14 Days 13 Nights
A warm welcome on arrival by our driver followed by a pre-booked hotel in city. No activities planned for the day, you are free to explore Venice on your own. Overnight at hotel.
In the morning, after breakfast meet your selected tour guide for a private walking tour of Venice. Starting from Rialto Bridge and Grand Canal, takes you to narrow streets and through canals. Explore hidden gems, historical sights, learn the rich history and hear stories from your guide about the formation of this beautiful part of Italy.
Reach at Piazza San Marco for guided tour of Basilica followed by half an hour gondola ride through the canals and feel like travelling in ancient times. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants before we start our next session of Venice Tour.
Visit Doge’s Palace, a fortified castle founded between the tenth and eleventh centuries. This was used as residence of Doge to the prison of the Venetian Republic. Explore the grand palace and its grounds followed by splendid views from terrace. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Today after breakfast meet your guide at selected point in city center of Venice to explore the flavors of Venice and its local markets. Pass the Rialto Bridge to reach the famous Rialto Market, the food hub of Venice. Go from stall to stall with expert local guide and experience life in the city as locals come to purchase stuff for their daily needs. Try Cicchetti – the local dish made of small pieces of bread topped with many delicious things. You will be served many dishes and wine along the route as you passes through various local markets. End up your tour at a specific location and return to your hotel.
Drive to Milan and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Milan.
Milan is famous worldwide for its fashion but we want you to return with memories of its astonishing cuisine. This 3-hour tour will let you allow to enjoy traditional Milanese dishes and drinks as you walk through Navigli area and get to know how special it is. You will be introduced with typical dish ‘Risotto’ and will get chance to eat this wonderful plate and to learn the secrets of preparation modalities. Try some local drinks and complete the tour with some architectural wonders of the city with Neapolitan Coffee.
Return to hotel or spend the time on your own in Milan. Overnight at hotel.
No activities planned for the day. You are free to explore the city on your own as you can see the iconic structures, wonderful museums, amazing shopping opportunities and much more. Overnight in Milan.
This morning, reach the meeting point for E-Bike Tour of Milan’s popular Navigli area with beautiful canals. Then head to Milan Stock Exchange, the Duomo, the Sforzesco Castle, amongst others.
Listen the history from guide and tour through city’s heritage sites, paddle through the lush Sempione Park and Vittorio Emanuele Gallery as you explore the city center. Discover the old town to see its glorious past and with its modernization in 21st century. Complete your tour in new city and say goodbye to your guide before we transfer you to Railway Station to board train for Florence.
From Florence Railway Station, make your own way to hotel as it is located at 5 minutes walking distance. Check in on arrival and stay for overnight.
Today after breakfast, move out from your hotel to reach at the Academy Gallery Entrance for private tour of this city with a local expert guide. The most iconic sights of Florence are The Duomo and The Academia Gallery, home to Michelangelo’s David. These sights gets crowded during the day and in summers. To avoid the crowd and best experience of particularly these two monuments we start early with a prior reservation and skip the line access. Start with Academia Gallery with priority access to see its Michelangelo’s David and its unfinished works and other priceless works often overlooked by visitors. Explore Piazza del Duomo and soak up its beauty with our VIP access.
Later explore Florence Duomo with VIP access to its hidden corners, to terrace of the Duomo and private pathways specially for you. You will have amazing views of not only Duomo or Florence but you can see the serene Tuscany. You will get to listen history and deeper insights on architecture. Return to hotel after the tour as you are free to spend the time at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
History, art, countryside, food. Tuscany has it all. Today embark on a day trip to Tuscany that includes visit to Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano from Florence. This exciting journey begins with scenic countryside drive to Siena, an ancient city famous for its annual horse race. On arrival with our expert guide historic tour of Piazza del Campo and Romanesque Cathedral. You will have free time to stroll around the town and to enjoy coffee before we move to a wine estate in Chianti region for 3-course Tuscan lunch and high-quality tasting of local wines.
Later explore the streets of medieval village of San Gimigano, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for ancient town planning which is still intact. You will have free time to explore the town center, craftsmen’s shops, pebbled streets and squares. Proceed to the iconic town of Pisa. With our guide you will visit the Square of Miracles to to admire the stunning Cathedral, Baptistry, Monumental Cemetery and the Leaning Tower of Pisa an UNESCO Heritage Site.
Return to Florence with sweet memories of Tuscany. Overnight in Florence.
Morning after breakfast, check out from hotel and board train to Rome (Transfer on your own to Florence Station). Meet our driver at Rome Termini and transfer to your hotel.
After freshen up take walking tour with our guide who will meet you at a specific point in the city. Visit St. Ignatius church, Pantheon, Piazza Navona which is Rome’s most beautiful square, Trevi Fountain & Spanish steps. Overnight at hotel in Rome.
After breakfast, meet our selected tour guide for private tour of Rome that takes you to the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with skip the line access. Your first stop is Colosseum, one the world’s most visited monuments. It has been the iconic symbol of Rome since its formation in 80 AD. This marvelous amphitheater had a space for 50,000 spectators and hosted famous gladiator battles. With your guide you will learn interesting facts and history of Colosseum before we move to our Palatine Hill. Ancient Rome’s visit would be incomplete without going to hillside the birthplace of Rome, the legendary site where battle took place between brother Remus and Romulus for the land and Romulus founded the settlement which became Rome eventually.
Later we explore Roman Forum, it was the center of daily life in ancient Rome and was the site for public gatherings, march past, elections and gladiatorial combat. Listen the history and interesting facts from our guide and complete tour interesting tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome.
In the afternoon take a deep dive into the history and art of humanity. Embark on our specially handcrafted tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. It is one of the most exciting experiences on your trip to Italy. With our skip the line access ticket you get to see Rome’s most famous site and heart of Christianity. We start with The Vatican, the smallest state yet but at the same time it is one of biggest in terms of collections and history. Explore the Vatican Museums, are one of the largest museums in the world houses spell bounding collections of centuries and ancient masterpieces. Now we pass the museums and reach to Sistine Chapel, the absolute highlight of your visit to Vatican. The impressive ceiling of this Sistine Chapel by Michelangelo is one of the most famous painted interior spaces in the world. It was built by Pope Sixtus IV in 1479. Our final stop is St. Peter’s Basilica, an important site for Catholic’s and one of the holiest temples of Christendom. Built by several renowned famous architects highlighting the works of Bramante, Michelangelo, and Carlo Maderno.
Come to St. Peter’s Square at the end of the tour and catch glimpse of this wonderful marvel. Return to hotel by evening on your own and stay overnight.
This morning you will be transferred to Rome Railway Station to board train to Naples. Meet our driver on arrival at station for full day tour of Amalfi Coast from Naples. Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Europe and a UNESCO Heritage Site. A unique experience that takes you to charming villages, elegant towns brimming on the beautiful coastline. Our first stop is Positano, a vertical panorama of colors seen from the sea. Stroll through the village center and explore the famous boutique shops, artisans and admire the beauty of Santa Maria Assunta Church. Next, we move to Amalfi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival visit, the 9th century Roman Catholic Amalfi Cathedral. Stroll through the narrow lanes and enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking to the sea. Our third stop is Ravello, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and a cliffside town on the Amalfi Coast. One can experience beautiful villas, gardens with extraordinary views of the coast.
Return to Naples in evening and check in at your hotel. Overnight in Naples.
You will be picked up by driver on time for full day tour of Pompeii & Vesuvius. Explore two of the area's most notable attractions, Pompeii, and nearby Mount Vesuvius, on a full-day tour.
Discover the ruins of Pompeii, a bustling seaside city that has been preserved in volcanic ash for thousands of years. Delve deep in the tragic history of ancient Pompeii as you listen the history from our knowledgeable guide. You will get to see many baths, bakeries and ancient brothels spread on the cobbled streets. You can stop in a local workshop to experience the production process for various regional handicrafts, such as cameos and coral jewelry.
After lunch, visit Mount Vesuvius, listed as a UNESCO Biosphere World Reserve. We hike up to 1000m to the top of the volcano and to reach at the very peak take another 30-minute walk panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and the Tyrrhenian Sea. In the afternoon, get back to Naples. Spend a relaxing evening enjoying the nightlife. Overnight in Naples.
Morning at leisure or you can opt for excursion to Capri (self-guided). Multiple choices in Naples as you can explore famous and oldest bars in Naples and the finest markets. Overnight in Naples.
Take morning train from Naples to Rome and meet our driver at Rome Termini Station. Our driver will transfer you to Rome Airport to board flight for onward journey.
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India has a wide range of climatic conditions from tropical in the South to alpine in the North. Most of the country except Himalaya region is best to travel between October and March. During this time, days are pleasant to cool, and rain is very rare. The summer season begins in April and ends in September. It is interrupted by the south-west monsoon which arrives around the mid of June. In the winter season i.e., from November to March, woollens are needed from early evening to mid-morning.
We highly recommend having international roaming on your phone to avoid communication breakdown when arriving and during sightseeing. All major telcos have good roaming plans.
You can also purchase a SIM at the airport (or at kiosks everywhere) for use while travelling in India. Airtel or Vodaphone are a good bet. SIMs are relatively cheap but will require lot of paperwork. You will need to usually provide 2 passport sized photos and a copy of your passport will be made. It’s not really recommended as it can take hours before it gets activated.
E-sims are not recommendable as they are not reliable at all in India.
We get this question asked a lot of tipping and the right amount of tipping. Tipping is very customary part of travel and hospitality industry in India. It’s a sign of you showing gratitude for their outstanding service provided.
Tipping is widely expected in India. As desired below we are furnishing you the amount of tipping which you can give to the drivers and Guides.
Tip to Guide: The guide at your service during the sightseeing schedules can be tipped between INR800 ($15) per guide.
Tip to driver: As the driver at your service will be taking care of all your needs and will act as a ready assistance at any hour of need and, he will remain with you for a major part of the trip, he definitely expects a little more tip. Depending upon your satisfaction with his service, an amount of INR1000 ($18) per day is considered as a very good tip.
Note: It’s a total amount not per person.
In Restaurants: 10% on total bill
Porters : INR 20 to 50 ($1) per baggage
Bell Boys : INR 20 to 50 ($1) per baggage
Please note foreign travellers are not allowed to bring in Indian Currency.
You can bring in foreign currency notes like AUD or USD up to the value of USD$5000 and exchange them at the airport or other exchanges in major cities in India for local Indian currency.
Allow $100 per day (2 people) as spending money for food, drinks, and other shopping.
Bank Travel Money Cards issued by your bank are highly recommended. As you can transfer money into them from your bank quite easily.
Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
You can bring in foreign currency notes like AUD or USD up to the value of USD$5000 and exchange them at the airport for local Indian currency.
ATMs are readily available in major cities in India (Except little towns or villages). Please ask your driver/guide for assistance if you need to use ATM. Maximum ATM withdrawal limit is 25000 Rupees.
Currently, most travellers from Australia can enter India without proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
You are not required to get any vaccines before your trip to India. However, if you have travel plans to India and to avoid any risk, it is recommended to consult your doctor or a travel health specialist at least 45 days before your tour start date.
The choice of vaccinations can depend on a range of issues including the specific destination, the duration of the trip, your personal health, and of course what vaccines you have had before.
We strongly endorse current public health recommendations that all travellers should be up to date with their routine vaccines such as tetanus, diphtheria, measles/mumps/rubella, polio and influenza, and paediatric vaccinations for children.
Our representative would remain present at the arrival lounge of the airport and would be holding a placard in your name. He will also assist you during your hotel check in. The same procedure will be followed whenever you make an internal connection by air or rail and again on your final departure from India.
Magnificent Hotels
Vibrant India Tours chooses magnificent hotels to ensure your supreme comfort. Stay at the acclaimed properties that offer outstanding levels of service in fantastic locations where you can truly experience the local colour. With plenty of free time in our itineraries, we give you room to breathe, so you can enjoy the wonderful hotels amenities that many of these hotels have to offer.
Handpicked for their elevated comfort and service, these amazing properties are renowned for their excellence and individuality and are often the highest rated hotels in the place they are situated.
Luxury
Stay like Maharaja in a stately hillside fortress, relax on your own private beach or set out from a luxury treehouse in search of tigers. The luxury hotels handpicked by us for our guests are best of the best on offer in India. Beautifully appointed rooms with everything you might need, luxurious touches to elevate your stay and staff who make hospitality personal, are all elements of each hotel we choose for your journey.
Heritage Stays
India is a magical destination, known for its grand architecture and rich cultural heritage. And one of the best ways to experience both is with a stay in a magnificent palace hotel. There are many opulent palaces, which have been converted into luxury hotels today.
We handpicked some of the most incredible palace hotels in India, which will make make even the humblest traveller feel like a Maharaja. These hotels were actually once home to India’s royalty, and in some cases still are.
An increasing number of Rajasthan palaces owned by former maharajas are being converted into hotels. These “Heritage Hotels” (Palaces/Forts/Havelis turned into luxury hotels) provide a unique experience and mostly, although not all, are operated by the larger hotel groups. An accommodation is naturally more limited than in the purpose-built hotels and should be reserved in advance if at all possible.
Heritage hotels are a wonderful way to experience Indian hospitality harking back to the days of the Maharajah. The properties we choose have previous incarnations as Palaces, Forts, Government houses and more. Each room is unique, the decor is original, the staff and owners friendly and local. Please be aware that each room is different and bathrooms have often been retrofitted, some rooms will be bigger than others, some have a different view or outlook. These properties are different from a standard hotel and thus may not have some of the mod cons such as televisions. Most hotel properties have a restaurant or cafe serving local meals. Many restaurants and hotels do not serve alcohol for religious reasons or due to local laws.
Beach Resorts
Beaches, sand, sun, and exotic resorts make for a wonderful way to spend a getaway with your family or friends. India has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world spread across its vast coastlines majorly the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
The beach resorts handpicked by our team in India disappoint you on your getaway. Located on the beautiful beaches are some private beach resorts in India. These properties are perfect for a romantic getaway with your partner. It also offers an unwinding experience away from the rush of the city.
OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
DESERT CAMPING
We ride camels into the dunes of the Thar desert and camp under the stars. Bedding, blankets and pillows are provided and we sleep on a camp style cot in the open air. Sleeping bags are recommended as it can get very cold at night. The camp is very simple with a wind break, and set up against a sand dune. It’s a great experience to wake up under the stars in the desert. Simple vegetarian meals will be prepared by our local team for dinner and breakfast (included). Water and soft drinks are available for purchase. Toilets are very basic long drop style. There is no shower and many travellers recommend bringing a small hand towel or some wet wipes (don't forget to carry them and any other rubbish out again).
CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
WIFI
Generally, wi-fi is available in most parts of India and at most of the accommodation we use. Sometimes it’s free in the room, other times only available in reception or public areas. A general rule of thumb is the more expensive the hotel, the higher charge for Wi-Fi access. Your tour leader can assist locally in accessing the internet.
ISSUES
If you have any issues with your room, please speak to the hotel and your tour leader right away rather than your travel agent so that the problem can be addressed without delay.
Inclusions
The land price of your tour includes:
Exclusions
The land price of your trip does not include:
Travel insurance is mandatory for all our travellers and should be taken out at the time of booking. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with a recommended minimum coverage of US$200,000 for each of the categories of cover. We also strongly recommend it covers cancellation, curtailment, personal liability and loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your travel insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number 15 days before the tour starts. You will not be able to join the trip without these details. If you have travel insurance connected to your credit card or bank account please ensure you have details of the participating insurer, the insurance policy number and emergency contact number with you rather than the bank's name and credit card details.
Vibrantindiatours highly recommends you investigate and secure travel insurance options that best suit your individual circumstances, including any applicable to pre-existing medical conditions and world events.
Private Tours Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation or Rebooking by the traveller
Cancellation Policy with Standard - Deluxe - Premium Hotels
From 30 days before tour start date:-
Luxury Tours Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation or Rebooking by the traveller
Cancellation Policy with Luxury Hotels
From 60 days before tour start date:-
Cancellation by us
Our trips are guaranteed to depart once they have been fully paid by traveller. We may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic, or other external events outside our reasonable control, it is not viable for us to operate the planned itinerary.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
A cancellation or rebooking will only be effective when we receive written confirmation of the cancellation.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third-party tour and transport operator fees.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
Cancellation Due to Government Or Public Health Authority
If you are ordered into a period of quarantine by a government or public health authority as a mandatory directive for any reason and this requires you to amend or cancel your travel arrangements with us after your departure date, Vibrantindiatours will not be liable for any third-party costs, cancellation fees or prepaid arrangements such as (but not limited to) airfares and cruise ship bookings.
We will not be responsible for any additional cost incurred to you while on tour if you are instructed by a government or public health authority to enter into a period of quarantine or to return home early, this includes any extra accommodation costs or amendments to your onward travel arrangements.
Vibrantindiatours will endeavour to recover as much of your funds as we can on your behalf, or negotiate a credit for future use, should a disruption to your tour arrangements occur due to a government or public health authority directive.
Vibrantindiatours highly recommends you investigate and secure travel insurance options that best suit your individual circumstances, including any applicable to pre-existing medical conditions and world events.
The above cancellation fees are in addition to fees which may be levied by accommodation providers, travel agents or third-party tour and transport operator fees.
Note: Cancellation and rebooking policies are only valid for land part of tour not International and domestic airline tickets.
Note: International and domestic airline tickets are subject to full payment at the time of booking and are subject to respective airline policies for booking, rebooking and cancellation.
Booking amendments
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain minimum amendment / administration charges.
Note: Cancellation, Changes or Refund regarding both international and domestic airline tickets is subject to respective airline policies.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
Illness
If due to any illness, suspected illness or failure to satisfy any required tests (such as a temperature test in relation to Covid-19):
We will not be liable to refund the cost of your trip (or any part of it) because we would have already paid (or committed to pay) suppliers and we would have already performed significant work preparing for the delivery of your trip and servicing your booking. We will not be responsible to you for any loss or expenses incurred in connection with your booking (for example, airfares and visa expenses) if you are prevented from commencing or continuing your trip in these circumstances.
We do not encourage changes in the confirmed arrangements. But if you do need to make amendments in the arrangements already confirmed, we will do all possible to accommodate the changes, depending on the availability of various segments of the tour, for the new requirements. However, the changes will be subject to certain amendment / administration charges.
Note: Cancellation, Changes or Refund regarding both international and domestic airline tickets is subject to respective airline policies.
We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, pandemic or other external events outside our reasonable control, your booking including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess or non-refundable flights.
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