Bella Italia Tour
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Per person, double occupancy, excludes roundtrip airfare
10 Days
Passport Required
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Italy Vacation Package Details
Take a journey you won’t forget! Enjoy an Italy vacation where you will visit site after legendary site all the way from Rome to Milan. Explore the most romantic country in the world whose historic ruins, incredible architecture, stunning natural beauty, and exceptional cuisine make it irresistible to travelers from across the globe.
Tour Vatican City, home to the pope and some of the world’s finest artwork including Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. In Rome, explore the Forum and other buildings and massive ruins that came to symbolize the Ancient Roman Empire’s unparalleled strength and influence. Admire Orvieto’s abundance of history, and then relax in the ancient spa town of Montecatini Terme.
Strike a pose for a classic picture in front of the leaning tower of Pisa, before falling in love with Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Foodies will be thrilled to visit the culinary hotspot of Bologna, where pasta is a must. The next day starts and ends in Venice, and includes a fascinating guided tour of the canals. Shakespeare fans will be enamored of the House of Juliet in fair Verona, while our most fashionable travelers will enjoy a final city tour of Milan, the stylish capital of the Lombardy Region.
“Bella,” which means beautiful, is the only way to describe this incredible country whose best traits and most famous sites are the focus of this great Italy vacation package.
Tour Includes
1 Country- Italy
- Rome
- The Vatican City
- Pisa
- Florence
- Orvieto
- Bologna
- Venice
- Verona
- Milan
- Tuscany
- Umbria
- Montecatini Terme
- 8 Nights
- Moderate hotels based on twin/double occupancy
- 8 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners
- A professionally trained English-speaking local tour director who is knowledgeable of the area and will provide you with a wealth of information. Their friendly service will make your trip a memorable experience.
- To and from your hotel room throughout your land tour for one piece of Checked Baggage per person.
Activity Level
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Tour Highlights
- Visit Rome, the “Eternal City,” Florence and Venice—Italy’s 3 most spectacular and romantic cities, all with included sightseeing
- See the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo frescoes in The Vatican City
- Take a funicular up to the ancient town of Orvieto
- See for yourself and marvel at the angle of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore the impressive sights at Bologna, Verona, and Milan
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Bella Italia
Bella Italia
Tours Starts: Rome, Italy
Tours Ends: Milan, Italy
Day 1
Depart for Rome
Your adventure begins as you depart the U.S. on your transatlantic flight. Overnight in flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Rome
Arrive in historic Rome. This evening meet your fellow travelers and learn about the exciting days ahead, then relax over a tasty Italian dinner. (D)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Day 3
Vatican City
This morning, take a guided tour of Vatican City, home of the Pope. Explore the Vatican Museums, which house some of the most important and valuable art treasures in the world. Visit the Sistine Chapel to see floor-to-ceiling biblical frescoes painted by Michelangelo in around 1512, St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. (B)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Note: Touring the Vatican Museums requires walking up several staircases and 2-3 hours of walking.
Day 4
Rome
A full-day sightseeing tour includes the highlights of this Eternal City. Today’s sights include outside views of the Roman Forum, once a marketplace and center of daily Roman life, and the Colosseum (entrances not included), the Piazza Navona, and the renowned Spanish Steps along with the fabled Trevi Fountain. (B)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Day 5
Orvieto and Montecatini Terme
Depart Rome this morning and travel north into the picturesque Umbrian countryside. We stop and take the funicular up to the ancient town of Orvieto, where you can explore the rich history of this charming town and admire a variety of Etruscan, Medieval, and Renaissance art. The Orvieto funicular (a cliff cable railway) first opened in 1888 and uses water and gravity to transport its cars up and down the hillside. We then continue north and by late afternoon arrive at Montecatini Terme, a beautiful spa town that was built around its mineral water springs, where we spend the next two nights. (B)
Settentrionale Esplanade or similar
Day 6
Florence and Pisa
Today’s full-day excursion starts with a short drive toward the Mediterranean coast and the city of Pisa. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy a walking tour of Florence, during which you can see the 13th century Duomo with the Brunelleschi Dome and Giotto’s Campanile (bell tower). See Ghiberti’s golden “Gates of Paradise” doors at the marble-clad Baptistery of St. John, the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge spanning the River Arno, complete with shops built along it. (B)
Settentrionale Esplanade or similar
Day 7
Bologna and Venice
We drive northeast and stop in Bologna. Probably best known for its culinary tradition, Bologna also has an impressive history and is home to the world's oldest university, founded in 1088. Enjoy some time on your own and perhaps pasta with authentic bolognese sauce (ragù alla bolognese in Italian) before we continue toward the Adriatic coast. We’ll arrive in the Venice area by late afternoon and will stay just a few miles across the lagoon from the historic city. (B, D)
Smart Hotel Holiday Venice Mestre or similar
Day 8
Venice
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this amazing city, now a World Heritage Site, built on an archipelago of 117 islands in a lagoon. Formed by 177 canals and connected by 409 bridges, Venice is unique in Europe in having remained a sizable functioning city in the twenty-first century entirely without motorcars or trucks. Transfer by boat to St. Mark’s Square where you’ll begin your walking tour to see the lavish Doge’s Palace, (entrance not included) and the fabled Bridge of Sighs as well as the Rialto Bridge, Venice’s oldest, spanning the Grand Canal. This afternoon you are free to wander through the labyrinth of canals and alleyways, lined with boutiques and souvenir shops, or perhaps relax and “people watch” over an espresso or tasty Italian gelato. If you want to get out on the water, there are a variety of boat rides available (not included) from water taxis to the traditional gondolas. By the end of the day you’ll be truly inspired by the history and romance of this wonderful city. (B)
Smart Hotel Holiday Venice Mestre or similar
OPTION: MURANO & BURANO TOUR:
Get to know the exquisite glasswork
of Murano and watch how the
glassblowers create their art crafts.
Continue onto the colorful streets of
Burano. Starts at $39 p/p. Price varies
by departure date. Please add this option at time of booking.
Day 9
Verona & Milan
Today we head through the lush northern Italian landscape to Verona. A city best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it also offers wonderful examples of Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture. Our walking tour includes the Duomo (cathedral), Piazza delle Erbe with the famous Torre dei Lamberti (high tower), and of course the house of Juliet, with its famous balcony. Continue west to Milan, capital of the region of Lombardy. Your panoramic sightseeing tour highlights will include Piazza del Duomo, the main central square surrounded by several important buildings, such as Milan’s Gothic cathedral and the Royal Palace of Milan. You’ll also have a chance to see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an impressive and ornate indoor shopping arcade built in 1865, as well as La Scala Opera House. (B, D)
Hilton Garden Inn Malpensa or similar
Day 10
Depart for Home (B)
Your Italy vacation comes to an end today as you depart for home with newfound friends a suitcase full of memories to last a lifetime!
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
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Bella Italia
Bella Italia
Tours Starts: Rome, Italy
Tours Ends: Florence, Italy
Day 1
Depart for Rome
Your adventure begins as you depart the U.S. on your transatlantic flight. Overnight in flight.
Day 2
Arrive in Rome
Arrive in historic Rome. This evening meet your fellow travelers and learn about the exciting days ahead, then relax over a tasty Italian dinner. (D)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Day 3
Vatican City
This morning, take a guided tour of Vatican City, home of the Pope. Explore the Vatican Museums, which house some of the most important and valuable art treasures in the world. Visit the Sistine Chapel to see floor-to-ceiling biblical frescoes painted by Michelangelo in around 1512, St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Peter’s Square. (B)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Note: Touring the Vatican Museums requires walking up several staircases and 2-3 hours of walking.
Day 4
Rome
A full-day sightseeing tour includes the highlights of this Eternal City. Today’s sights include outside views of the Roman Forum, once a marketplace and center of daily Roman life, and the Colosseum (entrances not included), the Piazza Navona, and the renowned Spanish Steps along with the fabled Trevi Fountain. (B)
Hotel H10 Roma or similar
Day 5
Orvieto and Montecatini Terme
Depart Rome this morning and travel north into the picturesque Umbrian countryside. We stop and take the funicular up to the ancient town of Orvieto, where you can explore the rich history of this charming town and admire a variety of Etruscan, Medieval, and Renaissance art. The Orvieto funicular (a cliff cable railway) first opened in 1888 and uses water and gravity to transport its cars up and down the hillside. We then continue north and by late afternoon arrive at Montecatini Terme, a beautiful spa town that was built around its mineral water springs, where we spend the next two nights. (B)
Settentrionale Esplanade or similar
Day 6
Florence and Pisa
Today’s full-day excursion starts with a short drive toward the Mediterranean coast and the city of Pisa. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and enjoy a walking tour of Florence, during which you can see the 13th century Duomo with the Brunelleschi Dome and Giotto’s Campanile (bell tower). See Ghiberti’s golden “Gates of Paradise” doors at the marble-clad Baptistery of St. John, the Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio, the medieval bridge spanning the River Arno, complete with shops built along it. (B)
Settentrionale Esplanade or similar
Day 7
Bologna and Venice
We drive northeast and stop in Bologna. Probably best known for its culinary tradition, Bologna also has an impressive history and is home to the world's oldest university, founded in 1088. Enjoy some time on your own and perhaps pasta with authentic bolognese sauce (ragù alla bolognese in Italian) before we continue toward the Adriatic coast. We’ll arrive in the Venice area by late afternoon and will stay just a few miles across the lagoon from the historic city. (B, D)
Smart Hotel Holiday Venice Mestre or similar
Day 8
Venice
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of this amazing city, now a World Heritage Site, built on an archipelago of 117 islands in a lagoon. Formed by 177 canals and connected by 409 bridges, Venice is unique in Europe in having remained a sizable functioning city in the twenty-first century entirely without motorcars or trucks. Transfer by boat to St. Mark’s Square where you’ll begin your walking tour to see the lavish Doge’s Palace, (entrance not included) and the fabled Bridge of Sighs as well as the Rialto Bridge, Venice’s oldest, spanning the Grand Canal. This afternoon you are free to wander through the labyrinth of canals and alleyways, lined with boutiques and souvenir shops, or perhaps relax and “people watch” over an espresso or tasty Italian gelato. If you want to get out on the water, there are a variety of boat rides available (not included) from water taxis to the traditional gondolas. By the end of the day you’ll be truly inspired by the history and romance of this wonderful city. (B)
Smart Hotel Holiday Venice Mestre or similar
Day 9
Verona & Milan
Today we head through the lush northern Italian landscape to Verona. A city best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it also offers wonderful examples of Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture. Our walking tour includes the Duomo (cathedral), Piazza delle Erbe with the famous Torre dei Lamberti (high tower), and of course the house of Juliet, with its famous balcony. Continue west to Milan, capital of the region of Lombardy. Your panoramic sightseeing tour highlights will include Piazza del Duomo, the main central square surrounded by several important buildings, such as Milan’s Gothic cathedral and the Royal Palace of Milan. You’ll also have a chance to see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an impressive and ornate indoor shopping arcade built in 1865, as well as La Scala Opera House. (B, D)
Hilton Garden Inn Malpensa or similar
Day 10
Parma Cheese Factory
En route to Florence, stop in Parma to see how Parmigiano Reggianois made at an artisanal cheese factory. Enjoy a cheese tasting and included lunch. (B, L)
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Day 11
Galleria dell'Accademia and Lucca
See masterpieces including the sculpture of David on a guided tour of Galleria dell'Accademia. Fall in love with one of Tuscany's loveliest towns on a walking tour of Lucca. (B, L)
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Day 12
San Gimignano
Today starts with a walking tour of San Gimignano. Enjoy local wine with your included lunch, then see how Italy's best olive oil is made at a historic mill. (B, L)
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Day 13
Siena Tour and Food and Wine Tasting in Volpaia
Discover the secrets of Siena on a walking tour through the city's most historic and scenic sections. Then, sample Volpaia's famous wine and culinary specialties. (B)
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Day 14
Pasta Factory
Be sure to bring your appetite as you learn all about authentic pasta making at a pasta factory in the village of Chianti. Your lunch today will be a spectacular farewell feast. (B, L)
B&B Hotel Firenze City Center or similar
Day 15
Depart for Home (B)
Please note that this is a proposed itinerary; the actual itinerary may vary due to season, special events, or weather. Hotels may differ depending on date. Because our tour arrangements are often made a year or more in advance, YMT Vacations reserves the right to alter the itinerary. Itinerary changes are made to improve your vacation experience, as well as respond to any unforeseen circumstances that mandate alterations. By their nature, all tour vacations involve a certain level of physical activity. While YMT tours have been designed with our guests in mind and are not physically demanding, this tour does include walking and periods of standing during the sightseeing visits. You will also encounter steps and some uneven ground along the way, particularly at older, historical sights. Please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
YMT Vacations itineraries may contain suggestions for activities for your leisure time; these suggestions do not constitute a recommendation nor an endorsement of any specific service provider and the decision to participate in any such activities should be made independently.
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