10 Days | Travel from Venice to Florence and uncover Italy's many treasures
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Train, Public bus, Ferry, Metro, Taxi
Hotel (9 nights)
- 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
- 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
- Cinque Terre - Via dell’Amore trail - EUR10
- Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
- Pisa - 5 Monuments Combo Ticket - EUR10
- Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
- Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
- 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 - EUR17
- 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 - EUR17
- Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - EUR19
- Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16
Dates and availability
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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