Italy Trip Planner

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.

Whether a lover of art and history, mythology or culture, you will find the majesty of it all as you tour Rome and the Amalfi Coast during your exclusive Italy itinerary for the senior traveler. The treasures of the Vatican span millennia with works displayed that are entangled with the past as the prestige of gladiatorial heroes emanates from the walls of the Colosseum.  The peak of Mount Vesuvius continues to linger above ancient Pompeii as lemon groves overtake the terraced ridges along the coast outside of Amalfi. Your customizable itinerary for seniors will embody the warmth of Italy and provide a masterful exploration of Rome and the Amalfi coast.

History has many guises across France and Italy. From legendary art to vineyards, gondoliers to glorious domes, cliffside towns to cobbled lanes, these are two countries that take history into the modern-day. Explore the highlights of both on a private 17-day tour, where insider guides will help you unravel secrets from the past. Experience Rome, Florence, and Tuscany before Cinque Terre, Milan, and Venice. Then, fly to France for a visit to Paris, Burgundy, and Champagne. To discover other itineraries that might better fit your dream France and Italy vacation, take a look at our France and Italy page for more itineraries and tours.

Italy is made for indulgence. Your customizable Italy itinerary will treat you to the culture and cuisine of the north and allow you to experience geography’s influence on history.  Your journey will bring enticing food, wine, and art as you explore Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Tuscany. Scour the woodlands in search of white truffle, and then bask in the beauty of the rolling hills while sampling a Brunello di Montalcino. Stroll through vibrant aisles in a local market and taste the decadent pasta made by your own hands. From rich chocolate to vibrant espresso, enchanting villas to medieval walls, your itinerary in Italy will satisfy your gastronomical and cultural desires.

Italy is the destination for a perfect honeymoon that combines enchanting history with the endless luxuries of the Italian Alps and Mediterranean Sea. Pastel colors drape over tower homes as elegant vineyards blanket the mountain terraces. Graceful villas clad with trompe l’oeil paintings overlook lakeshores and coastline. Sample the sweet flavor of Swiss chocolate and the succulent tastes of fresh Ligurian cuisine, and then wander hand-in-hand along the captivating esplanades and stunning boutique shops. Wander lavish olive groves and savor the secluded panoramic vistas during your unforgettable time together that will take you from Lake Como to Portofino during your custom tailored Italy itinerary.

The charms of the Puglia countryside are rustic and welcoming with locals eager to bring you into their homes, onto their farms, and through the rows and rows of vines of their wineries. Cities radiate with Baroque architecture set against the backdrop of rolling hills and the sapphire waters of the Adriatic Sea. Your 7-day Italy itinerary will offer a perfect week and in-depth exploration of Puglia, from sampling the celebrated cuisine to traversing the fairytale homes known as trulli. Bask in the golden sands of the shoreline and indulge in the culture of the often-overlooked region.

Experience the essential culture and remarkable history of Italy during this 11-day Sicily tour. This adventure immerses you in the hidden splendor of the island’s western edge. Indulge in secret splendor by sampling the customary flavors of diverse cuisine and basking in the elegant magnitude of glistening mosaics. Sample celebrated wines, witness preserved ancient architecture, and dig your toes into the golden sands of the Mediterranean coastline during this magnificent Sicily tour.

Sample the delicacies and uncover the secrets of Europe’s most authentic culinary scenes. Andalusian tapas, Parisian pastries, old-world Burgundy, contemporary Catalonia, and Italy’s best food region – Emilia-Romagna. Spread over 17 days, it’s a feast of traditional food markets, wine tasting and pairings, gourmet dining, local produce, and cooking with renowned chefs. From Mediterranean seafood to pasta in Bologna, this is a tour of indulgence and influences. Zicasso offers a variety of Spain, France, and Italy tours. Be sure to browse the trips reviews for Spain, France, and Italy.

There is nowhere on Earth that can boast the art of beautiful, bountiful Florence. There’s no city around that can claim the bountiful past that fills all the corners of Rome. There’s no other place where romance and magic are quite so present as in Venice. And there’s no other trip that can take you to Italy and make it feel so much like home.