Fantasia 8 Days / 7 Nights

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Adult

Nights 7

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Destinations 7

Rome

Day 1:

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.

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

Day 2:

Departing at 7:15 am** from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch** (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.

From 1st November 07.30 a.m**

Florence (B, L)

Day 3:

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

Florence > Bologna > Venice (B)

Day 4:

After a delightful breakfast in Florence, we depart for the elegant city of Bologna. Upon arrival, the charming city center, adorned with its iconic porticos, awaits your free-time exploration. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to the heart of the city at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Here, you can marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà as well as the Basilica of San Petronio, the largest Gothic church in the world built with bricks. We will then show you why Bologna is often hailed as Italy's gastronomic capital as you delve into its vibrant street food scene, which is as rich and diverse as its culinary heritage. Meandering through the city's medieval streets, you will encounter a delightful array of food stalls and markets, each offering a mouthwatering selection of both traditional and contemporary treats. As you explore the charming alleys and bustling piazzas, you will immerse yourself in a culinary adventure that goes beyond just a meal. With a street food light lunch experience at a local eatery offered by us, this is your chance to savor the authentic flavors and unique dishes that define Bologna's renowned gastronomic identity. Later in the afternoon, we continue our journey to Venice (Mestre). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay.

Venice (B, Local Food Experience)

Day 5:

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. After the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous "cicchetti," a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch). Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight.

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

Day 6:

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also offers stunning panoramic views and a rich cultural heritage. Lunch in a typical restaurant included!!! After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome, where the tour ends

Rome (B)

Day 7:

After breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica (outside): the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay.

Rome (B)

Day 8:

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

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Guide languages

English

Español

French

Portuguese

Itinerary

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence

Day 3: Florence

Day 4: Florence, Bologna, Venice

Day 5: Venice

Day 6: Venice, Montepulciano, Rome

Day 7: Rome

Day 8: Rome

Included

3 nights of accommodation in the specified or similar hotels in Rome
2 nights of accommodation in the specified or similar hotels in Florence
2 nights of accommodation in the specified or similar hotels in Venice Mestre
Airport/hotel/airport transfer in Rome
Ticket for the Rome Hop on Hop Off bus – Panoramic Tour
Guided tour in Florence and Venice (local expert guide)
Visit to Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Montepulciano (Wine Region) without a guide
Entrance tickets to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square with St.Peter’s Basilica (outside) “Skip the Line”
Street food experience in Bologna
Tour leader speaking English throughout the itinerary (except during the stay in Rome)

Excluded

City stay taxes (to be paid directly at the hotels)
Entrance fees not mentioned as included
Optional excursions
Meals not mentioned as included
Drinks during meals (except for Spritz in Venice)
Drinks not included in meals unless included in the experience.
Porters at the hotels and airports
Personal extras (drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.)
Any services not mentioned in "Services included"

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Possible accommodations

Florence Hotel Raffaello 4*, Hotel Una Vittoria 4*
Venice Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area)
Rome Hotel St Martin 4*, Hotel Diana Roof Garden 4*

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