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The Italian Dream

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Venice, Italy → Rome, Italy

Country: Italy
Start: Venice, Italy
End: Rome, Italy
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 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 still used for performances.
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 in Piazza del Campo, home of Siena’s Palio horse race.
Walk through Renaissance-planned Pienza in Val d’Orcia.
Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a local guide.
Discover Baroque squares including Piazza Navona in Rome.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels throughout
All guided tours and activities specified in the itinerary
Licensed local guides for city tours and regional experiences
Meals as listed (including a three-course Venetian dinner and cooking class lunch)
High-speed train tickets for all intercity travel
Guided vegan food tour in Verona
Hands-on pasta cooking class in Florence
Lagoon boat experience in Venice

Exclusions

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

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy structured cultural exploration with expert local guides.
Prefer comfortable travel with minimal logistics to manage.
Interested in art, architecture, and history spanning Roman to Renaissance periods.
Value food-led experiences (regional dining, cooking class, curated food tour).
Comfortable walking 2–4 hours daily on cobblestones and uneven terrain.
Want a mix of iconic cities and smaller regional towns (e.g. Montepulciano, Pienza).
Not suited for travellers seeking slow travel with extended downtime or luxury-only experiences.
Not ideal if mobility is limited or if you prefer minimal walking.

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The Italian Dream

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Venice

Day 2: Venice

Day 3: Venice – Verona

Day 4: Verona – Florence

Day 5: Florence

Day 6: Florence – Siena – Val d’Orcia

Day 7: Montepulciano – Pienza – Bagno Vignoni

Day 8: Val d’Orcia – Rome

Day 9: Rome

Day 10: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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