7 days · Italy, Vatican City
Taste of Italy
From AED 4,940per person, twin share
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day northern Italy tour! Explore Rome, Florence, Venice, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Cinque Terre.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Rome
- Countries
- Italy and Vatican City
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A new place most days, guided walking tours of up to three hours, and five hotel changes across six nights
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 6 nights
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 51
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to October: mild spring and autumn, and hot, dry summers, especially in Rome and Tuscany
Tour overview
This 7-day Taste of Italy tour explores beautiful cities and iconic landmarks! Uncover Rome’s ancient history, spot the legendary Leaning Tower of Pisa and wander through colourful Cinque Terre. Marvel at the Tuscan countryside and the winding waterways of Venice.
Highlights
- Discover Rome on a guided walking tour
- Enjoy a welcome dinner in Rome
- Take a funicular ride to historic Orvieto
- Experience the magic of Venice
- Stop at Lake Garda; Italy’s biggest lake
- Discover Florence; the ‘Jewel of the Renaissance’
- Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Florence
- Explore the colourful villages of CinqueTerre
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- See the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Visit the gorgeous hill town of San Gimignano
- Discover Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 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
Warmthotel
Orvieto
Day 2 · on the way
Venice
2 nights · Days 2–3
Hotel Venezia
Lake Garda
Day 4 · on the way
Florence
Day 4 · on the way
Tuscany North
2 nights · Days 4–5
Hotel Terme Pellegrini
Cinque Terre
Day 5 · on the way
Pisa
Day 5 · on the way
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San Gimignano
Day 6 · on the way
Siena
Day 6 · on the way
Rome
1 night · Day 6
BV Oly Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome
Meals included: Dinner
Your tour starts in Rome this morning, when you meet your tour leader and the rest of the group at the hotel before a walking tour of the old centre. You see the Spanish Steps and drop a coin in the Trevi Fountain, then you can join the optional guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In the evening, the whole group meets for a welcome dinner together at a local restaurant.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Rome: the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Spanish Steps.
- Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional extras
- Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- Warmthotel
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Rome – Orvieto – Venice
Meals included: Breakfast
The coach crosses the Umbria region and stops in Orvieto, a town set on a sheer, vertical rock of volcanic stone. A funicular takes you up to the historic centre, where you have free time to look around before continuing to Venice. Once you arrive, the evening is free, or you can join the optional water taxi cruise through the canals.
Included
- Funicular ride up to historic Orvieto, with free time at the cathedral.
Optional extras
- Venice by Night · AED 170 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach, stopping in Orvieto.
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Venice: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
You have a free day in Venice to spend as you like. You can see the city from the water on an optional gondola trip, or join the optional excursion out into the lagoon to Murano and Burano, island communities known for their local crafts.
Included
- Free time to explore Venice at your own pace: St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market.
Optional extras
- Venice Gondola Ride · AED 150 per person
- Venice Lagoon Tour · AED 295 per person
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Lake Garda – Florence – Tuscany
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
On the way to Florence, the coach stops at Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake. A local guide leads a tour of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and afterwards you have free time to explore at your own pace. The group has dinner in Florence before the coach continues to Montecatini, a spa town in Tuscany, for the night.
Included
- Stop at Lake Garda in the town of Sirmione.
- Guided tour of Florence with a local guide: the Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Duomo.
- Dinner at a local restaurant in Florence.
- Travel
- Venice → Tuscany by coach, stopping at Lake Garda and Florence.
- Overnight
- Tuscany North
- Hotel
- Hotel Terme Pellegrini
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Cinque Terre – Pisa – Tuscany
Meals included: Breakfast
The coach travels to Cinque Terre, five cliff-side villages. From there it heads back towards Tuscany, stopping to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the best known Italian landmarks. In the evening, you can choose the optional dinner in Montecatini.
Included
- Visit Cinque Terre: cobbled paths linking five cliffside villages.
- See the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Optional extras
- An Evening in Montecatini · AED 230 per person
- Overnight
- Tuscany North
- Hotel
- Hotel Terme Pellegrini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
San Gimignano – Siena – Rome
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Before the return to Rome, the tour calls at two more Tuscan towns. The first is the Medieval town of San Gimignano, known for its tower houses, where you can taste the local Tuscan wine. The second is Siena, a UNESCO-listed city where the Palio horse race takes place twice each year. The tour then heads back to Rome for a farewell dinner together.
Included
- Wine tasting in the hill town of San Gimignano.
- Visit Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Farewell dinner in Rome.
- Travel
- Tuscany → Rome by coach, stopping in San Gimignano and Siena.
- Overnight
- Rome
- Hotel
- BV Oly Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
End of tour in Rome
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour ends today, after 7 days in Italy. If time allows, spend your last morning in Rome on the Vatican Museums optional excursion, a guided look at the sights of the world’s smallest country. Note that this excursion must be booked well in advance and finishes in the late afternoon.
Optional extras
- Vatican Museums Guided Tour · AED 365 per person
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
13 dates
FromSun 11 Oct 2026ToSat 17 Oct 2026
Sold out
AED 5,606
Single room supplement +AED 2,275 single
Full
FromSun 7 Mar 2027ToSat 13 Mar 2027
Available
AED 5,932
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 4 Apr 2027ToSat 10 Apr 2027
Available
AED 5,711
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 2 May 2027ToSat 8 May 2027
Available
AED 5,711
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 16 May 2027ToSat 22 May 2027
Available
AED 5,454
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 30 May 2027ToSat 5 Jun 2027
Available
AED 5,454
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 13 Jun 2027ToSat 19 Jun 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 27 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027
Available
AED 5,932
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 11 Jul 2027ToSat 17 Jul 2027
Available
AED 5,932
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 25 Jul 2027ToSat 31 Jul 2027
Sold out
AED 4,940
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
Full
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FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToSat 4 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,454
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToSat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,454
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToSat 2 Oct 2027
Available
AED 5,160
Single room supplement +AED 2,443 single
What’s included
Included
- 6 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)
- 6 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
Venice by Night
An evening water taxi cruise along Venice’s canals, past the palazzos and old tavernas lit up for the night. €40, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 170 per person
Venice Gondola Ride
A traditional gondola ride through Venice’s canals, shared with up to four other travellers from your group. €35, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 150 per person
Venice Lagoon Tour
A private boat trip across the lagoon to Murano and Burano: a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, and lace-making and colourful houses to see on Burano. €69, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 295 per person
An Evening in Montecatini
A return trip on the Montecatini funicular to Montecatini Alto for views over Montecatini Terme, followed by a three-course Tuscan dinner with a choice of starter and main course. Vegetarian options are available. From October to March, when the funicular is closed, the group travels by taxi instead. €54, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 230 per person
Vatican Museums Guided Tour
A guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, with skip-the-line entry and a local guide. Book at least 35 days before the tour starts: tickets are in high demand and this booking cannot be refunded. The Catholic Jubilee may affect opening hours. €85. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 365 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 at the same Rome hotel at around 10am on day 7.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
6 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included, mostly in Rome and Florence. Lunches and the remaining dinners are free for you 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 March to October: mild spring and autumn, and hot, dry summers, especially in Rome and Tuscany. Pack layers, comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and hill towns, and modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, for churches and the Vatican Museums.
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 Taste of Italy?
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
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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