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5 Day Bologna: The Heart of Italy

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 15 - 35
All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Bologna

    Arrival in Bologna
    Start point
    Bologna Airport (BLQ), Via del Triumvirato, 84, Bologna, Bologna 40132, Italy (Arrival Transfer )
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  3. Day 2

    Bologna City Tour by Red Bus and San Luca Express

    Bologna City Tour by Red Bus and San Luca Express
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City Red Bus tour with 48-hour ticket
    • San Luca Express tour with 48-hour ticket
    Landmarks
    Neptune Fountain
    Two Towers
    Basilica of San Luca
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  4. Day 3

    Free Time in Bologna

    Free Time in Bologna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Bologna University
    • Climb Asinelli Tower for city views
    • Cooking class
    • Meals at local trattorias
    Landmarks
    Asinelli Tower
    University of Bologna
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  5. Day 4

    Walking Tour of Bologna

    Walking Tour of Bologna
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    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour with certified tourist guide
    • Entrance to the Archiginnasio
    • Entrance to the Basilica of San Petronio
    Landmarks
    Piazza del Nettuno
    Piazza Maggiore
    Basilica of San Petronio
    Archiginnasio of Bologna
    Piazza Santo Stefano
    Quadrilatero Market
  6. Day 5

    Departure from Bologna

    Departure from Bologna
    End point
    Bologna Airport (BLQ), Via del Triumvirato, 84, Bologna, Bologna 40132, Italy (Departure transfer)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Monica

    Asked on June 14th, 2026

    Are you able to offer customisations? We arrive into Rome on the 8th of July into Rome, we are wanting to then do a few nights potentially somewhere between Rome and Venice. In Venice we want to hire a car for 3 nights to go up into the Dolomites. We need to depart Venice on the 15th of July latest.

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    • STM Tours LLCOperatorWritten June 2026

      That's an amazing program. I'll update you about so shortly! Would you like to add Bologna to the program as well?

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      If possible actually could I request a quote for the following as well; - Rome to Bologna - Stay in Bologna for say 2 nights - Then Bologna to Venice - In Venice we want to hire a car to go into the Dolomites, for 2 of the nights we want to organise our own accommodation but maybe you could organise 1 for us as well. - Please let us know what might be possible

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      Please also as option 2 let me know if you can just do car hire from Venice for 3 nights/ 4 days for us in July.

    • STM Tours LLCOperatorWritten June 2026

      EUR 2,140 per person, based on double-sharing basis, with the following travel arrangements and inclusions tailored to your requirements. Hotel: Rome: July 8--July 11(4 days & 3 nights) Hotel Name: Hotel River Palace Hotel 4* or similar Room Type: Standard Double Room with Daily breakfast. Bologna: July 11-July 13 (3 days & 2 nights) Hotel Name: Hotel Internazionale 4* or similar Room Type: Standard Double Room with Daily Breakfast. Venice: July 13-July 15 (3 days & 2 nights) Hotel Name: Hotel Plaza Venice 4* or similar Room Type: Standard Double Room with Daily Breakfast. Itinerary: July 8: Arrival to FCO Check-in at 1500PM to hotel. July 9: Full Day Tour: Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome Duration: 13hours Meeting Point: Piazza Del popolo. July 10: Full Day Tour: Best of Tuscany and Umbria: Day Trip from Rome with Countryside Lunch and Brunello Wine Duration: 13 hours Meeting Point: Piazza Del popolo. July 11: Check out from hotel transfer to Bologna via Train Trip Standard Seat Departure Time: 10:20 Departure Station: Roma Termini Arrival: 12:23pm Arrival Station: Bologna Centrale Remarks: Trip from Flaminio Station (near hotel) to Roma Termini Station is not included. July 12: Bologna: Guided Walking Tour Duration 3-4 hours Time: 10:30am Meeting Point: Neptune Square 30 minutes before the tour begin. July 13: Check out and transfer to Venice via Train Trip Standard Seat Departure Time: 11:21 Departure Station: Bologna Centrale Arrival: 12:42 Arrival Station: Venice Mestre. July 13-July 15 Car rental (self-drive) Pick up point: Venice Mestre Station Time and Date: 1400PM- July 13 Drop off point:Venice Mestre Station Time and date: 10AM- July 15 Vehicle Type: BMW 1 Series-Compact Sedan Automatic or similar Included: 5 seater Automatic Unlimited KM. July 15: Check out from Hotel Departure to Venice Airport via Private Transfer. Package Inclusion: 3 nights stay at River Palace Hotel Rome 4* or similar, 2 nights stay at Phi Hotel Bologna 4* or similar, 2 nights stay at Hotel Plaza Venice 4* or similar, Private airport pick-up and drop-off transfer, Standard train tickets: Rome → Bologna → Venice, Two (2) Full-Day Rome Tours, One (1) Half-Day Bologna City Tour, 3 Days Car Rental Self-drive with specific pick-up and drop-off timing. Terms & Conditions: Cancellations up to 30 days prior to arrival: No cancellation fees will be charged. Cancellations from 29 to 15 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total amount will be charged. Cancellations from 14 days up to 3 days before arrival: 90% of the total amount will be charged. Non-shows or cancellations 2 days before arrival: 100% of the total amount will be charged.

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      We would like three seperate quotes to consider what we can do. Ideally we want to keep the costs under $1800. First quote; - Hire car from Venice - ideally from around Venice maestre on the 9th of July until the 13th of July - No accomodation - would like to know if we can pick up car from Venice and return to Bolzano. Second quote: - Hire car from Venice - ideally from around Venice maestre on the 9th of July until the 13th of July - quote for 2 nights in cortina d'empezzo or somewhere near by that has parking, ideally a pool and sauna. Quote for the 9th and 10th of July for accom. Then we will sort ourselves out for the other 2 nights - we would like to know if we can pick up from Venice and return to Bolzano the car. Quote 3: * any other option you would like to give us that could work

    • STM Tours LLCOperatorWritten June 2026

      Thank you for your feedback. May I reconfirm if your budget preference of $1800 is for one person or for all passenger, please? Additionally, please let us know if you would be interested in including any excursions or sightseeing activities in the cities you plan to visit, as we would be happy to incorporate suitable options into your itinerary.

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      Monica

      TravelerWritten June 2026

      Ideally all together. We are just looking for only the elements advised in last message. No activities required.

    • STM Tours LLCOperatorWritten June 2026

      Thank you for your feedback. Vehicle: Economy | Opel Corsa or Similar | 5 seater. Pick Up: Venezia Mestre Train Station Thu, Jul 9, 2026| 12:00PM. Drop Off: Venezia Mestre Train Station Mon, Jul 13, 2026| 12:00PM. Accommodation: Hotel Serena 3* or similar 3 Days & 2 nights stay Room type: Standard Twin Twin room with Daily Breakfast Remarks: No pool or Sauna and 710m away from the city center. Total cost USD 1980.

    • STM Tours LLCOperatorWritten July 2026

      The package includes the economy vehicle (Opel Corsa or similar), pick-up and drop-off at Venezia Mestre Train Station, and accommodation at Hotel Serena 3* or similar with daily breakfast. The total cost remains at USD 1980. To secure these arrangements, only a 10% deposit is required, with the balance payable up to 40 days before travel.

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