5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice

Embark on an escorted, deluxe coach tour across Italy's UNESCO-listed art cities. Experience Rome, Assisi, Florence, Siena, Bologna, Venice, and Montepulciano area with stays in central 4-star hotels and enjoy expert-guided tours and exquisite local cuisine in a shared group setting

5 Days, 4 Nights
Mobile & printed vouchers accepted

Highlights

  • Visit remarkable cities of art, steeped in history and culture
  • Comfortable journey in an air-conditioned deluxe coach featuring free Wi-Fi connection
  • Benefit from the expertise and support of a dedicated Tour Director throughout your journey
  • Relish a unique Spritz and "Cicchetti" light lunch experience in Venice, capturing the local flavor
  • Use provided headsets for clear, uninterrupted commentary during your guided tours
  • Relax in 4-star hotels centrally located, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay
  • From March 24, 2025 enjoy extended time in Bologna and a special light-lunch street food experience

Includes

  • Licensed local guides
  • Guided tours as per itinerary
  • Headsets
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets as per itinerary activities
  • 4 overnights in hotel (standard room) on a BB basis
  • 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 light lunch, 1 dinner
  • From March 24, 2025 1 more light lunch experience in Bologna!

Excludes

  • Food, beverages and any other meals not mentioned
  • Drinks not included in meals if not mentioned
  • Optional gratuities
  • Transport from/to airport
  • Pickup at the hotel on the first day

Please Note

  • One piece of luggage per person is allowed
  • Hotel pickup in Rome is not provided, please make your own way to the meeting point
  • Please note: contact us if you wish to upgrade your stay in Venice island in 1st Category hotel
  • Please send an email to [email protected] in order to confirm your preferred language (English or Spanish or Portuguese)

Restrictions

Please note that this itinerary has a very strict schedule and is not suitable for travelers with mobility issues. For this reason, we do not encourage booking a group tour. Instead, consider an FIT package or a private tour tailored to meet individual needs—please ask our team for a quotation. Please note that starting from March 24, 2025 the visit to Padua will be discontinued on day 3 of the itinerary.

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a Gray Line customer
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November 21, 2023
For me the cist of the tour was reasonable and affordable with great service.
Mrs Gianinna Macchi
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April 19, 2023
Amazing tour, very complete! You visit the most important monuments of Florence and Venice and all the included services are excellent.
a Gray Line customer
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August 8, 2022
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely would recommend!Also, good walking shoes is a must.
Ms Julieta Lugo de Anda
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June 13, 2022
Muy buen costo servicios calidad
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November 21, 2023
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For me the cist of the tour was reasonable and affordable with great service.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
April 19, 2023
Image with Rate from Mrs Gianinna Macchi
Amazing tour, very complete! You visit the most important monuments of Florence and Venice and all the included services are excellent.
reviewed by Mrs Gianinna Macchi
August 8, 2022
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Tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Definitely would recommend!Also, good walking shoes is a must.
reviewed by a Gray Line customer
June 13, 2022
Image with Rate from Ms Julieta Lugo de Anda
Muy buen costo servicios calidad
reviewed by Ms Julieta Lugo de Anda

Itinerary

Discover the Best of Italy: 5-Day Escorted Tour from Rome

Embark on a remarkable journey through Italy’s most captivating cities with our 5-day escorted tour from Rome. From medieval Assisi to the enchanting canals of Venice, this tour offers a blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Perfect for those seeking a comprehensive Italian experience, this tour combines guided excursions with free time to explore on your own. Here’s what to expect:

Day 1: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence (Dinner Included)
Depart from Rome: Start your adventure at 7:15 AM, departing from your hotel in a deluxe coach.
Assisi: Explore this charming town at your leisure, visit the Basilica of St. Francis to see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. Free time for lunch (not included).
Siena: Discover this world-renowned breathtaking site, famous for the Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo.
Florence: Check in at your hotel for a delicious dinner and a restful night.

Day 2: Florence (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Explore Florence: Dive into the Renaissance splendor of Florence, with guided visits through the city centre, passing along Santa Maria del Fiore (the Duomo), the Campanile, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal in a typical Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce.
Optional Trip to Pisa: Spend the afternoon exploring Florence on your own or opt for a trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and other historic sites.

Day 3: Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice (Breakfast Included)
Bologna: Visit the elegant city center, walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore, and admire the Basilica of San Petronio.
Padua: See the Basilica of Sant’Antonio, a significant pilgrimage site.
Please note that starting from March 24, 2025 the visit to Padua will no longer be included, as an extended time in Bologna will be granted, together with a street food, light lunch experience!
Venice: Arrive in the City of Love, and check in at your hotel.

Day 4: Venice (Breakfast and Light Lunch Included)
Venetian Highlights: Take a water taxi to Piazza San Marco and enjoy a walking tour along the most characteristic sites in the city, like the Bridge of Sighs, or Palazzo dei Dogi.
Enjoy a Spritz or Prosecco: Conclude the tour with a drink and a taste of "Cicchetti," Venetian tapas, in the company of your tour leader.
Free Afternoon: Roam the canals of Venice at your leisure, before returning to the hotel for a well-deserved overnight.

Day 5: Venice, Montepulciano (Tuscany's Wine Region), Rome (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Tuscany: Travel to Montepulciano, a town rich in history and art, and renowned for its “nobile” wine. Enjoy a panoramic view and your included lunch at a typical restaurant, plus some free time for wine tastings and shopping.
Return to Rome: Conclude your tour in the evening in Rome.

Itinerary
Day 1 | Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence (D)
Day 2 | Florence (B, L)
Day 3 | Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice (B)
Day 4 | Venice (B, Light lunch)
Day 5 | Venice, Montepulciano, Rome (B, L,)

Please take note of the itinerary variation starting from March 24, 2025:
Day 1 | Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence (D)
Day 2 | Florence (B, L)
Day 3 | Florence, Bologna, Venice (B, Light Lunch)
Day 4 | Venice (B, Light lunch)
Day 5 | Venice, Montepulciano, Rome (B, L,)

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Pickup Info

Gray Line Rome contacts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0039-(0)6.4742501
WhatsApp: 0039 348 8112027

Check-In:
Please present a printed copy of your voucher at check-in.

Departure Time:
7:15 AM sharp.

Meeting Point:
Hotel St Martin
Via S. Martino della Battaglia, 58,
00185 Roma RM, Italy

Please Note:
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
There is no hotel pickup service provided for this tour. Participants are required to make their way to the meeting point