13 Day Highlights of Italy Tour Package

Prepare yourself for the ultimate Italian getaway with our 13 Day Highlights of Italy Package Tour. The beauty of Milan awaits, where you’ll indulge in local craft beer, stuffed panzerotti, arancini, and more. Spend a magical day in Bellagio and cruise across the sparkling waters of Lake Como on a boat tour. In Venice, explore the grandeur of Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line tickets. Florence will awaken all your senses with an enriching history tour and food crawl across the Renaissance City. Explore the Tuscan countryside with visits to Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa, paired with a scenic lunch. In Rome, walk through ancient history at the Colosseum, discover the magic of Vatican City, and sample the wonderful flavors of Roman street food.

Do you love Italian food and fascinating history? Then our 13 Day Highlights of Italy Package Tour was made just for you! This experience is the perfect way to taste diverse flavors, engage in rich culture, and check off bucket-list landmarks. From Milan to Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome, enjoy expert guides, skip-the-line tickets, food tours, hotels, and train transfers. Book your unforgettable Italy package today!

13 Day Highlights of Italy Tour Package Highlights

Travel between Italy’s top cities with expert guides and smooth train rides
Savor authentic cuisine on food tours in Milan, Florence, and Rome
Visit Bellagio and cruise across the stunning Lake Como
Step into Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with free entry
Explore Florence’s outdoor landmarks and discover Tuscany’s quaint towns
Stay 12 nights in handpicked hotels throughout Italy
See Rome’s top sites. like the Colosseum and Roman Forum
Enjoy skip-the-line tickets at the Vatican Museums

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13 Day Highlights of Italy Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Milan

Optional airport transfer
Overnight in Milan

Day 2 - Milan Food Tour

Start your food tour with a Milanese aperitivo in the vibrant Navigli area
Sample tasty street foods and drinks - from pizza cones to cocktails - all while learning of Milan's rich culinary past
Enjoy a curated selection of local drinks
Overnight in Milan

Day 3 - Lake Como & Bellagio

Travel by bus from Milan to Lake Como
Stop in Tremezzina, known for its villas and scenic views
Enjoy a 1-hour boat cruise on the lake
Dock at Bellagio to explore its alleys and relax with a coffee or gelato
Continue by boat to Cadenabbia
Visit Como’s historic center
Free time for shopping and exploring
Return to Milan by bus
Overnight in Milan

Day 4 - Transfer to Venice

Train to Venice
Overnight in Venice

Day 5 - Venice

Enter Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line tickets
Marvel at the stunning interior and learn about its royal history
Skip the lines at St Mark's Basilica to explore one of Italy’s most famous landmarks
Overnight in Venice

Day 6 - Transfer to Florence

Train to Florence
Overnight in Florence

Day 7 - Florence & Evening Food Tour

Start at Piazza della Repubblica and learn about Florence’s medieval history
Walk through historic streets with tower houses, Renaissance palaces, and artists’ workshops
See the exterior sites of Dante’s house, the Duomo, and the Baptistery
Stroll Via Tornabuoni and Via Maggio for designer boutiques and antique shops
Cross Santa Trinita and Ponte Vecchio into the artisan-filled Oltrarno district
From the outside, marvel at Orsanmichele, Santa Maria Novella, Ruccellai, and Strozzi Palaces
Visit the interior of Santa Trinita Church to spot amazing art and frescoes
Discover the Pitti Palace, Santa Felicita, and the Vasari Corridor
Later, stroll down the streets learning of Florentine culinary secrets
Stop at several secret eateries, tasting delicious flavors
Drink Tuscan wine with the locals
Enjoy traditional dishes, like Schiacciata bread, pasta, and Pappa al Pomodoro
For dessert, enjoy either cantucci (in the winter) or cool gelato (in the summer)
End off with cantucci dipped into Vino Santo (dessert wine)
Overnight in Florence

Day 8 - Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano

Explore Siena’s medieval streets, Piazza del Campo, and the Duomo
Free time for shopping, wandering, or grabbing some coffee
Visit a family-run Chianti vineyard for a wine tasting
Pair cantucci with Vino Santo, in classic Tuscan tradition
Enjoy a Tuscan lunch with homemade pasta, cured meats, local cheeses, and more
Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano
Take a scenic drive through Tuscany to Pisa
Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa (outside), a worldly icon
Overnight in Florence

Day 9 - Transfer to Rome

Train to Rome
Overnight in Rome

Day 10 - Colosseum & Rome Afternoon Food Tour

Tour the Colosseum Arena in-depth
Enjoy some free time
Visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
In the afternoon see the icons of Rome and walk through the main squares, like Piazza Navona
Stop at local food vendors sampling a range of local bites, like supplì, Roman pizza, cured meats, and more
Enjoy delicious complimentary beer
For dessert, indulge in classic tiramisu or gelato, paired with espresso
Overnight in Rome

Day 11 - Free Day In Rome

Free day to discover Rome’s other iconic sites, like the Trevi Fountain and world-famous restaurants
Overnight in Rome

Day 12 - Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line tickets
Explore St. Peter's Basilica
Overnight in Rome

Day 13 - Departure

Optional airport transfer

NB - all timings on 13 Day Highlights of Italy Tour Package are approximate

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Important Details

Includes

All touring and accommodation

Trains: Milan-Venice, Venice-Florence, Florence-Rome

Entrance fees: Boat tour on Lake Como, Skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine & Imperial Forum, Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Meals & tastings: Food tastings during the Food tours in Milan, Florence & Rome, Lunch & Wine tasting on the Tuscany day tour

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day will be led by an expert local guide to provide an enhanced experience along Tourist Journey's values

Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package

During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer

Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package

Please note that while we aim to follow the outlined Florence itinerary on day 7, there is always a chance of slight itinerary changes

Colosseum: Please note: Depending on ticket availability, we will start either at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill

Vatican: At times, certain sites may be inaccessible to the public; in such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted accordingly while still guaranteeing an in-depth experience

Vatican: Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children

Tastings on food tours may slightly vary based on availability and/or season

Participants are responsible for making their own way between the hotels and meeting points. Unless otherwise requested, included hotels are chosen for their close proximity to the meeting points

Cancellation Policy

Please note: It is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)