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11-Day Journey Through Italy: Rome, Assisi, Florence & Venice
Discover the heart and soul of Italy on this 11-day guided tour featuring Rome, Assisi, Florence, and Venice—four of the country’s most captivating destinations. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury, air-conditioned motorcoach as you explore iconic landmarks, stunning countryside, and UNESCO-listed cities.
Your experience is enriched with the use of personal audio headsets during all guided sightseeing tours, allowing you to enjoy every story and historical detail without missing a word. From ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces to charming piazzas and canals, you’ll gain deeper insight into Italy’s remarkable cultural heritage.
Savor two authentic local lunches: one amid the scenic landscapes of Tuscany and another at a traditional Venetian bacaro, offering a taste of regional specialties. Throughout the journey, you’ll stay in well-rated, moderate-quality hotels selected for their comfort, service, and ideal locations.
This well-balanced itinerary offers the perfect mix of guided exploration and free time, allowing you to experience Italy’s beauty, flavors, and charm at your own pace—all with ease and style.
Welcome to the Eternal City!
Upon arrival at Rome airport, make your way independently to your hotel. Your full-day Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket is at your disposal to explore the city at your own pace. Board one of the open-top Gray Line “I Love Rome” City Tour buses and enjoy panoramic views of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. With 8 designated stops and audio commentary available in 12 languages, it’s the ideal way to get acquainted with the city. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Return to your hotel independently and overnight in Rome. Hotel: Diana Roof Garden or Bettoja Hotels
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Early morning departure (approx. 7:15 AM) by deluxe coach to Assisi, a charming medieval town enclosed by ancient walls. Explore at your leisure and visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Enjoy free time for lunch (not included). Continuing to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the Palio, a historic horse race held in Piazza del Campo. In the late afternoon, journey on to Florence, where you’ll check in at your hotel. Dinner and stay overnight in Florence. Hotel: Raffaello
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend the day discovering Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance. Visit Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo), marvel at Brunelleschi’s dome, Giotto’s Campanile, and the Baptistery with its bronze doors known as the “Gates of Paradise.” Continue to Piazza della Signoria, home to Palazzo Vecchio, and visit the Basilica of Santa Croce. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch in Piazza Santa Croce. In the afternoon, explore Florence on your own or join an optional excursion to Pisa, with visits to the Leaning Tower, Duomo, and Baptistery. Dinner at leisure. Overnight in Florence.
Meals: Breakfast, Street Food Lunch Experience
After breakfast, depart for Bologna, a city known for its elegant architecture and culinary legacy. Enjoy a walking tour starting from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, viewing the Palazzo del Podestà and Basilica of San Petronio. Experience Bologna’s renowned street food with a curated light lunch tasting at a local eatery. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Check in at your hotel and overnight. Hotel: Delfino (in Mestre)
Meals: Breakfast, Cicchetti Light Lunch
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before heading to Piazza San Marco. Visit the Doge’s Palace and walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Conclude the tour with a Venetian aperitivo—your choice of spritz or prosecco—paired with cicchetti (Venetian-style tapas). Spend the afternoon exploring the city at your leisure. Return to your hotel independently. Overnight in Venice.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart Venice after breakfast and journey to Tuscany’s Val di Chiana, famed for its rolling hills and fine wines. Stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town renowned for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Enjoy lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant, followed by some free time to explore. In the evening, continue to Rome for check-in and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square, with exclusive Skip-the-Line access. Visit the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, Raphael’s Rooms, and gaze upon Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes. The tour concludes in St. Peter’s Square. Spend the afternoon exploring Rome on your own or opt for one of our recommended tours. Overnight stay in Rome.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning pickup (approx. 7:00 AM) for a scenic drive south toward Sorrento, passing through Lazio and Campania. Enjoy breathtaking coastal views as you arrive in Sorrento, a jewel of the Amalfi Coast. After hotel check-in, enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Consider an optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel (smart-casual dress recommended). Overnight in Sorrento. Hotel: Grand Hotel Vesuvio or Aminta or Isabella or Michelangelo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day at your leisure—shop for local crafts, enjoy a glass of Limoncello, or take an optional excursion to Capri (not included). Dinner at the hotel (dress code: jacket required for men). Overnight in Sorrento.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Sorrento before departing in the early afternoon (approx. 1:15 PM, to be reconfirmed). Travel to Pompeii for a guided walking tour of the fascinating archaeological site. With Skip-the-Line entry, personal earphones, and expert commentary, you’ll explore the ruins of this Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius. After the visit, continue to Rome for hotel check-in and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. End of services. Arrivederci!
