Home to the greatest classical art, most sought-after fashions and globally adored food, Italy is a dream destination. Boasting never ending ancient ruins, gothic structures, Byzantine temples and medieval castles, Italy pays homage to significant historic periods such as the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Featuring some of the most romantic cities on earth including Rome, Florence and Venice as well as Tuscan vineyards, snow-capped Alps and mediterranean beaches, Italy has it all.
Italy’s capital, Rome, offers a wealth of history. Admire St. Peter’s Basilica and Michelangelo’s miraculous Sistine Chapel or cross the Tiber River to the Forum and Circus Maximus, where chariot races once roared. Here find the mighty Colosseum where you can relive the stories of the gladiators!
If you prefer to travel in a small group, there are lots of choices for Italy small groups 2012.
Collette Tours Explorations are created specifically for travelers who want to explore in small group setting with 16 to 28 travelers. Adhering to their traditional ideals of quality and service, these tours offer a more personalized travel experience as well as stays at charming villas, classic “boutique” hotels, and breathtaking resorts. In Italy, Collette offers a 12 day trip called Italy’s Treasures: Art, Food & Wine of Italy.
Deluxe tour operator, Tauck tours has taken their popular 14 day Classic Italy and will offer small group departures April through October. Small groups will average 24 guests for a more intimate travel experience, and stay at chic, smaller hotels in fabulous locations. Exclusive experiences include an after hours guided tour of the opulent Doge’s Palace in Venice, including the legendary Bridge of Sighs and after hours guided visit to the Vatican Museum and Sistine chapel. Select departures include a wine tasting with Salvatore Ferragamo. (June 10th, July 8th, September 23rd and October 7th.) Click for more information on Tauck Small Group Classic Italy. Tauck Tours will also offer 8 small group departures on their 10 day Italian Lakes, Venice, Florence and Rome, 4 small group departures on the 11 day Bellissima Northern Italy, and 5 small group departures for A Week in…Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
Tauck Culturious also offers small groups averaging around 20 culturally curious travelers. Culturious is designed for those seeking a small-group, active travel experience. And the rewards are priceless. Tauck Culturious has an 8 day Tuscany & Cinque Terre as well as an 8 day Venice, Verona and the Veneto.
Another Italy small group favorite, is the 9 day Italy….the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre. This tour never travels with more than 16 guests and includes Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Rome, Florence and Cinque Terre, Italy.
For a luxury package, A&K offers the Italian Treasures vacation (24 max group size,) or the Privately Guided Signature Italy.
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