$3,895 + air

24-28 people

Begins in Padua and ends in Lake Orta

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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 15 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, moneybelt and earplugs.
• 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 $625.
• 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.