Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll land at Rome airport and get transferred to your hotel to settle in. Pick up your 24-hour hop-on/hop-off bus tickets so you can explore at your own rhythm. The rest of the day is yours to check out iconic spots like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain whenever you feel like it.
- Start point
- Rome, Italy (Rome's Airport)
Included Activities
- 24-hour hop-on/hop-off sightseeing bus tickets for Rome with audio commentary
- Access to eight bus stops including Colosseum Archaeological Area, Via dei Fiori Imperiali, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Spanish Steps, Trinità dei Monti, Borghese Gallery, and Piazza del Popolo
Landmarks Colosseum Archaeological Area Roman Forum Palatine Hill Spanish Steps Trinità dei Monti Borghese Gallery Piazza del Popolo Trevi Fountain 
- Day 2
Siena - Florence
The luxury bus departs Assisi at 07:15 AM and heads to the Basilica di San Francesco, where you'll see medieval frescoes throughout. After lunch on your own, you'll continue to Siena to walk through medieval streets and see Piazza del Campo, plus the striped Siena Duomo. By evening you'll be in Florence for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica di San Francesco in Assisi with its frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue
Optional Activities
- Lunch at eating places in Assisi main streets
Landmarks Basilica di San Francesco Piazza del Campo Siena Duomo 
- Day 3
Pisa (Optional)
Following breakfast, you'll walk through Florence's historic center to see the Cathedral complex, Giotto's Tower, Baptistery, and Brunelleschi's dome. You'll also check out Piazza della Signoria and the Church of Santa Croce. Grab lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant, then either head to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower or spend free time exploring Florence before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Florence's historic center including Cathedral complex, Giotto's Tower, Baptistery with Door to Paradise, and Duomo of Florence
- Visit Piazza della Signoria
- Visit Church of Santa Croce
- Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Pisa including Square of the Miracles, 60-meter Leaning Tower, Duomo, and baptistery (can be booked on arrival)
Landmarks Florence Cathedral (Duomo) Giotto's Tower Baptistery of Florence Piazza della Signoria Church of Santa Croce Square of the Miracles Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa Duomo Pisa Baptistery - Day 4
Padua - Venice
After breakfast, travel to Bologna and tour the medieval old town starting at Piazza Malpighi, walking through arcades to Piazza Maggiore where you'll see the Neptune Fountain, Communal Palace, and Basilica di San Petronio. Next you'll head to Padua to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, then continue on to Venice for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Bologna's historic center including Piazza Malpighi, arcades and porticoes, Piazza di Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, Neptune Fountain, Communal Palace, Palace of King Enzo, Palazzo di Podestà, and Basilica di San Petronio
- Visit Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza di Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Neptune Fountain Communal Palace Palace of King Enzo Palazzo di Podestà Basilica di San Petronio Basilica of Saint Anthony 
- Day 5
Venice
You'll board a private boat to Piazza San Marco after breakfast and start your tour with St. Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, checking out its Venetian Gothic style and interior artwork by Titian, Tintoretto, and Bellini. The Bridge of Sighs is next, followed by a spritz or prosecco aperitif. The afternoon is free for you to wander Venice on your own, then settle in for another night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat transfer to Piazza San Marco
- Walking tour of Venice including St. Mark's Square and Doge's Palace
- Visit to Bridge of Sighs
- Aperitif of spritz or prosecco
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Doge's Palace Bridge of Sighs - Day 6
Rome
The luxury bus takes you to Montepulciano in Tuscany's Valle di Chiana region, passing through vineyards on the way. You'll walk around this medieval hilltop town to see the Etruscan walls and Renaissance buildings, including Plaza Grande with its Duomo, Tarugi Palace, and Church of Santa María dei Servi. After lunch at a traditional restaurant and some free time to explore, you'll head back to your Rome hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a traditional restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Montepulciano medieval town
- Visit Plaza Grande and Duomo
- Visit Tarugi Palace
- Visit Church of Santa María dei Servi
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant
Landmarks Montepulciano Plaza Grande Duomo of Montepulciano Tarugi Palace Church of Santa María dei Servi - Day 7
Rome
You'll depart between 07:45 and 08:00 AM for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access. Walk through the Geographical Maps Gallery, Gallery of Tapestries, and Raphael Rooms before seeing the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's Creation of Adam and Last Judgment. Then tour St. Peter's Basilica. The afternoon is free for you to explore Rome however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access
- Gallery of Geographical Maps
- Gallery of Tapestries
- Raphael Rooms
- Visit Sistine Chapel
- Visit St. Peter's Basilica
Landmarks Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica - Day 8
Rome to Airport
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Rome airport at the scheduled time for your departure flight, bringing your Italian journey to a close.
- End point
- Rome, Italy (Rome's Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
