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Italy's Best

Oct 11 - 24, 2026

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Debbie Woodman

D&D Woodman Travel

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Overview


14 Day Tour from Rome to Rome

With its magnificent architecture, beautiful landscapes, sumptuous cuisine, ancient ruins, and brilliant art, Italy is a country like no other. On this affordable Italy’s Best tour, you’ll experience all of this and more. The excursion to the spectacular Cinque Terre—five medieval seaside villages, is not to be missed. The area is noted for its natural beauty with terraces built into the mountainside on cliffs that drop down into the sea. Delight in the unique charm of the area and take in the breathtaking views. On your journey through Tuscany, watch the undulating hills, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages. More stunning scenery awaits at Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s largest lakes. Located on the edge of the Swiss Alps, it’s the perfect place to relax and soak in the beauty. Briefly cross the border into Switzerland to Lugano, a lakeside town with a Mediterranean flair. In southern Italy, witness magnificent views of the crystal-clear, blue sea in the vibrant town of Sorrento, and enjoy a day trip to Capri where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. On this comprehensive Italy adventure, history comes alive. Visit Pompeii, buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This amazingly preserved archaeological site gives you a detailed insight into ordinary life at the peak of the Roman Empire. In Rome, during the city sightseeing tour with a local guide, see the main sights, as well as Vatican City with St Peter’s Basilica. In Genoa, boasting Europe’s largest medieval historical district, view the remains of the city’s 17th-century fortifications. Visit St Francis’ Basilica in Assisi, a medieval town set in the green Umbrian hills. Guided city sightseeing tours are planned in Rome, Florence, Assisi, and Genoa. Your visit to Venice includes a boat trip to St Mark’s square to see the maze of canals forming this unique romantic city. These are just some of the many highlights of this affordable tour of Italy!

Day 1 · Sun, Oct 11 · Rome, Italy


Arrive in Rome, Italy

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. This evening, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

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Day 2 · Mon, Oct 12 · Rome, Italy


Rome

The “Eternal City” is steeped in history, vibrantly alive and exciting, and absolutely unique! Start the included introduction to Rome’s landmarks from St. Peter’s Square with a Local Guide. Enjoy a drive along the iconic landmarks of the city: the T...

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Day 3 · Tue, Oct 13 · Rome to Montecatini


Rome-Pisa-Montecatini

Vistas of rolling hills, rows of cypress trees, terraced vineyards, olive groves, and rural villages form the backdrop of your journey through beautiful Tuscany. Stop in Pisa and take a mini-train ride to the Square of Miracles with the amazing Leani...

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Day 4 · Wed, Oct 14 · Montecatini


Montecatini. Excursion to Florence

Today, enjoy an included excursion to Florence. Your Local Guide will show you the city highlights on the walking tour. You will see Piazza Santa Croce; beautiful Piazza Signoria; Palazzo Vecchio and its courtyard and Loggia dei Lanzi. To top it all,...

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Day 5 · Thu, Oct 15 · Montecatini to Genoa


Montecatini-La Spezia-Cinque Terre-Genoa

Reach La Spezia and hop aboard a train that travels by the Cinque Terre villages. The beauty of these rugged cliffs and romantic fishing villages once inspired the poet, Lord Byron. Enjoy spectacular views from the train, plus a stop with free time t...

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Day 6 · Fri, Oct 16 · Genoa to Lake Maggiore


Genoa-Milan-Lake Maggiore

Today’s included guided tour is an excellent introduction to Genoa. A maze of squares and alleys, the city grew around the port, a natural inlet, and boasts the largest medieval historical district in Europe. Next, head north into the plains of Lomba...

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Day 7 · Sat, Oct 17 · Lake Maggiore


Lake Maggiore. Exursion to Lugano, Switzerland

Time to relax and get to know Lake Maggiore, one of Italy’s largest lakes, located on the very edge of Alpine Switzerland. On clear days, you can see the peaks of the Alps. Take advantage of the included excursion to visit Lugano in the Italian-speak...

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Day 8 · Sun, Oct 18 · Lake Maggiore to Venice Area


Lake Maggiore-Verona-Venice Area

Travel across the fertile Po River plain. Stop in the romantic city of Verona for some time at leisure. Admire the Roman Arena, perfectly preserved and still hosting concerts and festivals during the summer, shop, or taste some of the excellent local...

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Day 9 · Mon, Oct 19 · Venice


Venice

Venice is more like a romantic film set than a real-life city, with its crisscrossing canals, gondolas and water buses, arched bridges, palaces, and piazzas. The included orientation starts with a boat ride to St. Mark’s Square and is followed by tim...

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Day 10 · Tue, Oct 20 · Venice Area to Foligno


Venice Area-Assisi-Foligno

Enjoy an interesting drive southward right across the Po Delta, through the Emilia-Romagna region to Assisi, enclosed by ramparts and little changed since the Middle Ages. This is the town of the deeply mystical and poetic St. Francis. See the Basili...

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Day 11 · Wed, Oct 21 · Assisi Area to Sorrento Coast


Foligno-Pompeii-Sorrento Coast

Travel to Pompeii, where time stopped for the rich, aristocratic town with the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. On the included guided visit of the archaeological site, see the remains of luxurious villas, temples, theatre, and forum. Carry on...

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Day 12 · Thu, Oct 22 · Sorrento Coast


Sorrento Coast. Boat Trip to Capri

Enjoy a day trip to the legendary island, surrounded by a rocky coastline where the crashing sea has formed awe-inspiring caves. The town with its pretty "piazzetta," maze of streets, fashionable boutiques, and inviting restaurants, is a mecca for th...

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Day 13 · Fri, Oct 23 · Sorrento Coast to Rome


Sorrento Coast-Rome

Today, enjoy time at leisure or step into a picture-perfect postcard with an optional excursion to Positano to be amazed at the Amalfi Coast as it follows the curves of the coastline, dotted with colorful clifftop villages. Return to Rome.

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Day 14 · Sat, Oct 24 · Rome, Italy


Rome

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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