Tuscany Medieval Gems & Elite Venice 8-Day Tour with Driver Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Roma - Roma (H)
7 stops
1
Terme di Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla were built by order of Emperor Caracalla, with construction beginning in 212 AD. These famous public baths were the most impressive ever built in the Roman Empire until the inauguration of the Baths of Diocletian. Within this gigantic rectangular enclosure, the baths were surrounded by libraries, gymnasiums, gardens, enlivened by spectacular water jets, and rooms offering various services. Today, the Baths of Caracalla host important musical and opera performances, confirming the great fame they enjoyed in ancient times.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
2
Circo Massimo
The Circus Maximus is located near the Tiber River. This strategic location facilitated trade and socialization with other peoples. It was here that small horse-drawn chariot races, lasting seven laps, were held.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II
The Vittoriano, the Altar of the Fatherland, is located in the area of ancient Rome. It holds great architectural and artistic significance, centered on the Risorgimento. During the Fascist era, the Vittoriano became one of the stages of the regime led by Benito Mussolini.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Trajan's Market was the first Roman shopping center. This brick structure consisted of six floors with 150 shops. The Imperial Fora were monumental squares considered the center of political activity in ancient Rome, which over the centuries was enriched with structures and buildings.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Trevi Fountain
The Trevi Fountain is a beautiful monument, a world-famous rectangular pool and one of the symbols of Rome. Besides having become a stage for Italian fashion, it's worth mentioning the pivotal scene in Federico Fellini's 1960 film, La Dolce Vita!, and the famous scene with the beautiful Anita Ekberg diving into the pool and inviting Marcello Mastroianni to do the same.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Piazza Di Spagna
Piazza di Spagna is beautiful and famous in the fashion world, dressing up for the occasion because in July it hosts the famous "Donne Sotto le Stelle" fashion show. It is located in one of Rome's best areas, on the streets renowned for shopping and design.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
7
Colosseo
The Flavian Amphitheater, "The Colosseum," is Rome's most famous monument and the world's first and largest permanent masonry amphitheater. Construction began for Emperor Vespasian and was completed by Emperor Flavius. It hosted games, including animal fights, the slaughter of condemned prisoners by wild animals or other types of executions, and the famous gladiatorial combats.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Roma - Roma (H)
7 stops
8
Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums house one of the world's largest art collections, a vast collection of artworks amassed over the centuries by the Popes. This tour includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoed rooms, masterpieces by masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, the somber Caravaggio, the imposing Titian, and the grandiose Michelangelo. They house artworks and masterpieces from across the centuries, from Renaissance artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini, and da Vinci, as well as contemporary works by Van Gogh, Dalí, and Picasso. You can also see ancient statues, sculptures, Egyptian art, and more.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
At the center of the square stands the statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi astride his horse. It sits on a hill overlooking the right bank of the Tiber, atop one of Rome's oldest neighborhoods, offering the most evocative views. At noon, you can witness the characteristic cannon firing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Trastevere
Over the years, it has become famous and a popular tourist destination. It is undoubtedly one of Rome's most distinctive neighborhoods, with its colorful streets and narrow alleys, filled with Roman trattorias, craft breweries, markets, small shops, and artisans' workshops, as well as simple B&Bs and budget hotels. It is a quaint and original neighborhood with a bohemian atmosphere, rooted in centuries of working-class culture. It is known for its traditional and innovative trattorias, craft breweries, and artisan shops, as well as for its simple B&Bs and budget hotels. From the pre-dinner stroll until late at night, a young crowd gathers around Piazza di San Callisto and Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, home to a church adorned with golden mosaics.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Piazza Navona
In ancient times it was a stadium dedicated to athletic competitions, today it is one of the most famous monumental squares in Rome which represents the Baroque style of the city, built by the Pamphili family.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Pantheon
The Pantheon is a world-famous monument, a temple dedicated to the worship of all the gods. Its circular shape and distinctive entrance portico, supported by sixteen Corinthian columns of gray and pink granite, have made it immortal over time.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
13
Campo De' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori is one of Rome's most famous squares, brimming with charm and history. It's the only square without a church and has a dual soul: in the morning, it's a popular market filled with the sounds of Romans selling fruit and vegetables; in the evening, it's a bustling square, especially with tourists, drawn to the small cafés surrounding the square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Castel Sant'Angelo
Built as the tomb of Emperor Hadrian, it is another symbol of Rome that over the years has had various functions: a prison, a fortress, a residence and is currently a museum and venue for cultural events.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Roma - Bagnoregio - Pienza - Montepulciano (H)
3 stops
15
During your journey from Rome, you'll be captivated by the landscapes of the Lazio countryside, with vineyards nestled among the green hills, and splendid medieval towns and villages. This recently discovered medieval village, Civita di Bagnoregio, founded 2,500 years ago by the Etruscans, is a true gem that has unfortunately suffered the devastating effects of overcrowding in the past. The only access is via a 300-meter-long pedestrian bridge, built of reinforced concrete because the original bridge was destroyed during World War II. The village has just 15 residents, but is always crowded with tourists. You can visit its souvenir shops, small medieval houses, the Church of San Donato, the bishop's palace, a 16th-century mill, and much more. During the Christmas season, it hosts a living nativity scene, featuring the Holy Family, shepherds, the Three Kings, and 2,000-year-old Bethlehem artisans who come to life in the village's narrow alleys.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Historic Centre of the City of Pienza
Pienza is another jewel of Tuscany, an exclusive village known worldwide for its beauty, strategically located atop a hill offering breathtaking views. This is where Pecorino de Pienza is produced, a flavorful cheese, varying in age, which you can sample in its charming little shops along with many other typical local products.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Montepulciano
Montepulciano is a scenic hilltop village, one of Tuscany's most charming towns, rich in history, art, and culture, dating back to the Etruscans. Strolling within the walls that enclose it, you'll immediately find yourself in the heart of the town, with its quaint shops and charming little stores. It's known for its wealth of excellent vineyards, which produce Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Montepulciano - Siena - San Gimignano (H)
3 stops
18
Val D'Orcia
The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano tasting includes a guided tour with a winery expert, a stroll through the splendid vineyards, a stop at the estate's cellars, and finally a tasting of five different wines, paired with delicious traditional Tuscan products. The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG is produced from the richness of its excellent vineyards.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
19
Centro Storico Di Siena
Siena is an ancient medieval city built on three hills and surrounded by walls. The entire city was built around the Piazza del Campo, which has always been considered a work of art. Its narrow streets, museums, palaces, squares, countless churches, and towers clearly speak to the city's history and the noble lifestyle it enjoys today.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Duomo di Siena
Siena's majestic Cathedral has three naves, a Latin cross plan, and a hexagonal dome covered with lead sheets. The exterior is clad in black and white banded marble, clearly referencing the balzana, the Sienese coat of arms, symbol of the city and its civil power. This symbol of the city looms large from afar, offering a beautiful panoramic view.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
San Gimignano - Pisa - Firenze (H)
2 stops
21
Historic Centre of San Gimignano
San Gimignano is a famous medieval town with a beautiful, well-preserved historic center, known for its imposing tower houses, symbols of its wealth and power, and for its production of Vernaccia and saffron. This hilltop town is surrounded by a verdant ring of olive trees, numerous cypress trees, and splendid vineyards.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Pisa is a city of art, an open-air museum, and also a vibrant and modern city whose pace and daily routine are marked by a vibrant youth and student life. The Leaning Tower is the symbol of the city and the most famous Italian monument in the world. It is a 56-meter-tall white marble cylinder that once served as the bell tower of the marble Romanesque cathedral.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Firenze - Venezia (H)
6 stops
23
Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore
It is one of the masterpieces of the Gothic style. Florence Cathedral is one of the largest churches in Italy and remains the largest brick cathedral ever built. One of the goals of its construction was to surpass the cathedrals of its Tuscan rivals Pisa and Siena, both in size and in the richness of its marble decorations and sculptures. Inside, you can admire one of the largest frescoes in the world: 3,600 square meters of paintings.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Gallerie Degli Uffizi
The three galleries, combined within, constitute a priceless collection of artworks in terms of quantity and quality, and are considered among the most important museums in the world. This museum complex in Florence houses the Gallery of Statues and Paintings, the Vasari Corridor, and the collections of Palazzo Pitti. The building's U-shaped architecture makes it unique and among the finest examples of Renaissance architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
25
Piazza della Signoria
Piazza della Signoria has always been the center of civic, political, and social life for its citizens, and today it is filled with masterpieces of art and architecture. The square is dominated by the turreted silhouette of Palazzo Vecchio, one of the finest examples of 14th-century civic architecture. The Fountain of Neptune, with its basin at its center, houses a gigantic marble statue of the god of water. The statue of David, a marble copy, is the emblem of the Florentine Republic's victory over all its enemies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Ponte Vecchio
The famous Ponte Vecchio was the first and oldest bridge spanning the Arno River at its narrowest point. For visitors to Florence, it's a must-see for souvenir photos. Before achieving its current splendor and fame, it was the bridge of butchers and greengrocers. Then, the shops were deemed unsuitable, and it was decided to evict the butchers to make way for artisans and goldsmiths, who still today continue their world-famous jewelry-making tradition. Interestingly, the Ponte Vecchio was visited by Hitler, Mussolini, and the Nazi and Fascist leaders in 1938.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Palazzo Vecchio
Known as the Palazzo della Signoria, it features a 94-meter-tall tower. It represents the finest synthesis of the city's 14th-century civil architecture and is one of the most famous civic buildings in the world. Today, in addition to being the town hall and the Mayor's office, it is also a museum housing magnificent rooms displaying valuable works of great historical and artistic value.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
28
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazzale Michelangelo is dedicated to the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo and offers a beautiful panoramic view spanning the heart of Florence and the Arno River. It's the most famous vantage point for the city's skyline and is a must-see for tourists visiting the city. Today, the square is crowded with tourists, stalls, and a large bronze reproduction of Michelangelo's David.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Venezia - Firenze (H)
6 stops
29
Basilica di San Marco
The imposing Patriarchal Cathedral of St. Mark is one of the symbols of Venetian art and Christianity. Together with the bell tower and St. Mark's Square, it forms Venice's principal architectural landmark. In the 11th century, it was known as the Golden Church for its architectural merit, the Treasury of St. Mark, and its precious veneers, making this Basilica a visible symbol of power and wealth.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
30
Ponte dei Sospiri
For many, it's known as the Bridge of Lovers, but it hides secrets and curiosities that perhaps not everyone knows. Built from Istrian stone in Baroque style, it served as a link between the prison and the seat of government and justice, where newly convicted and sentenced inmates were transported. A romantic gondola ride through the canals passes under this famous bridge.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Ponte di Rialto
Of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal of Venice, the Rialto Bridge is the oldest and most famous, remaining the king of all Venetian bridges. At the end of the 12th century, a wooden bridge linked the city divided by the Grand Canal. It was nicknamed "the bridge of the coin" because, before it was built, anyone crossing had to pay a "quartarolo" coin to the ferrymen.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
32
Piazza San Marco
This square is among the most beautiful and important in Italy and the world. It has always hosted all the city's most important events and is known as the "drawing room of Venice." Piazza San Marco is the heart and symbol of the lagoon city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
33
Campanile di San Marco
Venetians affectionately call it "El parón" de casa. St. Mark's bell tower stands alone on one side of the square and has been a source of inspiration for the construction of several buildings abroad. Approximately 100 meters tall, the bell tower originally served as a watchtower and lighthouse for the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
34
Gondola Danieli
For millions of tourists, it is known as the symbol of Venice. It is a unique vessel, typical of the city, 11 meters long and weighing over 600 kg. Today, the Venetian gondola is an expensive tourist attraction, used for romantic strolls along the city's canals. In the past, however, it was a domestic boat, used by every family to get around the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Firenze - Orvieto - Roma
4 stops
35
Duomo di Orvieto
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is a marvelous masterpiece of central Italian Gothic architecture. Its magnificent façade, soaring with its towers, is particularly renowned worldwide. Inside the cathedral, you can admire the decorations and, above all, the frescoes by the greatest Italian painters of the period.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
36
Pozzo De San Patrizio
Located in the center of Orvieto, it is a masterpiece of Renaissance engineering. Built in the 16th century to ensure water supplies for the city's residents year-round, especially in times of disaster or prolonged attacks, the Orvieto Well draws inspiration from the Irish cave known today as St. Patrick's Purgatory.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
37
Orvieto Underground
Exploration of the city's subsoil, begun by private individuals and subsequently surveyed by institutions, has led to the discovery of more than 1,200 artificial cavities. Most of Orvieto's underground spaces are the result of initiatives undertaken almost exclusively by private individuals. Yet beneath the buildings and churches, there are more than a thousand empty spaces, providing a seismic buffer.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
38
Centro Storico Orvieto
Orvieto was a city of great prestige throughout its history. With the Etruscan civilization, it enjoyed a period of great splendor and importance, becoming the hub and most populous and important center of the vast territory of Etruria. The heart of the city of Orvieto is Piazza del Duomo, a beautiful area overlooked by ancient palaces and the imposing structure of the Cathedral, whose marvelous façade, resplendent with polychrome marble and mosaics, commands attention with the purity of its lines.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible

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