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Heart of Italy in 9 Days: What's Included

$2,695 + air

24-28 people

Begins in Florence and ends in Rome

  • 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 16 group sightseeing events • Renaissance Florence walking tour • Uffizi Gallery • Florence's Accademia Museum (Michelangelo's David) • Lucca walking tour • Orientation to free day on the Italian Riviera • Volterra walking tour • Wine tasting • Siena walking tour • Floodlit night walk through Rome • Ancient Rome walking tour • Colosseum • Roman Forum • Pantheon • St. Peter's Basilica • Vatican Museum • Sistine Chapel...and more.
  • 8 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels.
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners.
  • All group transportation by bus from Florence to Rome.
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff.
  • Free stuff including a Rick Steves' Italy guidebook, Italian phrase book, map, moneybelt and earplugs.
  • Best of Italy Tour Sightseeing Supplement (one per person): This supplement helps explain many of the wonderful sights you'll see.
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked-in the moment you make your deposit.
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for single travelers for an additional $525.
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2009.
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans.
  • 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.