The perfect balance of leisure and adventure is available on this 21-day tour of Italy. With destinations, such as Venice and Bologna, you will get a sound introduction to Italy's urban charm that can then be compared to the rustic countryside of Tuscany and the Costa Smeralda. No matter your preference, by the tour's end, you will be well acquainted with the culture and history of this unique Mediterranean world.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Venice – Arrive in the City of Canals
Situated along the windswept shores of the Adriatic, Venice beckons visitors like a light in a storm. The opening leg of your 20-day Italian adventure will start in this city of canals. Here, watery roads carry tourists and locals through a serene setting of picturesque neighborhoods. After landing at the nearby Marco Polo international airport, a private transfer will ensure your smooth arrival at your comfortable accommodations before concluding your day with a charming cruise on an authentic Venetian gondola.
What's Included:
Day 2
Venice – In the Footsteps of Royalty
Day 3
Venice – Explore at Your Own Pace
Day 4
Bologna – Eating Your Way
Day 5
Bologna – A Self-Guided Day
Day 6
Cinque Terre – Into the Five Lands
Day 7
Cinque Terre – Scenic Coastal Voyage
Day 8
Siena – Visiting a Hilltop Town
Day 9
Siena – Truffle Hunting
Day 10
Siena – A Day at your Leisure
Day 11
Siena – Your Final Day in Tuscany
Day 12
Sorrento – The Heart of Campania
Day 13
Sorrento – Tour of the Amalfi Coast
Day 14
Sorrento – Pearl of the Mediterranean
Day 15
Costa Smeralda – Venturing Off the Grid
Day 16
Costa Smeralda – Along the Emerald Coast
Day 17
Costa Smeralda – Leisurely Day in Sardinia
Day 18
Costa Smeralda – Exploring as you Please
Day 19
Rome – A Private Visit to the Vatican
Day 20
Rome – Pondering the Past
Day 21
Rome – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Stroll along the windswept waterfront of Venice and take in the stunning Adriatic views
- Eat your way across Bologna on a walking tour through the city's savory culinary scene
- Immerse yourself in the history of the Cinque Terre, where dirt paths were once the only highways that linked these colorful villages
- Take to the waves on a scenic voyage past terraced gardens wreathed with Bougainvillea and pastel villages that cascade into the sea
- Enjoy the Tuscan charm of Siena, where the unbuilt remains of a vast cathedral still speak to an illustrious past
- Hunt through an Italian woodland in search of the illusive truffles that lurk just beneath your feet
- Wrap up your stay in Tuscany with plenty of time to yourself to relax or adventure through this rustic land
- Walk in the footsteps of emperors on a tour of Amalfi, where scenic panoramas await just around the next corner
- Enjoy an island-hopping tour through Sardinia's Maddalena archipelago, where crystal-clear water competes with white granite in brilliance
- Conclude your Italian tour with a memorable visit to the country's capital to dive into Rome's alluring past
Starting Price
$20,500 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
What’s Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.78 stars based on 597 reviews.
The trip was fabulous. The hotels were interesting and most had no air conditioning. When we asked, we were given fans. Some of the days were excruciatingly long, especially for the 73- and 74-year-olds, and also the 10-year-old.
Reviewed By Susann R.
The trip was good.
Reviewed By Denise M.
This trip exceeded our expectations. Every day was delightful, organized, and fun. We appreciated the daily texts with contact information and times. The accommodations were excellent. Zicasso's travel company, and our travel designer in particular, made the planning process very easy.
Reviewed By Kathleen D.
My expectations were far surpassed. I cannot say how happy I was with Zicasso's travel company. From start to finish, they were professional, provided amazing communication, and were so easy to work with!
Reviewed By Kim P.
The trip was very precise to our needs and what we were looking for as an experience. All the drivers, guides, and hotel staff were professional, courteous, and helpful. We had a great time due to all the attention we received and communication with Zicasso's travel company was excellent.
Reviewed By Purnima W.
The trip was great. Zicasso's travel expert did a good job in putting our trip together. The tour guides were knowledgeable and friendly. Tour pick-ups and hotel/airport transfers were handled efficiently. We appreciated that the travel company was always available by text to handle any questions/concerns.
To have more time to review our final travel documents, it would have been helpful to have received them sooner than a week prior to our departure.
Reviewed By Evangeline F.