What's Included in your Best of Village Italy in 14 Days tour
Great Guides!
"Nina Bernardo (above) was absolutely outstanding. She was very fair, gave attention to each tour member, really promoted the great camaraderie that developed with the group, and always seemed to have energy and another wonderful surprise for us. I cannot say enough about Nina's skills as a guide."
— Debby in Baton Rouge, LA
"I don't know what you pay Trish Brady but she deserves at least triple. I learned more about art, architecture and Italian history in two weeks than in my 51 years of learning on my own. I was simply blown away by her knowledge and especially her enthusiasm for sharing her adopted country. Keep her. Keep her. KEEP HER!"
— Dirk in San Francisco, CA
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- A small, friendly group of 21-25 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 more than a dozen group sightseeing events • Padua's Scrovegni Chapel • Ravenna's San Vitale mosaics • Tour of Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis • Truffle hunt (when possible) • Deruta pottery demonstration • Civita hill town visit • Regional wine tasting • Orvieto walking tour • Orvieto cathedral and Signorelli's frescoes • Tuscan hill town visits • Etruscan Museum tour • Olive oil press • Lucca walking tour • Visit to Lucca-area villas • Carrara marble quarry...and more.
- 13 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels.
- All breakfasts and half your dinners.
- All group transportation by bus from Padua to Lake Orta.
- All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff.
- Free stuff including a Rick Steves' Italy guidebook, Italian phrase book, map and moneybelt.
- 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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