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Italy Tour

14-day tour of Italy's highlights
Venice, Florence, Pisa and much more!
From majestic Rome to the beautiful Italian lakes

 

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Amazing scenery and culture

Oak Hall's tour of Italy offers the chance to visit some of the most famous sights in the world! From Venice through Rome, Pisa, Florence, the Italian Lakeland and much more.

In each city, there is an amazing variety of things to do and the Oak Hall leader will give you information about these. Members of the group then head off independently in smaller groups to see the things of interest to them. We will provide more information closer to departure about the tours and tickets you might like to book in advance for the different locations. 

The tour departs the UK by coach. If you prefer, you can arrange to meet us at the first hotel in Lido di Jesolo (Venice) on 18 September (Marco Polo airport is closest) and leave the group in Premeno near Lake Maggiore on 29 September (Milan Malpensa is the closest airport). 

Venice - canals and gondolas

We start our tour in Lido di Jesolo, where we spend three nights. This famous beach resort on the Italian Adriatic provides an excellent base from which to explore Venice. Our coach takes us on the short ride to the waterbus. There are excellent views as we cross the lagoon to visit this unique city, comprised of a myriad canals and an abundance of elegant palaces and fine buildings. On our second day, you can either head back into Venice or relax on the beach. 

The evening meetings, with an inspiring Bible talk and time of singing, are always a highlight.

 

Ancient city of Rome

We then head south for three nights, staying at a hotel in the town of Fiuggi. To visit Rome, we travel by coach to Anagni before taking a train ride through the Italian countryside into the capital city. This amazing city, steeped in history, is the heart of the ancient Roman Empire and of modern-day Italy.

Rome boasts a stunning array of sights to match its celebrated past and present. You will have two full days to explore the remarkable sights of Rome, including the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and the Trevi Fountain.

 
"I will definitely be recommending this holiday to other people."
Helen (2025)
 
 

Florence and Siena

Florence is home to many of Italy's Renaissance treasures, with its spectacular Duomo dominating the city's skyline. The absorbing art galleries contain many masterpieces, including those of Michelangelo.

The city of Siena, with its narrow streets and rose-coloured brick medieval buildings has many fine sights to view, particularly around the Piazza. We also visit the typical, unspoilt culture of San Gimignano. Known as the 'city of beautiful towers', it is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Tuscany.

 

The leaning tower of Pisa

We travel through the beautiful, green, rolling hills of the Umbria region to the town of Montecatini Terme, where we spend three nights. This is an ideal location to explore the highlights of Tuscany.

En route, we visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which is one of the most iconic sites in Italy. We will have time to capture some creative photos and also appreciate the other splendid buildings that rise from the emerald-green lawns of the Camp dei Miracoli.


 
 

Boat ride on Lake Maggiore

The country's lakeland region provides a superb end start to our tour, an idyllic combination of lakes and mountains. Our hotel is located a short drive from Lake Maggiore, which is often bathed in brilliant sunshine and is the ideal place to relax for our last nights in Italy. 

You can either choose to visit the attractive town of Stresa or take a boat ride to explore the beautiful Borromean islands (the cost of the boat ride is included, the entrance fee to the islands is payable locally).  

With plenty of opportunities to enjoy the pizza, pasta and delicious gelato for which the country is world renowned, why not join us this summer?  



 
 

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Itinerary

 
Please find below the provisional itinerary for the tour:
 
Day #1
Depart UK
Day #2
We arrive at our hotel in the popular Venice seaside resort of Lido di Jesolo, which will be our base for two nights.
Day #3
We travel across the lagoon and right into the heart of Venice, to see some of the famous sights in the city (coach, tourist tax and boat included).
Day #4
Today we have a free day to relax on the beach, explore the local area or head back into Venice (transport and tax payable locally).
Day #5
We travel south and spend three nights in Fiuggi, as a base for visiting Rome.
Day #6
To visit Rome, we travel by coach to Anagni and then take a 1 hour train ride through the Italian countryside to Rome. Here, we have the chance to explore all the important sights that the city has to offer. The Oak Hall team will provide you with information on the city so that you can explore the areas of interest at your own pace.
Day #7
We journey back into Rome for an opportunity to experience more of this ancient city.
Day #8
We travel on to the Tuscany Region and stay in the attractive town of Montecatini Terme, close to Florence, which is our base for three nights. En route, we visit Siena, a city boasting rose-coloured medieval buildings, a maze of narrow streets, lively piazzas, quiet chapels and beautiful fountains. We also travel to San Gimignano, where we can enjoy the typical unspoilt culture of this beautiful countryside town.
Day #9
Today we have a fascinating day spent exploring the Renaissance city of Florence.
Day #10
A free day in Montecatini Terme.
Day #11
We journey north to Lake Maggiore, visiting the city of Pisa en-route with its world-renowned leaning tower. We spend two nights in Premeno.
Day #12
A boat ride on the lake enables us to explore the beautiful scenery and islands for which the area is famous (entrance fees on the islands payable locally).
Day #13
We will have some free time to explore the area further before we start our return overnight journey in the afternoon that will take us through Italy, Switzerland and France.
Day #14
Arrive back in the UK