Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. You'll have the full day to explore Rome at your own pace. With your included hop on hop off bus ticket, you can get around easily and see the main sights whenever you feel like it.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to hotel
- Hop on Hop off open bus tour - full day ticket
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Rome
- Day 2
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
The coach departs early heading toward Assisi. You'll have time to walk around and visit the Basilica of St. Francis before continuing on to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there you'll arrive in Florence for the evening. Lunch timing depends on your specific tour date.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in Florence (until March 22nd)), Lunch (Lunch in Assisi (as of March 29th))
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
- Guided visit to Siena (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Coach transport from Rome to Florence
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Assisi (available, pricing varies by date)
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Siena 
- Day 3
Florence
After breakfast, you'll join a guided tour covering Florence's main highlights like the Duomo, Campanile tower, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch happens at a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, you have the option to head to Pisa if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Florence
- Visit Duomo
- Visit Campanile tower
- Visit Baptistery
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant
Optional Activities
- Afternoon trip to Pisa
Landmarks Duomo Campanile Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce - Day 4
Florence - Bologna - Venice
Following breakfast, you'll head to Bologna for a walking tour through the historic squares and the impressive Basilica of San Petronio. There's leisure time to wander around and grab street food for lunch. After that, you'll continue on to Venice (Mestre) for an overnight stay. From March 29th onward, you'll get extended time in Bologna with a local food experience included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Street food lunch in Bologna)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bologna
- Visit Piazza Malpighi
- Visit Piazza del Nettuno
- Visit Piazza Maggiore
- Visit Basilica of San Petronio
- Street food lunch in Bologna
- Coach transport to Venice
Optional Activities
- Extended Bologna experience with local food (from March 29th)
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 5
Venice
Breakfast comes first, then you'll transfer to Piazza San Marco for a guided walking tour of Venice's iconic landmarks including the Palazzo dei Dogi and the Bridge of Sighs. For lunch, you'll get a complimentary spritz or prosecco with cicchetti (light appetizers). The afternoon is yours to explore at leisure before you settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Light Lunch (Complimentary spritz or prosecco with cicchetti)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazza San Marco
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Visit Palazzo dei Dogi
- Visit Bridge of Sighs
- Complimentary spritz or prosecco with cicchetti
Optional Activities
- Afternoon leisure exploration in Venice
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 6
Venice - Montepulciano - Rome
After breakfast, you'll head out to Tuscany's Val di Chiana region. A stop in Montepulciano gives you wine tasting with panoramic views and lunch at a traditional restaurant, plus time to wander through the historic city center. Then it's back to Rome in the evening where you'll check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant in Montepulciano)
Included Activities
- Travel to Tuscany's Val di Chiana
- Wine tasting in Montepulciano
- Lunch in a typical restaurant in Montepulciano
- Exploration of Montepulciano historic city center
- Return transfer to Rome
Optional Activities
- Panoramic views in Montepulciano
Landmarks Montepulciano 
- Day 7
Rome
You'll join a morning guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with timed entrance access to St. Peter's Square. Keep in mind the tour doesn't include entrance to the Basilica itself. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Rome on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Visit to Sistine Chapel
- Access to St. Peter's Square with timed entrance
Optional Activities
- Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica (not included)
- Afternoon leisure exploration in Rome
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square - Day 8
Rome to Airport
After breakfast, you'll head to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
