Bella Italia tour is a meticulously crafted 13-day journey designed to immerse travelers in the rich tapestry of Italy’s art, history, and cuisine. This tour offers a blend of iconic landmarks and authentic local experiences, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the country’s most celebrated regions.
Trip Info
-
Rome (FCO)
-
Rome (FCO)
-
25
-
Arrival and departure as detailed in the itinerary
-
Luxury Minibus
-
First Class Hotel ****
Dates
The same itinerary, with a minimum of 6 participants, can also be offered as a private tour at no additional cost. Your private trip combines comfort, exclusivity, and exceptional value—ensuring an unforgettable Italian experience crafted just for you. Request your private tour using the form below (end of the page), or contact us at: info@greattoursofitaly.com
-
Group Discount Available Available PackagesTuesdayApril 7, 2026SundayApril 19, 2026EUR 4250
-
Group Discount Available Available PackagesTuesdayMay 5, 2026SundayMay 17, 2026EUR 4650Sold Out
-
Group Discount Available Available PackagesTuesdayMay 19, 2026SundayMay 31, 2026EUR 4650
Overview
Rome, Vatican: Begin in the Eternal City with visits to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Experience a Roman Passeggiata through the city center, including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon.
Tuscany, Chianti Region
Siena: Explore this medieval city, renowned for its Gothic cathedral and the historic Piazza del Campo.
Florence: Admire Michelangelo’s “David” at the Academy Gallery, and enjoy a walking tour of the Duomo, Signoria Square, and Santa Croce.
San Gimignano & Volterra: Discover these charming towns, known for their medieval architecture and scenic views.
Venice, Burano Island: Cruise the lagoon to Burano Island, renowned for its colorful houses, and explore St. Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Gubbio, Umbria Region: Visit this evocative medieval town in Umbria, offering a glimpse into Italy’s past.
Amalfi Coast & Sorrento: Enjoy breathtaking coastal views and leisure time in Sorrento.
Pompeii: Tour the remarkably preserved ruins of this ancient Roman city.
Highlights
- 13 Day Tour – Rome, Vatican City, Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Florence, Venice, Burano Island, Gubbio, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Capri Island (opt), Pompeii, Roman Castles
- Tour Start in Rome (FCO) – End in Rome (FCO)
- 25 Meals to include – 12 buffet breakfasts, 3 lunches, 10 dinners
Arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (FCO) and meet your tour guide and tour driver then head to your hotel via minibus transfer at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, or 2:30 pm. In the afternoon, a comfortable sightseeing bus tour of Rome followed by a short walk to see the Trevi Fountain ending with a delicious Italian welcome dinner.
Hotel: Belstay Roma or similar (3 nights)
Today, visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Roman Catacombs with our local guide. In the afternoon,free time to stroll around Rome on your own, shopping, or enjoy a quaint café amongst the locals. Later, meet up for dinner in one of our selected local restaurants.
Discover the independent Vatican State with a local guide, visiting the Museums, Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s famous ceiling paintings including the “Last Judgement”, then the monumental St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. In the afternoon experience the grandeur of the “Eternal City” with our local guide while walking through Rome’s city center to see the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. The day will conclude with dinner at a local restaurant.
Drive North to reach a typical Tuscan winery to taste the local wine and food specialties. Next, on to Siena to see the city center, admire the Gothic Cathedral, Town Hall, Piazza Del Campo (site of the spectacular Medieval style horse race), or enjoy a coffee and shopping. Dinner will be served in the hotel.
Hotel: Fattoria degli Usignoli, Star Hotel Vespucci or similar (3 nights)
Follow the local guide for the highlights of Florence. See the famous “Ponte Vecchio”, the marble Cathedral and Baptistery (where Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise were recreated), Signoria Square, the church of Santa Croce (where the tombs of Galileo & Michelangelo are kept). Then visit the Academy Museum to admire Michelangelo’s Statue of David followed with free time for activities like shopping and learning the secrets of traditional Florentine leatherwork. Stop at Piazzale Michelangelo for a scenic picture overlooking Florence before ending the day with an authentic local restaurant.
After a comfortable breakfast, relax and ride through unforgettable landscapes composed of gently rolling vine-clad hills before taking a walk in San Gimignano and Volterra (two of the most picturesque of Italy’s perfectly preserved medieval towns). Enjoy lunch at an Osteria or dinner at an Agriturismo (farm to table) with Tuscan specialties.
This morning, leave the region of Tuscany for a beautiful drive through the wooded Apennine Mountains to reach Venice. Enter a glittering maze of islands, canals, and bridges with a lagoon cruise to the colorful Island of Burano where traditional fishing boats are still used by the island’s inhabitants. Enjoy lunch with some free time on the island before returning to Venice for a walking tour to see the famous St. Marks’ Square, Byzantine Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the local Glass Factory.
Hotel: Belstay Mestre, Voco or similar (1 night)
This morning, enjoy Venice at your own pace with time for shopping or a gondola ride. In the afternoon, say “ciao” to Venice and enjoy a scenic drive through the wild Apennine Mountains towards the stone-built hill town of Gubbio. Tonight, dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant.
Hotel: Hub Hotel, Relais Ducale or similar (1 night)
Visit the lovely town of Gubbio by land train with our tour guide followed by some free time. Driving south, enjoy the Highway of the Sun passing by the hilltop monastery of Cassino before arriving to the beautiful Amalfi Coast. Tonight, enjoy an authentic taste of local Amalfitano cuisine.
Hotel: Due Torri, La Lucertola or similar (3 nights)
Enjoy the morning at your own pace in Sorrento. Lunch in a local restaurant with a breathtaking panoramic view. After lunch, take in views of the colorful towns built on steep inclines along the Amalfi Coast, including the distinctive Moorish homes of Positano (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Take the day at your own pace. Relax in the hotel, enjoy the beaches, go shopping, do some trekking, or visit Capri Island with your tour guide (ferry to/from Capri and the blue grotto not included). Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner all together.
Visit the site of Pompeii which was buried in 79 AD by an eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. See the ruins of this well-preserved Roman city, including the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, as well as the Forum, with our local tour guide. Late afternoon drive north towards the hilltops of the “Castelli Romani” for dinner to celebrate the success of your vacation.
Hotel: Castel Vecchio, Benito al Bosco or similar (1 night)
Arrivederci Bella Italia! The departure transfer will arrive at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) at 7:00 am and 9:00 am.
Bella Italia map
What's included
Experiences
- Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum, Catacombs, St. Peter’s Basilica. Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel skipp the line tickets (WLG)*
- Rome: highlights bus tour, Spanish Steps, Via Condotti, Navona Square, Trevi Fountain (WLG)*
- Siena: wine tasting
- Florence: Academy Gallery tickets, walking tour (WLG)*
- Burano: Lagoon cruise and lunch in Burano Island
- Venice: walking tour (WLG)*
- Gubbio: land train tickets
- Pompeii: skip the line tickets and walking tour (WLG)*
- *(WLG) = With local guide and wireless headsets
Optional Experiences
- Venice: gondola ride
- Capri island: ferry boat tickets
Overall Trip Rating:
-
Verified Purchase
By Marc and Laura(United States (US))September 27, 2025 Perfect choiceWe experienced all the major highlights of Italy without the stress of planning, Bella Italia is the perfect choice. We saw Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples, and more — all with expert guides and smooth logistics. All activities were included and fantastic, especially restaurants and cultural visits with tickets. We came home with hundreds of photos and incredible memories.
-
Verified Purchase
By Faith O.(United States (US))September 24, 2025 Awesome experienceWe had a awesome tour director (John and the driver ( John) . They took care of us to the max . Couldn't have ask for better !!Date of Experience: September 09, 2025
-
Verified Purchase
By Susan G.(United States (US))September 15, 2025 Wonderful timeWe thoroughly enjoyed Great Tours of Italy tour and all the authentic cultural experiences along the way. The local guides were outstanding, their care of us and attention to detail was exceptional. I would highly recommend Great Tours of Italy tour to anyone that wants to learn about regions of Italy in detail. The small group also made the tour very enjoyable. Thank you for a wonderful time and teaching us to 'organise our room
-
Verified Purchase
By David K.(United States (US))June 6, 2025 AmazingBella Italia was an excellent tour, the choice of the restaurant and the food was amazing. We look forward to get another tour with Great Tours of Italy. Simone has very kind and friendly personality who wants to show the best of Italy for you.
-
Verified Purchase
By Wendy C.(United States (US))June 6, 2025 Bella ItaliaBella Italia was an amazing tour. Every detail was perfect and well thought out. Katia and Gabriella were our favorite guides. Their knowledge was second to none. Being in a small group was great. Our accommodation was very good and restaurants were excellent. You were made to feel like part of Italian family. Nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Great Tours of Italy.
-
Verified Purchase
By Amanda F.(United States (US))May 24, 2025 Fantastic timeWe had a fantastic time with Great Tours of Italy. Each day of the tour was very well organised and we experienced many varied , interesting experiences. All guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and proud of their local areas and their enthusiasm rubbed off on us and added to our enjoyment and appreciation. Only one suggestion for improvement …. whilst I appreciate the purpose of the dining experiences is to taste local cooking it would have been nice to have a non pasta alternative to choose from for main course for those who eventually felt “pasta’d out “
-
Verified Purchase
By Jhon F.(United States (US))May 8, 2025 Very racommendedThis was my first trip with Great Tours of Italy, but I have traveled extensively. No other tour director has ever come close to being an outstanding individual, that is Elisa. He took care of us like a mother hen and was extremely professional while also being very personable.
-
Verified Purchase
By Richard(United States (US))April 21, 2025 Bellissimo!The whole trip was one long highlight. There was so much to see and do that we were happily exhausted at the end of each day. We have never taken so many photos. Everywhere you look is another photo opportunity. The food was too good.
-
Verified Purchase
By Stephanie L.(United States (US))October 2, 2024 IncomparableWe were scheduled to travel in 2020 but due to COVID were forced to reschedule four times until we finally made it. And, was it ever worth the wait! Our tour leader was an outstanding guide with an amazing knack for individual attention whether to dietary needs or physical limitations of his travelers. Although we loved every aspect of the trip, the day spent walking, eating and drinking in Tuscan’s countryside was an experience we will never forget. Having traveled to Italy for the first times, the unique experiences and authenticity of each location on this trip were incomparable. Hopefully, we will have an opportunity to join one of Great Tours of Italy tours in the future.
-
Verified Purchase
By Kimbell R. September 22, 2024 Small-group sizeGreat Tours of Italy tour felt like living a dream for two weeks. We saw so many diverse parts of Italy — from historic cities, beautiful countryside, coastal towns, to countryside castles — and each stop felt unique. The small-group size made every day feel personal and manageable. This tour gave us exactly mix of history, food, architecture, and landscapes. A truly “once-in-a-lifetime” experience.
-
Verified Purchase
By John K.(Italy)September 17, 2024 Bella Italia TourTour was professional, informative and fun!
-
Verified Purchase
By Judi B.(United States (US))September 15, 2024 Great selectionGreat city selection and excellent guides. We especially enjoyed the Tuscany and Amalfi Coast portions. Would absolutely book again a next year tour with Great Tours of Italy!
-
Verified Purchase
By Jhon e Amanda Kuss(Italy)August 9, 2024 Wonderful tripWhat a wonderful trip to Italy! Thank you Great Tours of Italy. The hotels were very comfortable and accommodating. Our bus driver was professional and very friendly - really in tune with the needs of his passengers. Our tour guide, Elisa, was absolutely amazing. She brought humor, professionalism, and lots of local flavor which so enhanced our experience throughout our journey. We have so many wonderful memories of Rome, Florence, Venice, Capri and the many side trips - it's hard for us to pick a favorite. We highly recommend Great Tours of Italy - Not anymore big group tour.
-
Verified Purchase
By Mary Ann W. June 15, 2024 First- time in ItalyWe had an amazing experience with Great Tours of Italy! Everything was beautifully organized — from the comfortable hotels to the smooth transfers. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made each city come alive with stories and fun facts. The itinerary covered so much without ever feeling rushed. Truly excellent value for the price. Highly recommended for first-time visitors to Italy!
-
Verified Purchase
By Sarah J.(Italy)May 18, 2024 Bella ItaliaThis trip was outstanding. Jamie was the best tour guide we ever had. I understand you can contact Great Tours of italy and find out what tours she is running before booking. Well worth the effort. There were no areas that were not up to the highest standard of travel to see all these magnificent sites. This tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and didn't miss a beat. All the hotels were great and the food was outstanding everywhere. Going on a small group tour certainly makes this a lot more fun.
-
Verified Purchase
By Ann Chaddler(Italy)April 9, 2024 Bella ItaliaWe really enjoyed getting to see various regions in the North, central and south of Italy. A nice variety.
-
Verified Purchase
By Rick D.L.(United States (US))October 22, 2023 Bella Italia tourWe booked Great Tours of Italy tour for our first trip to Italy and it couldn’t have been better. The itinerary covered all the iconic places we dreamed of seeing, plus some charming surprises along the way. Our tour leader was kind, knowledgeable, and always ready to help. The perfect balance of structure and free time.
-
Verified Purchase
By S.T.(Italy)June 4, 2023 All inclusive tourI usually don’t post reviews but my Great Tours of Italy trip in April 2019 was so well organized and enjoyable that I decided I would post about it! Our guide Roberta handled everything! Our hotels were great. All of the food was excellent, especially the dinners in small restaurants. And the local guides at the Vatican and in Florence really exhibited how well they understood and loved the sights that they were showing us. I have to admit that I was not looking forward to traveling by bus but with the exception of one side trip, the buses were comfortable and pleasant. We chose Great Tours of Italy because we were looking for all inclusive tour. I was delighted with the choice and all the inclusions were perfect selected!
-
Verified Purchase
By Kathy Rolland(Italy)May 24, 2023 Amazing tripWe had an amazing trip to Italy on Bella Italia Tour! Our Tour Director was excellent! He was helpful, knowledgeable and fun. We had a great group of people to travel with and perfect weather. The destinations we visited were beautiful historic, and unforgettable. My favorites were Venice and Capri, the hillsides of Tuscany, and the view from our hotel in Vietri. We highly recommend this tour!
-
Verified Purchase
By Chuck(Italy)May 18, 2023 The best country can offerGreat Tours of Italy provides the best a country can offer with more than the advertised experiences. We had a small group of 17 travelers and were a fun loving group. Great food and the wonderful people we traveled with.
-
Verified Purchase
By James Bedford(Italy)May 10, 2023 Good jobGreat Tours of Italy did a good job. Our guide Elisa was the best, also entertaining. Simone our bus drive was awesome. I don’t know how he can drive a bus on those small roads. Italy is beautiful, the food and people are great. Our guide somehow made everyone feel like a family after the 1st night. We thought this was the trip of a lifetime, but we are already thinking of going back.
-
Verified Purchase
By Jennifer and Sam(Italy)April 11, 2023 Thank you!My family and I had an incredible trip to Italy this past spring with Great Tours of Italy! Our tour leader, Elisa, made our trip unforgettable. She educated us on so many customs, historical moments and always had great recommendations for food! Our bus driver, Mirko, was a true superstar navigating the narrow roads and we looked forward to seeing him on travel days! Great Tours of Italy does a fantastic job jam packing your days so you get the absolute most out of each day while allowing you plenty of free time to explore! My family and I had the most amazing trip and we have Great Tours of Italy to thank!
-
Verified Purchase
By Caren and Paul Smith(Italy)June 4, 2019 Visit Italy!We just returned from our 1st tour of Italy. It was a 13 days Bella Italia tour. We wanted to visit Italy and needed a tour where someone could translate the Italian language if necessary, as well as a tour that would provide us with interesting as well as beautiful and cultural venues. We chose Great Tours of Italy because of our familiarity with their friends advertisements doing these tours of Italy over the years. The itinerary was fantastic and the Tour Leader, as well as all the Tour Guides, were truly outstanding. Every detail of our tour was perfect from the very beginning to the very end. The bus transportation traveling through Italy was top notch, as was the bus driver, who got us through some pretty narrow places with complete safety. The hotels, as well as the food & meal choices, were all top notch. The cities & places we visited were awesome as well. We were just so very impressed by the whole Great Tours of Italy italian tour operator.
-
Verified Purchase
By Caren L.(Italy)May 7, 2019 Family reunionMy parents, sister, and I just got back from the 13 daysBella Italia Tour, and it was amazing. While it did get quite tiring with a busy tour schedule, summer heat, and crowds, it was a trip of a lifetime. From our airport transfers, hotel reservations, included tours and much more. I would highly recommend Great Tours of Italy to anyone. Our tour leader, Elisa, was absolutely amazing. I was very sad when we had to say goodbye to her (and to the other 10+ members of our tour group). She was so kind and thoughtful. She was very careful to make sure everyone knew the schedule. She gave good recommendations and had answers to any question. The bus that we traveled through Italy with was very comfortable and well-kept. On this tour, we went from Rome, Venice to Florence and Amalfi, and the travel between each place and hotel was so easy and organized. The hotels were all so nice. Again, issues were rare and usually minor, but if we had any at the hotel, the hotel addressed it quickly. All the local tour guides spoke great English and were very knowledgable. Whether it was the Vatican or Pompeii or seeing the David, being a part of the tour group was great because we rarely had to wait in line despite the large crowds of people. That was great. I hope I can do another Great Tours of Italy tour one day. Thanks so much. If you're looking for a trip of a lifetime, I highly, highly recommend you check Bella Italia tour!
-
Verified Purchase
By Claudia W.(Italy)April 23, 2019 Awsome tourAwesome tour. They took care of everything-luggage,transfers,hotels,tours, breakfast and excellent lunches and dinners. When we were on our own our guide Roberta provided excellent suggestions. We don’t have any allergies or food issues but a few in our group did and Roberta made sure they received the correct meal. She has the best personality for the job keeping everyone informed along the way and always with a smile. The tours were excellent. The guides we had were very knowledgeable and fun and we learned a lot. Our bus driver was excellent too. We have recommended Great Tours of Italy to our family and friends. My one cousin booked her tour for March 2020 and my other cousin is looking into a multi city tour of Italy with Perillo. They have been in business a long time and really have the best people guiding their tours
-
Verified Purchase
By Mary Ann B.(Italy)April 23, 2019 Best vacationJust got back from our vacation with GTI, our trip was April 23-May 5 2019. We had the best vacation ever 2 weeks on the Bela Italia tour. Going there we felt very informed with what to expect what to bring. In our group there were 8 people, over the 2 weeks we saw more than I could have ever planned to see if we had been on our own. Our local guides that showed us around were very knowledgeable about everything the area had to offer. The hotels were all top notch, and the food was amazing. This was a great value for what we did and saw, there is no way we could have seen and done all this for the amount we spent! I would do it again in a heartbeat!
-
Verified Purchase
By Andrew P.(Italy)June 19, 2018 Perfect planned tourDave and Laura. We went on the Bella Italia Great Tours of Italy tour a week ago. Everything was handled seamlessly from beginning to end. We couldn’t possibly have done on our own. Every day was filled with fun. They got us into the Colosseum. They got us into the forum. they got us into the Vatican. They even got us into the blue grotto, which is almost impossible. Ferries were booked and we were led on. we had to think of nothing but showing up. Everything was done. I can’t say enough about how well planned everything was. In addition the local guides were outstanding. Walking encyclopedias. Without them, I would not have even known what I was looking at. All in all highly recommended. Great job great memories and I can’t wait until the next one Great Tours of Italy tour.
-
Verified Purchase
By Davis(Italy)May 8, 2018 G.T.I. TourI just got back from the Bella Italia tour by GTI. It was fantastic. There were only 8 of us plus Simone, the driver. We had breakfast and almost all dinners included. We had local guides in all the right places--Rome, Venice, Florence, etc. It really was wonderful and I highly recommend it.
-
Verified Purchase
By Kimberly & Tom(Italy)June 13, 2017 5 stars!We took the Bella Italia in early June and it was beyond fantastic. Roberta was so helpful and knowledgeable tour guide. The food and restaurants were 5 star all the way. The hotels were incredible and the tours themselves were beyond words. It was the experience of a lifetime. We were able to go to places that we probably would not have access to without Great Tours of Italy! Thank you all for such a wonderful trip. It was so fantastic that I do not know how to top the experience.
-
Verified Purchase
By Karen(Italy)April 18, 2017 Professionalism and hospitalityHello - I just took a 12 day tour with GTI (5/14 - 5/29) and it was absolutely amazing! They were highly professional and took great care of every detail! Our concierge on the trip was a local person who was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We toured from Venice to the Almalfi Coast and made memories that will last a lifetime. GTI took care of every detail and all we had to do was enjoy!! I would HIGHLY recommend!
The tour runs almost all year-round, but the most comfortable seasons are April–June and September–October, with pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds.
Yes. You can add extra nights during the online booking process on the Great Tours of Italy website, or you may request them directly through your travel consultant at the time of booking.
Yes. The Bella Italia tour includes skip-the-line admission for all scheduled attractions. This typically covers:
- Vatican Museums
- Catacombs
- Colosseum
- Academy Museum (Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence)
- Pompeii Ruins
Skip-the-line access ensures faster entry and more time to enjoy the experience without long waiting times.
