• Starts in late March 2026 in Venice.  Details forthcoming.
• Pricing:  $4299 per person double occupancy.  Have your own room for $1299 more.
• Highlights:  Visit Venice, Padua, Verona, and Vicenza.  Experience amazing Venice and reveal some of the best cities in Italy.  Top hotels.  Exciting itinerary.  Guided tours.  Perfect for a small group of travelers who want to see the real Italy.

Venice and Florence have been long-known by travelers for their beauty, art, culture and food.  However, the unexpected pleasure of Padua, Vicenza, and Verona will surprise you. These three cities are mostly unknown to travelers but well-known to local visitors.  We are sure you will be astonished.  Be a part of  a group of 12-16 active adult travelers on a delightful trip to experience the REAL Italy.  We've planned an engaging and active itinerary to provide a memorable tour of the some of the most fascinating and authentic cities of northern Italy. 

Great Cities and Sites:   Visit Florence, San Gimignano, Venice, Padua, Verona, and Vicenza.  Go far from the tourist crowds to experience historic and cultural sites like the Scrovegni Chapel, the Verona Arena, Juliet's balcony, Galileo's University of Padua, Baslicia of St. Anthony, St. Mark's Basilica, Michaelangelo's David, St. Mark's Square, Teatro Olimpico, and much more.  Become immersed in an authentic and relaxed Italy.  

VIP Museum/Attraction Admission and Unlimited Public Local Transportation:  VIP no-wait-in-line admission to all the great sites on the itinerary and more.

• 2 nights in canal-side hotel in Venice.  4 nights in 4-star hotel in Padua.  3 nights in perfectly located 3-star deluxe hotel in Florence.
• Daily breakfast
• Professional guide services.  Our tour leader is with the group 24/7.
• Rail service from Venice to Padua (25 minutes) and luxury high-speed rail service from Padua to Florence.
• Transfers to/from train stations to hotels.
• Local train transportation between cities.  
• VIP admission to the best attractions and activities in Florence.  Admission to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice.  Admission to Scrovegni Chapel, University of Padua tour.   

• Everyone feels welcome with a small group of 12-16 friendly travelers.  We move about efficiently and at our own pace. 
• Top hotels, all centrally located.
• Plenty of free time budgeted into the itinerary.
• Solo travelers as well as those with travel partners welcome.  Each tour is different, but usually one-third to half of our travelers are solo women travelers.
• Professional and licensed guides.  
• Personal Service: We make sure travelers are well-prepared for the tour. We advise on all aspects of the trip such as air itineraries, money matters, packing, passports, and what to expect on this tour.  We are here to help - call us (413.528.2125) or email your questions.

October 2019