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Journey through some of Italy's most stunning destinations including Rome, Venice and the Italian Riviera, on this exciting 12-day tour!
Journey through some of Italy's most stunning destinations including Rome, Venice and the Italian Riviera, on this exciting 12-day tour!

This Italian tour is la bella vita distilled! Explore Pompeii in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius. Experience the magical Cinque Terre villages and Italian Lake District. Visit Verona and San Marino! Enjoy free days in Rome, Amalfi Coast and Venice. Eat pasta, drink wine and see Italy like a local!
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All the flexibility to book on your terms.
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Not sure how to spend your free day? Explore the city on your own, or choose from these handpicked optional experiences designed to show you the best of the region.
Unless marked as "Pre-Book", all optional experiences can be booked directly with your tour leader on tour, payable in cash or by card in the stated currency. Prices and availability are subject to change.
12 days itinerary trip from Rome to Rome visiting 2 countries
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Rome, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

















Welcome to Rome! Arrive in Italy’s capital city in the morning and meet up with your tour leader and group. Then, head into the city for a walking tour. Toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain and make a wish! Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Then, embark on a guided walking tour of this captivating city.

See some of this ancient city’s highlights like the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps.

Join your tour leader and fellow travellers in celebrating the first night on tour with a welcome dinner at a local Italian restaurant.

Today, head to the coast via Pompeii. See legendary Mount Vesuvius in the distance and explore the well-preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city. Enjoy an included lunch. Later, travel to Salerno where the tour will spend the next two nights. Embark on this evening’s optional excursion to discover the Salerno Cathedral and Old Town before enjoying a local dinner.

Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient ruins of Pompeii, famously destroyed in 79 AD, in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius with a local guide.

Explore Salerno’s stunning cathedral, stroll its historic center, and enjoy a dreamy seaside dinner with sunset views of the Amalfi Coast!

Salerno is the ideal location from which to explore the famous Amalfi Coast and its many seaside wonders! Join the optional excursion for a scenic ferry journey to three stunning coastal towns. Wander Positano's colourful cliffside streets, explore Amalfi's historic Duomo Square with a limoncello tasting, and savour the region's famous Delizia al Limone lemon pastry!

Explore the Amalfi coast by ferry, taste authentic limoncello & indulge in the famous Delizia al Limone at a beloved pastry shop!

Head to Assisi, stopping in Montecassino, famed for the Abbey of Montecassino and stunning scenery. After, continue to the medieval town of Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis and popular pilgrimage site. Admire ancient churches and basilicas – many of which are just as St Francis would have seen them almost one thousand years ago! Dinner is at the hotel tonight.

Visit the restored Abbey of Montecassino, a key World War II battle site, and admire its beauty, history, and ongoing religious significance.

Take the opportunity to explore the picturesque city of Assisi, the home of St. Francis, which is famous for its historic churches and basilicas.

Head to Venice, stopping off in Europe’s third-smallest state, San Marino, on the way. Situated on a hilltop, San Marino offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and Adriatic Sea. Arrive in Venice in the early evening. The evening is free to relax at the hotel or embark on an optional twilight water taxi cruise of the Venetian canals.

This impressive fortress town is located on a hilltop and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic sea.

Take a water taxi night cruise of Venice’s iconic waterways. Soak up the sights and sounds from the palazzos and tavernas.

Enjoy a full free day in Venice! Every visit to Venice should include a traditional gondola ride, which can be organised by your tour leader. An optional trip to Murano and Burano is also highly recommended. These islands are famous for their local crafts and beautiful multi-coloured houses. For the ultimate Venice itinerary, join both optional excursions!

Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city. Visit must-see sights like St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, Rialto Market, and more for an unforgettable experience.

No visit to Venice is complete without a traditional gondola ride! Experience an ancient Venice tradition as you cruise the city’s famous canals.

Take a private boat across the lagoon to Venice’s colourful islands. Enjoy a glass-making demonstration in Murano and learn about lace-making in Burano.

Stop off in “fair Verona,” where Shakespeare set his famous classic play, Romeo and Juliet. Look out for the 2,000-year-old arena and explore Verona’s ancient city. Later, head to the Italian Lakes and arrive in Sirmione, a picturesque town on Lake Garda. Take in the spectacular scenery this evening!

Wander this city which was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and absorb its ambience!

Enjoy an overnight stay in the Italian Lake District – one of Europe’s most beautiful settings. Make sure the camera batteries are fully charged!

Today, travel to one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations; Cinque Terre. Cinque Terre is made up of five picturesque Italian towns: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, all connected by hiking routes and trains. Next, visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, an iconic Italian landmark! Later, travel to Northern Tuscany and enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight.

Wander cobbled paths connecting five scenic villages in this UNESCO-listed region, famous for stunning views and some of Italy’s best seafood.

Tick the Leaning Tower of Pisa off your bucket list and snap iconic photos of yourself ‘holding up’ this world-famous landmark!

Arrive in Florence this morning and enjoy a locally guided tour of this city which is beloved for its Renaissance art and architecture. Enjoy free time before joining the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion to experience local culinary traditions! Later, travel back to the hotel in Tuscany and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting on arrival.

Explore this historic, Renaissance city. See highlights like Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, the Duomo, and the replica of Michelangelo’s David.

Arrive at the hotel in Tuscany, and enjoy a complimentary Tuscan Aperitivo, including a red and white wine tasting accompanied by tasty Tuscan snacks.

Get a true taste of Tuscany with this culinary experience in Florence! Sit down for a family-style meal and indulge in classic Tuscan dishes.

Drive through picturesque countryside landscapes, admiring Tuscan farmhouses, vineyards and olive groves. Stop in the hilltop town of San Gimignano to admire exceptional Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Then, drive to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning architecture. Finally, head back to Rome and enjoy one last dinner together at the hotel.

Soak up San Gimignano’s peaceful charm, admire its iconic medieval towers, and enjoy a wine tasting in this UNESCO-listed hilltop town.

This Tuscan town is famous for hosting the Palio horse race and its incredible cuisine and culture!

Make a toast to the last night on tour at the final group dinner. Enjoy great food, and swap memories from an incredible Italian adventure.

Enjoy a full free day in Rome! Join the optional excursion to the fascinating Colosseum and Roman Forum for a locally guided tour of these iconic ancient sights or tour the exquisite Vatican Museums. To see both, join the Eternal Rome excursion! Due to popularity, these optional excursions must be booked prior to the start of the tour. You could also use this free day to revisit some of the spots visited on your first day in Rome, such as the Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps. Spend time exploring the city’s top sights in depth or simply relax at a café or do some shopping. Tonight, opt to indulge in traditional Roman cuisine and explore the historic sights of Trastevere.

Delve into ancient Rome. Take a locally guided walking tour of the awe-inspiring Colosseum and visit the ruins of the ancient Roman Forum.

Visit the smallest country in the world, skip the lines and be mesmerised by the artistic masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and on a guided tour!

Discover Rome’s ancient and artistic wonders! Tour the legendary Colosseum & Roman Forum and explore the magnificent Vatican Museums.

Discover the colourful neighbourhood of Trastevere. Indulge in delicious Roman cuisine and see some of the area’s historic sights.
Jennifer
So much more to see and do than listed
Our tour guide Leti was beyond amazing. Her knowledge, energy, helpfulness, and the extras she helped facilitate made this trip so much more!!! We saw places and things we didn't even know were on the tour as well as the extra time and experiences Leti provided to take this trip over and far beyond any expectations we had. I am so grateful for this amazing trip and the memories I have of this beautiful country.
Rocky
Italian Delight Tour
I loved all the destinations and friendships made with all of the other passengers!
Addy
Excellent
Very enjoyable tour. Tour guide fantastic, good accommodation and great travel companions
Addy

Very enjoyable tour. Tour guide fantastic, good accommodation and great travel companions
HH

Our guide and our bus driver were great. Of course Rome is amazing with all the history, but I loved Positano, Capri, Venus and Cinqueterre.
Bec

Vinnie our tour guide was wonderful. Beyond helpful, funny, kind, knowledgeable and communicated our daily events timely and with detail. As for Italy, well what can you say but breathe taking at every turn. A feast for the eyes and the soul!
Miggy

If you want to do a lot and like a face-paced way of traveling this is a tour for you! You get to tick many boxes with this tour! You see the highlights of italy at its best!
A.J.

This tour is amazing for seeing the main highlights of Italy. A lot is packed into the tour and the days are long but so much fun. The people on our tour were amazing from the tour leader... to the driver ... and all the fellow travellers. By the end we felt like one big family
Lisa Hayes

" Best vacation ever", is what we keep repeating over and over to friends, family and coworkers. Expats Italian Delights 12 day tour Itinerary to Italy was everything we could have imagined and more. It checked off all the boxes for sites, food and accommodations, guide and driver. Marty was our absolutely energetic and fantastic guide, who amazingly was able to meet all the needs of 50 people from all ages and walks of life effortlessly with her down to earth charm, knowledge base, professionalism and organisational skills. Our driver Dario was experienced and kept us safe and on time throughout the entire tour. I cannot say enough about these two individuals, except that Expat is a very fortunate company to have them on board! They certainly made our trip of a lifetime possible!!! We were also blessed to be grouped with the best individuals that anyone could possibly imagine meeting and spending time with from all over the world. I have definitely made some lifelong friends and will always cherish my wonderful trip, memories and experiences!!!
Mark and Angie

This is a fast paced multi city tour of Italy. The bus travel was an easy option, no lugging suitcases from train to hotel, as the bus provided door to door service. The driver Dario was top notch and the tour guide Kevin was the best we could hope for. Friendly, informative, caring and entertaining. Both were exceptional. Kevin guided us thru many destinations and he was a wealth of information. The itinerary had a great mix of cultural and culinary delights and had enough free time to enjoy beaches and shopping. We enjoyed many of the supplementary excursions and didn't feel pressed for time. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, our first thru Expat, but not our last!
Bronsyn

This was an incredible experience that I thoroughly enjoyed! The pace was fast, but I expected that and appreciated getting to see and experience so much in 12 days. Kevin was a great tour guide, knowledgeable, organized, and enthusiastic. I enjoyed getting to know the other people on the tour and sharing an adventure. It was a great group! I will likely book another tour with Expat Explore.
Janine

This tour is a great value, and our tour guide, Roma, is a sweetheart! Taking the last date of the season allowed us to enjoy Italy with fall colors and fewer tourists, but the trade-off was that it gets dark so early now.
Lyn

This was a fantastic Funtastic tour! and I really have to give credit to our tour leader Roma Mackeviciute! She was very organized. She gave a complete review and any instructions - then she repeated the instructions before we got to the location and when we got to the location. Given full information enabled tourists to be effective and cooperative tourists. Roma also laughed a lot! Who can't have a great time when you're laughing all the time. Hotels were really good to ok - rooms were the luck of the draw? Seating rotation on the bus was good but you still sat by the same people front and back. Loved the history of an area prior to each stop. Tour guide in Rome EXCELLENT! Tour guide in Pompeii - really? he wore white and beige? You could never find him. Tour guide in Florence - she definitely needed a mic system for the ears. Loved the locations/stops. Loved the coffee!! Loved the country of Italy.
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$1,535 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $631 per month
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$1,535 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $526 per month
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$1,535 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $428 per month
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$1,535 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $394 per month
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +$1,535 pp
Instalment option available for as little as $284 per month
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Everything you need to know about meeting your Tour Leader, when to arrive, where you’ll finish and who to contact if you need help along the way.
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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.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
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.
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.
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.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, 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.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
Our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee gives you 10 days to decide after booking. Change your mind? Full refund, no questions asked.
After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
See our Terms & Conditions for all the details.
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 our head office team.
Travel Chasers is a member of ABTA (No. Y6593) and ABTOT (No. 5517). Both organisations have codes of conduct and standards that members are required to meet, giving you an extra layer of confidence when you travel with us.
Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
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