A Taste of Italy: 11 Days

A Taste of Italy: 11 Days

Rome

The famous Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Italy

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Florence

Florence, Italy

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The rooftops of Assisi, Italy
Assisi

The rooftops of Assisi, Italy

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Siena

The medieval town of Siena, Italy

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Pisa

Aerial view of Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower, Italy

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The medieval city of Bologna in Emilia Romagna, Italy
Bologna

The medieval city of Bologna in Emilia Romagna, Italy

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Venice

A gondola journey through the canals of Venice, Italy

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The Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Rome

The Colosseum, Rome, Italy

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View of Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy
Montepulciano

View of Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

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View of Vesuvius from the forum in Pompeii, Italy
Pompeii

View of Vesuvius from the forum in Pompeii, Italy

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The winding road of Sorrento located on the Amalfi Coast, Italy
Sorrento

The winding road of Sorrento located on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

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Idyllic Capri and its harbour landscape, Italy
Capri

Idyllic Capri and its harbour landscape, Italy

Day 9
Rome

Sunset view over Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

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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

Tour operator:

Omega Tours

Tour code:

64

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

7-99

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English
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NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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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.

Highlights

  • Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano.

  • Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice.

  • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line entrance.

  • Street food experience in Bologna.

  • Tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance and Neapolitan Pizza lunch.

  • Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri.

  • Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome.

Places You'll See

St Peter's Basilica Over The Aelian Bridge, Rome, Italy

Sunset View Over Piazza Navona In Rome, Italy

The Uffizi Gallery In Florence, Italy

Aerial View Of Ponte Vecchio Bridge, Florence, Italy

Picturesque Assisi. In The Province Of Perugia, Umbria, Italy

Siena, Italy

Pisa, Italy

Outdoor Dining In Bologna, Known For Its Gastonomy

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Gondolas In Venice, Italy

St Mark's Square, Venice, Italy

The Grand Canal With Rialto Bridge In Venice, Italy

Wine Barrels In A Montepulciano Cellar, Tuscany, Italy

Sorrento, Italy

Pompeii, Italy

View From Mount Solaro On The Island Of Capri, Italy

Itinerary

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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.

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

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in standard-level hotels is included.

  • Transportation

    Transportation by deluxe motorcoach is provided.

  • Tour Escort and Guides

    Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides are included.

  • Traditional Tuscan Lunch

    A traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano is included.

  • Spritz & Cicchetti Experience

    A Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice is included.

  • Vatican Museums Tour

    Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica with skip-the-line entrance is included.

  • Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

    A Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus daily ticket is included.

  • Street Food Experience

    Street food experience in Bologna is included from March 23, 2025.

  • Pompeii Tour

    Tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entrance and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink is included.

  • Blue Grotto Visit

    Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri is included from April to October.

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What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    International or domestic airfare is not included.

  • Gratuities

    Gratuities to guides and drivers are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Porterage Service

    Porterage service is not included.

  • Additional Meals

    Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary are not included.

  • Local City Tax

    Local city tax for overnight stays is not included.

  • Visas

    Visas required for entry into the country as necessary are not included.

  • 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

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes accommodation in standard-level hotels throughout the trip.

  • Is transportation included in the tour package?

    Yes, transportation is provided by a deluxe motorcoach for the duration of the tour.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is there a special experience included in Venice?

    Yes, the tour includes a Spritz & Cicchetti experience in Venice.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 2005

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes, please enquire for details, we'll be happy to assist wherever we can.

  • 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.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.

Reviews of this operator

Katherine Lagermann (Google Reviewer)  

Incredible tour! This tour option...

18-Nov-2024

Incredible tour! This tour option had a few scheduled tours, but also a lot of time for independent exploration on our own. We felt it was a perfect balance. If you are not the kind of person that likes to be shepherded from place to place on a tight schedule, this is a perfect option. The hotels we stayed at were beautiful, clean, and comfortable. We opted to extend our tour by two extra nights, and while we were not able to stay in the same hotel our whole trip due to booking, the transfer process was still very convenient, and we even got a room upgrade at our second hotel. We would definitely travel with omega tours again!

Janifer Harland (Google Reviewer)  

Easy booking, nothing was a...

28-Oct-2023

Easy booking, nothing was a problem, prompt reply to emails. We did the Pearls of Puglia Tour. Fantastic region to explore, tour guide Sabrina was excellent and our other local guides were also great.

Joe F  

Excellent Service!

01-Mar-2020

Received excellent service and suggestions for a tour we planned for our son and daughter when they toured the Amalfi Coast in August. Hotels were all in great locations close to the action and all excellent 4 or 5 star. Would definitely use or recommend Omega tours to friends or family.

K Ruff (Google Reviewer)  

We used Omega Tours for...

09-May-2024

We used Omega Tours for a trip to Rome & the Amalfi Coast. Michael Rizzo did an outstanding job and answered all of my never ending questions. Planning and arrangements were easy with lots of suggestions and good advice. The drivers they arranged were on time, friendly and informative. The tours that they arranged were on time and the guides were well versed, our only issue was with one of the guides which isn’t a reflection on Omega. The hotels that were selected were very nice. The communication with Omega was good including when we needed some information while on the trip. I would definitely recommend them.

Zeke and Sheree Sanchez (Google Reviewer)  

We totally enjoyed our tour...

15-Jun-2024

We totally enjoyed our tour and it was certainly more than we expected. Our tour guide and our driver were excellent. Our hotels were great and Connie Astarita, our travel agent was outstanding. We will definitely recommend your company to our friends as we have already done so.

Pinx O  

I had wonderful time

04-Oct-2022

Just came back from my 11 days Portugal tours I booked through Omega tours. And I had wonderful time. I joined a small group tours, which is really great. The tour guide Myriam is one of the best tour guide I ever had. I always travel solo( and sometimes join a group tours )and tried to travel every year if I can . I am surely looking forward to booked more tours with you.

Linette Logie (Google Reviewer)  

Was pleasantly surprised that there...

02-Jul-2023

Was pleasantly surprised that there were only 4 people on the Best of Portugal tour. Our guide Cristina was fabulous and was a wealth of information on everything Portugal. A great experience overall and would highly recommend.

Guido P  

Had a great time and an amazing experience!

01-Mar-2020

Had a great time and an amazing experience. The touring company was excellent, punctual with clean buses and friendly and well informed tour guides. Hotels were nice, clean with good location, great service and good breakfast. We are recommending it to everyone and hoping one day we can repeat it.

Adair R  

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy

30-Apr-2022

Very pleased with this well organized tour of Italy. A great balance of sightseeing and free time. Exceptional local guide and driver. I’m not sure I would consider the hotels chosen to be 4 star - with the exception of Hotel St Martin in Rome which was great - but the others were very clean and well located. Would definitely choose Omega tours again when booking group travel.

Lisa M  

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken.

07-Jun-2022

Most beautiful trip I've ever taken. Having all my hotels and pickup and drop- offs taken care of by Omega Tours made this trip so easy to enjoy! Michael was amazing. He was always available to answer all of our questions and he made sure we had everything we needed in order to travel internationally during a crazy pandemic!

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