Classic Fantastic 4 Days - Rome to Venice
Tour Essentials
Breakfasts at hotels, plus lunch in Assisi, lunch in Florence, and a local food experience in Bologna
Tour Details
Classic Fantastic 4 Days / 3 Nights is a value-focused larger-group journey designed for travellers who want to connect Rome with Venice while still enjoying some of central and northern Italy’s most rewarding cultural stops along the way. From Assisi and Siena to Florence and Bologna, the route balances headline destinations with regional flavour and a comfortable escorted pace.
It is a strong option for first-time visitors who want a short but meaningful introduction to Italy’s art cities, hill towns, and food traditions without having to manage the logistics themselves. Along the way, there is time for guided discovery, memorable local meals, and the changing scenery that makes this classic route so enduring.
Inclusions
- Escorted larger-group touring from Rome to Venice
- Visit to Assisi including the Basilica of St. Francis
- Lunch in Assisi
- Visit to Siena and guided touring in Florence
- Traditional lunch in Florence
- Bologna gastronomic experience with one drink included
- Hotel breakfasts throughout the tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Depart at 7:15 AM by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, admire frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and enjoy lunch in Assisi.
Continue to Siena, a UNESCO-listed city famous for Piazza del Campo and the Palio horse race. Later, travel through the Tuscan countryside to Florence. Check in and overnight.
Day 2: Florence
Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce.
Enjoy lunch in a traditional Florentine restaurant. In the afternoon, choose free time in Florence or an optional excursion to Pisa and Piazza dei Miracoli. Overnight in Florence.
Day 3: Florence > Bologna > Venice
Travel to Bologna, a city celebrated for both culture and cuisine. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, seeing San Petronio Basilica and Palazzo del Podesta.
Enjoy a local gastronomic experience with one drink included before continuing to Venice. Check in and overnight.
Day 4: Venice
Breakfast at the hotel. Tour ends in Venice. You may choose to extend your stay or continue independently to destinations such as Milan, Como, or the Northern Lakes.
Tour Highlights
Highlights
- Visit Assisi, Siena and Bologna
- Lunch in Assisi
- Guided tour in Florence and Venice
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florence
- Gastronomic experience in Bologna with one drink included
Accommodation
Hotels are practical and well placed for a larger-group touring style, keeping the itinerary efficient while still offering solid comfort.
- Florence: Hotel Raffaello 4* or Hotel Una Vittoria 4*
- Venice area: Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area)
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
Moderate: walking tours in historic centres, steps at monuments, and coach boarding throughout the route.
General Notes
- This is not a small group tour and can include up to 40 guests per tour.
- One child aged 1 to 6 years stays free when sharing the bed with parents (only one child per room).
- City tax is not included and is payable directly to the hotel.
- Drinks are not included in meals unless included in the experience.
Extras And Operational Notes
- Luggage policy: each traveller is allowed 1 checked suitcase (23–32 kg) and 1 carry-on bag.
- Some hotels may charge a small fee for luggage storage before check-in or after check-out.
- Meeting point and time: departures from Rome leave from Hotel St. Martin at 7:15 AM.
- Due to technical and/or logistic issues, itineraries may be amended.
- Overnight accommodation is in listed hotels or similar, typically 3-star or 4-star depending on departure and availability.
- Loss or damage of headsets may incur a charge of 100 EUR per device.
- Guaranteed monolingual departures. If the minimum of 12 participants per language is not reached, one coach may operate with two tour leaders, one for each language.
- For tours including lunches or dinners, please advise allergies, intolerances, or dietary preferences in advance.
Exclusions
- Tips
- Porterage service
- Drinks except where specifically included in an experience
- Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
- City tax for overnight stays according to local rules
- Everything not expressly listed under inclusions
Cancellations
For information related to cancellations and any associated costs, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
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