8-Days Best of Italy Trip from Rome with Florence and Venice

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

Discover the highlights of Italy in 8 days on an escorted deluxe coach tour from Rome to Venice. Experience the charm of medieval towns, Renaissance art, and the romantic canals of Venice, all while enjoying the comfort of centrally located 4-star hotels. With expert guides and curated meals, this tour is perfect for those who want a comprehensive Italian experience with a blend of guided tours and free time.

* Visit Italy’s top art cities: Rome, Florence, Venice
* Travel in a deluxe air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi
* Expert Tour Director and local guides
* Stay in 4-star centrally located hotels
* Special Spritz and "Cicchetti" experience in Venice

What's Included

Seven nights of hotel accommodation
Rome: Hop On Hop off panoramic Bus Daily Ticket.
Professional guide
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[7])
Breakfast
Onboard WiFi
Transfer from Rome Airport to Rome hotel and vice-versa
Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice ( Light Lunch)
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
City tax

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

After meeting your driver at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Rome, transfer service included

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Rome

    1 stop
  • 1
    Rome

    Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Evening guided walking tour of the city center, including the Jewish Ghetto, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. Explore the city on your own with a convenient Hop on Hop off open bus ticket, valid for a whole day during operating hours.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

    3 stops
  • 2
    Assisi

    Explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will admire Giotto's and Cimabue's works. Free time for lunch (meal not included). As of March 30th, Lunch in Assisi is included.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Siena

    Board on the coach to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Florence

    You will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner (until March 22nd) and a well-earned night of rest.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Florence

    1 stop
  • 5
    Florence

    After breakfast, spend the day exploring Florence. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional). There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa's symbol "the Leaning Tower" and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Florence - Bologna - Venice

    3 stops
  • 6
    Florence

    Breakfast in Florence

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You will discover the elegant city centre. From Piazza Malpighi, walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square), then King Renzo's Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio. From March 30th on, enjoy extended time in Bologna with a local food experience!

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Venice

    Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice. Check in at your hotel and overnight stay.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Venice

    1 stop
  • 9
    Venice

    After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco. Check out the most iconic places of the "Floating City": the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice's glorious past, the legendary "Bridge of Sighs". Let us offer you a spritz or a prosecco to crown your visit to Venice highlights with the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnightthen return to the hotel and overnight.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 6

    Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome

    3 stops
  • 10
    Venice

    After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11

    You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Lunch in a typical restaurant included and free time after, before departing for Rome.

    4 hours Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Rome

    Arrival and check in at the hotel

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 7

    Rome

    1 stop
  • 13
    Rome

    After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! Upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible experience, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Please note that the tour does not include the entrance to the Basilica. You will be able to enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at leisure or maybe choose any of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night!

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 8

    Rome > Departure Home

    1 stop
  • 14
    Rome

    Breakfast in hotel and transfer to the airport.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that this escorted tour operates in English (monolingual from April to October), Spanish (bilingual), Portuguese (bilingual) and French (bilingual)
  • In Rome overnight hotel St. Martin (4-star) or similar
  • In Florence overnight Hotel Raffaello (4-star) or similar
Supplied by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

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Tags

Multi-day Tours
Historical Tours
Viator Plus

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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