Shop 2,500 operators
4.5 stars on
(8,109 reviews)
24/7 customer support
Free e-sim
From
$11,450
NZ $10,076

Grand Italy & Sicily (Classic)

17 days
•
From Rome to Palermo
4.5
709 traveler reviews
Grand Italy & Sicily (Classic) - Insight Vacations
From
$11,450
-12%
NZ $10,076
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $300 now + easy payments of $1,975 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Explorer
Gold Operator
Insight Vacations
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
Age range 5 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Rome
    Rome
  • Vatican City
    Vatican City
  • Pisa
    Pisa
  • Cinque Terre
    Cinque Terre
  • Portofino
    Portofino
  • Lake Maggiore
    Lake Maggiore
  • Venice
    Venice
  • Padua
    Padua
  • Florence
    Florence
  • San Gimignano
    San Gimignano
  • Pompeii
    Pompeii
  • Sorrento
    Sorrento
  • Naples
    Naples
  • Capri
    Capri
  • Amalfi
    Amalfi
  • Matera
    Matera
  • Alberobello
    Alberobello
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Visit the Leaning Tower and Pisa's marvels
  • Sail to the vibrant Cinque Terre villages
  • Discover Venice with a gondola ride
  • Tour Palermo's historic Palatine Chapel

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome
  2. Day 2 Vatican City and Rome with a Local
  3. Day 3 Pisa and Santa Margherita Ligure
  4. Day 4 The Charms of the Cinque Terre
  5. Day 5 Lake Maggiore Relaxed Start
  6. Day 6 On to Venice Relaxed Start
  7. Day 7 Venice and the Magic of La Serenissima Relaxed Start
  8. Day 8 A Scenic Journey to Florence
  9. Day 9 Florence, Birthplace of the Renaissance Relaxed Start
  10. Day 10 Ill-fated Pompeii and on to Sorrento
  11. Day 11 Capri, the Isle of Dreams
  12. Day 12 Sassi di Matera and Alberobello
  13. Day 13 The Trulli of Alberobello Relaxed Start
  14. Day 14 Sicily to Giardini Naxos
  15. Day 15 Taormina to Palermo Relaxed Start
  16. Day 16 Palermo, Capital of Sicily
  17. Day 17 Depart Palermo
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hotel St. Martin, Rome

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Best Western Regina Elena, Santa Margherita Ligure

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • Simplon, Baveno

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Indigo - Sant'Elena, Venice

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Isabella, Sorrento

    Hotel
    Days 10, 11

  • Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello

    Hotel
    Days 12, 13

  • Hellenia Yachting Hotel & SPA

    Hotel
    day 14

  • Astoria Palace, Palermo

    Hotel
    Days 15, 16

Operated by

Insight Vacations

4.5
(709 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

708

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

When you travel with Insight Vacations every second is magical. You won’t...

Read more

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Max
    · July 31st, 2024
    Great tour meant lots of friends. Our tour guide was amazing, Funny, very knowledgeable and nice. Our bus driver was great, have no complaints what so ever. The ages we're all the way from kids to 8 to elder
    Show more
  • Eric
    · June 7th, 2024
    An amazing tour, especially our tour director Lisa G.
    Show more
  • Marie
    · May 29th, 2024
    Wonderful Tour. Locations were beautiful.
    Show more

Dates & Availability

17 days
Grand Italy & Sicily (Classic)
From Rome to Palermo

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $150 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • April 2026
  • May 2026
  • June 2026
  • July 2026
  • August 2026
  • September 2026
  • October 2026
Select The Travel Month

Select Your Tour Version

Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 30 Apr, 2025
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    2 May, 2025
    To Sunday
    18 May, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,775
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    9 May, 2025
    To Sunday
    25 May, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,875
  • Instant Confirmation
    -12%
    From Friday
    23 May, 2025
    To Sunday
    8 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,875
    $10,450
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    30 May, 2025
    To Sunday
    15 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,575
  • Instant Confirmation
    -12%
    From Friday
    13 Jun, 2025
    To Sunday
    29 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,575
    $10,186
  • Instant Confirmation
    -12%
    From Friday
    20 Jun, 2025
    To Sunday
    6 Jul, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,450
    $10,076
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    11 Jul, 2025
    To Sunday
    27 Jul, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $10,895
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    1 Aug, 2025
    To Sunday
    17 Aug, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $10,895
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    15 Aug, 2025
    To Sunday
    31 Aug, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,275
  • Instant Confirmation
    From Friday
    22 Aug, 2025
    To Sunday
    7 Sep, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,450
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Insight Vacations with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 117689

  • Currency
    €
    Euro
    Italy and Vatican City (Holy See)
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types L, C, E, F.

    Type L
    Italy
    Type C
    Vatican City (Holy See)
    Type E
    Vatican City (Holy See)
    Type F
    Vatican City (Holy See)
  • 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 June 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Insight Vacations. 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 Insight Vacations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Insight Vacations" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Videos

  • #InsightMoments - The Best Gelato Ever
  • Discover Italy with Insight Vacations
  • Meet Insight Vacations Travel Director Tim Pendlebury
  • TourRadar presents The Sorrento Peninsula
  • Meet Insight Vacations Travel Director Sara Tuppen Veloso
  • Deliciously Authentic Dining
  • The Magic of an Insight Experience
  • The Art of Traveling in Style
  • #InsightMoments - A Local's Perspective in Pisa
  • #InsightMoments - Discover the Art of Glassblowing in Murano, Italy
  • #InsightMoments - Make Pasta Like a Pro in Alberobello, Italy
  • #InsightMoments - Live La Dolce Vita in Capri, Italy
  • 2021 Europe & Beyond
  • Get Back to What You Love
  • Your Well-Being is Our Top Priority
#InsightMoments - The Best Gelato Ever

Keep Exploring Europe