12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan

Looking for an affordable Italian adventure? You’re in luck! Our 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package will take you to Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan. Your jam-packed journey begins with Rome’s iconic landmarks, like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Spanish Steps, offering food tastings along the way. Explore Florence’s vibrant markets and savor Tuscan views in Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. In Venice, marvel at the magical canals and sample local delicacies at Rialto Market. Get lost in the wonders of Milan’s historic sites, from the Duomo to the Naviglio Grande.

Whether you’re backpacking through Europe or want to save money while traveling, our 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan promises the journey of a lifetime! Enjoy inclusive train transfers and see the highlights of Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan without breaking the bank. Stay in charming, shared accommodations, giving you a chance to meet other like-minded, young travelers. Be led by expert guides and also have a chance to explore on your own! Book today!

12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan Highlights

Marvel at Rome’s ancient sites: Roman Forum, Colosseum, and more
Be led by expert guides but also enjoy free time in Rome, Milan & Florence
Enjoy local treats at Florence's Storico Mercato Centrale
Spend 11 nights in charming hostels and B&Bs, perfect for budget travelers
Discover Milan’s rich architecture and wander Italy’s fashion capital
Explore Venice’s magical canals, historic landmarks, and artisan crafts
Admire Tuscany’s rolling hills and visit the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa
Enjoy inclusive train transfers, easily getting you from one city to the next

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12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Rome

Optional airport transfer
Overnight in Rome

Day 2 - Rome

Explore the Colosseum
Enjoy a 2-hour break where you’ll have free time to discover local sites, like the Roman Forum and the Arch of Constantine
13:45 - Rejoin the tour group at the Spanish Steps (you are responsible for your own transport)
Visit the must-see sites of Rome on a guided walking tour: Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, The church of Trinità dei Monti, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and more
Enjoy food and drink tastings as you go, stopping off at iconic food vendors along the way
Explore the charming Trastevere neighborhood
Enjoy a traditional aperitivo
Overnight in Rome

Day 3 - Free day in Rome

Spend a free day exploring Rome on your own
Overnight in Rome

Day 4 - Transfer to Florence + Food & Aperitivo Tour

Train transfer to Florence
In the evening, take a food tour starting in the Storico Mercato Centrale's indoor market
Food & wine tasting experience with Tuscan wine, bread, and meat dishes
Enjoy free time at the market
Sunset aperitivo with accompanying snacks atop a magnificent rooftop
Overnight in Florence

Day 5 - Free day in Florence

Enjoy a free day in Florence to discover museums and sites on your own
Overnight in Florence

Day 6 - Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa

Reach Siena and visit iconic medieval sites, such as the Duomo
Free time to shop or discover more of the city
Visit the hilltop town of San Gimignano (option to explore the town or have a local lunch)
In Pisa, see the famous Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery
Overnight in Florence

Day 7 - Transfer to Venice

Train transfer to Venice
Overnight in Venice

Day 8 - Venice

See the Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, the largest church in the city
Cross the picturesque bridge of Ponte San Polo
At Rialto Market, sample local tastes: pasta, gelato, pizza and more local flavors
Cross the Rialto Bridge, the oldest bridge in Venice, to St. Marks Square
Admire the impressive Doge’s Palace with its Venetian Gothic-style building
Learn about the Bridge of Sighs, connecting the new prison and interrogation rooms of Doge's Palace
Finish the tour at Ponte Della Paglia the oldest stone bridge in Venice
Overnight in Venice

Day 9 - Transfer to Milan

Train transfer to Milan
Overnight in Milan

Day 10 - Milan

At noon, start your historic & aperitivo tour by visiting the Sforzesco Castle
Admire the castle from the outside and then
Stroll through Via Dante and reach the La Scala Theatre
Walk along Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
See the iconic Milan Duomo
In the evening, discover the Naviglio Grande
Enjoy sipping on aperitivo in the best bars alongside the canal
Overnight in Milan

Day 11 - Free Day in Milan

Free day to explore Milan on your own; check out the modern architecture or go shopping
Overnight in Milan

Day 12 - Departure

Optional airport transfer

NB - all timings on 12 Day Italy Budget Tour Package – Rome, Florence, Venice & Milan are approximate

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Includes

All touring and accommodation

Trains: Rome-Florence, Florence-Venice, Venice-Milan

Meals & tastings: Food tastings, Aperitivo & local snacks on the Rome tour, Food tastings, Aperitivo & plate of cold cuts on the Florence tour, Food tastings on the Venice tour, Aperitivo & local snacks on the Milan tour

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Personal travel insurance

Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who opitimizes Tourist Italy's values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour

Hostels and B&Bs can imply shared bathrooms and lodging with other travelers. This offers you a chance to meet more friendly tourists in a bustling atmosphere.

Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package

During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer

Transfers between hotels and train stations are not included in the package

Rome: The transfer from the Colosseum to the Spanish Steps is not included. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to the Spanish Steps following the 2-hour break. We highly recommend taking a taxi to ensure the tour continues on time

Florence: The market is closed on Sundays, on that day, you will have tastings in local stores

Cancellation Policy

Please note: From October 18, 2023, it is mandatory to provide a first and last name during the Colosseum ticket booking process. Upon issuing, the ticket becomes non-refundable. Guest must ensure they have their passport with them on the day of the tour to guarantee entry. In case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will be denied
As a result of the above policy, the Colosseum part of the tour is non-refundable
The train tickets are non-refundable
The remaining tours are subject to the general cancellation policy and can be canceled up to 4 weeks before the start of the package with a 95% refund (5% handling fee)