What's Included in your Best of Italy in 17 Days tour
Great Guides!
"Robin Dority (above) couldn't have been better. She is so knowledgeable and so prepared. Her leadership skills are perfect. She has a quiet, efficient style. When she needs to be aggressive as in the Vatican in getting through crowds, she does it without seeming pushy. I just can't imagine anyone could have done a better job. Robin is darn-near perfect!"
— Frances in Camarillo, CA
"Karin Kibby was an absolute delight. She was fabulously organized from the day one. Not only did Karin have a wealth of knowledge about the history of Italy, but she showed us modern Italy too. Her demeanor was very professional and organized, but at the same time so relaxed and fun. You never doubted how hard she was working, but at the same time you felt like she was really happy to be traveling with you."
— Heather in Columbia Heights, MN
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- A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups.
- Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make Italy's fascinating history, art and culture come alive for you.
- All tours and admissions covering at least 18 group sightseeing events • Lake Como ferry pass • Visit to Verona • Venice walking tour • Renaissance Florence walking tour • Uffizi Gallery • Florence's Accademia Museum (Michelangelo's David) • Pisa visit • Hill town visit • Siena walking tour and Duomo visit • Assisi visit • Umbrian wine tasting and lunch • Floodlit night walk through Rome • Ancient Rome walking tour • Colosseum • Roman Forum • Pantheon • St. Peter's Basilica • Vatican Museum • Sistine Chapel...and more.
- 16 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels.
- All breakfasts and half your dinners.
- All group transportation by bus from Lake Como to Rome.
- All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff.
- Free stuff including a Rick Steves' Italy guidebook, Italian phrase book, map and moneybelt.
- Best of Italy Tour Sightseeing Supplement (one per person): This supplement helps explain many of the wonderful sights you'll see in Venice and Rome.
- Guaranteed tour price, locked-in the moment you make your deposit.
- Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2008.
- Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour.
- Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above.
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