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Italy’s Gems (8 Days) - Small Group Tour | Forward Travel | Forward Travel

Italy’s Gems

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Venice, Italy → Rome, Italy

Country: Italy
Start: Venice, Italy
End: Rome, Italy
Date: Flexible
Duration: 8 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport: Coach, minibus, train, boat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Walk through the 11th-century St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace.
Cruise the Venetian lagoon on a traditional bragozzo boat.
Explore the 1st-century Verona Arena.
Taste regional cuisine on a guided vegan food tour in Verona.
View Michelangelo’s David (1504) at the Accademia Gallery in Florence.
Learn to make fresh pasta in a hands-on cooking class.
Stand inside the Colosseum (AD 80) and walk the Roman Forum.
Discover Baroque Rome at Piazza Navona and Piazza del Popolo.

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Inclusions

Accommodation in centrally located 3-star hotels
All guided tours and activities listed in the itinerary
Licensed local guides for city tours and experiences
Meals as specified (including a three-course Venetian dinner)
High-speed train tickets for all intercity travel
Guided vegan food tour in Verona
Hands-on pasta cooking class with lunch in Florence
Lagoon boat experience in Venice

Exclusions

International flights to and from Italy
Airport transfers and local transfers not specified in the itinerary
Full-time tour leader/escort throughout the trip
Travel insurance (mandatory, not included)
Tips, gratuities, and personal expenses (meals, drinks, shopping)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a structured introduction to Italy’s major cultural cities.
Prefer guided experiences over independent planning.
Interested in Roman history, Renaissance art, and architecture.
Enjoy food-focused travel (regional dining, cooking class, curated food tour).
Comfortable walking several hours daily on hard, uneven surfaces.
Value efficient travel via trains rather than long road journeys.
Not ideal if you want slow travel with extended downtime.
Not suited for travellers with limited mobility or those avoiding walking-heavy itineraries.

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Italy’s Gems

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Venice

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Venice – Verona

Day 4: Verona – Florence

Day 5: Florence

Day 6: Florence – Rome

Day 7: Rome

Day 8: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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