Rome to Rome Via Venice Tour

Departing at 7:15 am from hotel St Martin by a deluxe coach, arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus 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. Next, continue onto Florence, check in at hotel before enjoying dinner. Overnight at Raffaello Hotel or similar (D)

After breakfast, spend the day around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance", where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. Admire the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. Visit the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. 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, tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. (B, L)

After breakfast, departure to Bologna. Discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world built with bricks. We will then show you why Bologna is often hailed as Italy's gastronomic capital as you delve into its vibrant street food scene which is as rich and diverse as its culinary heritage. Meandering through the city's medieval streets, encounter a delightful array of food stalls and markets, each offering a mouthwatering selection of both traditional and contemporary treats. With a street food light lunch experience at a local eatery offered by us. Later in the afternoon, continue to Venice (Mestre). Overnight at hotel Delfino Mestre or similar. (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. After this walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco to crown your visit to Venice highlights with the company of your tour leader. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel. Overnight at Delfino (Mestre) Hotel or similar (B,L)

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. 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. Typical lunch in a restaurant is included. After lunch, free time. Arrive Rome in the evening, where tour ends. (B, L)