Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome to Assisi - Siena - Florence
You'll head out from Rome early morning by deluxe coach toward Assisi. The drive gets you there with time to walk through this charming town and see the Basilica of St. Francis, which has some remarkable artwork inside. After that, you're continuing on to Siena to catch Piazza del Campo before heading into Florence for the night. Check-in happens in the late afternoon, then dinner and your first overnight stay.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Assisi), Dinner (Dinner at hotel in Florence)
Included Activities
- Visit Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi
- Guided tour through Florence city centre including Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Basilica of Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Explore Assisi at leisure
- Explore Siena and Piazza del Campo
Landmarks Basilica of St. Francis Piazza del Campo Santa Maria del Fiore Campanile Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce 
- Day 2
Florence
This day focuses on Renaissance Florence with a guided tour through the city centre and its main landmarks. Around midday you'll have lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, the choice is yours, really. You can keep exploring Florence on your own pace, or if you want, there's an optional trip out to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower. It's up to what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Lunch (Meal in a typical Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Florence city centre including Santa Maria del Fiore, Campanile, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Basilica of Santa Croce
- Lunch in typical Tuscan restaurant at Piazza Santa Croce
Optional Activities
- Explore Florence on your own
- Optional trip to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and other historic sites
Landmarks Santa Maria del Fiore Campanile Baptistery Piazza della Signoria Palazzo Vecchio Basilica of Santa Croce Leaning Tower of Pisa 
- Day 3
Bologna to Venice
You're heading to Bologna this morning and walking through the city centre, starting at Piazza Malpighi and moving through Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore to see the Basilica of San Petronio. Lunch is included with the tour and tends to be light. After eating, you'll travel on to Venice, where you arrive and check into your hotel for the night in this canal-filled city.
- Meals
- Lunch (Light lunch at a typical restaurant in Bologna)
Included Activities
- Visit Bologna city centre from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore
- View Basilica of San Petronio
- Light lunch experience in Bologna
Landmarks Piazza Malpighi Piazza del Nettuno Piazza Maggiore Basilica of San Petronio 
- Day 4
Venice
Start with a water taxi to Piazza San Marco for a walking tour of Venice's key sites like the Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo dei Dogi. The morning wraps up with a drink and some cicchetti, which are Venetian tapas, shared with your tour leader. Later in the afternoon, you've got free time to wander through the canals at your own speed before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Snack (Spritz or Prosecco with Cicchetti (Venetian tapas))
Included Activities
- Water taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco
- Walking tour of Venice including Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo dei Dogi
- Spritz or Prosecco with Cicchetti tasting
Optional Activities
- Roam the canals of Venice at leisure
Landmarks Piazza San Marco Bridge of Sighs Palazzo dei Dogi 
- Day 5
Venice to Montepulciano to Rome
You're traveling to Montepulciano, a historic Tuscan town that's known for its 'nobile' wine. There are nice views from up there, and lunch at a traditional restaurant is included in your tour. You'll have some free time for shopping around town. Then later in the afternoon or early evening, you're heading back to Rome, where your tour finishes up.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at typical restaurant in Montepulciano)
Included Activities
- Visit Montepulciano
- Panoramic view of Montepulciano
- Lunch at typical restaurant in Montepulciano
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Montepulciano
Landmarks Montepulciano 
