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Guaranteed departures are available from 01 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2028. Please feel free to contact us @ +603-8326 5099 /+6016-222 4621 for pricing and availability information. We look forward to assisting you with your travel plans!
Description
8D6N Italian Escapade
Tour Duration: 8 Days 6 Nights
Countries: Italy • San Marino
Destinations: Milan • Lake Orta • Orta San Giulio • Island of San Giulio • Lake Maggiore • Stresa • Verona • Venice • Padua • San Marino • Gubbio • Perugia • Assisi • Rome • Vatican City
Departure Period: Guaranteed departures from October 2026 through March 2028. Please contact us at +603-8326 5099 / +6016-222 4621 for current pricing, departure availability and flight confirmation.
Discover northern and central Italy on this 8D6N Italian Escapade tour from Malaysia. Begin in Milan before travelling through the beautiful Italian Lakes region to Lake Orta, Orta San Giulio, the Island of San Giulio and Lake Maggiore. Continue to romantic Verona and Venice before travelling through Padua and the independent Republic of San Marino. The journey then crosses the Apennines to Gubbio and Perugia before ending in Rome with guided sightseeing and Vatican City.
Tour Highlights & Inclusions
- Return economy class international flights from Kuala Lumpur included
- Proposed airlines: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- 6 nights accommodation at local 3★ and 4★ hotels or similar
- 6 breakfasts included
- Return airport transfers included
- Travel by bus with local European guide
- Travel as part of a local European group
- No tour leader travelling from Kuala Lumpur
- Arrival transfer from Milan Airport to hotel included
- Free time after arrival in Milan
- Explore the scenic Italian Lakes region
- Visit beautiful Lake Orta
- Visit the medieval town of Orta San Giulio
- Train ride to Orta's medieval centre included when operating
- Boat ride to the Island of San Giulio included
- See the monastery on the Island of San Giulio
- Visit Lake Maggiore
- Stop in Stresa
- Free time for lunch in Stresa
- Continue to Verona
- Free time to explore Verona, the city associated with Romeo and Juliet
- Boat journey to Venice's St. Mark's area included
- Guided walking tour of Venice included
- Visit the St. Mark's Square and Basilica area
- Murano glasswork visit included
- See the traditional technique of crafting Murano glass
- Free time to explore Venice
- Accommodation in the Mestre district
- Visit Padua
- See the Saint's Basilica in Padua
- Visit the independent Republic of San Marino
- Free time for lunch during the San Marino programme
- Travel through the scenic Apennine Mountains
- Visit beautifully preserved Gubbio
- See Gubbio's Palace of the Consuls
- See Gubbio's 12th-century cathedral
- Continue to Perugia
- Panoramic tour of historic Perugia included
- Explore Perugia with a local guide
- Experience the moving walkways through Perugia's historic rock outcrop
- Explore Perugia's medieval underground city
- Continue from Perugia to Rome
- Panoramic bus and walking tour of Rome included
- Exterior view / photo stop at the Colosseum
- See the Arch of Constantine
- See the Imperial Forums
- Pass Tiber Island and Lungotevere Avenue
- See Castel Sant'Angelo
- Rome sightseeing concludes at Vatican City
- Free afternoon in Rome
- Evening time in the Trastevere neighbourhood
- Return to Rome hotel at the end of the evening programme
- Transfer from Rome hotel to airport for the return flight to Malaysia included
Signature Italian Experiences
- Discover the spectacular Italian Lakes region
- Explore medieval Orta San Giulio
- Travel by boat to the Island of San Giulio
- Visit beautiful Lake Maggiore and Stresa
- Explore romantic Verona
- Travel by boat to the heart of Venice
- Explore Venice with a local guide
- Discover the traditional art of Murano glassmaking
- Visit Padua and its famous Saint's Basilica
- Explore the hilltop Republic of San Marino
- Cross the picturesque Apennine Mountains
- Discover medieval Gubbio
- Explore Perugia's fascinating underground medieval city
- Discover Imperial Rome with a local guide
- See the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine and Imperial Forums from outside
- Complete the Rome sightseeing programme at Vatican City
- Experience the evening atmosphere of Trastevere
Optional Experiences
- Borromean Islands excursion from Stresa
- Isola Bella with its palace and gardens, subject to seasonal opening
- Venice Gondola Ride
- St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican Museums visit in Rome
- Rome Old Square Walking Tour
Optional experiences are subject to local availability, seasonal opening, weather and operating conditions.
Proposed Accommodation
- Milan: Barceló Milan or similar
- Verona: SHG Hotel Catullo or similar
- Venice: Lugano Torretta or similar
- Perugia: Gio Arte e Vini or similar
- Rome: Ergife or similar
Hotels are a mix of local 3★ and 4★ properties. Final hotel name(s) will normally be provided approximately 2 days before each check-in date. Venice accommodation is in the Mestre district.
Important Tour Information
- This is a local European group tour and not a group travelling together from Malaysia
- No tour leader travels with the group from Kuala Lumpur
- A local guide handles the European touring programme
- Hotels are a mix of local 3★ and 4★ properties
- This is a standard-category package and not a luxury or premium tour
- Proposed airlines are Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability
- During winter, the train to Orta's medieval centre does not operate
- If the Orta train is not operating, guests walk approximately 800 metres from the bus parking area to the medieval town
- Borromean Islands are an optional experience from Stresa
- Isola Bella's palace and gardens are closed during winter according to the itinerary
- The Venice Gondola Ride is optional
- The Colosseum and Imperial Forums are viewed from outside during the Rome sightseeing programme
- St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are optional
- Rome Old Square Walking Tour is optional
- Travel insurance is not included and may be arranged separately
- ETIAS, once applicable, is not included
- Entrance fees not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are excluded
- Personal expenses are excluded
- Tipping may be paid directly to the local guide at your own discretion
- The itinerary sequence and content are subject to change according to local operational arrangements
- The local guide will explain the final daily arrangements during the tour
- Final tour content is subject to change and the final itinerary will normally be provided approximately 5 days before departure
- Guaranteed departures are stated through March 2028
- The programme remains 6 nights; designation as 8D6N or 9D6N depends solely on international flight timings from Kuala Lumpur
- Brochure clarification: Day 5 is titled “Perugia – Assisi – Rome”, but the detailed itinerary only describes sightseeing in Perugia followed by travel to Rome. No separate Assisi sightseeing programme is described, so the Assisi stop should be reconfirmed before departure.
- Brochure clarification: the Day 3 highlight states “Visit St. Mark's Basilica”, while the detailed itinerary and inclusions table confirm the boat to the St. Mark's area, guided Venice sightseeing and Murano glasswork but do not clearly state St. Mark's Basilica admission. Basilica entry should therefore be reconfirmed before departure.
- Brochure clarification: the inclusions table lists an evening transfer to Trastevere in Rome, while the detailed itinerary tells guests to “make your way to Trastevere”. The exact transfer arrangement to Trastevere should be reconfirmed before departure.
Why Book With Reliance Premier Travel?
- Award-winning Malaysian travel agency
- Experienced Italy and Europe travel consultants
- Flight, hotel and European land package specialists
- Visa and travel document assistance
- Europe travel document guidance available
- Customized pre-tour and post-tour arrangements available
- Customized Italy holiday arrangements available
- Responsive support before your journey
- Convenient office next to MRT Bandar Tun Hussein Onn
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are return international flights included?
Yes. Return economy class flights from Kuala Lumpur are included. Proposed airlines are Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways, subject to seat availability.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes. Transfer from Milan Airport to the hotel on arrival and transfer from the Rome hotel to the airport for the return flight are included.
Are meals included?
Six breakfasts are included. Other meals are at your own expense unless specifically stated.
Is this a Malaysian group tour?
No. Travellers join a local European group after arrival.
Is there a tour leader from Malaysia?
No. The brochure states that there is no tour leader from Kuala Lumpur. A local guide handles the European touring programme.
Does this tour include the Italian Lakes?
Yes. The itinerary visits Lake Orta and Lake Maggiore, including Orta San Giulio and Stresa.
Is the boat to the Island of San Giulio included?
Yes. The boat journey to the Island of San Giulio is included.
Is the train to Orta San Giulio included?
Yes, when operating. During winter the train does not operate, and the itinerary states that guests walk approximately 800 metres from the bus parking area to the medieval town.
Are the Borromean Islands included?
No. The itinerary describes the Borromean Islands as an optional visit from Stresa. Isola Bella's palace and gardens are closed during winter.
Does the tour visit Verona?
Yes. Free time is provided to explore Verona before continuing to Venice.
Is the boat transfer to Venice included?
Yes. A boat journey to the St. Mark's area of Venice is included.
Is St. Mark's Basilica included?
The Day 3 highlight says the programme visits St. Mark's Basilica, but the detailed itinerary and inclusions table do not clearly confirm Basilica admission. Entrance should therefore be reconfirmed before departure.
Is Murano glass included?
Yes. The Venice programme includes a visit to see Murano glasswork and the traditional glassmaking technique.
Is a Venice Gondola Ride included?
No. The Gondola Ride is optional.
Does the tour visit Padua?
Yes. The itinerary includes Padua and a visit to the Saint's Basilica before continuing towards San Marino.
Does the tour visit San Marino?
Yes. The itinerary visits San Marino, an independent country located on a fortified mountain near Italy's Adriatic side.
Does the tour visit Gubbio?
Yes. The itinerary includes Gubbio, where it mentions the Palace of the Consuls and the 12th-century cathedral.
Is Perugia sightseeing included?
Yes. A panoramic tour of Perugia with a local guide is included, including its medieval underground city.
Does the tour visit Assisi?
Day 5 is titled “Perugia – Assisi – Rome”, but the detailed itinerary does not describe a separate Assisi visit. The Assisi arrangement should therefore be reconfirmed before departure.
Is Rome sightseeing included?
Yes. A guided panoramic bus and walking tour of Rome is included.
Is the Colosseum entrance included?
No. The Colosseum is viewed from outside during the Rome sightseeing programme.
Does the tour visit Vatican City?
Yes. The guided Rome sightseeing programme concludes at Vatican City.
Are St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums included?
No. The brochure lists the St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums visit as an optional experience.
Is the Rome Old Square Walking Tour included?
No. It is offered as an optional experience.
Is Trastevere included?
The inclusions table lists an evening transfer to Trastevere, while the detailed itinerary tells guests to make their way there before returning to the hotel at the end of the evening. The exact transfer arrangement should be reconfirmed.
What standard are the hotels?
Accommodation is a mix of local 3★ and 4★ hotels. The package is described as standard category rather than luxury or premium.
When will the final hotel names be provided?
The brochure states that final hotel name(s) will normally be provided approximately 2 days before each check-in date.
Are departures guaranteed?
Yes. The brochure states guaranteed departures through March 2028.
Why might the package be shown as 8D6N or 9D6N?
The tour programme remains 6 nights. The brochure states that the 8D6N or 9D6N designation depends solely on international flight timings from Kuala Lumpur.
Is travel insurance included?
No. Travel insurance is excluded and may be arranged separately.
Is ETIAS included?
No. ETIAS, once applicable, is not included.
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