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This tour will guide you through the breathtaking destinations and popular tourist attractions in Italy. Your journey will begin in Rome. Enjoy a sightseeing tour taking you back in time as you discover the fascinating history of the Italian capital. Uncover the serenity of Vatican City — the principal center of Christianity in the world — and admire the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest Renaissance church. Explore the endless evergreen hills of the beautiful wineries and incredible scenery of Tuscany as you visit Monteriggioni and San Gimignano. Discover the surreal beauty of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to an incredible culture of art and history. Admire the brilliant architecture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Bask in the beauty of Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera coastline, comprising of centuries-old seaside villages. Glide through beautiful canals in the romantic city of Venice and visit one of Europe’s greatest architectural museums in Naples. Embark on a Blue Grotto boat tour through the beautiful waters of Capri before you head towards Pompeii, a world-famous Roman city buried by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius. Travel back to Rome, where one of our exclusive Italy tours will end.
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Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin / double sharing basis.
Single supplements are available for USD 1049 per person
Make your own way over to your selected gateway airport for your international flight to Rome. Enjoy inflight meals and extra services.
Overnight Onboard
Welcome to Italy! At the airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After checking in enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may relax at the hotel or explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Rome
This morning you will embark on a two-and-a-half-hour tour of Rome with a local guide. This will be a great introduction to the Eternal City. You will visit several attractions such as the Caracalla Baths, Venice Square, Circo Massimo, the Capitoline Hills, and St. John Lateran. This tour will end in Vatican City, the principal centre of Christianity in the world. You may also visit the famous St. Peter’s Basilica. You will be provided transportation to the Trastevere district area in the evening, where you will find restaurants serving Italian, Indian, Chinese, and International cuisine. Return to the hotel will be included.
Overnight in Rome
Today you may enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome. The Eternal City stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Rome spans over 2,500 years and it has been a centre of power, politics, culture, and development since its inception. The city is steeped in legend and mythology as there are numerous stories of how this majestic place was built. Several Roman emperors and Casers have ruled mighty Rome. This is the city where the colossal Roman Empire grew from. We recommend you visit the world-famous Colosseum (with the skip the line pass) and the Sistine Chapel, famous for its extensive and detailed decorations including the Last Judgement fresco by Michelangelo and the ceiling artwork. Another emblematic site to see is the Trevi Fountain. The detail of the sculptures is magnificent, and the entire facade and fountain are a true work of art signed by Nicola Salvi in 1762.
Overnight in Rome
After breakfast, you will set off to discover Tuscany, a region that captures the beauty of Italy in its entirety. Enjoy a stop in Orvieto, the medieval mountain city covered in vines, olive groves, and cypress trees. Before entering the city, you will bask in the beautiful scenery from a fantastic viewpoint, through a system of escalators and ramps as you enter the cape to see the veneer of its Gothic cathedral. After a comprehensive tour, you are welcome to enjoy alone time. From there you will travel to Castiglione Del Lago, a town situated on the banks of Lake Trasimeno. Later, you will head to Siena, known for its famous Piazza del Campo and Duomo. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Siena.
Prepare to leave Siena and continue your journey to Monteriggioni, a magical medieval walled town. Here you may stroll along the cobbled streets and fall in love with the local shops. Next, you will travel to San Gimignano, a charming hill town with tall medieval towers and homes. Enjoy the impressive view of the city and surrounding valleys at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch, you will continue your travels to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Overnight in Florence
Begin your day with a city tour of Florence, one of the most famous cities of art and history in the world. As the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is enchanting, romantic, and utterly irresistible. It is an incredible city to feast on world-class art and gourmet Tuscan cuisine. Florence is also where Italy’s fashion industry was born and bred. Here you may find many boutiques such as Guccio Gucci or Salvatore Ferragamo among other international labels. Although Florence is small, it looms large on the world’s “must-see” lists for its rich culture, history, faith, and food.
Overnight in Florence
Today you will travel to Pisa, famous for its unique architectural structure. You will take a train up to the monumental Field of Miracles and discover the Leaning Tower. From there you will visit the Ligurian Coast and some of Europe’s most breathtaking coastlines. Discover Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising five villages nearly isolated by road, which live on fish¬ing and tourism. Given the difficult access by road, you will travel by train, with a ticket included to Vernazza. This town maintains its citadel appearance, with an incredible church overlooking the sea. Continue your travels by train to Levanto, where the coach will wait to take you to Genova.
Overnight in Genova
Note: The train to Cinque Terre is a regular local railway service, not a tourist service. Sometimes the trains are full (it is not possible to book seats on these trains) and it may be necessary to travel standing rather than seated.
After breakfast, you will travel to the nearby city of Santa Margarita Ligure. From there you will continue your journey to Portofino, one of the most exclusive destinations in Europe. During your free time, you may take a stroll by the sea, admire pastel-colored houses, shop at extravagant boutiques, or dine in one of many seafood restaurants. After lunch, your journey will continue to the busy Northern city of Milan. We recommend you visit the cathedral while you enjoy your day at leisure.
Overnight in Milan
Note: Depending on the weather conditions during the winter, sometimes the boat to Portofino is not operating. In this case, access will be by urban microbus (poor quality service with occasional long waiting times).
Prepare to see some of the most scenic areas in Europe as you enter the region of the Italian Lakes! First, you will travel to Lake Orta in Orta De San Giulio to discover a preserved medieval city. Then you will take the train to the center of the medieval town, along with a boat ride to the small island of San Giulio. From there you will head to Lake Maggiore. Enjoy a stop in Stresa, where you may (optionally) visit the Borromean Islands — especially Isola Bella with its beautiful gardens and palace (closed in the winter). Later, you will travel to Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet.
Overnight in Verona
After breakfast, you will enjoy exploring the fascinating city before you depart for Venice. Expect to arrive in the romantic city around 13:00. A boat ride will be provided to the area of St Mark’s Square, where a local guide will lead you through the City of Canals. You will also get a chance to admire the glasswork of Murano. With free time afterward, you may enjoy a breathtaking gondola ride along the canals.
Overnight in Venice
Get ready to depart Venice for Padova, the home of many pilgrims and the Saint’s Basilica. Continue to the Adriatic coast to see San Marino, a small independent country sitting on a strongly fortified mountain. After lunch, you will make your way through the beautiful mountain countryside as you cross the Apennines to Gubbio. This is a marvelously preserved town where the Palace of Consuls and the 12th-century cathedral stand out. Later, we will continue our journey to Perugia.
Overnight in Perugia
You will begin your day by discovering the beauty of Perugia, also known as the City of Chocolates. Explore the city with a local guide as you climb the ramps crossing the rocky outcrop. You will be surprised by its fascinating squares and stone streets. From there you will continue to Assisi, where you will have time for lunch and to see the Basilica of St Francis. Afterward, you will travel to Naples, where you will arrive at the end of the day.
Overnight in Naples
After breakfast, you may enjoy leisure time strolling around Naples. However, included today will be a boat trip to the Isle of Capri. From there you may take a boat to the breathtaking Blue Grotto or enjoy a cable car ride to Capri City. Prepare to get on board again to Sorrento, a charming tourist town situated at the foot of a cliff. Enjoy free time to stroll around the town and bask in the beautiful scenery. Later, you will continue your journey to the Gulf of Salerno.
Overnight in Salerno
Begin your final day on the tour by traveling to the fascinating city of Pompeii, where you will have an opportunity to admire the remains of this Roman city which was covered by the ashes from Mount Vesuvius (guided tour and entrance included). We will continue to CASSINO after lunch where you will visit its huge abbey where one of the cruelest World War II battles took place. We will visit Castel Gandolfo on our way back, a lovely medieval town located in a beautiful lake area that belongs to the Vatican and serves as the Pope’s summer residence. We will resume our trip to Rome. Evening arrival Enjoy the evening free at leisure.
Overnight in Rome
After breakfast, make your own way to Rome International Airport to prepare for your flight back home.
This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The property has free WiFi. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms have air conditioning, and some rooms are equipped with a terrace. Guest rooms have a closet. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available each morning at Hotel Shangri-La Roma.
Surrounded by olive groves and the beautiful hills of Chianti, Four Points by Sheraton Siena is a 10-minute drive from the historic city walls. It offers free parking, a gym and spacious rooms. Four Points by Sheraton Siena features a refined restaurant, serving classic Italian, local and Tuscan cuisine for dinner. Breakfast is a large international buffet. A stylish bar, a fitness centre with Technogym equipment and a sauna are available. The lobby has a beautiful conservatory where you can enjoy drinks.
FH55 Grand Hotel Mediterraneo is set on the banks of River Arno, 1 km from Piazza Santa Croce. Rooms offer free WiFi, and there is an à-la-carte restaurant serving Tuscan dishes and special diet menus. Air conditioned and en suite, rooms include a satellite TV and minibar. Some have panoramic views of the river, of the hills surrounding Florence, or of Piazzale Michelangelo on the other side of the bridge. All rooms feature parquet floors and marble bathrooms. The Mediterraneo FH Grand Hotel features a cocktail bar and a lounge where guests can relax. Breakfast is served daily and includes gluten-free products. Half-board is a varied 3-course dinner with choice of starters, main courses, and deserts. Gluten-free dinner is available on request.
Tower Genova Airport is less than 500 meters from Cristoforo Colombo Airport. It offers free WiFi throughout. The Tower Genova houses a fully equipped conference center suitable for up to 1,500 people, an elegant restaurant offering a delicious combination of regional dishes and Mediterranean flavors, and a bar serving drinks. The rooms have carpeted floors, a safe, a flat-screen TV with Mediaset Premium channels, a minibar and a marble bathroom with luxury toiletries. The Tower Genova Airport - Hotel & Conference Center has paid parking from Monday to Thursday, and free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday based on availability.
Set in Milan, 4.6 km from Fiera Milano City, voco Milan-Fiere, an IHG Hotel offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The units feature a wardrobe. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options. Rho Fiera Metro Station is 4.7 km from voco Milan-Fiere, an IHG Hotel, while CityLife is 5.3 km away. Milan Linate Airport is 17 km from the property.
Just 800 metres from the A4 motorway exit, SHG Hotel Catullo is 7 km from Verona city centre. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free outdoor parking as well as a parking garage at an extra cost. SHG Hotel Catullo has modern rooms with an en suite bathroom, satellite TV and cabled internet connection. Free WiFi is available in the entire building. The Catullo Restaurant serves local specialties and Venetian cuisine. The hotel's daily breakfast buffet includes homemade cakes. Near a discotheque and Le Corti Venete shopping centre, SHG Hotel Catullo offers 24-hour reception. Transfers to the Verona Arena can be arranged during opera season, and the Veronafiere trade fair is a 15-minute drive away.
Hotel Lugano features free Wi-Fi throughout. The elegant restaurant serves traditional dishes from the Veneto region. Breakfast is a rich hot and cold buffet. Rooms have parquet floors, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV. They also feature a minibar, safe and private bathroom with hairdryer. The Lugano Hotel has contemporary décor and a large lobby with reading area. There is a small parking lot with limited parking spaces.
Rooms at Hotel Giò are spacious and feature a TV and private bathroom. Some rooms feature a spa bath, others have a massage chair. The building features a seasonal rooftop pool, a sun terrace and a gym. The rooms come with a jazz compilation CD and stereo. It also has its own auditorium where jazz concerts are held periodically.
The hotel Naples, the elegant hotel in the end 800, is located in an area of the most important artistic sites of the city, such as the basilicas of San Lorenzo and San Domenico Maggiore, the Cappella Sansevero with the sculptural work of the Sammartino Veiled Christ, San Gregorio Armeno, the street of the Neapolitan cribs, the Church of San Paolo and the picture gallery Pio Monte Della Misericordia with the beautiful painting by Caravaggio "Works of Mercy", Duomo with the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, Naples underground and the Conservatory of San Pietro a Maiella.
The Naples hotel is a meeting point for those arriving in town for business or pleasure, to discover the many facets of Naples, a city rich in art, culture, sapori Vicinissimo Naples hotel is the pier from which Beverello excursions to the islands Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Amalfi Coast.
It offers Flat-screen satellite TV and air conditioning are standard in all rooms at Grand Hotel Salerno. Some rooms offer a sea view balcony. Wi-Fi is available at extra cost. Scrambled eggs, bacon and croissants are served as part of the breakfast buffet. The Brera restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine and an extensive wine list. The black and white lounge bar serves cocktails in the evenings. At the wellness centre, guests can book massages and other beauty treatments. Facilities include a heated saltwater pool, sauna, and fitness centre.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
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Once final payment has been received and processed, documents will be sent via email approximately 21 days prior to the beginning of your tour services.
Can I get paper documents?
Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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Your documents may be accessed by logging into your Indus Travel account and checking your Tour Booking History.
Do I receive anything else with my e-documents?
Indus e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
How do I know where to find my airline ticket?
With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
How do I know if I need a visa?
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How do I obtain a visa?
A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
What coverage does Travel Insurance provide?
For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
Why is it important that I give my name as it appears on my passport when booking a tour?
Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
Can I reserve a seat assignment?
For our packages that include flights, we do not usually assign seats. In most cases, you can request specific seats, but this may incur a small fee payable to the airline. For more information, contact our sales and reservations staff.
Once confirmed, are airlines seats always guaranteed?
In most cases, seat assignments are firm. However, airlines may sometimes reassign seats for operational reasons. This often happens at the last moment and is controlled by airline staff, with Indus Travel not being notified. Passengers are encouraged to reconfirm their seat assignments and any other special requests directly with their airline prior to departure.
Should I check-in online?
It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
Can I request a special meal on the flight?
Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
What is required when I check-in?
Ticketed passengers must show correct identification at check-in. Children must have a parent present at check-in and all tickets must be in each passenger's name.
What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
