Tour A Taste Of Italy: 8 Days

Transport

• Arrival and Departure Transfers from Rome Fiumicino Airport to the Hotel and vice versa • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach

Accommodation

• Accommodation in standard-level hotels • 3 nights in Rome at the Hotel St. Martin or similar • 2 nights in Florence at the Hotel Raffaello or similar • 2 nights in Venice (Mestre) at the Hotel Delfino or similar Hotels listed will be used on almost all departures. If changes become necessary for any reason, substitute hotels will be similar to those listed.

Others

• Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, Tuscany Wine Region and Rome • Venetian Cicchetti (Aperitif) • Rome by Sunset Tour with Gelato • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (with exclusive “Skip the Line” tickets) • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends • Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides • Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip

Guide

• This tour includes the professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides. Not only will the tour-escort and local guides offer their local knowledge and share hidden gems and stories with you, but they will act as the logistical organizer, ensuring that everything is running smoothly and that you’re having a good time during your holiday. As an expert and a local, your guide will be a valuable resource for questions about local customs, language, food and other practical travel information. In a guided tour, you will get a personal experience for your adventure.

Meals

• Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or alimentary restriction)

Not included:

Flights

• International flights are not included

Others

• Tips • Porterage service • Drinks • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned • City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules) • Everything that is not mentioned in included

Insurance

• Insurance is not included

Optional

• Pre and Post Accommodation in Rome • Feel free to book these optional tours directly with the tour leader: Pisa Excursion, Venice by Night, and Gondola Ride in Venice • For the Ancient Rome Tour, including visits to the Colosseum and museums in Florence (Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery), we highly advise pre-booking. Please reach out to us to confirm availability and rates • All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability • Upgrade your hotel in Venice on the breathtaking and romantic Venice island, near St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal

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Day 1 Day 1: Rome Arrival
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Rome Arrival

Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, meet and greet your driver where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure. In the evening, pick up from your hotel to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour. The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - and romantic at sunset. After the walking tour, there is only one thing missing to end this experience - relax by enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends at the Spanish Steps area. Return to your hotel on your own and overnight stay. Please note that from November 2024, the Rome by Night tour will be replaced with a Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus Daily Ticket. Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Day 2 Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Departure around 7:30 am from your hotel for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner. Meals: B, D. Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Day 3 Day 3: Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Florence

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L. Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar
Day 4 Day 4: Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B. Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Day 5 Day 5: Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Venice

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader. As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you’ll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned "cicchetti," a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice’s enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay. Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included. Meals: B, L. Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar
Day 6 Day 6: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L. Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Day 7 Day 7: Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Rome

After breakfast, depart for a morning tour of the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Then pass through an exclusive entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, the biggest church in the world. After, enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Rome on your own or opt for an Ancient Rome tour. Meals: B. Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
Day 8 Day 8: Rome Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Rome Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Arrivederci! Meals: B

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Itinerary of your trip A Taste Of Italy: 8 Days

Day 1: Rome Arrival

Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Day 3: Florence

Day 4: Florence > Bologna > Padua > Venice

Day 5: Venice

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

Day 7: Rome

Day 8: Rome Departure

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