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From Hotel Collections to Trip Inclusions.

Our small group tours are designed to harmonize included sightseeing experiences with leisure time so you can enjoy the best of the destination. Our 2026 small group tours feature our Now Journey Hotels Collections which offer 4+ to 5-Star Hotel properties. On select private or independent itineraries, we feature Lotus, Deluxe and Classic Hotel Collections.

Discover Italy's Great Cities Like Never Before:

Luxurious Accommodations in Prime Locations

Our Italy’s Great Cities Small Group Adventure promises an experience steeped in elegance and comfort. Stay in our Now Journey Hotels Collections which offer 4+ to 5-star luxury accommodations, each carefully chosen for their central locations, impeccable amenities, and refined charm. Our 4-Star hotels will feature room categories just above the entry level, while our 5-Star will feature entry level room categories.

Discover Italy's Great Cities Like Never Before
And Please Note: Some inclusions mentioned below — such as dining plans, wine tastings, and certain experiences — are specific to Italy’s Great Cities Tour. Inclusions may vary on other trips, so please consult your Now Journey Trip Specialist for details about your specific itinerary.

Highlights of Our Now Journey Hotel Collections:

  • World-Class Amenities: Relax in style with thoughtfully curated comforts.
  • Modern Private Bathrooms: Featuring showers, and in some cases, indulgent baths.
  • Air-Conditioned Guest Rooms: Stay cool and refreshed throughout your journey.
  • Daily Hot Breakfast: Kickstart your day with a full, hot breakfast served with table service.
  • Prime Locations: Enjoy easy access to must-see attractions right from your doorstep.

Elevate your stay further with our Lotus room category upgrade offering upgraded rooms for added space and luxury — because your Italian adventure deserves only the best.

Savor Italy: Wine, Dining, and Culinary Joy

Indulge your taste buds with a Tuscan Wine Tour and Tasting, paired with delectable morsels during an unforgettable lunch at a premier wine estate.

Enjoy our carefully designed dining plan featuring amazing breakfasts, industry-leading dinners and select lunches and winery experiences.

  • 10-Day Tour: 15 meals, including 9 breakfasts and 6 exclusive dining events.
  • 12-Day Tour: 19 meals, including 11 breakfasts and 8 dining events.
  • 14-Day Tour: 22 meals, including 13 breakfasts and 9 dining events.

Each journey features Now Journey Style Dining Events, showcasing authentic Italian cuisine, and two delightful apericene — Italy’s perfect blend of aperitif and small plates.

Immersive Experiences with Expert Guidance

Your adventure comes to life with the support of:

  • A dedicated Now Journey Tour Captain, expertly trained to enhance your journey.
  • Local Guides, whose deep knowledge brings Italy's history and culture vividly to life.
  • Special Access Experiences, exclusive opportunities curated just for you.
  • Seamless Luggage Portage, so you can travel light and carefree.

Explore Italy’s most charming cities and towns on foot, experiencing the magic of their historic streets and vibrant piazzas up close.

Wine Tour and Tasting paired with Delicious Morsels
One amazing lunch experience is included at our preferred wine estate in Tuscany. All other lunches are optional, but our Tour Captains offer great suggestions every day.

Worry-Free Travel Features

  • Travel Insurance: Highly recommended for peace of mind, covering cancellations, emergencies, and more.
  • Customary Gratuities: We’ve taken care of gratuities for guides, drivers, and hospitality staff—leaving only your Tour Captain to tip at your discretion (suggested $20 per person/day).
  • Flexible Cancellation Policy: Cancel up to 60 days prior for a full refund (less deposit).

What's Not Included

While airfare and personal purchases aren’t part of the package, nearly everything else is—so you can focus on making memories without distractions.

Step into a world of exceptional hospitality, curated experiences, and unparalleled exploration. From the cobblestone streets of Florence to the romantic canals of Venice, this is more than a tour—it’s a journey through the heart of Italy. Buon viaggio!

 

 

INCLUSIONS BY CITY

VENICE

    • • Venice Airport Arrival Transfer with Meet & Greet to our hotel on San Marco

    • • Discovery Walk with Journey Tour Director

    • • Accommodation in Venice, 2 Days/2 Nights with breakfast

    • Expert Italian Guided Sightseeing: 

      • • Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions, Special Access Sightseeing - Venice Secrets & Treasures Tour

      • • Special sightseeing today includes:

        • • Doge's Palace - Admission/Tour

        • • Venice's Old Prison -  Admission/Tour

        • • Bridge of Sighs - Admission/Tour

        • • Basilica San Marco - Admission/Tour

        • • Piazza San Marco, Caffè Florian

        • • Clock Tower (Campanile)

        • • Napoleon and the Winged Lion

        • • Enjoy included admission/entrance to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana at your leisure.

    • • Now Journey's Special Gondola Experience

  • FLORENCE

    • Upon arrival Florence, Discovery Walk with Journey Tour Director

    • • Expert Italian Guided Sightseeing: 

      • • Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions, Special Access Sightseeing - Florence Secrets & Treasures Tour:

        • •  Galleria dell'Accademia - Admission/Tour

        • • Historic city center: the Baptistery, Campanile, and the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore - Admission/Tour

        • •  Gates of Paradise on the Baptistery

        • • Entrance and tour of Orsanmichele  - Entrance/Tour

        • •  Piazza della Repubblica

        • • Piazza della Signoria

        • • Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)

        • • Oltrarno and Piazzale Michelangelo

    • Florence Welcome Dinner - The Journey Style with unlimited Premium Beverages

    • Accommodation in Florence, 2 Days/2 Nights with breakfast

  • TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE: San Gimignano and Cortona

    • •  Special Sightseeing today Includes:

      • • San Gimignano Sightseeing and free time this morning

      • • Exclusive Winery: Admission, Tour, Wine Tasting paired with Gourmet Lunch

      • Tuscany's Wine Road: Winding through the Tuscan hills

    • •  Cortona Discovery Walk with Journey Tour Director

    • • Special Perfect Light Dinner: Apericena in Cortona

    • •  Accommodation in Cortona, 2 Days/ 2 Nights with breakfast

    • • Complete 2nd Day at Leisure

  • ROME

    • •  Discovery Walk with Journey Tour Director

    • •  Accommodation in Rome, 3 Days/3 Nights with breakfast 

    • Expert Italian Guided Sightseeing: 

      • • ROME/VATICAN: Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions, Special Access Sightseeing - Rome’s Vatican City Tour

        • • St. Peter's Basilica and Square: Admission and Guided Tour 

        • • Sistine Chapel: Admission/Tour

        • • Vatican Museums: Admission and Guided Tour of the Vatican City Museums: The Museums boast some of the most impressive tapestries and other works of art and sculpture found in the world.

      • • ROME/IMPERIAL ROME: Skip-the-Long-Line Admissions, Special Access Sightseeing - Rome’s Imperial Rome Tour

        • • Colosseum - Admission/Tour

        • • Roman Forum - Admission/Tour

          • • Palatine Hill, Caesar's Palace, Curia or the Senate House, Temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Triumphal Arches

        • •  Capitoline Hill: We ascend this amazingly sculptured and architecturally inspirational locale.

        • •  Walking Tour: Views of Trajan's Market, Palatine Hill, Caesar's Palace, Curia known as the Senate Building, the Vittorio Emanuele II National Monument, the Jewish Ghetto

      • • Special Journey Exclusive dining event for our Farewell to Rome!

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