Northern Italy Venice to Rome - 10 Days (Small Group)

Upon your arrival at the airport, you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel. At 19:00, you'll meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at the hotel's reception desk for a welcome meeting. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, join your fellow travelers on a walking tour of Venice. Explore the iconic Piazza San Marco, cross the Rialto Bridge, and visit the bustling Rialto fish market. In the afternoon, you have the option to take a boat to the islands of Murano and Burano, famous for their glassmaking and lacework. In the evening, enjoy a gondola ride to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll head south to Bologna, a city renowned for its towers, churches, and lengthy porticoes. Visit the Archiginnasio of Bologna, a significant historical building that once served as the main building of the University of Bologna. From Bologna, we'll continue to Florence, the capital of Tuscany and the city of Renaissance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a walking tour of Florence. Visit the Piazza Signoria, the Duomo, the Battistero, the Campanile Giotto, and the Ponte Vecchio. Spend the afternoon at leisure, exploring the city's old markets and soaking in the artistic ambiance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, you have the option to take a full-day excursion to Pisa and Lucca. Pisa is famous for its leaning tower, but it also boasts more than twenty other historic churches and several medieval palaces. Continue to Lucca, a city known for its intact Renaissance-era city walls and well-preserved historic center. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, we'll journey to the Chianti region, known for its superb wines. Enjoy a wine tasting session at one of the region's top vineyards. From there, we'll continue to Siena, a city renowned for its medieval architecture and the Palio horse race. Enjoy a light lunch at Piazza del Campo with local products and wines. In the afternoon, we'll head to Perugia. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Start your day with a breakfast at the hotel before exploring the historical city of Perugia. From there, we'll head to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order. In the afternoon, we'll continue our journey to Rome, the eternal city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, set out for a morning city discovery tour of Rome. The tour concludes at Saint Peter's Square, located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Later, visit the famous Sistine Chapel, renowned for its frescoes by Michelangelo. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, you have the option to take an excursion to discover the art of Rome by visiting Major Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Giovanni in Laterano, and Michelangelo's Moses in San Pietro in Vincoli. In the evening, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, take a private transfer to the airport, marking the end of our services. We hope you enjoyed your journey through Italy and look forward to welcoming you again.