Wonders of Rome, Tuscany & Venice

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English only Tour, with English-speaking Tour Director.

“Skip the Line” access of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and of Pompeii Site

Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano

Stroll down the cobblestone streets of Florence

Visit the most iconic places of the Floating City Venice: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary Bridge of Sighs!

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Overview

Discover ancient medieval towns and admire amazing architecture and historical artefacts. Experience Florence's cobble stone streets and Bologna's elegant arcades, before being enchanted by the "floating city": Venice. Continue to Montepulciano where you'll enjoy a typical Tuscan lunch before reaching Rome for your last days of the escorted group tour.

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Inclusions

7-night accommodation in 4-star hotels

Daily breakfast

Transportation by Deluxe Motorcoach

Private transfers to/from airport/station as per itinerary

Lunches and Dinners as per itinerary

Get a taste of Italy by enjoying a lunch in piazza Santa Croce, in the heart of Florence in day 3

Experience traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano in day 6

Itinerary

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Day 1 Rome

Welcome to Rome! After meeting at the airport with your driver, you will be transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy the beauty of Rome with a Hop-On Hop-Off Gray Line bus tour (I Love Rome City Tour)! Discover the city's most famous landmarks from a fresh perspective aboard our open-top panoramic buses.

Simply hop on, relax, and listen to the engaging audio commentary, available in 12 languages. With eight convenient stops along the route, you can explore at your own pace—getting on and off whenever you like.

The included bus ticket is valid for a full day, giving you the freedom to experience the Eternal City your way!

Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.

Piazza di Spagna

Day 2 Rome Assisi Siena Florence

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and then have free time for lunch (not included).

Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.

Dinner at the hotel is included.

Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Raffaello or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Siena

Day 3 Florence

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the Cradle of Renaissance, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free Comune and further refined during the Renaissance.

You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches, and buildings at Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the Campanile tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise.

In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery.

Overnight stay in Florence at Hotel Raffaello or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch

Doumo

Day 4 Florence Bologna Padua Mestre

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. You will discover the elegant city center with its porticos, shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi, you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Don’t miss a tasty meal at your leisure with it's real gourmet's heaven at Bologna.

In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica, one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, we arrive in Mestre.

Dinner at the hotel in Mestre is included.

Overnight stay in Mestre at Hotel Delfino or similar.

Breakfast, Dinner

Neptunes Fountain Bologna

Day 5 Mestre Venice Mestre

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco and visit the most iconic places of the Floating City: the Palazzo dei Dogi, a symbol of Venice’s glorious past, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs.

While you sit comfortably and savour your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch).

Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure.

Overnight stay in Mestre at Hotel Delfino or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch

Venice

Day 6 Mestre Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) Rome

After breakfast, a departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, churches and castles, and delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July.

Lunch in a typical restaurant is included! After lunch, a quick stop to spend some free time.

In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.

Breakfast, Lunch

Mestre → Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano)→ Rome

Tuscany Vineyards

Day 7 Rome

Between 7:45 - 8:00 am, after breakfast, a departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access!

No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you to the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections in the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the astonishing masterpiece of St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world!

Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the city at your own leisure.

Overnight stay in Rome at Hotel San Martin or similar.

Breakfast

St. Peter's Basilica

Day 8 Rome

Enjoy one final breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Breakfast

Additional information

No age limit, maximum group size up to 40 people.
All passengers must be able to indepently board and alight the coach.
We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit. The package price is based on 4-star accommodation.
For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice. In this case, our supplier ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program.
Blackout dates may apply during festive season.

Excluded

International airfares and taxes
Domestic airfares and taxes, unless otherwise specified in our holiday package
Visa expenses, processing and issuance fees
Meals other than as specified in our holiday package
Travel Insurance or expenses of a personal nature (mini-bar, phone call, laundry, etc.),
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel, restaurant or boat staff, etc.
Or any other travel expense that has not been included in our holiday package

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