Best of Italy

The enduring phrase ‘la dolce vita’ (the good life) truly captures the essence of Italy. On this trip, you’ll send 14 days discovering the heart of all things Italian on a culturally rich adventure from the piazzas of Rome to the canals of Venice. Tour the Tuscan countryside on a leisurely cycle along Lucca’s Serchio River, peer into Pisa, take to the trails of the Cinque Terre for some stunning coastal views and walk the Portofino Peninsula with its glamourous residents. With time spent wine tasting in rural villages, ferry catching along Lake Como and relaxing in centres of Milan and Venice, you’ll soon understand why Italy remains in the hearts of all who visit.
Activities
- Lucca - Bicycle Tour
- Pisa - Half Day Trip to Pisa
- Cinque Terre - Day Trip, including Cinque Terre Pass
- Portofino Peninsula - Walk and Boat Ride
- Asti - Village Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
- Milan - Duomo Rooftop Visit
- Milan - Half Day Trip
- Lake Como - Ferry Pass
- Venice - Traghetto Ride
- Venice - Leader led orientation walk
- Venice - Ciccheti Stop
- Take to the Tuscan countryside and cycle along the Serchio River in Lucca, working up an appetite for the region’s delicious local food and renowned wines.
- Spend a free day exploring the beautiful villages, estates and gardens dotted around Lake Como, crisscrossing the lake by ferry. Then, consider exploring the grounds of Bellagio's grand Villa Melzi.
- Head out with your local leader to a rural village in the heart of Piedmonte to sample world-class local wines from unique grapes grown only in this region – salute!
- Test yourself on the hilly trails of the Cinque Terre, stopping by the pastel coloured villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola and Vernazza. If you get tired, just jump on the train for the rest of your day!
- Explore Italy’s iconic Rome, Florence and Venice – all havens of renaissance architecture and historic sights. With plenty of time to discover at your own pace, you have the power to decide what you’d like to see.
- Adventure and Active

We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about fe
...We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989.
That's over 30 years of adventures, visiting new places and old friends, and countless, unforgettable moments. More than 30 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around.
But to us, it's about more than just seeing the world, it's about experiencing it. It's about feeling its pulse and the shared rhythms of Intrepid people all over the world. To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness. We connect people to the heartbeat of adventure and the soul of the planet.
8539502
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794903
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8795052
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539502
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794903
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8795052
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794599
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8298694
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8298659
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8660826
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794674
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539252
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8298528
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8707215
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8707014
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794979
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8707351
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794904
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794713
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794675
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794601
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8298661
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794602
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794905
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8298626
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8794603
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8795053
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8795054
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8470455
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8750109
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8750101
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539219
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539416
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539288
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539327
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8539417
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8716112
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8716143
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8716052
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8716053
|
Terms and Disclaimers
8877341
|
Terms and Disclaimers

Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
---|---|---|---|
1 | Rome | ||
2 | Rome / Florence | ||
3 | Florence | ||
4 | Florence / Lucca | ||
5 | Pisa / Lucca | ||
6 | La Spezia | ||
7 | Cinque Terre / La Spezia | ||
8 | Portofino Peninsula / Asti | ||
9 | Asti | ||
10 | Milan / Lake Como | ||
11 | Lake Como | ||
12 | Venice | ||
13 | Venice | ||
14 | Venice |