After the overwhelming success of its magical 2017 “Picture Perfect Italy” itineraries, Insight Vacations®, the award-winning leader in premium escorted journeys, has added two new departures in 2018 which promise a visually immersive experience that will entrance both amateur and professional photographers alike. 

These exclusive 19-day Special Interest Journeys take guests across Italy from north to south, through the jagged, pastel-hued peaks of the Dolomites and the rolling Tuscan hills, from quaint hill-top towns to star-studded resorts, and from elegant villas to lavish gardens. Along the way they will travel and stay in style while enjoying all the hallmarks of all Insight escorted journeys: Insight Experiences, Authentic Dining, hand-picked hotels, and the services of a passionate, dedicated Travel Director.

The Picture Perfect Italy itinerary is a photographer's dream, offering photo opportunities as plentiful and dazzling as the scenery, monuments and estates that guests visit. Guests can train their lenses on the following highlights:

• The romantic gardens at the Villa Carlotta on scenic Lake Como, a photographer's paradise

• The vivid colors and charming people of the picturesque fishing village of Portofino 

• The chic Dolomite ski town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, nestled in the soaring southern Alps

• The opulent palace and verdant gardens of Isola Bella in the Italian Lake District

• The exquisite art and treasures of Florence's Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace

• Incomparable views of the Isle of Capri and the Mediterranean from the mountainside funicular and the spectacular Corniche road

• The fascinating ruins, cobbled streets and temples of Pompeii

• The soaring domes and sensational art and artifacts of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome

• The striking UNESCO-listed gardens of the Villa d'Este in Tivoli

Along the way, guests will indulge in the rich, robust flavors of Italian cuisine, in a variety of ways. Insight, which was recently voted “Best Tour Operator for Foodies” in the TravelAge West WAVE Awards, offers Authentic Dining experiences as an integral part of each journey. For example, in Rapallo guests will feast on local seafood specialties from the Ligurian Coast during a Highlight Dinner; in Tuscany they'll participate in a hands-on Italian cooking class and enjoy the results for lunch; and in Chianti, they'll visit the celebrated estate of Rocca di Castagnoli to taste the finest wines and olive oil.

True to Insight's motto, “The Art of Traveling in Style™,” guests will move from city to city on luxury coaches with extra legroom, and stay in elegant hotels located at the center of the action. They can concentrate on enjoying each destination with a small group of like-minded fellow travelers, knowing that all the details are taken care of by an expertly-trained Travel Director.

These two remarkable itineraries depart on August 13, 2018 and September 23, 2018 and will fill up quickly. Book now to ensure a place!

For reservations, contact your favorite travel agent, call Insight Vacations at 888-680-1241, or visit insightvacations.com.