Italy is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Some experts claim that half of the world’s artistic heritage is found there. Rome, Venice, Florence, Verona—Bella Italia! The Bel Paese (Beautiful Country) is one of the greatest repositories of sensory pleasures on Earth. From art to cuisine, from breathtaking and diverse landscapes to vibrant fashion, Italy truly has it all.
Italy has won 2 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals at the European Championships, as well as 2 silver medals at the Olympic Games. The nation has participated in 34 EuroBaskets, 8 World Championships, and 11 Olympic Games. Overall, Italy has earned more EuroBasket medals than any other country currently competing. It is also home to the Lega Basket Serie A (English: Basket League A Series), the highest level of club competition in Italian professional basketball, where play determines the national champion. Italian natives Andrea Bargnani, Marco Belinelli, and Danilo Gallinari are all current NBA players.
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Tuscany, located at the heart of the Italian peninsula, is one of the most photogenic areas in Europe. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty and millennia-old monuments. Florence, the region’s main city, renowned for its cultural treasures, has often been described as an open-air museum surrounded by medieval walls, with free entry. Yet it remains a dynamic city, full of energy and life.
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The name “Venice” evokes magic—gondolas gliding through canals, awe-inspiring cathedrals, centuries-old monuments, countless islands linked by breathtaking bridges, and a magnificent square that seems to sink into the sea. This dream-like destination, stretching down the Adriatic coast to Rimini, forms an important part of Premier International Tours’ program.
Tour Examples:
Tour 8201
Italy – Florence and Venice
Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, transfer to accommodation in Florence area
Day 3 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5 Visit Sienna, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Venice
Day 7 Day trip Venice, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, Sightseeing Verona, city of Romeo and Juliet
Day 9 Transfer to Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US $2,200 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2,700 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8204
Italy – Rome and Florence
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Rome airport, transfer to accommodation
Day 3 Sightseeing Rome including the Colosseum, Arch of Constatine and Palatine Hill, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional court available for practice, excursion to the Vatican
Day 5 Additional sightseeing Rome, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Florence
Day 7 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 9 Transfer to Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US $2,300 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2,800 per person June-August departure
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Tour 8202
Italy/Florence and Germany/Munich
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Day 1 Departure from the USA or Canada
Day 2 Arrival Venice, Bologna or Milan airport, transfer to accommodation in Florence area
Day 3 Sightseeing Florence, evening game
Day 4 Morning optional practice, day trip to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Day 5 Visit Sienna, evening game
Day 6 Transfer to Munich
Day 7 Sightseeing Munich, evening game
Day 8 Morning optional practice, excursion to Dachau concentration camp memorial
Day 9 Transfer to Munich airport, return flight
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Participant Prices:
Starting at US $2,300 per person March-April departure
Starting at US $2,700 per person June-August departure
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Prices are based on departure from New York, with 40 people traveling and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges which are approx. $250.00 - $350.00 per person. Contact us for a detailed price quote and itinerary.
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