Italy

Rich in history, culture, scenery, and delicious cuisine, Italy continues to be our top destination in Europe. Consider a city stay, an independent rail package (for Rome & Venice combinations), or an escorted tour if you're wanting to experience more of this beautiful country.

Itineraries may include the following city and cultural highlights:

  • Rome
  • Venice
  • Florence
  • Tuscany Region
  • Milan or Italian Alps Region
  • Isle of Capri
  • Sorrento
  • Sicily

Italy is definitely not a country I'd recommend renting a car. Parking is a nightmare, and driving is hair-raising.

We feature escorted tours by Trafalgar, Insight, Globus, and Cosmos. If you're thinking about an escorted tour to Italy, book early. Many of the more popular tours sell out quickly for travel months June through September.

More unique travel suggestions include custom itineraries with cooking classes in Tuscany. This can be combined with a number of itinerary arrangements to suit your style.
Italy Travel Packages for 2012
Escorted Tours (Trafalgar) --Upscale Quality--
  • Rome & Tuscan Highlights at Leisure - 10 days from $2365
  • Italian Holiday - 8 days from $2050
  • Northern Italy incl. Cinque Terre - 10 days from $2250
  • Milan & Italian Treasures at Leisure - 10 days from $2350
  • Flavors of Italy - 11 days from $2899
  • Italian Discovery - 11 days from $2285
  • Great Italian Cities at Leisure - 11 days from $2685
  • Contrasts of Italy (Rail) - 11 days from $2925
  • Italy Belissimo - 12 days from $3275
  • Italian Concerto at Leisure - 12 days from $3050
  • Best of Italy - 14 days from $3125
  • Italian Glory at Leisure - 14 days from $4050
  • Grand Italian Experience - 17 days from $4225
  • Southern Italy & Sicily - 11 days from $2499
  • Best of Italy & Sicily - 16 days from $4099
  • Best of Italy & Greece - 16 days from $4385
  • Sorrento and Sicily Surprise Family Experiences - 11 days from $2525
  • Gladiators Gondolas & Gold Family Experiences - 11 days from $2799
Escorted Tours (Globus) --Upscale Quality--
  • Ciao Italia - 8 days from $2549
  • Northern Italy's Highlights & Cinque Terre - 11 days from $2289
    • With Lake Maggiore extension
  • Umbria's Treasures - 9 days from $1789
  • A Taste of Italy - 8 days from $1849
    • With Lake Maggiore extension 11 days
  • Italy's Great Cities - 9 days from $1899
    • With Sicily extension
    • With Sorrento extension
  • Italian Treasures - 11 days from $2269
    • With Sorrento extension
  • Italian Highlights - 11 days from $2569
    • With Lake Maggiore extension
  • Italian Tapestry - 10 days from $2599
  • The Best of Italy - 12 days from $3019
  • Italian Mosaic - 14 days from $2639
    • With Sicily extension
  • Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy - 14 days from $3039
  • The Best of Italy & Sicily - 16 days from $3579
Escorted Tours (Cosmos) --Moderate/Budget Oriented--- 2012
  • Gems of Italy, France & Spain - 20 days from $2399
  • The Magic of the Italian Lakes- 9 days from $1199
    • With Lake Como extension
    • With Lake Maggiore extension
  • Splendors of Italy - 10 days from $1199
    • With Sorrento extension
  • Italy's Best- 14 days from $1859
  • Jewels of Italy - 16 days from $1899
  • Rome Sorrento & Capri - 10 days from $1499
  • Southern Italy & Sicily - 17 days frmo $2319
  • Leisurely Tuscany & Rome - 9 days from $1199
    • With Sorrento extension
  • Italy & Greece - 13 days from $1775
    • With cruise extension
Escorted Tours (Insight) -- Upscale/Luxury Quality
  • Italian Vogue (Gold) - 12 days from $5699
  • Playgrounds of Europe (Italy & Switzerland) (Gold) - 12 days from $5325
  • Italian Intermezzo - 9 days from $1999
  • Sicily in Depth with Malta Option - 9 days from $1875
  • Best of Italy - 11 days from $2585
  • Treasures of Italy - 12 days from $4125
  • Easy Pace Italy - 11 days from $3050
  • Italian Elegance - 13 days from $3850
  • Italian Escapade - 14 days from 3775
  • Country Roads of Southers Italy & Sicily - 14 days from $3699
  • Grand Tour of Italy & Sicily - 17 days from $4799
  • Country Roads of Italy - 17 days from $4525

 
Independent Tours
  • Rome city stay
  • Venice city stay
  • Tuscany villa rentals
  • Rome - Florence - Venice rail packages
  • Rail/City Custom Packages
  • Hosted independent tours also available
Adventures by Disney - Family Escorted Tours --Upscale/Luxury--
  • Italy 9 days from $4499
  • Italy Signature 9 days from $6379
  • Central Italy 8 days from $4039

Also available:

  • Contiki Tours - escorted tours for the 18 - 35 year old.
  • Tauck Tours - luxury escorted tours.

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What is an Escorted Tour?
An escorted tour is a preplanned itinerary that includes your accomodations, tour guide, motorcoch transportation, and some meals, local tours, and activities as indicated on the itinerary. You will be traveling with other passengers (depending on tour and company, can range between 20 and 45 total passengers). The many advantages of an escorted tour includes overall value for the money, experience and expertise, and a hassle free way to enjoy your destination.

Don't simply book the least expensive escorted tours. Ask about tour inclusions and hotel location and quality, which are factors that determine package pricing. Also, book early because many of the tours sell out for popular departure dates and there is no price discount for last minute travel.

Minimum age for children traveling with their parents is generally about 8. Adventures by Disneyfeatures family oriented escorted tours, with a minimum age of 4 on many of their tours. For very small children, escorted tours are not recommended.

What is an independent tour?
An independent tour is one where your travel party is on your own. Accomodations are always included. Optional package add-ons are rail transport, airport-resort transfers, car rental, sightseeing, and excursions.

An independent tour is a great option for families, honeymoon couples, and in general the traveler who prefers to do their own thing.

Request Information if you would like to know about itineraries, departure dates, and availability for any of the escorted tours listed, or if you would like to work with a travel specialist to select the right tour or travel options to fit your needs. Custom independent tours can also be created just for you.