CLASSIC ITALY
8 DAYS
LAND ONLY

For travel agents and companions
High season 2025
MARCH 23, 30
APRIL 6, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27*

MAY 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18* 23, 25, 30

JUNE 1* 6, 8* 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

JULY 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20* 25, 27

AUGUST 1, 3, 8, 10* 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31

SEPTEMBER 5, 7* 12, 14, 19, 21* 26, 28*

OCTOBER 3, 5, 10* 12, 17* 19, 24, 26

ROME / ASSISI / SIENA / FLORENCE / BOLOGNA /
PADUA / VENICE / TUSCANY WINE REGION
(MONTEPULCIANO) / ROME

DAY 1 Rome

Welcome to Rome! After meet at the airport your driver, you will be transferred to your hotel (Transfer included!).

Hop on hop off daily ticket at disposal. Visit Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop on Hop off Gray Line buses (I Love Rome City Tour) and spot your favorite city landmarks from a different point of view! Our open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy a spectacular view of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. All you have to do is jump on board and relax, listen to the audio commentary and get on and off at any of the eight stops available along the route. The bus ticket included in the package will be valid for that day.

The bus will make eight stops and will provide you with an on-board audio commentary in 12 languages. Enjoy on your own the rest of the night.

Return to the hotel on your own and overnight stay.
ROME SAN MARTIN 4*, DIANA ROOF GARDEN 4*
OR BETTOJA HOTELS 4*

DAY 2 | B, D Rome · Assisi · Siena · Florence

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to 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 see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time.

Board on the bus 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.

Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.
FLORENCE RAFFAELLO 4*

DAY 3 | B, L 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.

Enjoy the uncountable monuments, ches 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 desihurcgned 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, overnightstay in Florence.
FLORENCE RAFFAELLO 4*

DAY 4 | B, LOCAL FOOD EXPERIENCE 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.

Continue 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.

Experience a street food light lunch 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.
VENICE (MESTRE) DELFINO 4* OR
B&B TRONCHETTO 3*(VENICE TRONCHETTO)

DAY 5 | B, LOCAL FOOD EXPERIENCE 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 and overnight.
VENICE (MESTRE) DELFINO 4* OR
B&B TRONCHETTO 3*(VENICE TRONCHETTO)

DAY 6 | B, L Venice · Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) ·Rome

After breakfast, departure heading to Tuscany, world known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its 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, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also offers stunning panoramicviews and a rich cultural heritage.

Lunch in a typical restaurant included!!!

After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel.
ROME SAN MARTIN 4*, DIANA ROOF GARDEN 4*
OR BETTOJA HOTELS 4*

DAY 7 | B Rome

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! No stress to reach the area: 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, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel.

After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Basilica where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay.
ROME SAN MARTIN 4*, DIANA ROOF GARDEN 4*
OR BETTOJA HOTEL 4*

DAY 8 | B Rome

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arriveder

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
All transfers and multilingual sightseeing by motor coach

All hotels as per itinerary (or similar)

Breakfast daily

Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano!

Visit also Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Tuscany wine region

Guided tour in Florence and Venice

Street Food experience in Bologna

Spritz & “Cicchetti” experience in Venice (light lunch)

Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus, Day ticket

Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica* (with our exclusive “Skip the Line”)

Opportunity to stay in Venice island by adding a supplement

NOTE
You will be traveling with regular passengers at travel agent rate

All prices are per person.

One child aged 1 to 6 years stays free when sharing the room with their parents (only one child per room is allowed).

City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel. Approximately 5 euros per person per nigth

Drinks not included in meals.

International flights not included - land only

COST PER PERSON – LAND ONLY
2025 based on double occupancy - High Season
March 23 - October 26, 2025
Travel agents rate from $1900.00 (US)
Companions rate from  $2000.00 (US)
 EXTENSIONS are available

*Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies.

Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.