Italy Experience

10 Days | Travel from Venice to Florence and uncover Italy's many treasures

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Take a trip to Italy, from the canals of Venice to the cobblestone streets of Rome. On this ten-day trip, you’ll explore historic sites and picturesque villages through some of the most incredible places in Europe’s treasure trove. Start in the canal-laden Venice and feel like you’ve stepped right into a postcard as you walk the streets on a cicchetti crawl, then visit the gorgeous Cinque Terre for hikes, photos and a pesto-making class. Soak in the coastal colours and then head to Pisa, home to that tilted tower. Explore Florence’s art, history and rich culture with loads of free time and then go on to discover the rolling green hills of Umbria. Sample wine, delicious food and great company and then move on to mighty Rome.

Trip overview

Map of Italy Experience including Italy
Start
Venice, Italy
Finish
Rome, Italy
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Italy
Physical rating
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Style
Comfort
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
ZMKF
This trip generates 28 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Take a day trip to Perugia’s ancient town – Spello. Walk among the decorated facades, winding laneways and cobbled streets and then sample the local wine and regional delicacies at a local enoteca for lunch.
  • See some iconic sites like the canals of Venice, the Duomo’s gorgeous exterior in Florence and the endless sights in Rome. Find out why these cities are loved by so many and enjoy plenty of free time to make your own discoveries.
  • Eat your way through this foodie’s paradise with a cicchetti (small bites) tour in Venice, a pesto-making class in Cinque Terre and a local leader to point out all the best spots for espresso, gelato, wine and pasta.
  • A series of walking paths connect the pastel villages of Monterosso, Corniglia and Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre. Explore this amazing region on foot with a group hike (and make sure you bring your camera).
  • Support the local community with a farewell dinner in Trastevere – a gorgeous area in Rome popular for its summer dining and aperitif culture – at a local cooperative that employs people living with disabilities and provides hospitality training.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio. Donations help them regenerate 22 hectares of unused public land to create local jobs and produce organic food in Italy. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Is this trip right for you?
  • The primary means of transportation on this trip is by train. Italian trains are comfortable, and all have toilets. Due to the destinations visited on this trip, many train journeys are done by local trains.
  • It’s recommended you pack light and smart for this trip, as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs and across cobblestones.
  • There are many in-demand, ticketed sites to visit in Florence and Rome. Please review the Itinerary for our recommendations on when you will have time available if you would like to pre-purchase tickets.
  • Summer temperatures can be extreme in many regions of Italy (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

Itinerary

Map of Italy Experience including Italy

Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Transport

Train, Public bus, Ferry, Metro, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (9 nights)

Activities
  • Venice - Cicchetti tour
  • Venice - San Giorgio Bell Tower
  • Venice - Traghetto Ride
  • Venice - Vaporetto daily pass
  • Cinque Terre - 'Il Laboratorio del Pesto' Making & Demonstration
  • Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre Pass and leader-led hike
  • Pisa - Half Day Trip to Pisa
  • Florence - Piazzale Michelangelo
  • Perugia - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Spello - Enoteca Wine Tasting & Lunch
  • Rome - Leader-led orientation walk
Add on activities
  • Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
  • Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
  • Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
  • Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
  • Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
  • Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
  • Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
  • Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
  • Venice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
  • Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
  • Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
  • Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR20
  • Pisa - 5 Monuments Combo Ticket - EUR10
  • Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
  • Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR14
  • Florence - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
  • Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR15
  • Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR15
  • Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR24
  • Florence - Accademia - EUR17
  • Perugia - National Archaeological Museum of Umbria - EUR7
  • Perugia - National Gallery of Umbria - EUR8
  • Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
  • Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
  • Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
  • Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
  • Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR14
  • Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR22
  • Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR16
  • Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
  • Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

2. As of April 2024, Venice will implement a visitor’s fee for all travellers visiting the city between 25 April and 15 July 2024. This fee is not payable by Intrepid customers, however you will need to apply for an exemption before arrival at https://cda.comune.venezia.it/en/richiestaEsenzione. For further information, please see the “Passports, visas and entry requirements,” section of your Essential Trip Information.

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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 based on 42 reviews submitted.
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Ken · Traveled January 2024
Review submitted 21 Jan 2024

Pietro · Traveled October 2023
It was very informative. We felt very safe during our travels. Accommodations were nice. Everything went well! Would definitely book again. Especially if Michela Cioppa is leading the group. She made the trip very unique and family style. Overall great trip.
Review submitted 23 Oct 2023

Michelle · Traveled October 2023
I’m usually a solo traveler (or travel with a small group of friends) but wanted to visit multiple places in Italy so thought it’d be convenient to join a tour. I picked this one because it struck a balance between planned group activities and unplanned time so that I could go explore on my own. Before the trip I planned to skip half of the group activities and spend most of the time on my own. But honestly? I had so much fun with the group! Michela is a FANTASTIC guide and I would follow her anywhere around the world.
Review submitted 23 Oct 2023

Billie Jean · Traveled October 2023
Our trip was wonderful and Magda our tour guide helped make it wonderful.
Review submitted 13 Oct 2023

Greg · Traveled October 2023
The trip was a wonderful look at Italy and all it has in regards to beauty and history. Our tour guide, Magda, was amazing and helped make the trip a wonderful experience.
Review submitted 13 Oct 2023
Italy Experience
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