Rome Trip Overview
Visit Italy’s top destinations — Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) — on this 8-day tour from Rome. With a mix of free time and guided portions, this is an ideal introduction to the regions of Umbria, Tuscany and Veneto. Check out the historical cities of Assisi, Siena and Montepulciano; soak up Florence’s wealth of art and architecture; and then continue to Padua and Bologna before arriving in Venice, home to sights like St Mark’s Basilica and then continuing to the final destination Rome with the visit of the Vatican Museums. Three nights of accommodation in Rome, two nights in Florence and Venice and round-trip transport by coach are included.
Your hotels in each city are centrally located for maximum convenience, and 4-star hotel for your time in Venice,Rome and Florence.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rome, Lazio, Italy
Visit Italy’s top destinations — Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) — on this 8-day tour from Rome. With a mix of free time and guided portions, this is an ideal introduction to the regions of Umbria, Tuscany and Veneto. Check out the historical cities of Assisi, Siena and Montepulciano; soak up Florence’s wealth of art and architecture; and then continue to Padua and Bologna before arriving in Venice, home to sights like St Mark’s Basilica and then continuing to the final destination Rome with the visit of the Vatican Museums. Three nights of accommodation in Rome, two nights in Florence and Venice and round-trip transport by coach are included.
Your hotels in each city are centrally located for maximum convenience, and 4-star hotel for your time in Venice,Rome and Florence.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
At 8:30 PM reach the meeting point (on the corner of Via del
Traforo (near street no. 148) and Largo del Tritone, on the wide sidewalk opposite the
wedding-dress shop) to meet us and depart for the Rome by night tour.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at centrally located hotel (TBA).
Arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel included
Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Stop At: Assisi, Assisi, Province of Perugia, Umbria
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).
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Siena, Siena, Tuscany
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
You will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rome and check in in Florence hotel later the same day.
Breakfast in Rome, dinner in Florence.
Day 3: Florence
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
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), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. 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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Florence.
Day 4: Florence – Bologna – Padua – Venice
Stop At: Florence, Florence, Tuscany
Breakfast in Florence
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bologna, Bologna, Province of Bologna, Emilia-Romagna
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Padua, Padua, Province of Padua, Veneto
In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica, the quiet river running below the bridges, its unique historical centre and Prato della Valle.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Venice, Venice, Veneto
Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice.
Check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Florence and check in in Venice hotel later the same day.
Breakfast in Florence, dinner in Venice.
Day 5: Venice
Stop At: Venice, Venice, Veneto
After breakfast, enjoy your private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with “Skip the Line” tickets to visit the splendid St.Mark’s Basilica and, after this, 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”.
Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Venice.
Day 6: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome
Stop At: Venice, Venice, Veneto
After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 53045 Montepulciano, Province of Siena, Italy
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.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Arrival and check in at the hotel
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Venice and check in in Rome hotel later the same day.
Breakfast in Venice, lunch in Montepulciano.
Day 7: Rome
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour
of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica 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, you will be led by a privileged door into St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world!
The tour will end in St. Peter’s Square and 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!
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Rome.
Day 8: Rome > Departure Home
Stop At: Rome, Rome, Lazio
Breakfast in hotel and transfer to the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
