Tour Italian Expresso - 5 Days

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing Guided sightseeing in Florence and Venice

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner

Accommodation

4 nights 4 star hotels Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

Others

Cicchetti & Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice

Transport

Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet

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Flights

Flights are not included

Others

International flights and visas Additional meals and drinks unless specified Airport transfers Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions Tipping - an entirely personal gesture City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Assisi, Siena & Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Assisi, Siena & Florence

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. Welcome to Italy! It’s an early start as we depart Rome at 07:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There’s time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose. Then we continue to Siena, a UNESCO-protected town known for its incredibly narrow streets, medieval brick buildings and fan-shaped main square: Piazza del Campo. After a short visit, we continue to our hotel in Florence, where dinner is included. Please note: The tour departs at 07:15 on Day 1 from the Hotel St Martin in Rome. Please arrive in Rome the day before your tour to ensure you don’t miss the coach.
Day 2 Day 2: Florence Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Florence Sightseeing

Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, ’Cradle of the Renaissance’ and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place for illustrious Italians including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. We tuck into lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce, and the rest of the day is at leisure. We recommend pre-booking a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or the Academia (home to the original David).
Day 3 Day 3: Bologna, Padua & Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bologna, Padua & Venice

Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Stroll through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, and see the Basilica of San Petronio. There’s free time to find a good restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon we pay a short visit to Padua, a riverside city west of Venice. We’ll see the Basilica of Saint Anthony, which is one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Catholic world. Then it’s on to Venice, where we check into our hotel for the next two nights. Please note: For tours departing in April 2025 onwards, there will no longer be a stop in Padua. Instead, more time will be spent exploring Bologna, and you will enjoy an included street food experience with a light lunch.
Day 4 Day 4: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Venice

After breakfast, it’s time to explore perhaps Italy’s most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer’s dream, and we’ll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark’s Square. It’s the focal point of the city, dominated by St Mark’s Basilica. We also see the Gothic Doge’s Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. After our tour, we enjoy some cicchetti (Italian tapas) and a glass of prosecco in our beautiful setting and there is free time for you to explore further - we strongly recommend a gondola ride on Venice’s famous canals!
Day 5 Day 5: Tuscany & Return To Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tuscany & Return To Rome

Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy’s most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy’s finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch, where you can try a glass or two of the region’s vino. Then we have a short amount of free time to explore the town further, before returning to Rome. Our tour arrangements ends when we get back to the city. Please note: We will not arrive back in Rome until late afternoon or early evening, so please be aware of this when arranging your flights. We would encourage you to stay in Rome for an extra night, and book your onward flight for the day after our tour concludes.

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Italian Expresso - 5 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Italian Expresso - 5 Days

Day 1: Assisi, Siena & Florence

Day 2: Florence Sightseeing

Day 3: Bologna, Padua & Venice

Day 4: Venice

Day 5: Tuscany & Return To Rome

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