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Budget Best of Italy Explorer - 8 days

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Tour Overview

GROUP TOUR (FOR AGES 18 - 39): Discover Italy over eight unforgettable days, travelling from Rome to Venice and soaking up the country’s most iconic highlights. Begin in Rome with guided walks past landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Vatican City, before heading to Florence to explore Renaissance treasures and vibrant piazzas. Venture into Tuscany for wine tasting and medieval towns, then tick off Pisa and the colourful cliffside villages of Cinque Terre. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, from art galleries to local trattorias. Finish in enchanting Venice, wandering canals and historic squares on this well-paced, culture-filled Italian escape.

Start

Rome

End

Venice

Destination

Venice

Days

8

Pace

Medium

Range

Handpicked

Max Group Size

Min 18 - Max 15

Min Age

18

Map Image

Trip Code: BOIE8

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Rome - Explore iconic sights including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain and Vatican City on guided walks through historic streets

  • Florence - Discover Renaissance masterpieces at the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria and Ponte Vecchio during a guided walk through the historic centre

  • Tuscany - Sample Chianti wines at local wineries and visit San Gimignano’s medieval towers while exploring the rolling countryside

  • Pisa - Admire the Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery in the UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli with time for photos

  • Cinque Terre - Wander colourful cliffside villages including Riomaggiore and Vernazza, with free time to stroll lanes or enjoy coastal views

  • Venice - Experience a guided walk past canals, Piazza San Marco, St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in the unique lagoon city

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

7 night accommodation: Rome (2), Florence (4) and Venice Mestre (1). You can choose between a hostel option, with either a shared 4–8 bed mixed dorm (ideal for solo and budget travellers, with gender allocation where possible) or a private twin/double room for 2; or a hotel/B&B option, offering more comfort in budget-friendly 3-star hotels or B&Bs with a private en-suite double/twin room for 2.
Welcome dinner in Rome
Wine and olive oil tasting in Tuscany
Train ticket on high speed train from Rome to Florence
Private transport from Florence to Tuscany
Return regional Train Tickets from Florence to Pisa & Cinque Terre
Train ticket on high speed train from Florence to Venice Mestre
1 Regional Train Ticket from Venice Mestre to Santa Lucia

Not Included

International and domestic flights and visas
Accommodation City Tax
Meals not specified
Gratuities to your guide
Entry tickets to museums and monuments not specified
Local transport (buses, taxi, metro, water boat, shuttle buses)

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration8 days
StartRome
EndVenice
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group15 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $4,875
Was $3,168.75
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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