
What's Included
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• Accommodation in standard-level hotels
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• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
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• Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
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• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
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• Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice
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• Tour of the Vatican Museums, and Sistine Chapel, with skip-the-line entrance
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• Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus - Daily Ticket
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• Street food experience in Bologna
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• Tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink
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• Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri (April to October)
What's Not Included
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Airfare
International or domestic airfare is not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities to guides and drivers are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Porterage Service
Porterage service is not included.
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Additional Meals
Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.
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Local City Tax
Local city tax for overnight stays is not included.
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Visas
Visas required for entry into the country as necessary are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with transportation by deluxe motorcoach, ensuring a comfortable journey between destinations. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and extra legroom on board, making your travel experience as pleasant as possible.
Accommodation
Stay in standard-level hotels such as the Hotel St. Martin in Rome, Hotel Raffaello in Florence, and Hotel Delfino Mestre in Venice, offering comfort and convenience throughout your Italian journey.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes accommodation in standard-level hotels throughout the trip.
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Is transportation included in the tour package?
Yes, transportation is provided by a deluxe motorcoach for the duration of the tour.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Meals are included as per the itinerary. It is important to inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes the professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides.
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Is there a special experience included in Venice?
Yes, the tour includes a Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice.
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What is the highlight of the visit to the Vatican?
The tour includes a visit to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line entrance.
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Is there an excursion to the island of Capri?
Yes, there is an excursion to the island of Capri, including a visit to the Blue Grotto from April to October, weather permitting.
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What is the street food experience in Bologna?
From March 23, 2025, the tour includes a street food experience in Bologna, where you can explore medieval streets lined with food stalls and markets.
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Are there any special inclusions for comfort during travel?
Yes, the tour provides complimentary Wi-Fi on board and extra legroom on the coaches for a more comfortable trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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Free Date Changes
Omega Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Omega Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform omega tours, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Omega Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 CAD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of omega tours charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
A Taste of Italy: 11 Days
11 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Montepulciano, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
64
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
7-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise requests
