Itinerary

*Day 2 Florence: After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing 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. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see 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, you will 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), 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. (B, L)

Day 3 Florence > Bologna > Venice: After a delightful breakfast in Florence, we depart for the elegant city of Bologna. Upon arrival, the charming city center, adorned with its iconic porticos, awaits your free-time exploration. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to the heart of the city at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Here, you can marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà as well as the Basilica of San Petronio, the largest Gothic church 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, you will encounter a delightful array of food stalls and markets, each offering a mouthwatering selection of both traditional and contemporary treats. As you explore the charming alleys and bustling piazzas, you will immerse yourself in a culinary adventure that goes beyond just a meal. With a street food light lunch experience at a local eatery offered by us, this is your chance to savor the authentic flavors and unique dishes that define Bologna's renowned gastronomic identity. Later in the afternoon, we continue our journey to Venice (Mestre). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay. (B, Local Food Experience)

Day 4 Venice: After breakfast, enjoy your 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 the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in 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 (light lunch). Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel overnight.:  (B, Local Food Experience)

Day 5 Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome: After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles, and it’s delicious wines. 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, available for purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also offers stunning panoramic views and a rich cultural heritage. During lunch in a typical restaurant (included), you will have the pleasure of savoring your meal while enjoying a glass of fine local wine, perfectly paired to enhance the flavors of traditional Tuscan cuisine. After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome, where the tour ends. (B, L)

Tour Includes:

5 Days/4 Nights

Meals

• Daily breakfast
• 1 lunch in Florence
• 1 dinner in Florence (until the last low season departure on 23ʳᵈ March 2026)
•  Local Food Experience in Bologna
• 1 Local Food Experience in Venice (Spritz & “Cicchetti”)
• 1 typical Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
• 1 lunch in Assisi (from the departure on 30ᵗʰ March 2026)

Highlights

• Traditional Tuscan Lunch in Montepulciano!
• Visit also Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Tuscany Wine Region 
• Guided tour in Florence and Venice
• Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice (Light Lunch)
  
• Opportunity to stay in Venice Island by adding a supplement
  
• Street Food experience in Bologna

Includes

• 2 nights of accommodation in the specified or similar hotels in Florence
• 2 nights of accommodation in the specified or similar hotels in Venice Mestre
• Guided tour in Florence and Venice (local expert guide)
• Visit to Assisi, Siena, Bologna, and Montepulciano (Wine Region) without a guide
• Tour leader speaking English throughout the itinerary
• Street food experience in Bologna

It does not include

• City stay taxes (to be paid directly at the hotels)
• Entrance fees to monuments, churches, and museums not mentioned as included
• Optional excursions
• Meals not mentioned as included
• Drinks during meals (except for Spritz in Venice)
• Porters at the hotels
• Personal extras (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.)
• Any services not mentioned in "Services included"

Hotels

Florence        Hotel Raffaello 4*, Hotel Una Vittoria 4*
Venice            Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area) - Hotel Delfino 4* (Mestre area)

Price Excludes: Airfare & airport taxes (except those which are specified), passports & visas, laundry, telephone calls, drinks, food not indicated in the itinerary, expenses of a personal nature, excess luggage and transfer of the same, optional excursions & excursions during the cruise, gratuities of any kind, Personal expenses, Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts