10 days · Italy, Vatican City
Italy in Low Season
From AED 5,564per person, twin share
Few seats left on Sun 1 Nov 2026
Explore the best of Northern Italy during Low Season. Visit stunning destinations, including Rome, Venice and the Italian Riviera.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Rome
- Countries
- Italy and Vatican City
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A new place most nights across 10 days, through Rome, Florence, Milan and the Dolomites foothills to Venice, with guided walking tours throughout
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 9 nights
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 54
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs November to April, plus October, avoiding peak summer: cool winters in the north, mild spring, some departures over Christmas and New Year
Tour overview
Spend 10 days exploring Northern Italy during low season! Discover Rome, Florence and Venice. Taste local produce in Parma, Bologna and Tuscany. Explore hidden gems like Ferrara and Trento. Experience the Dolomites and Italian Lake District. See the Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore stylish Milan all at incredible value!
Highlights
- Discover Rome on a guided walking tour
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome
- Visit Orvieto; a historic city perched on a rocky cliff
- Enjoy a Tuscan wine tasting
- Discover Florence; Jewel of the Renaissance
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore the historic centre of Parma
- Taste authentic Parma ham and Parmesan cheese
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- Soak up the scenery in Sirmione on Lake Garda
- Marvel at the Dolomite Mountains in Trento
- Visit Verona; setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
- Experience the magic of Venice
- Discover the UNESCO-listed historic centre of Ferrara
- Explore Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region
- Visit Perugia, capital of the Umbria region
- Explore the ancient sites of Assisi; home of St Francis
- Enjoy a farewell dinner in Rome
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Rome
1 night · Day 1
B&B HOTEL Roma Trastevere
Orvieto
Day 2 · on the way
Florence
2 nights · Days 2–3
B&B HOTEL Firenze Novoli
Pisa
Day 4 · on the way
Parma
Day 4 · on the way
Milan
2 nights · Days 4–5
B&B HOTEL Milano Cenisio Garibaldi
Sirmione
Day 6 · on the way
Trento
1 night · Day 6
B&B HOTEL Trento
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Verona
Day 7 · on the way
Venice
1 night · Day 7
Hotel Venezia
Ferrara
Day 8 · on the way
Bologna
1 night · Day 8
B&B HOTEL Bologna
Perugia
Day 9 · on the way
Assisi
Day 9 · on the way
Rome
1 night · Day 9
B&B HOTEL Roma Trastevere
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome
Meals included: Dinner
This morning, the Italy in Low Season tour starts in Roma, one of the world’s most loved cities. You meet your tour leader and the rest of the group at the hotel, then head into the centre. There is free time, or you can join the optional tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Later, a guided walk through the city and a welcome dinner are included.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Rome: the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional extras
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Roma Trastevere
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Rome – Orvieto – Florence
Meals included: Breakfast
The tour visits Orvieto this morning, a city set on a cliff. A funicular takes you up to the centre, where you can see the Cathedral of Orvieto and the Papal Residence. From there, the coach continues to Tuscany for a tasting at a local estate of Tuscan wine, olive oil and charcuterie, before heading on to the hotel in Florence for the evening.
Included
- Funicular ride up to historic Orvieto, with free time at the cathedral.
- Tuscan wine, olive oil and charcuterie tasting at a local estate.
- Travel
- Rome → Florence by coach, stopping in Orvieto.
- Overnight
- Florence
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Firenze Novoli
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Florence
Meals included: Breakfast
You have a full day in Florence, a city known for its Renaissance art. A guided tour takes in the city’s best known sights, including the Ponte Vecchio, and afterwards you have free time to spend as you wish. You can join the optional Tiramisu experience for a sweet treat, and in the evening there is an optional, family-style meal of local dishes.
Included
- Guided tour of Florence with a local guide: the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo.
Optional extras
- Tiramisu Experience · AED 130 per person
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Overnight
- Florence
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Firenze Novoli
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Florence – Pisa – Parma – Milan
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, the tour leaves Florence for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where there is time for a few photos. The next stop is Parma, where you see the architecture of its historic centre, then taste Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese and Prosciutto di Parma before travelling on to tonight’s accommodation in Milan.
Included
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
- Explore the historic centre of Parma.
- Tasting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma.
- Travel
- Florence → Milan by coach, stopping at Pisa and Parma.
- Overnight
- Milan
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Milano Cenisio Garibaldi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Milan
Meals included: Breakfast
Milan welcomes you this morning, known as one of the fashion capitals of the world. An expert local guide shows you the city’s attractions, including the Duomo di Milano. Later, the day is yours to spend freely, or you can choose a half-day outing to Lake Como for more of Italy’s scenery.
Included
- Guided tour of Milan: the Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Optional extras
- Lake Como Half-Day Trip · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Milan
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Milano Cenisio Garibaldi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Milan – Sirmione – Trento
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The first stop today is Sirmione, a city at the southern tip of Lake Garda. From there, the coach continues to Trento, set against the backdrop of the Dolomite Mountains. A funicular takes you up to Sardagna, a mountain village with views over the city and the Dolomites capped in snow. In the evening, there is a meal in Trento.
Included
- Visit Sirmione on Lake Garda and the 13th-century Scaliger Castle.
- Funicular ride to Sardagna for views over Trento and the Dolomites.
- Travel
- Milan → Trento by coach, stopping in Sirmione on Lake Garda.
- Overnight
- Trento
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Trento
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Trento – Verona – Venice
Meals included: BreakfastThe day starts with a visit to Verona, where Shakespeare set the story of Romeo and Juliet. You can see the arena, some 2,000 years old, and walk through Verona’s old streets, before continuing to Venice. The optional An Evening of Venice excursion shows you the city’s lights from a water taxi and a gondola ride, before dinner at a local restaurant.
Included
- Visit Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
- Free time to explore Venice at your own pace.
Optional extras
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Trento → Venice by coach, stopping in Verona.
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Venice – Ferrara – Bologna
Meals included: BreakfastThis morning brings a visit to Ferrara, where Renaissance buildings sit alongside a long medieval past. In the afternoon, the tour arrives in Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna. Bologna has the oldest university in Europe and a reputation as Italy’s capital of cuisine. You can spend time taking in the artistic, cultural and architectural side of the city before the evening is left free.
Included
- Explore Ferrara’s Renaissance architecture and the Castello Estense.
- Discover Bologna’s historic centre and the Two Towers.
- Travel
- Venice → Bologna by coach, stopping in Ferrara.
- Overnight
- Bologna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Bologna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Bologna – Perugia – Assisi – Rome
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe tour leaves Bologna after breakfast and stops in Perugia, a hidden Umbrian gem. From there it continues to Assisi, where St Francis was born in 1181, making the city Italy’s most visited place of pilgrimage. Here you can see the Basilica of St Francis, a UNESCO-listed site, and the Piazza del Comune, before the coach travels on to Rome, where the group has a last dinner together at a local restaurant.
Included
- Visit Perugia, known for its Gothic Priori Palace and chocolate.
- Explore Assisi and the UNESCO-listed Basilica of St Francis.
- Farewell dinner in Rome.
- Travel
- Bologna → Rome by coach, stopping in Perugia and Assisi.
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Roma Trastevere
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
End of tour in Rome
Meals included: BreakfastThis Italy in Low Season tour, after 10 days of exploring Italian cities, hidden corners and wide scenery, finishes this morning once breakfast is over. There is time to say goodbye to the rest of the group before everyone heads off to their next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSun 1 Nov 2026ToTue 10 Nov 2026
Few seats left
AED 7,107
Single room supplement +AED 2,112 single
FromSat 12 Dec 2026ToMon 21 Dec 2026
Available
AED 5,601
Single room supplement +AED 2,112 single
FromSun 21 Mar 2027ToTue 30 Mar 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
FromSun 11 Apr 2027ToTue 20 Apr 2027
Available
AED 6,446
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
FromSun 17 Oct 2027ToTue 26 Oct 2027
Sold out
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
Full
FromSun 31 Oct 2027ToTue 9 Nov 2027
Sold out
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
Full
FromSun 14 Nov 2027ToTue 23 Nov 2027
Available
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
FromSun 5 Dec 2027ToTue 14 Dec 2027
Sold out
AED 5,564
Single room supplement +AED 2,700 single
Full
What’s included
Included
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour
A guided walking tour of the Colosseum and the ruins of the Roman Forum with a local guide, including entrance tickets. Book at least 35 days before the tour starts: tickets are in high demand and this booking cannot be refunded. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 365 per person
Tiramisu Experience
A tiramisu-making lesson with a local chef in Florence, layering savoiardi biscuits, mascarpone cream and cocoa, followed by a tasting of the finished dessert with a coffee of your choice. €30, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 130 per person
Taste of Tuscany
A family-style Tuscan meal in Florence, with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Bruschetta al Pomodoro and a glass of Chianti, finished with a traditional dessert and a digestivo. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Lake Como Half-Day Trip
A half-day trip to Lake Como from Milan, with an orientation tour of Como passing the Piazza Alessandro Volta and Como Cathedral, then a funicular ride up to the hilltop village of Brunate for views over the lake and the Alps. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
An Evening in Venice
An evening water taxi ride from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, followed by a traditional gondola ride along Venice’s canals. Dinner, pizza or pasta, is included at a local restaurant, before a water taxi back to Piazzale Roma as the lights come on. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Italy is in the Schengen area. The only side step on this tour, into Vatican City, needs nothing extra: Vatican City has open borders with Schengen, so the same visa covers it.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before the summer, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Rome aren’t included. Check-in at the tour hotel is from 10am on day 1, and the tour ends back in Rome after breakfast on day 10, at around 10am.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
9 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included, mostly on travel days. Free time on the other days is yours to choose your own restaurant.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Italy uses the euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including small shops and cafes, so a card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay. Keep a little cash for markets and tips.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
This tour runs November to April, plus an October departure, avoiding the summer crowds: cool, sometimes damp winters in the north, especially around Milan and the Dolomites foothills near Trento, and a mild spring. Pack layers, a warm coat and waterproof shoes for winter departures, lighter layers for spring, and modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, for churches and basilicas.
Some departures run over Christmas and New Year, when opening hours at smaller sights can change.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Rome and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Italy in Low Season?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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