Taste of Italy for 2
From $10,899 for 2 people | 16 Days
Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa & more
Experience Italy’s charm with guided tours, a wine tasting, breathtaking scenery & fascinating history
- Return international full-service flights
- 13 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation
- 13 meals including daily breakfast
- English-speaking tour leader & guide
TRAVEL PERIOD: 12 Feb - 22 Oct 2026
Uncover Italy’s rich history, breathtaking landscapes and cultural wonders on this immersive journey through its most captivating cities and regions. Begin your adventure in Rome, where the Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Trevi Fountain bring history to life. Stroll through the charming streets of Trastevere or opt for an exclusive guided tour of the Colosseum and Imperial Fora. With free time to explore at your leisure, the Eternal City’s timeless beauty is yours to discover.
From Rome, journey into the heart of Tuscany, pausing in the enchanting hilltop town of Orvieto before arriving in Chianciano Terme, a picturesque spa town famed for its healing waters. Delve into the idyllic landscapes of Val d’Orcia, where rolling green hills, ancient vineyards and medieval villages like Montalcino, Pienza and Montepulciano offer a quintessential taste of Tuscany. Wander through these historic towns, renowned for their world-class wines and stunning architecture.
Continue to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, and admire its artistic treasures on a locally-guided tour. Marvel at the grandeur of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral, the iconic Baptistery and Piazza della Signoria. Enjoy time at leisure to soak up the city’s vibrant culture or join an optional excursion to savour an authentic Tuscan meal. Siena’s breathtaking Gothic cathedral and lively Piazza del Campo await, along with a visit to the medieval towers of San Gimignano, where you’ll taste the region’s renowned Montepulciano wines.
Your exploration of Tuscany wouldn’t be complete without visiting Pisa and its famed Leaning Tower, a true marvel of medieval engineering. The charming walled city of Lucca provides a fitting stop, while the stunning coastal villages of Cinque Terre offer breathtaking scenery and a taste of authentic Italian life. Conclude your journey in Venice, where winding canals, grand piazzas and historic architecture create an unforgettable finale. Experience the beauty, history and flavours of Italy in a journey that will leave you spellbound.
This package includes return international full-service flights, 13 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation, 13 meals including daily breakfast, an English-speaking tour leader and guide, private air-conditioned vehicles and more!
Want more? Add extra days to your itinerary with Arrive Early in Rome or Stay Behind in Venice options.
Taste of Italy for 2
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the beauty of Italy
- Immerse yourself in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside
- Visit Rome, Montepulciano, Siena, Florence, Pisa and more
- Explore the ancient wonders of Rome on a guided day tour
- See Rome's iconic landmarks, including the Colosseum and more
- Enjoy a day at leisure to discover the Eternal City of Rome
- Stop at Orvieto, the medieval gem bathed in a mystical glow
- Explore the unique UNESCO-listed Tuscan village of Pienza
- Discover the medieval cities of Montepulciano, Siena and Montalcino
- See Cortona, one of the most delightful hill towns in Tuscany
- Enjoy wine tasting in San Gimignano in between the charm of the Middle Ages and the magic of Nature.
- Visit Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, on a guided tour
- Photograph the incredible Leaning Tower of Pisa and marvel at the fascinating Lucca
- Marvel at the breathtaking coastline of Cinque Terre, Italy
- Explore the ancient university city of Bologna
- Wander through the romantic streets of Venice on a locally guided walking tour
- Enjoy a day at leisure in the romantic city of Venice
FLIGHTS
- Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply.
ACCOMMODATION
- 13 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation
DINING
- Enjoy 13 meals including daily breakfast
ESSENTIALS
- Parking and check point fees
- Audio earphones for hearing assistance during guided tours
- English speaking tour leader and guide
- Airline taxes and surcharges
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Return water bus to Venice city centre
- Return Cinque Terre Train
TRANSFERS
- Return airport and private boat transfers
UPGRADES AVAILABLE
- Arrive Early: Fly out up to 60 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stay Behind: Return home up to 60 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location. (See checkout for details)
- Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (See checkout for details)
- Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)
- Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)
Please note: Extra charges may apply. See the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Rome, Italy
Day 2 Welcome to Rome!
Day 3 Rome Walking City Tour
Day 4 Rome Free Day
Day 5 Rome - Orvieto - Chianciano Terme, Tuscany
Day 6 Montalcino - Pienza - Montelpulciano, Tuscany
Day 7 Tuscany Full Day Explorer
Day 8 Chianciano Terme - Florence Walking city Tour
Day 9 Siena Walking City Tour - San Gimignano Wine Tasting
Day 10 Pisa & Lucca
Day 11 Cinque Terre Day Tour
Day 12 Florence Area - Bologna - Venice
Day 13 Venice City Tour
Day 14 Venice Free Day
Day 15 Venice, Italy - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 16 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 8th October 2026.
Minimum group size 25, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.
This travel offer is priced for 2 people based on a twin share.
Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a full-priced voucher must be purchased.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
Child Policy
• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Auckland
Departure City Surcharges
*Brisbane or *Adelaide: $200 per person
*Auckland: $550 per person
International Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qatar: $400 per person
• Emirates: $500 per person
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners.
Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Fly out and return home up to 60 days pre and post your tour dates.
Arrive Early
Rome, Italy - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Stay Behind
Venice, Italy - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• Exclusions: This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Cancellations & Changes: Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• High-Season: A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• + 60 days: You can fly out up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or return home 60 days after your package's end date. Should you wish to fly out or return home for more than 60 days from the tour, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• Estimated dates: Your estimated departure, return, and arrival dates are all subject to availability and may vary. The confirmed schedule for all flights will be provided when you receive your flight tickets.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
• 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
• 1st December 2025 - 19th December 2025
• 20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
• 5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026
• 3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
• 26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
• 18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
• 12th December 2026 - 18th December 2026
• 19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027
• 4th January 2027 - 26th January 2027
Stopover Packages
• Doha, Qatar
• Dubai, U.A.E
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting to Arrive Early for your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your fly out date from home will take place before the stopover.
• When selecting to Stay Behind after your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your stopover will take place before your final flight home.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Doha Grand Prix: 27 November - 03 December 2025
Doha MotoGP: 08 April 2025 - 16 April 2025
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December - 10 December 2025
Christmas and New Years Eve: 22 December 2025 - 02 January 2026
Christmas and New Years Eve: 18 December 2026 - 03 January 2027
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
Missed Flights
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.Accommodation Used
4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Rome: Hotel Dei Congressi or Hotel Caravel
• Chianciano Terme (Tuscany): Grand Hotel Admiral or Grand Hotel Milano
• Montecatini Terme (Tuscany): Hotel Manzoni, Hotel Panoramic or Hotel Ariston
• Venice Area: Hotel Bristol in Lido di Jesolo, Hotel Villa Patriarca in Mirano or Hotel Crown Plaza in Quarto d’Altino
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
Accommodation Location
To ensure a comfortable and convenient experience for everyone, we've carefully selected hotels that best suit the size and specific needs of each group. While this means your accommodation may not be in the city centre, you can rest assured that our hotels are typically located near public transportation and a variety of local restaurants and attractions. Once your tour begins, your friendly driver or tour leader will be happy to help you get your bearings and offer assistance, should you need it.
Extra Nights
Not available.
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Triple Share
Not available.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).- Day 4: 3-hour guided tour with entrances to the Colosseum & Imperial Forum: $95 AUD per person.
- Day 8: Traditional 3-course lunch in Florence (no drinks): $70 AUD per person.
- Day 12: Traditional 3-course lunch in Bologna (no drinks): $70 AUD per person.
Please note:
- Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator in the currency specified. OR
- The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability).
- Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.
- Visa fees and requirements
- Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Optional gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
- Mandatory city tax
- Venice Historical Centre Entrance Fee
- Gratuities / tipping - Land
Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is €5-€7 per person per day. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.
Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.
Venice Entrance Tourist Tax - Venice, Italy
It is now mandatory for all tourists who are daytripping or staying less than one night in Venice to pay an entrance tax online prior to arrival. The cost of the tax will change based on the season and the turnout of tourists. Prices will range from €3 up to €10 per person, per day.
Exemptions:
- Guests staying more than one night in Venice and Venice area (with proof of stay)
- Children 6 years and under
- Residents, Home owners, Students of Venice
- Tourist bus passengersA tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian passport.
Important:- Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
- Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
- It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
- Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
- It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.
Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.
Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
