Art Cities & Tuscany Summer | Guided Group Tour | 5 Days

DAY 1:                                                      ROME – ASSISI – SIENA – FLORENCE 

Make your own way to the hotel St. Martin. Depart at 7:15am by a 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. Overnight in Florence. (L*, D*) 

*Lunch only included for departures in 2026. Dinner only included for departures in 2025.  

DAY 2:                                                      FLORENCE 

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.  Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Florence. (B, L) 

DAY 3:                                                      FLORENCE – BOLOGNA – VENICE 

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. Overnight in Venice. (B)  

DAY 4:                                                      VENICE 

Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour. Visit the 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 in Venice. (B, L) 

DAY 5:                                                     VENICE – MONTEPULCIANO – ROME 

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. End of services. (B, L) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

FLORENCE: Hotel Raffaello, or Hotel Una Vittoria  

VENICE: Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area), or Hotel Delfino (Mestre area)  

OPTIONAL VENICE ISLAND STAY: 

An option to stay on Venice Island instead of the mainland is available, subject to a supplement, which must be requested at the time of booking.  

VENICE ISLAND: Hotel Principe, or Hotel Amadeus  

*Optional Venice Island stay is only available for departures till October 2025.  

INCLUDES: 

• 4 nights’ accommodation in a combination of 3 and 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Sightseeing tours in Florence and Venice
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Food experience

EXCLUDES: 

• Entrance tickets to sites and museums (unless stated otherwise)
• City tax (to be paid directly at the hotel)
• Beverages
• Hotel taxes and or service charges
• Gratuities
• Everything which is not mentioned in “includes”

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• For operational reasons, order of itinerary and/or excursions is subject to change at any time. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by the tour leader.
• Venice accommodation is in Mestre on the mainland. A supplement applies for accommodation on Venice Island which is to be requested at the time of booking.