Discover the highlights of Italy on a 5-day tour from Rome visiting Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and the region of Tuscany .
- Day 1: Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence
You will leave at 7:15 a.m. by GT bus from the Holtel Diana to Assisi, where you can visit the Basilica of Saint Francis and contemplate the famous frescoes of Giotto about the life of the Saint. After exploring the city at your own pace, we will pick you up to travel to Siena, where you can visit the Cathedral and the Piazza del Campo, where the Palio of Siena, traditional horse race of medieval origin. And to end the day we will travel to Florence so you can check in at the hotel (Hotel Mediterraneo 4 *, Tourist or 1st Category), have dinner (dinner included) and take a well-deserved rest.
(Breakfast and lunch included). After breakfast you will have the opportunity to visit the most emblematic places of this beautiful city known as the “cradle of the Renaissance”, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, known as the Duomo, the Campanile and the Baptistery. Furthermore, in the heart of the city you can visit the Piazza della Signoria, the Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce, located in the square of the same name, where you can have a delicious lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon you can choose between continuing to enjoy the streets and monuments of Florence or take an afternoon excursion to Pisa (optional) and visit its famous Leaning Tower. Free dinner and return to accommodation in Florence.
- Day 3: Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice
After breakfast at the hotel in Florence, you will leave for Bologna, which preserves one of the largest medieval towns in Europe. In the heart of the city, full of "porticoes" and streets steeped in history, you can walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore, visit the Palace of King Renzo, Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest in the world. In the afternoon we will continue to Padua, where the Basilica of Sant'Antonio is located. And finally we will travel to Venice, one of the most romantic cities and, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful in the world. You can check in at the hotel and rest.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before traveling to San Marco to explore the city. Enjoy a fascinating walking tour of Saint Mark's Square, where you will marvel at the majestic Doge's Palace, a symbol of the glory and power of Venice b>. This impressive palace, which housed the Dukes, the government and the court of justice, is connected to the Prisoners' Palace by the famous Bridge of Sighs, known for having been the Casanova prison.
To conclude this charming tour, your guide will take you to enjoy the typical Venetian aperitif: the famous "cicchetti", a delicious local version of tapas, accompanied by a refreshing spritz or an elegant prosecco (light lunch). A perfect way to immerse yourself in the authentic essence of Venice!
You can continue exploring the city in the afternoon at your own pace until returning to the hotel to spend the night.
- Day 5: Venice - Montepulciano - Rome
(Breakfast and lunch included). After breakfast, you will leave for Tuscany, known worldwide for its landscapes, churches and castles, and its delicious wines. In the heart of the Val di Chiana we will make a stop in Montepulciano, a charming medieval city full of history and art. We will have a delicious lunch (included) and then you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon walking and visiting its shops and wine cellars, where free tastings of wine from the region take place. In the evening, upon arrival in Rome, the tour will end.
