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The Splendors of Italy

9 days
Start and end in Rome
4.9
107 traveler reviews
The Splendors of Italy - Cosmos
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 42 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Rome with a local guide
  • Visit the Gothic cathedral in Orvieto
  • Taste Chianti wines in Greve, Tuscany
  • See the Leaning Tower on a Pisa mini-train
  • Watch glassblowing in magical Venice

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
  2. Day 2 ROME
  3. Day 3 ROME–ORVIETO–SIENA
  4. Day 4 SIENA–SAN GIMIGNANO–GREVE–MONTECATINI
  5. Day 5 MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE
  6. Day 6 MONTECATINI–PISA–VENICE AREA
  7. Day 7 VENICE AREA
  8. Day 8 VENICE AREA–ASSISI–ROME
  9. Day 9 ROME
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
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  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Cosmos

Number of tours

210

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Guide
    Good
    3.8
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.6
  • Food
    Good
    3.2
  • 4.9
  • Most Recent
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  • MT
    · April 20th, 2025
    Right pacing of activities. Included meals (in the hotel) can be improved.
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    Trip date: April 2025
  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    Daniela was wonderful and very helpful.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · July 13th, 2023
    This was one of the best trips we have ever been on, and we are avid travelers. Our tour director, Daniela Spissu was fabulous-she treated us like we were all great friends😎 She went well above and beyond with amazing service. We saw so many beautiful places, and she was always providing us with helpful information. The bus was very comfortable, and we were pleased with our accommodations (hotel breakfasts were good - hotel dinners were average and could use a little more flair). All of our excursions were "awe-mazing" with EXCELLENT food and service (Farmhouse Excursion was fabulous)! This was my third Cosmos excursion -now planning number four🛫Thank you for an enchanting, fun-filled, wined and dined, and amazing vacation😎
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · July 12th, 2023
    Was absolutely amazing, best way to travel with guided tout
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  • A
    · July 11th, 2023
    Covered a lot and very well
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  • A
    · July 8th, 2023
    Daniela our tour director was fabulous- best one Ive ever had
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  • A
    · July 8th, 2023
    Great tour guide and use of time.
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  • A
    · July 8th, 2023
    Daniela was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and was always ready to help someone with planning.
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  • A
    · July 7th, 2023
    Excellent service, Daniela is very professional and a laugh, very knowledgeable and informative, you have a jewel in the crown with her and the driver is extremely nice and really knows how to handle the bus
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · June 29th, 2023
    The tour was made exceptional by our tour director Sanya. The best tour director we have ever had.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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Dates & Availability

9 days
The Splendors of Italy
From Rome to Rome

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  • B

    Bryan

    Asked on July 30th, 2024

    We need to apply for visa first. Is the downpayment/reservation refundable in case we wont be given a visa?

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    Visa
    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2024

      Your deposit will always be a non-refundable deposit for all of our tours.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on April 20th, 2024

    Can you let me know if the rooms have two queen beds for 3 people ? Do you provide transportation from Rome airport to hotel? Do all the traveller for 14 July tour stay in same hotel?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2024

      We can have two beds or a bed and a pull out sofa or a cot in a triple room. We do provide arrival and departure transfers at the rate of $55 per person per transfer. All guest that will start the tour on July 14, 2024 will be at the same hotel. You will travel throughout the tour with the same group.

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    Brandon

    Asked on March 14th, 2024

    Confirm tour price - $1999.00 per person

    Price / Availability
    • CosmosOperatorWritten March 2024

      The Splendors of Italy departing 21 April 2024 is currently available and guaranteed. The cost is $2999 per person twin-share.

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    Sherry

    Asked on February 7th, 2024

    Can this trip be customized? Family of 5 - dad is 88 years old in a wheelchair; mom is 80 years old mobile. They will need 2 rooms, one with handicap access (2 beds), the other for the 3 sisters (3 beds or 2 queen) at no more than $400 per night. The trip will be 7-10 days. The senior parents would mostly enjoy the food, culture, sites, wine tasting, and traveling by train.

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2024

      We cannot customize this tour, they will have to follow the published itinerary. The parents will be able to participate as much as they can. If they feel that an activity is to strenuous, they can speak with the Tour Director and possibly sit it out. We can submit a request for accessible rooms, however there is o guarantee that the rooms will be accommodating.

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    William

    Asked on May 5th, 2022

    Can you provide Air with transfers from Airport to hotel?

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    Transport
    • CosmosOperatorWritten May 2022

      We can offer airport transfers at an additional cost. We can also provide an air quote on our contracted air. If you book air with us, transfers are included. You can deviate your return date, however, we would not be able to provide airport transfers if you do something on your own after the tour.

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      William

      TravelerWritten May 2022

      Where is the last hotel in Rome located?

    • CosmosOperatorWritten May 2022

      The hotel in Rome at the end of the tour is the American Palace Eur in the southern area of Rome near the EUR business district and is extremely well connected thanks to its vicinity to the subway station Laurentina which make both city center and airports easy to access.

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    Jason

    Asked on February 23rd, 2022

    Any hotel Accommodations in Rome do you suggest I stay in before and after the trip for international departure?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten February 2022

      We do offer pre and post nights that you can add to your tour package. The extra nights would be in the same hotel where the tour begins and ends. We finalize hotel details about 30 days prior to departure. Please let us know which tour date you are interested in and we can give you a cost for the extra nights.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on September 1st, 2016

    Can you tell me what sort of accommodation is provided in this tour? Would we be able to request a triple room?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten September 2016

      The accommodation is all based on hotel style accommodation and if you have a party of 3 travelling, we can request a triple room for you.

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    Wendy

    Asked on July 18th, 2016

    When does the tour begin and end? Do I need to be there early?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten July 2016

      The tour begins on the first day with a welcome meeting in the evening, so you are free to arrive anytime in the morning or afternoon on the first day. The tour ends on the last day after breakfast, so you are free to depart anytime after.

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    Irene

    Asked on April 1st, 2016

    Is the single supplement mandatory?

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    • CosmosOperatorWritten April 2016

      The single supplement is completely optional. You are not required to pay a single supplement to join the tour. The tour price advertised is based on a twin share basis, if you are a single traveller you will be roomed with a passenger of the same gender. The single supplement optional cost is if you would like your own room on the tour.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 52079

  • Currency
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    Italy
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type L.

    Type L
    Italy
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 10th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 10th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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