Hi Debbie, welcome to JY! I hope you book a holiday, as all their tours are excellent. I think you should mention which Italy tour you're interested in, as JY run many and it would help you to get an answer! I'm not doing any Italy tours this year, but I've done 7 hols with 3 more booked, so with JY you are in safe hands. I'm also 44!
Cheers,
Bob