Highlights of Northern Italy
















From AUD $3285
Small Group
Light
Rating
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Highlights of Northern Italy
8 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend eight days discovering the heart of all things Italian on a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice.
The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend eight days discovering the heart of all things Italian on a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Take in the crumbling ruins of Rome, board a scenic train ride to Bologna and discover the maze-like canals of Venice with your local leader. Visit the Leaning Tower in Pisa, learn how to make pasta by hand in Bologna and indulge in delicious local cuisine and a couple (or two) glasses of vino – ah Italia!
Highlights
- Wander around Rome's famous landmarks including the Colosseum (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), Vatican City, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica and much more.
- Capture your classic pinching-the-tower photo during your visit to the Leaning Tower. Then, join your local leader on an orientation walk through town where you’ll visit the Duomo (Piazza dei Miracoli, once the largest in Europe) and Pisa Baptistry.
- Get lost in the floating city of Venice. The maze of alleyways, canals and lagoon islands lead to over 130 churches, all with their own distinct character.
- Learn to make the king of all comfort foods (pasta, of course) by hand in Bologna. Then, tuck into your creations for dinner with your group and local host.
- Explore Italy’s iconic cities – all havens of renaissance architecture and historic sights. With plenty of time to discover at your own pace, you can decide what you’d like to see.
Trip Details
8 days
Train,Public bus,Metro
Small Group
English
Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Moderate
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Optional Activities:
- Vatican City - Vatican Museum (25 EUR)
- Rome - Galleria Borghese (17 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Rome - Christian Catacombs (10 EUR)
- Rome - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (19 EUR)
- Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo (19 EUR)
- Rome - Imperial Fora (16 EUR)
- Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House (6 EUR)
- Rome - Venezia Palace (17 EUR)
- Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator (10 EUR)
- Rome - Pantheon (5 EUR)
- Rome - Galleria Borghese (17 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Florence - Foodies Walk Urban Adventure (79 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Pisa - Half Day Trip to Pisa
Optional Activities:
- Florence - Medici Chapels (17 EUR)
- Florence - Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery (19 EUR)
- Florence - Accademia (20 EUR)
- Florence - Uffizi Gallery (29 EUR)
- Florence - Palazzo Vecchio (12 EUR)
- Florence - Brunelleschi 3 Days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome (30 EUR)
- Florence - Bargello Museum (16 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Bologna - Pasta class
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Venice - Cicchetti tour & Spritz
- Venice - Leader led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Venice - San Giorgio Bell Tower
- Venice - Vaporetto daily pass
Optional Activities:
- Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco (14 EUR)
- Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs (30 EUR)
- Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti (15 EUR)
- Venice - Accademia Gallery (16 EUR)
- Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica (5 EUR)
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection (17 EUR)
- Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art (11 EUR)
- Venice - Glass Museum Murano (11 EUR)
- Venice - Gondola Ride (80 EUR)
- Venice - St Mark's Campanile (12 EUR)
- Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury (5 EUR)
- Venice - Traghetto Ride (2 EUR)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll spend eight days discovering the heart of all things Italian on a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 14 Nov 2026
Customer Reviews
11/07/2023
The trip was fantastic. Matteo is the best your guide ever and if you get him you are so lucky :)
03/19/2023
We researched a lot of tours before booking and couldn’t have been happier with choosing intrepid. The people make all the difference. Out leaders were amazing and I like that intrepid tries to use local hotels that are environmentally friendly
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
11/07/2023
The trip was fantastic. Matteo is the best your guide ever and if you get him you are so lucky :)
03/19/2023
We researched a lot of tours before booking and couldn’t have been happier with choosing intrepid. The people make all the difference. Out leaders were amazing and I like that intrepid tries to use local hotels that are environmentally friendly
04/17/2023
Intrepid provide a wealth of opportunities and experiences through well informed and enthusiastic tour managers. The trips blend guided and organised activities with plenty of time to self explore.
03/23/2024
Small group was perfect. Group leader extremely knowledgeable, safe, and made the experience fun. I will definitely book another trip with Intrepid!!
01/12/2024
This tour absolutely maximised the opportunity of less crowds for a very special experience in some of the finest Italian destinations. With a knowledgeable and innovative guide the experience was special indeed
12/16/2023
This trip was an incredible way to see the main areas of Italy in a relatively short period of time. Our tour leader, Matteo, was phenomenal - he made sure the entire trip ran smoothly and kept a transparent and optimistic attitude throughout everything!
12/02/2023
Would absolutely recommend this holiday. Wear walking shoes and dress for chilly wind and occasional rain.
12/05/2023
The Winter in Italy trip far exceeded our expectations. This was a trip my wife and I have wanted to do for 43 years. Once we retired and my wife was harshly diagnosed with ALS we knew that it was time to go. The trip could not have been better for us as far as having all of our needs taken care of and all of our questions answered. We are so glad we booked with Intrepid, had Magic as a guide and did the trip. Thanks for your attention to details and making us feel like seasoned travelers.
11/08/2023
I’m a solo traveller, so please don’t be afraid, the tour group embraces all. Definitely try to think about booking the really busy tourist attractions in advance. Failing that skip the line tours are an easy way to get a ticket, but more expensive. However having the guide is quite invaluable and informative. I also recommend extra days at beginning and end.
02/19/2023
This was an amazing trip! It provided a great overview of several regions, each with its own culture to experience. Really enjoyed the activities and our tour leader was exceptional in his knowledge and passion.
02/20/2023
This trip was incredible and our tour leader was fantastic! I highly recommend booking an extra night in Rome, and an extra night in Venice. The trip gives just enough time to see most of the highlights in each city, but you won't have much time to rest. If you want to slow down the pace, you need an extra day or two at the beginning and at the end.
01/28/2023
Good trip that was well organised and delivered on exactly what was promised. If you were motivated to make arrangements yourself and didn't want to meet and travel with others (this can be fun) then you could do better eg lower cost or better quality accommodation and activities etc. for same money.
01/21/2023
This intrepid trip was honestly amazing. I learnt so much and met so many amazing people. My tour guide Magda was incredible and so helpful during the trip. I must say though, the experience does greatly rely on the people in the group and their willingness to bond with one another.
12/26/2022
Intrepid travel 'winter in Italy tour' was one of the best yet in our Intrepid experiences. This backed onto a three day Istanbul trip and an intrepid Christmas market tour through Germany Hungary and Austria...all excellent. The Comfort Level is the best for us
11/26/2022
As a solo traveler, I really recommend IntrepidTravel because of the high level of knowledge and professional that their tour leaders have. Also, the itinerary is perfectly balanced, so you get to visit, taste, learn & explore all main things on each city. Plus, it gives you free time so you won’t miss anything.
03/25/2022
This was an excellent overview of the history, architecture, food, and culture of Italy. Our Trip Leader, Andrea, was professional, engaging, knowledgeable, and attentive. He clearly loves Italy and now I do too. My personal highlights included the pasta class in Bologna (so fun!), beautiful early spring weather, and gorgeous sunset views.
03/25/2022
I thought I wasn't a group tour person, but this trip proved me wrong. The balance between group activities and unstructured time was perfect and it was great to have logistics all handled so I could focus on simply enjoying the trip. I got much more out of my time in Italy because of the Trip Leader's capacity to share the history and culture of each place we visited in interesting and fun ways.
01/25/2022
Winter in Italy was a perfect time to go to avoid crowds and heat. Intrepid trips are the perfect balance between informative guided tour and personal free time. They keep the numbers small so you get individual attention and you really get to know the other travellers.
02/18/2022
What an amazing trip! As a first-time female solo traveler in Europe, especially during covid times, I had many concerns about traveling abroad. Even before arriving, the Intrepid team helped me make sure I got the necessary documentation and testing to ensure smooth travels. Once in Italy, every destination had so much charm! The hotels were comfortable, the food was INCREDIBLE, and our tour guide was great. Every detail was well thought out while giving us enough time to explore on our own. There was a lot of walking on this trip, but that's the best way to take it all in.
12/20/2021
This trip was really fun. Our tour guide was really fun and knew a lot about the destination. He even went out of his way to help a fellow traveller get a COVID test. This is my second trip with Intrepid and I would highly recommend.

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