Itinerary
ITALIAN CLASSICS starts in Rome on selected dates.-
DAY 1
ROME
Welcome to Rome! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Get acquainted with Rome on the hop-on / hop-off tour. Ride the open-top panoramic bus to admire Rome's landmarks with audio commentary. Hop on and off at your leisure across eight stops. It is a perfect way to explore the Eternal City independently. Overnight stay in Rome. -
DAY 2
ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE
After breakfast depart by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and enjoy a lunch in Assis. Continue to Siena, UNESCO listed and famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race. Later, travel through Tuscany's countryside to reach Florence. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay in Florence.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 3
FLORENCE
Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi's Dome, Giotto's Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa, with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight stay in Florence.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 4
FLORENCE / BOLOGNA / VENICE
Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podesta. Delight in a light local lunch, savoring regional specialties. Stroll the medieval streets, arcades, and markets. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Venice.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 5
VENICE
Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice's highlights with a guided tour. Visit Doge's Palace (outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs. Afterward, enjoy a glass of sprits or prosecco with cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. Relax and soak in the atmosphere. Spend the afternoon exploring the city's canals, artisan shops, or quiet corners on your own. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Venice.Breakfast included -
DAY 6
VENICE / TUSCANY WINE REGION / ROME
After breakfast travel to Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany. Known for its medieval charm and panoramic views, the town is a perfect mix of history and beauty. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch in a local restaurant. Take some time to stroll through the historic center before rejoining your group. In the late afternoon, head to Rome. Overnight stay.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 7
ROME
Begin your morning with an included "Skip the Line" tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square. Discover the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, Raphael's Rooms, and Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The visit ends in St. Peter's Square, where you can view the Basilica's majestic exterior. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace or join an optional tour. Overnight stay in Rome.Breakfast included -
DAY 8
ROME
Private transfer to the airport for your return flight home.Breakfast included

