Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Your driver picks you up from the airport and takes you to your hotel. You've got a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass for the open-top bus, which means you can stop at eight key landmarks around the city whenever you want, and there's audio commentary to fill you in on what you're seeing. The evening is yours to settle in and relax before bed.
- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Rome, Italy)
Included Activities
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-hour city tour with multilingual audio commentary at eight key stops
Landmarks Rome 
- Day 2
Siena - Florence
The deluxe coach picks you up at 7:15 AM and heads to Assisi, where you'll walk through this medieval walled town and spend time at the Basilica of St. Francis looking at work by Giotto and Cimabue. Lunch is on your own after that. From there you continue to Siena, a UNESCO site known for its famous horse race held in Piazza del Campo. You'll arrive in Florence later, check in at your hotel, have dinner, and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi with access to masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Assisi Piazza del Campo Siena 
- Day 3
Florence
After breakfast you're exploring Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. You'll see the Duomo with its famous dome designed by Brunelleschi, Giotto's bell tower, and the Baptistery with the bronze 'Gates of Paradise'. Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Vecchio are on the list too, along with the church of Santa Croce. Lunch happens at a Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce. The afternoon is flexible, and you can either wander around on your own or take an optional trip out to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower. Dinner timing is up to you before the overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Florence including Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Giotto's Campanile, Baptistery's Gates of Paradise, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce
- Lunch at a Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Trip to Pisa to visit Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower (additional fee)
Landmarks Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo) Giotto's Campanile Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Santa Croce Piazza dei Miracoli Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 4
Venice
After breakfast you're heading to Bologna to walk through its historic center with its characteristic covered porticoes. You'll check out Piazza Malpighi, Piazza del Nettuno, and Piazza Maggiore while taking in Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio. A light street food lunch lets you try local specialties. Later in the afternoon the journey continues to Venice (Mestre) where you'll check in and stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light street food lunch)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bologna's historic center including Piazza Malpighi, Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, Palazzo Podestà, and Basilica of San Petronio
- Street Food Experience in Bologna
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Palazzo Podestà Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 5
Venice
Your transfer takes you to Piazza San Marco after breakfast to see the 'Floating City's' most iconic spots, including the Palazzo dei Dogi and the Bridge of Sighs. The walking tour wraps up with your tour leader offering you a spritz or prosecco. The afternoon is free for wandering through the canals at your own pace before heading back to the hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piazza San Marco
- Walking tour of Venice including Palazzo dei Dogi and Bridge of Sighs
- Spritz or prosecco with tour leader at conclusion of walking tour
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Palazzo dei Dogi Bridge of Sighs - Day 6
Rome
You depart from Piazzale Roma after breakfast and head into Tuscany, known for its landscape, churches, castles, and wine. A stop in Montepulciano gives you a chance to see this medieval town and taste its famous 'Nobile' wine, especially if there's a Jazz and Wine Festival happening. You'll have lunch at a traditional restaurant and free time to walk around. By evening you arrive in Rome and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano)
Included Activities
- Stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its 'Nobile' wine
- Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
Landmarks Montepulciano 
- Day 7
Rome
You're leaving the hotel between 7:45 and 8:00 AM for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access included. Your guide takes you through the Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps, the Pio Clementino Museum, the Library, and explains the Momo Staircase while covering St. Peter's Square history and how the Conclave works. After exiting the museums you head to St. Peter's Basilica to see the exterior of the world's largest church. The tour ends in St. Peter's Square, leaving the rest of your day free to explore Rome before staying overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums with exclusive 'Skip the Line' access
- Visit to Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps
- Visit to Pio Clementino Museum, the Library, and Momo Staircase
- Explanation of St. Peter's Square with focus on Conclave ancient rules and traditions
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica exterior
Landmarks Vatican Museums St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square - Day 8
Departure from Rome
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, you'll be transferred to Rome airport to head home. You have the option to book extra nights if you'd like to stay longer and soak in more of Italy.
- End point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Rome)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre/Post accommodation (extra nights available for booking)
