Italy continues to inspire visitors year after year and this tour has been carefully crafted to create an intimate and indulgent introduction to one of the world’s most popular peninsulas. Whilst we try to avoid the crowds, we include all the major must-see attractions plus, take you to hidden gems in classic Back-Roads fashion. Breach the typical tourist barriers to become totally immersed in the history of Rome, the creativity of Florence, the romance of Venice, and the glamour of Milan. Then move beyond the signature cities to the rustic countryside regions, the Cinque Terre and the lakeside spectacle of Lake Como. Enjoy the splendours of Italy as you uncover the elegance of Italian culture, cuisine and history.
Back-Roads Experiences
Private guided tours in Rome, Florence and Venice, visit remote Tuscan villages, enjoy a ferry ride on beautiful Lake Como, enjoy local Italian meals and taste regional specialities, taste local wines in Chianti, explore the stunning Cinque Terre, visit the Swiss lakeside town of Lugano.
Tour Inclusions
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13 nights in charming accommodation
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Driver/guide companion
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Mini-coach transportation throughout
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Local guides in Rome, Florence and Venice
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European breakfast daily
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6 x evening meals
Entrance fees included:
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Catacombs, Rome
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Vatican Museum, Rome
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Duomo, Florence
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Cinque Terre walk, train and ferry
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Santa Croce, Florence
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Lake Como ferry ride
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Water taxi, Venice
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La Scala Museum, Milan
Countries Visited
Itinerary coming soon
Italian Indulgence (BRSITA)
Meredith and RobinBon jour!
You gave us a wonderful tour of Italy - we are still buzzing with it and digesting it all. Thanks so much - we will definitely recommend you to our friends and family.
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Heather & Paul, Australia (June 2010) Discovering Italy with you was great fun. Your passion for your work was a privilege for us to share - not only did we experience more than just places to see, but we learned so much about Italy's history, culture, food, politics, stories about paintings, mosaics, relics and treasures, architecture and antiquities. The 'side' trips were an added bonus - such as the Roman boat site being slowly restored at Pisa and the lovely lakeside gardens we walked in at Legano. Not to mention that we've stood in the very centre of Italy together. (But what was the name of that town?)
How very fortunate we were too, in having Claudio as our driver! To cruise around Italy in a near new Mercedes with the impeccable, patient, always-on-time Claudio was a delight. We have been making the most of this with friends who envy our good fortune that we travelled with 'our' very own driver, and with you, who was as much our companion as our guide. Your organising skills, flexibility and pleasure in sharing 'your Italy' was much appreciated. To list just a couple: the seamless way in which you organised how we met with our other specialist guides, the organisation of our water taxis, the research you did regarding slow food restaurants and other places of interest from loo stops to coffee shops.
How fortunate we were to share all this, and to have as our fellow travellers, such lovely people as Val and Phil. We're keeping in touch and plan to catch up with each other in September.
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Mr Ray & Sally Wanklyn, Australia (Sep 2010) We recently returned from a fabulous indulgence tour of Italy. The tour, accommodation, meals were great but special mention must be reserved for our terrific guides, Gian Poalo Dell`Orto & Vivien Roddya. Their knowledge, contacts, recommendations and guidance was outstanding. Our group had an really memorable holiday & we will be touring again with Back Roads next year.
