8 days tour

Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 Days

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Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing Guided sightseeing in Rome, Florence and Venice

Meals

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners

Others

Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice

Transport

Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 8 Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet

Accommodation

7 nights 4 star hotels Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 45 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

Not included:

Others

International flights and visas Additional meals and drinks unless specified Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions Tipping - an entirely personal gesture City tax of โ‚ฌ1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Rome!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Rome!

      Welcome to Italy! On arrival in Rome, there is an included transfer to our start hotel. Our tour begins at 19:45 so if you arrive early you will have time to do some independent sightseeing - perhaps head to the Colosseum? When better to explore this most romantic of cities than with a sunset walking tour? Our expert local guide takes us to highlights including the Spanish Steps and the Piazza Della Rotonda, home of the Pantheon. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck and taste some authentic Italian gelato. After our tour ends, the rest of the evening is at leisure. Please note: Pick-up from the hotel is at 19:45 for our evening walking tour of Rome, so please make sure you arrive in Italy in plenty of time on day 1 or before, to avoid missing the tour!

  • Day 2 Day 2: Roma To Firenze
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Roma To Firenze

      Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. It's an early start as we depart Rome at 7:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There's time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose. Then we continue to Siena, a UNESCO-protected town known for its incredibly narrow streets, medieval brick buildings and fan-shaped main square: Piazza del Campo. After a short visit we continue to our hotel in Florence, where dinner is included.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Florence Sightseeing & Optional Pisa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Florence Sightseeing & Optional Pisa

      Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place for illustrious Italians including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. We enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. This afternoon you can continue exploring Florence independently. We recommend pre-booking a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or the Academia (home to the original David). Alternatively, you can book an optional excursion to nearby Pisa, home to the iconic Leaning Tower.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Bologna, Padua & Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Bologna, Padua & Venice

      Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Enjoy a walk through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, and see the Basilica of San Petronio. There's free time to find a good restaurant for lunch. In the afternoon we pay a short visit to Padua, a riverside city west of Venice. We'll see the Basilica of Saint Anthony, which is one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Catholic world. Then it's on to Venice, where we check into our hotel for the next two nights.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Venice

      After breakfast it's time to explore perhaps Italy's most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer's dream, and we'll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark's Square. It's the focal point of the city, dominated by St Mark's Basilica. We also see the Gothic Doge's Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs. After our tour, we enjoy a glass of prosecco in our beautiful setting and there is free time for you to explore further - we strongly recommend a gondola ride on Venice's famous canals!

  • Day 6 Day 6: Tuscany'S Wine Region
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Tuscany'S Wine Region

      Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy's most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy's finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch, where you can try a glass or two of the region's vino. Then we enjoy a short amount of free time to explore the town further, before returning to Rome for the evening.

  • Day 7 Day 7: The Vatican
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: The Vatican

      Today we explore Vatican City, home to the Pope and technically an independent country - another one you can tick off your list! Departing the hotel after breakfast, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican's museums and galleries with 'skip the line' tickets. Take in the Gallery of Tapestries, the beautifully decorated frescoes of Raphael's Rooms, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. We can also admire the stunning St Peter's Basilica from the outside. This iconic landmark dominates the Vatican and is one of the largest Christian churches in the world, as well as being the pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It is allegedly where Saint Peter was buried and titans of Italian design including Donato Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its creation. The rest of today is at leisure in Rome.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Arrivederci, Goodbye!
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Arrivederci, Goodbye!

      Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour arrangements come to an end. There is an included departure transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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