8-Days Best of Italy Trip from Rome with Florence and Venice

Day 1: Rome

1. Rome
   2h
   Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening guided walking tour of the city center, including the Jewish Ghetto, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps.
   Explore the city on your own with a convenient Hop on Hop off open bus ticket, valid for a whole day during operating hours.

Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

1. Assisi
   4h
   Explore, at your own 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 admire Giotto's and Cimabue's works.
   Free time for lunch (meal not included).
   As of March 30th, Lunch in Assisi is included.
2. Siena
   2h
   Board on the coach 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.
3. Florence
   2h
   You will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner (until March 22nd) and a well-earned night of rest.

Day 3: Florence

1. Florence
   8h
   After breakfast, spend the day exploring Florence. 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). There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa's symbol "the Leaning Tower" and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

Day 4: Florence - Bologna - Venice

1. Florence
   1h
   Breakfast in Florence
2. Bologna
   4h
   You will discover the elegant city centre. From Piazza Malpighi, walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square), then King Renzo's Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio.
   
   From March 30th on, enjoy extended time in Bologna with a local food experience!
3. Venice
   1h
   Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice.
   Check in at your hotel and overnight stay.

Day 5: Venice

1. Venice
   8h
   After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco. Check out the most iconic places of the "Floating City": the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice's glorious past, the legendary "Bridge of Sighs".
   Let us offer you a spritz or a prosecco to crown your visit to Venice highlights with the company of your tour leader.
   While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnightthen return to the hotel and overnight.

Day 6: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome

1. Venice
   1h
   After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines.
2. 4h
   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 included and free time after, before departing for Rome.
3. Rome
   1h
   Arrival and check in at the hotel

Day 7: Rome

1. Rome
   8h
   After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour
   of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access!
   Upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the
   world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and the amazing Sistine Chapel.
   After this incredible experience, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Please note that the tour does not include the entrance to the Basilica.
   You will be able to enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at leisure or maybe choose any of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!

Day 8: Rome > Departure Home

1. Rome
   1h
   Breakfast in hotel and transfer to the airport.

Pickup details

After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Rome, transfer service included

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please note that this escorted tour operates in English (monolingual from April to October), Spanish (bilingual), Portuguese (bilingual) and French (bilingual)
• In Rome overnight hotel St. Martin (4-star) or similar
• In Florence overnight Hotel Raffaello (4-star) or similar
• In Venice overnight at Hotel Delfino in Venice Mestre (4-star) or similar
• Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
• Bookings for 1, 2, or 3 guests include a single, double, or triple room accordingly; for separate rooms, book individually.
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to attractions.
• Extensive walking, fast pace; not suitable for mobility issues.
• Please note that this itinerary has a very strict schedule and it is not suitable for travellers with mobility issues. For this reason, we do not encourage to book a group tour, rather an FIT package or a private tour (ask our team for a quotation!) to meet the travellers special needs
• Extensive walking, fast pace; not suitable for mobility issues.