{"id":2085,"date":"2021-09-15T14:11:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T14:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2026-01-08T17:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T17:07:20","slug":"7-reasons-to-consider-taking-an-escorted-tour-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-consider-taking-an-escorted-tour-italy","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Reasons to Take an Escorted Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\">\r\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-2088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_573963490-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2088\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=2088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_573963490-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_573963490-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_573963490-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_573963490-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banish any thoughts of packed coaches, long transfers and tours with 50 other people. Now close your eyes and imagine this. A small group, luxury escorted tour of Italy that will show you another side of travel. Sounds like a better experience, right?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a private itinerary gives you the final say of where to go and where to eat, it&#8217;s very likely that you will miss out on hidden gems of the area and the best local restaurants. And, perhaps the most important detail to mention, an escorted tour allows you to sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in la dolce vita customs. Let&#8217;s not forget- this is your vacation.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here are the top 7 reasons to join us on an escorted tour:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5><strong>1.Make the most of your time.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-2434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Calabria-Cooking-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Calabria-Cooking-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Calabria-Cooking-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Calabria-Cooking-5-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Guided by a local and bilingual tour manager, you won\u2019t waste time trying to find the right address or navigate a language barrier.\u00a0 You\u2019ll always know where you are going next and that you will be there on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>2. Meet other like-minded people.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco--1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Dining-Alfresco-.jpg 1840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>The social aspect of escorted tours doesn\u2019t appeal to everyone, but for many the friendships they make can last long after they return home.\u00a0 Choosing a specialized tour of Italy, whether dedicated to food, wine, art, history or for first-time visitors, you are going to be traveling in the company of others who share your interest in that topic.<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>3. Save money.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-089-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>If you were to put together the trip on your own, without the benefits of group rates and shared costs that come with an escorted tour, you would pay considerably more for the same experience, without the high level of organization and knowledge of a tour manager.<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>4. Discover more than you were expecting.<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n<h5><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Italy-2010-069-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p>We have carefully crafted tours which are managed by knowledgeable and local guides. They will show you places you would have never known existed, and that are off the standard tourist route.\u00a0 Beautiful villages, stunning views, all local specialities all become available to you on our escorted tours.<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>5. Increased safety.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/shutterstock_249466726-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>While no vacation is 100% risk-free, your tour manager will make sure that you are aware of extra precautions that need to be taken. For example, hiding your bag in a crowded city street or wearing the correct footwear and avoiding certain mountain trails, you will have all the information you need to keep yourself safe during your trip.<\/p>\r\n<p>The value of increased safety is more important than ever before and extends past pickpocketing risks. On any of our tours, you will have support in Covid-19 protection. Whether it is getting your Covid test at a pharmacy, finding extra masks, or even locating a medical professional if needed, we will be there to support you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>6. Get the most out of the local culture.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Group-Cooking-Class.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Group-Cooking-Class.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Group-Cooking-Class-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>All our tours include opportunities to discover the local culture and experience the differences between the regions through which you travel.\u00a0 We only work with local suppliers and guides, ensuring your visit is one of sustainability.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h5><strong>7. Flexibility.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--1024x679.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tuscan-Antipasto--2048x1358.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>We want this to be <strong>your<\/strong> vacation, so our escorted tours also include ample opportunities for you to explore on your own, as well as recommended pre- and post-tour extensions.<\/p>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Big-Villa-View-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Big-Villa-View-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Big-Villa-View-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Big-Villa-View-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Big-Villa-View.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our escorted tours of Italy have been designed using the wealth of knowledge we have gained over the last 17 years. Come explore our favorite hotels, great restaurants, popular sites, and authentic, local experiences. A full list of our upcoming tours can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italyvacationspecialists.com\/escorted-italy-vacations.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you would like to customize an escorted tour for your own group, contact us at:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-5 col-md-5 col-sm-5\">\r\n<div class=\"left_call\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Direct In Italy: <strong>+39 338 351 6912<\/strong><br \/><br \/>Toll Free: <strong>1-866-779-2565<\/strong><br \/><br \/>WhatsApp: <strong>+39 338 351 6912<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Team@italyvacationspecialists.com<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4\">\r\n<div class=\"top_info\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banish any thoughts of packed coaches, long transfers and tours with 50 other people. Now close your eyes and imagine this. A small group, luxury escorted tour of Italy that will show you another side of travel. Sounds like a better experience, right? 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