ITALY: Fantasia Escorted tour from Rome 8 DAYS

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice - Tuscany - Rome

Italy has been, since antiquity, the center of history, culture and art.  Artistic wonders can be found everywhere, and every corner of the country holds countless and wonderful surprises.  Italy offers an exciting journey through time, from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the present day, which is also filled by a wealth of art and culture. 

itinerary & prices

Day 1 Arrive Rome
Welcome to Rome! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Use your 1-day Hop-on Hop-off ticket for the I Love Rome City Tour. Ride the open-top panoramic bus to admire Rome’s landmarks with audio commentary in 12 languages. Hop on and off at your leisure across eight stops. It’s the perfect way to explore the Eternal City independently. Spend the rest of the evening at your own pace. Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay in Rome. Return to the hotel on your own and overnight stay at ST. MARTIN HOTEL or DIANA ROOF GARDEN HOTEL or similar.

Day 2 Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence (BD)
Depart at 7:15 AM 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 Assisi. 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, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest at HOTEL RAFFAELLO or HOTEL UNA VITTORIA or similar.

Day 3 Florence (BL)
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.

Day 4 Florence - Bologna - Venice (B, Local Experience)
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 Podestà. 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. Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay at HOTEL B&B VENEZIA LAGUNA (TRONCHETTO AREA) or HOTEL DELFINO 4* (MESTRE AREA) or similar.

Day 5 Venice (B, Local Experience)
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 spritz 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.

Day 6 Venice - Tuscany Wine Region - Rome (BL)
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 where the escorted tour ends. Overnight stay. Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine. After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome, where the escorted tour ends. Check in at the hotel and overnight. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into ST. MARTIN HOTEL or DIANA ROOF GARDEN HOTEL or similar.

Day 7 Rome (B)
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.

Day 8 Depart Rome (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

INCLUSIONS

• Transfer In/Out from the airport in Rome to the hotel.

• Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus. Daily Ticket.

• Visit Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Tuscany Wine Region.

• Lunch in Assisi.

• Guided tour in Florence and Venice.

• Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florence.

• Gastronomic Experience in Bologna with 1 drink included.

• Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice.

• Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano with 1 glass of wine included.

• Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square (with our exclusive “Skip the Line”).

EXCLUSIONS
• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
• City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
• Personal expenses, International airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver

City Tax - Please note that rates do not includes city taxes when needed. City tax will be paid directly at the reception hotel desk upon arrival or at the check-out according to the local city board procedure. The city tax will change according to hotel category.