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Milano Malpensa Airport MXP (Google Map)
4 Hours Before Flight Time
Meals: Welcome Dinner
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Tours add-on to the Vatican Museum
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Tour: Entrance fees to the Leaning Tower.
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals– Breakfast
Optional excursion to Murano or Burano Island.
Meals: Breakfast
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Dress Code: Casual attire with comfortable shoes suitable for walking tours.
Transfers will be available on your arrival and departure dates only. No transfers will be provided on any other days.
American citizens can enter Italy for tourism or business without a visa for stays up to 90 days under the Schengen Agreement. Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure date.
Spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) are ideal for mild weather and fewer crowds. Summer (July–August) is hot and busy, especially in cities like Rome, Venice, and Florence
Italy uses the Euro (€). Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some cash for small shops, markets, or tips is recommended.
Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost belongings. Some optional tours may also require coverage.
Italian is the official language. English is commonly spoken in tourist areas, hotels, and restaurants, but learning basic Italian phrases can enhance your experience.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Typically, leave 5–10% at restaurants if service isn’t included. For taxis, round up the fare; for hotel staff, €1–2 per bag is customary.
Italy is generally safe for tourists. Exercise standard precautions: watch your belongings in crowded areas, avoid poorly lit streets at night, and beware of pickpockets in tourist hotspots.
Major cities are walkable, and public transport like buses, trams, and metro systems are convenient. Trains are the best option for intercity travel. Car rentals are suitable for exploring Tuscany or rural areas.
Yes, U.S. travelers can use their cell phones and internet in Italy through international roaming, local SIM/eSIM options, or Wi-Fi, depending on their plan.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential. Light layers for spring/fall, summer clothes with sun protection, and a light jacket for evenings. Modest clothing is recommended for visiting churches or religious sites.
Did NOT meet expectations. Mediocre at best. It was more of an overview than a tour. I would NEVER recommend it to a friend.
There were too many hotel moves and towns visited for the length of the trip. It should’ve been either 3 days longer OR have had fewer stops. We were rushed from town to town, had a walking tour, and back on the bus. We were never allowed enough time in any location to shop or eat after a tour or have the next day to enjoy the place on our own.
The Hotels were sub-par. The ONLY good hotel was the Marriott outside Milan and even it was too far from Milan to enjoy time there. The other 3 were barely 3 star quality. MANY had issues with their rooms; serious ones requiring a change of room. They were ALL so far from the town we were visiting it took about 30 minutes and 30+ euros (each way) to go into the town we were supposed to be enjoying.
Having to eat lunch at a truck stop instead of in an Italian town was AWFUL! Unacceptable actually. We did it twice!!
I assure you, NONE of us went to Italy with the desire to eat in a truck stop!!
The day we went to Milan, we left our hotel 90 minutes late, stopped at an outlet mall (we have those here, NOONE wanted to shop at an outlet mall in Italy!!), spent 90 minutes there & ate lunch at the truck stop AGAIN!!! Horrible idea! Several of us had purchased a Castle tour for the afternoon in Milan which was supposed to be “on our own time after lunch in Milan”. There was a 3 hour window (per the itinerary) before the tour but we arrived in Milan too late for us to attend. Each of us is out 178 euros!!! Also unacceptable.
There were entirely too many people on this trip. Every time we got off a bus, it took no less than 30 minutes for a bathroom break. We easily spent 1hr of every day waiting in line for the bathroom and for everyone to gather into their groups. I blame Surprise Tourism for allowing this. Y’all should’ve refused to organize a tour that would not provide each and every guest an amazing experience. This is tour was our 1st with Surprise Tourism. I’m completely unimpressed and reluctant to take another.
We LOVED Matea and Mickey and felt bad for Ibrahiem. They did a good job overall, considering. (except for that Milan day. Whoever decided to change the travel plan really messed up!)