See Rome, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre, and Venice with a local crew. Experience the most important Italian cities with your experienced and fun Italian team for a real Italian adventure.
Embark on an exhilarating 8-day Italian tour, starting with a sunset orientation in Rome, passing iconic landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City — journey to Florence to explore local traditions, and enjoy a day tour in Tuscany, sampling Chianti wine.
The adventure continues with a scenic trip to Cinque Terre and Pisa and concludes in Venice, where we navigate its famous canals and discover its must-see sights. The tour offers a mix of guided excursions and free time.
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Welcome to Italy! Check in your accommodation in Rome from 3:00pm. If you arrive earlier, store your bags at your accommodation and enjoy a leisurely stroll around Rome, soaking in the beauty of this iconic city.
Meet your tour leader in the afternoon at 5:00pm for a short briefing about the itinerary and what lies ahead on your trip. During the introduction, the guide will be at your disposal to answer your question and take down the booking of any optional activities you wish to add.
You will then all move onto an evening orientation walk of the Eternal city passing by the Roman forum, the Vittoriano monument and finally the Colosseum to admire one of the most important Italian sites under the sunset golden hour. The tour will then end in a charming local restaurant where you’ll enjoy a complimentary dinner filled with the authentic flavors of Rome. It’ll be the first of many experiences to fully dive into the Italian food culture along your journey with us. (D)
Meet our guide in the morning for an orientation walk through the winding Roman back streets to discover the most famous sites of the old city centre including Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. Don’t forget to throw a coin and make a wish! Be prepared to walk all day as there is no better way to explore a new city like Rome than on foot.
Reach finally the Vatican city where you will be left free for the rest of the afternoon to visit the St. Peter’s Basilica, house of the Pope, or book an informative 2h guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel. If you feel like hanging later on at night, your tour leader will gladly show you around the coolest bars in town, we are always up for a good time!
You will have the morning to explore Rome in complete freedom, do some souvenir shopping or simply relax. In the early afternoon, you will catch a fast-speed train to Florence.
Check in to your accommodation in Florence and meet again with your tour leader at 7:30 pm for an original and fun orientation walk of the city to discover the new city and the local traditions. You will see the famous gothic Cathedral, the old bridge ” Ponte Vecchio”, and get to the best picture spots of the city. We will end the tour in one of the busiest streets of Florence renowned for the many bars where to hang out at night. Here we will stop at the bar rated by the locals as the best aperitivo place in town. Thanks to the great atmosphere you will try the Italian life style; seat down, socialize with the rest of the group, enjoy your drink and then eat and eat as much as you would like from the buffet of tasty Italian food. (D)
Start your day with a morning departure from Florence by private van or coach and immerse yourself in the picturesque beauty of the Chianti region. Discover charming Medieval villages, breathtaking scenic views, and authentic Tuscan landscapes that define this iconic area.
Your journey includes a visit to a traditional Tuscan winery nestled among rolling hills, vineyards, and olive groves. Enjoy an exquisite wine and olive oil tasting experience that captures the essence of Tuscany. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the stunning panoramic vistas!
We’ll return to Florence by late afternoon, leaving you with a free evening to explore the city at your leisure.
An early start as the day will be dedicated to the visit of the famous Cinque Terre, the most characteristic villages of the Liguria region, famous for their natural beauty, scenic trails, spectacular coastline, sunny beaches and the pesto. On the way to Cinque Terre we will stop in Pisa to visit the icon of Italy, the famous Leaning Tower where our tour leader will tell you all you need to know about it and take you to the famous piazza for taking the best tower photo and climb it for the best experience if you choose to. We’ll be back in Florence at 8:30pm.
Today you’ll get the whole morning to wander in Florence, check out the museums and famous monuments or stroll through the local leather markets in complete freedom.
If you don’t want to spend the whole morning in the city, get out of the crowds and the traffic for a relaxing and fun day tour in Tuscany for some Chianti wine tasting in 2 cellars and the visit of the Medieval town of San Gimignano, famous for the world’s best gelato. You’ll be right back to Florence on time to catch with your Ioab tour leader for the afternoon tour and sunset seeing!
The tour, in fact, departing at 5:30 pm, will take you off the beaten path to Oltrarno, the coolest district of Florence. This traditional and hip side of the river is where you’ll find all sorts of antique stores and local workshops with a big variety of goodies from handmade leather, jewelry and ceramics.
We will first explore the Oltrarno area, a historical neighborhood where we’ll discover some of the important Florentine artisans, see Pitti Palace, the Medici’s residence, and plenty of hidden gems along the way. The area is packed with bars and restaurants, which make it the local’s favorite spot to get a glass of wine, a fusion cocktail or a craft beer. Head up to Piazzale Michelangelo where we will end the day watching the sunset over the most beautiful view of the renaissance city with a glass of wine.
Ciao ciao Florence, Venice here we come! We will catch the fast speed train from Florence train station and in only 2h we will reach Venice Mestre. After check in to our accommodation, we will head down to town for an orientation walk to get around the city of the many canals, the gondolas and amazing churches. We will make our way through the labyrinth of the Venetian streets or Calli, we will explore the most famous sights of the city, including the Rialto Bridge, the golden St. Mark Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale and you will learn how the Carnival masks are made. Once we reach the famous St Mark’s square you will have the chance to stroll around at your own pace and take a gondola ride and meet back just in time to catch some aperitivo! Your expert local tour leader will take you to the typical Venetian tapas bars to end the day sipping the world famous local Bellini cocktail.
It’s time to say our goodbyes (sigh!) but don’t worry you’ll still have a day to explore Venice even deeper or to continue traveling towards your next destination.
We’ll gladly help you out organizing further plans on your journey, other activities in Venice such as an island hopping tour or getting train tickets back to Rome if you need them. Just make sure you inform us in advance about your travel plans in order to help you as much as possible.
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We meet at the reception of your hostel in Rome at 5:00 pm. We collaborate with centrally located hostels located 5/10 minutes walking distance from Roma Termini train station.
The tour starts in Rome on Friday at 5:00pm and ends on Friday in Venice at 10:00 am.
Flying into Venice? If your flight lands in Venice, we can organize a 4h30m fast train ticket from Venice to Rome. Get in touch with our reservation team.
Flying out from Rome ? At the end of the tour we can organize a 4h30m fast train ticket from Venice back to Rome. Get in touch with our reservation team.
7 nights in top-rated hostels ; 2 nights in Rome – 4 nights in Florence – 1 night in Venice
Room Type
Tour Type: This tour offers a balanced mix of organized activities led by our expert team, giving you the chance to meet fellow travelers while also providing ample free time for independent exploration. Ideal for first-time visitors to Italy, this tour is designed for those who want to see and experience as much as possible within a week, without breaking the bank.
Transport: Immerse yourself in Italy’s rich culture by exploring on foot and using local transportation. Traveling between cities by high-speed train ensures you experience the country authentically, enjoying both its scenic beauty and local flavor.
Tour Leaders: Throughout the week, you may have different local tour leaders, each bringing their unique expertise and insights. We choose guides who are deeply connected to the areas they serve, ensuring you get the most authentic and knowledgeable experience.
Meet New Travelers & Enjoy Diverse Experiences : Over the course of the 8 days, you won’t be confined to the same group. This allows you to meet new travelers especially on day four, when you’ll participate in one of our most popular day tour from Florence to Pisa & Cinque Terre. This tour is open to other travelers, providing opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals while exploring the city.
Embark on this incredible journey to discover Italy like a local!
