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Italy Classic 2026 High Season 8 days

8 days / 7 nights.

ITALY

8 days / 7 nights

HIGH SEASON
Departure dates
MARCH 29

APRIL 05 12 19* 26*

MAY 01 03 08* 10 15 17 22 24 29* 31

JUNE 05* 07 12 14 19* 21 26 28

JULY 03 05 10 12 17 19 24* 26 31

AUGUST 02 07 09 14 16 21* 23 28 30

SEPTEMBER 04 06 11* 13 18* 20 25 27

OCTOBER 02 04 09* 11 16 18 23* 25

*On these dates, in addition to the English-only tour, a separate
French-only tour is also available

DAY 1

Rome

Welcome to Rome! Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your

included transfer to the hotel. Use your 1-day Hop-on Hop-off

ticket for the I Love Rome City Tour. Ride the open-top panoramic

bus to admire Rome’s landmarks with audio commentary in 12

languages. Hop on and off at your leisure across eight stops. It’s

the perfect way to explore the Eternal City independently. Spend

the rest of the evening at your own pace. Return to the hotel on

your own. Overnight stay in Rome.

DAY 2

Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence (B, L)

Depart at 7:15 AM by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town

surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis,

featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and enjoy a lunch

in Assisi. Continue to Siena, UNESCO-listed and famous for its

shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race.

Later, travel

through Tuscany’s countryside to reach Florence. Check in at

your hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 3

Florence (B, L)

Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo,

Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See

Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica.

Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant.

In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa,

with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.
Dinner is at leisure. Overnight stay in Florence.

DAY 4

Florence > Bologna > Venice (B, Local Food Experience)

Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence.

Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San

Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà. Delight in a light

local lunch, savoring regional specialties. Stroll the medieval

streets, arcades, and markets. In the afternoon, continue to Venice.

Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay.

DAY 5

Venice (B, Local Food Experience)

Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights

with a guided tour. Visit Doge’s Palace (outside) and cross the

Bridge of Sighs. Afterward, enjoy a glass of spritz or prosecco

with cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. Relax and soak in the

atmosphere.

Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s canals,

artisan shops, or quiet corners on your own. Return to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Venice.

DAY 6

Venice > Tuscany Wine Region > Rome (B, L)

After breakfast, travel to Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany.

Known for its medieval charm and panoramic views, the town is

a perfect mix of history and beauty. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan

lunch in a local restaurant. Take some time to stroll through the

historic center before rejoining your group.

In the late afternoon, head to Rome where the escorted tour ends.
Overnight stay.

Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a

hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Enjoy

lunch at a local restaurant, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan

wine.

After lunch, take some free time before heading back to

Rome, where the escorted tour ends. Check in at the hotel and

overnight.

DAY 7

Rome (B)

Begin your morning with an included “Skip the Line” tour of

the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square.

Discover the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, Raphael’s Rooms,

and Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The visit

ends in St. Peter’s Square, where you can view the Basilica’s

majestic exterior. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace or

join an optional tour. Overnight stay in Rome.

DAY 8

Rome (B)

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight

schedule, take advantage of any last-minute free time for shop-

ping or sightseeing. Transfer to the airport is included. End of our

services.

HOTELS
FLORENCE Hotel Raffaello 4* or Hotel Una Vittoria 4*

VENICE Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area) or
Hotel Delfino 4* (Mestre area)

ROME Hotel St. Martin 4* or Hotel Diana Roof Garden 4*

INCLUSIVE FEATURES

Transfer In/Out from the airport in Rome to the hotel.

Rome: Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Bus. Daily Ticket.

Visit Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Tuscany Wine Region.

Lunch in Assisi.

Guided tour in Florence and Venice.

Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florence.

Gastronomic Experience in Bologna with 1 drink included.

Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice.

Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano with 1 glass of wine

included.

Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s

Square (with our exclusive “Skip the Line”).

IMPORTANT NOTES
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.
Drinks not included in meals unless included in the experience

COSTS PER PERSON
High Season - LAND ONLY
Travel agent rate based on double occupancy from $2250.00 (US)
Companion rate based on double occupancy from $2350.00 (US)

You will be traveling with regular passengers at ravel agent rate.