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Solo-ish Italy

Indulge in "la dolce vita" on this nine-day immersion into northern Italy, from Florence to Venice. Get to know your fellow travellers at a pasta-making class in Florence, then dive deeper into the city with a walking tour led by a local migrant guide. On your way to the stunning Cinque Terre, snap a pic of the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa. Explore Cinque Terre’s jaw-dropping coastal paths, then enjoy a boat ride on Lake Como, taking in the hilltop views from Brunate. Finally, soak up the magic of Venice. Italy's rich history, dreamy landscapes, and irresistible cuisine await.

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9 DaysFlorence to Venice
Valid on May 5 2026Trip Code: EIFS
From $2429.1 USDIncluding taxes and fees

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Travel Style: Solo-ish Adventures

For solo travellers only, get closer to your group-mates and the world on trips designed for connection.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Merchandising: New Trips

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Age requirements: 18+

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Solo-ish Italy - Itinerary

Trip Start: FlorenceTrip End: Venice

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Florence

Arrive at any time and catch an included arrival transfer to the hotel. After a welcome briefing in the evening, set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to take part in an interactive (and delicious) pasta-making class. What better way to get to know each other and to be welcomed to Italy than over a steaming plate of fresh pasta that you have just created yourself!

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Florence Pasta-Making Class:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Join your fellow Solo-ish travellers for a hands-on pasta-making class in the home of a local chef. Go shopping together for fresh ingredients from family-run markets in the Oltrarno neighbourhood that will be used for our culinary creations then pick your own herbs from the garden. Strap on the apron and learn how to make delicious fettucini, ravioli and tiramisu before digging into a feast of your own creation along with some delicious Tuscan wine.

Hotel Meridiana:
Hotel Meridiana

Solo-ish Italy - Itinerary

Trip Start: FlorenceTrip End: Venice
DAY 1
Dinner Party: Florence

DAY 1

Dinner Party: Florence

Arrive at any time and catch an included arrival transfer to the hotel. After a welcome briefing in the evening, set off with your CEO and new travelling companions to take part in an interactive (and delicious) pasta-making class. What better way to get to know each other and to be welcomed to Italy than over a steaming plate of fresh pasta that you have just created yourself!

Arrival Transfer:
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Florence Pasta-Making Class:
Food is a universal language, and there's no better way to get to know a new friend, or a new community, than by breaking bread together and digging in to a delicious meal. Join your fellow Solo-ish travellers for a hands-on pasta-making class in the home of a local chef. Go shopping together for fresh ingredients from family-run markets in the Oltrarno neighbourhood that will be used for our culinary creations then pick your own herbs from the garden. Strap on the apron and learn how to make delicious fettucini, ravioli and tiramisu before digging into a feast of your own creation along with some delicious Tuscan wine.

Hotel Meridiana:
Hotel Meridiana

DAY 2
We Day: Florence
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DAY 3
G Day: Cinque Terre
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DAY 4
Cinque Terre
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DAY 5
Cinque Terre/Lake Como
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DAY 6
Lake Como
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DAY 7
Lake Como/Venice
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DAY 8
Me Day: Venice
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DAY 9
Venice
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What’s Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Dinner Party: Florence Pasta-Making Class, Florence
  • We Day: Florence Migrant Tour and Market Visit, Florence
  • G Day: Visit Pisa and La Spezia, Pisa
  • Me Day: Venice Me Day, Venice
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Florence guided walking tour
  • Hike from village-to-village in Cinque Terre or explore by train
  • Unlimited Train pass and entry fee for Cinque Terre National Park
  • Como orientation walk
  • Day trip on Lake Como by ferry
  • Funicular ride to Brunate
  • Guided walking tour of Venice
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Accommodations
  • Hotel (8 nts) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
Meals
  • 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transportation
  • Train, bus, public boat.
Staff & experts
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Solo-ish Italy Departure Dates

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Sun, Apr 26 2026Mon, May 04 2026Open (9)$2,406.17 USD
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Sun, May 10 2026Mon, May 18 2026Open (10)$2,406.17 USD
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Sun, May 24 2026Mon, Jun 01 2026Open (13)$2,505.77 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jun 07 2026Mon, Jun 15 2026Open (11)$2,505.77 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jun 28 2026Mon, Jul 06 2026Open (12)$2,505.77 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Jul 19 2026Mon, Jul 27 2026Open (15)$2,609.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Aug 30 2026Mon, Sep 07 2026Open (15)$2,609.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 13 2026Mon, Sep 21 2026Open (14)$2,717.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sun, Sep 27 2026Mon, Oct 05 2026Open (16)$2,717.1 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Dinner Party: Florence Pasta-Making Class, Florence
We Day: Florence Migrant Tour and Market Visit, Florence
G Day: Visit Pisa and La Spezia, Pisa
Me Day: Venice Me Day, Venice. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Florence guided walking tour. Hike from village-to-village in Cinque Terre or explore by train. Unlimited Train pass and entry fee for Cinque Terre National Park. Como orientation walk. Day trip on Lake Como by ferry. Funicular ride to Brunate. Guided walking tour of Venice. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Try the art of pasta-making at a hands-on cooking class in Florence, Marvel at the world-famous Leaning Tower of Pisa up close, Discover the jaw-dropping coastal beauty of Cinque Terre, Enjoy a picturesque boat ride across the serene waters of Lake Como, Stroll along the charming canals of Venice

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

1. COMBO TRIP
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.

2 LOCAL GUIDES
It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places.

3. LUGGAGE
In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options.

4. RESERVE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Please note that if you wish to visit popular museums such as the Vatican Museums (Sistine Chapel) and Villa Borghese in Rome, or the Uffizi and Accademia Galleries in Florence, we strongly advise reserving tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially during the high season from May-September, where this can take several hours). Tickets can be reserved online through sites like https://www.weekendinitaly.com/en/rome and https://www.weekendinitaly.com/en/florence. Please refer to your Full itinerary to ensure you reserve tickets for the correct dates you will be in Rome and Florence. There may be the possibility of arranging tickets on arrival on Day 1, with the help of your CEO, but availability cannot be guaranteed at such short notice.

5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE:
Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

6. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:
During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.

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