Spring 2027
Highlights of Italy (Rome and Tuscany)#1
Rome, Italy

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Mar 30 - Apr 7, 2027

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Small Group - Open for Booking

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Overview

Experience Italy through a premium, boutique small-group journey designed for fewer than 25 travelers. This carefully curated tour offers an elevated way to discover Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, and the Italian countryside, combining iconic cultural landmarks with intimate local experiences that go beyond a standard group tour. Guests will enjoy private transportation, hand-selected hotel and countryside accommodations, expert local guides, included admissions to major sites such as the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Siena Duomo, and the Colosseum, plus memorable culinary moments including a Tuscan winery lunch, hands-on cooking class, local restaurant dinners, and a gourmet agriturismo dining experience. With thoughtful pacing, premium inclusions, and a more personal group atmosphere, this one-of-a-kind Italian journey is designed for travelers who want comfort, connection, culture, and authentic beauty in every detail.

Tom’s Christian Tours exists to provide quality travel experiences in a Christian atmosphere. Tours include devotions, singing, and opportunities for fellowship with old and new friends. Tom’s Christian Tours continues to travel forward as the company will move into the hands of Tom and Becca Monroe in July 2025. (The new owners are Scott and Tammy’s son and daughter-in-law.) Many new travel opportunities are now available with Tom’s Christian Tours.

What's included

  • Round-Trip Airfare

International round-trip airfare from Chicago to Italy is included, making this a seamless start-to-finish travel experience.

  • Airport Pickup

Round-trip airport transportation from designated pickup locations in Wisconsin to the Chicago departure airport is included for added convenience.

  • Boutique Experience

Travel with an intimate group of fewer than 25 guests, offering a more personal, premium, and connected way to experience Italy.

  • 7 Nights Accommodations

Enjoy thoughtfully chosen hotel and countryside stays in Rome, Florence, and the Tuscan region, including boutique-style properties and an agriturismo experience.

  • Meals

9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 Dinners

  • Private Transportation

Travel comfortably by private vehicle during the land portion of the tour, including transfers between Rome, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, Monteriggioni, and return to Rome.

  • Expert Tour Leadership

An English-speaking tour leader accompanies the group throughout the journey, with local expert guides included for select cultural and historical experiences.

  • Curated Experiences

Enjoy included group meals and premium food experiences, such as a welcome dinner, local restaurant lunches and dinners, a Tuscan winery lunch, a hands-on cooking class with wine tasting, etc.

  • Sightseeing & Admission

Admission and guided experiences are included for major highlights such as the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Florence, Siena, Siena Duomo, and the Colosseum.


What's not included

  • Guide, Host & Driver Tip

Tips for the tour host, tour leader, local guides, and drivers are not included and may be offered at each traveler’s discretion. Recommendations will be communicated.

  • Travel Documentation

Any passport costs, visa fees, or required travel documentation are the responsibility of each traveler.

  • Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. The itinerary notes that insurance is required, and each traveler is responsible for securing appropriate coverage before departure.

  • Meals Not Listed

Meals outside the included itinerary meals are not included, including meals during free time or independent exploration.

  • Beverages

Drinks with included lunches and dinners are not included unless specifically noted.

  • Optional Activities

Any optional excursions, activities, museum visits, or entrance fees not specifically listed in the itinerary are not included.

  • Airline Extras

Round-trip airfare from Chicago is included, but optional airline extras such as seat upgrades, preferred seat assignments, baggage fees, or itinerary changes are not included unless specifically stat



Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 2

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 3

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 4

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 5

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 6

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 7

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 

Day 8

Upon arrival in Anchorage, you'll check in to the Hilton Downtown Anchorage for your first night in Alaska. Enjoy some free time to explore downtown or relax after your journey. Dinner and the evening are on your own, with multiple great restaurants within walking distance. 


  • Who is Tom’s Christian Tours?

    We are a Christian-based tour company that plans and leads worry-free travel experiences. From motorcoach getaways to international adventures, we handle the details so you can enjoy the journey. Our home base is in the Lake Country Region of Southeast WI.

  • Do you only do tours for individuals, or do you work with groups too?

    Both! We welcome individuals, friends and couples on our scheduled tours, and we also specialize in coordinating custom trips for churches, schools, and other groups.

  • Do I have to be a member of a church to travel with you?

    Not at all. While our tours are Christ-centered and often include devotions, all are welcome to join us.

  • What if your tour dates do not work with my schedule?

    No Worries. Tom’s Christian Tours can work with you to schedule you on a group tour anywhere in the world.  *these tours would not have a TCT host/guide along on the tour

  • Who leads the tours?

    Our experienced tour directors travel with you to ensure everything runs smoothly, while also providing Christian fellowship along the way. Exact tour director will vary by tour.

  • What should I pack?

    Each traveler receives a packet with travel tips, luggage requirements, and packing suggestions specific to their tour 3-4 weeks prior to departure.

  • Is there time for personal exploration?

    Yes! Our itineraries include guided activities as well as free time to relax or explore at your own pace.

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Experience thoughtfully planned adventures that combine exceptional destinations, genuine fellowship, and the comfort of traveling with a trusted Christian community.


Tour Directors Who Pray With You, Not Just Greet You

Our directors lead the devotions, share their own faith stories, and join the dinner conversation. They aren't hired guides reading a script; for them, leading Christian travel is a calling, not a paycheck.


A Midwest Family Company, three Generations Deep

Scott and Tammy ran TCT for 13 years and their son Tom and his wife Becca run it today. Call us and you'll reach a real human: no call center, no hold queue, no outsourced bookings desk.


Premium Travel Without the Luxury Markup

We don't pretend to be Four Seasons or Viking Cruises. We pick mid-to-premium hotels, well-run restaurants, and quality experiences without the luxury markup, so you get comfort and real value without paying for a brand name


Comfortable Pacing, Designed for the Long Haul

We don't cram 14 cities into 7 days. Our itineraries leave room for free afternoons, sit-down meals, and the kind of pacing that lets you come home rested instead of running on fumes.


Christian Travel That Goes Beyond Bible Lands

Most Christian tours specialize in Israel and Egypt. We travel all across the US and around the world because we know it’s not the destination that matters, it's the like-minded people that make every place feel closer to home.


A Fellowship That Feels Like Family

Most tour groups scatter at the end of the trip and never speak again. Our guests trade Christmas cards, host each other for dinner back home, and rebook the next trip together year after year