Wonders of Italy

Day 1 - Depart USA - Florence (Wednesday) Board your overnight flight from the USA and you’re off on a memorable journey to Italy and the wonders of Northern Italy. --- Board your return flight from Milan to the USA at the end of your 12-day Wonde...

Inclusions Centrally located 4 & 5 star hotels More motorcoach legroom Airport transfers (at scheduled times) Full breakfast daily 2 lunches & 4 dinners Full day Venice excursion including lunch Wireless headsets to hear your tour guide clearly Tr...

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Activity Level Italy’s charm lies in its cobblestones, hills, uneven paths, and stairs. Most guests—even older ones—find it easy to keep pace. You’ll likely average 8,000–12,000 steps on active days, so bring a pair of comfortable, well-broken-in ...

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Air Info Airfares are unpredictable and impossible to estimate at time of brochure printing. Your airfare can range anywhere from approximately $1,000 to $1,900 depending on your departure city. Additionally, current departure tax and fuel surchar...

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Day 2 - Arrive in Florence - Afternoon at Leisure - Dinner in Hotel (Thursday) Benvenuti a Firenze! Complimentary transfers are offered from the Florence airport to your hotel at scheduled times. Your Perillo representative will be at the airport ...

Enjoy some free time this afternoon—take a stroll, have a gelato or maybe do some shopping. In the evening, meet your tour director for a brief orientation and welcome drink, followed by dinner in your hotel. Included: Dinner

Hotel Info (Hotels used on this tour, or similar) Florence Hotel Sina Villa Medici ★★★★★ Set in a historic 19th-century palazzo, Sina Villa Medici, Autograph Collection blends contemporary luxury with enchanting old-world charm. As one of the best...

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Day 3 - Florence City Sightseeing, Including The David (Friday) This morning, after breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour through the heart of Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Highlights include: The stunning Duomo complex (begun in 1296)...

Day 4 - Florence - Bologna - Dinner Out (Saturday) After breakfast, depart by bus for Bologna, Italy’s gastronomic capital and home to the world’s oldest university.

Known for its rich culinary heritage and iconic medieval towers, Bologna is a feast for the senses. The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure—perhaps stroll through local markets or wander the historic center. In the evening, enjoy a delicious ...

Day 5 - Bologna - Parma (Langhirano) - Lunch - Bologna (Sunday) This morning, travel from Bologna to Parma, renowned for its prosciutto, Parmigiano cheese, and beautiful countryside. En route, stop for a tasting at a local Parmigiano factory—alway...

Included: Breakfast, Lunch In Parma, visit a prosciutto producer, followed by a light lunch. Return to Bologna for a free evening. Don’t miss the chance to try tortellini—legend says they’re shaped after Venus’ navel!

Day 6 - Bologna - Excursion to Venice - Special Venetian Lunch - Bologna (Monday) Depart from Bologna for a full-day excursion to Venice, one of the most unique cities in the world, where everything—and everyone—floats.

Experience Venice, a city with no traffic and no honking horns—just quiet canals and timeless beauty. Your guide will lead you through the highlights of Venice, including: St. Mark’s Square The magnificent Basilica The iconic Bridge of Sighs Just ...

Optional Tour Add-On: Gondola Serenade Price: €70 (in EUR) Duration: 35 minutes City: Venice Experience the quintessential essence of Venice with an unforgettable gondola ride accompanied by a mesmerizing serenade. Glide through Venice’s iconic wa...

Day 7 - Bologna - Boat Trip to Portofino - Camogli - Rapallo - Dinner in Hotel (Tuesday) Today, travel through the fertile lands of Emilia Romagna to the stunning Ligurian coast, continuing on to Rapallo, a beautiful resort town on the Riviera.

Included: Breakfast, Dinner Weather permitting, enjoy a short boat ride to Portofino, a postcard-perfect village known for its colorful houses and celebrity charm. Continue to Camogli, a quaint fishing village, where you’ll have time to explore, e...

Day 8 - Rapallo - Cinque Terre - Rapallo (Wednesday) Travel from Rapallo to Sestri Levante and board the train to the Cinque Terre, five charming fishing villages perched along the rugged Italian Riviera, consistently ranked among Italy’s top dest...

Board the train to Vernazza, the jewel of the Cinque Terre, where life remains simple and car‑free. Enjoy time to explore this picturesque village. Return to your hotel in Rapallo for a free evening. Included: Breakfast

Day 9 - Rapallo - Day at Leisure (Thursday) Today is yours to enjoy as you please. Sightsee, shop, and have some gelato! Ask your tour director for restaurant suggestions—there are many choices in this beautiful town. Included: Breakfast

Day 10 - Rapallo - Lugano, Switzerland - Boat Ride on Lake Como - Stresa (Friday) This morning, visit Lugano, the Italian-speaking gem of Switzerland, where Italian charm meets Swiss elegance. Stroll its arcades, take in stunning lake views, and s...

Travel by coach from Rapallo to Lugano in Switzerland, then onward via Lake Como to your hotel in Stresa on Lake Maggiore.

Day 11 - Stresa - Lake Maggiore - Isola Bella - Stresa - Dinner in Hotel (Saturday) Today, explore Lake Maggiore from Stresa, a historic retreat favored by European aristocrats. Visit Isola Bella, famed for its stunning gardens and grand palace—an...

Day 12 - Flight Home - Milan - USA (Sunday) Transfer from your hotel to Milan Airport in time for your return flight to the USA. Included: Breakfast