Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get picked up by your driver for a private transfer to the hotel. Your Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus ticket gets you access to 12 languages of audio commentary, so you can move around at your own pace and see the landmarks that interest you. The rest of the day is open for you to settle in and start getting a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Transfer In from airport to accommodation)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus Tour with audio commentary in 12 languages (8 stops)
- Day 2
Rome to Assisi to Siena to Florence
Head out early toward Assisi to walk through the medieval town and visit the Basilica of St. Francis. From there, you'll continue to Siena, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with medieval brick buildings and Piazza del Campo as its heart. After exploring Siena, travel on to Florence and check into your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Assisi and Basilica of St. Francis
- Visit Siena and Piazza del Campo
- Guided tour in Florence (local expert guide)
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo 
- Day 3
Florence
Spend time in Florence looking at Renaissance art and architecture. You'll see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with its distinctive dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistery with bronze doors, and Piazza della Signoria. The Basilica of Santa Croce is also on the list. Later in the afternoon, you have free time to wander on your own or take an optional trip to Pisa if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore with Brunelleschi's dome
- Visit Giotto's Bell Tower
- Visit Baptistery with iconic bronze doors
- Walk through Piazza della Signoria and view Palazzo Vecchio
- Visit Basilica of Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore Giotto's Bell Tower Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa Piazza dei Miracoli - Day 4
Florence to Bologna to Venice
Get to Bologna and walk through its arcades and historic piazzas. Start around Piazza Malpighi and make your way to Piazza Maggiore to see the Basilica of San Petronio and Palazzo del Podestà. The food scene there is worth spending time on, so grab lunch or snacks from local spots. Later you'll head to Venice and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Bologna's historic center and arcades
- Visit Piazza Malpighi and Piazza Maggiore
- Visit Basilica of San Petronio
- Visit Palazzo del Podestà
- Street food experience in Bologna
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza Maggiore Basilica of San Petronio Palazzo del Podestà 
- Day 5
Venice
Your transfer takes you to St. Mark's Square, where a guided walking tour shows you the main sights. You'll go through the Doge's Palace, cross by the Bridge of Sighs, and get to know how the city is laid out. At some point grab a spritz or prosecco and try cicchetti, which are those small tapas-style bites Venetians eat. The afternoon is yours to explore the canals, smaller bridges, and narrow streets at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to St. Mark's Square
- Visit Doge's Palace
- Walk past Bridge of Sighs
- Guided walking tour of Venice with local expert guide
- Venetian cicchetti and spritz or prosecco experience
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs 
- Day 6
Venice to Montepulciano to Rome
Travel through Tuscany's rolling hills to Montepulciano, a medieval town known for wine and landscape views. You'll have time to walk the streets and take in the panoramic vistas on your own. Later, you'll drive back to Rome and arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Montepulciano and explore its medieval streets
- Enjoy panoramic views of Montepulciano Wine Region
Landmarks Montepulciano - Day 7
Rome
You get skip-the-line access for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, which holds one of the world's major art collections. Walk through the Gallery of Tapestries and Maps, see Raphael's Rooms, and look up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo. The tour ends at St. Peter's Square with external views of the basilica. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore Rome further.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Skip-the-line guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Gallery of Tapestries and Maps
- Raphael's Rooms
- Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling
- St. Peter's Square with external basilica views
Optional Activities
- Recommended excursions in Rome
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Square St. Peter's Basilica - Day 8
Rome Departure
After breakfast, your transfer takes you to the airport for departure. Safe travels.
- End point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Transfer out from accommodation to airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
