Fantastic 8 Days - Rome to Rome
Tour Essentials
Hotel breakfasts, lunch in Assisi, lunch in Florence, Bologna food experience, Venice spritz and cicchetti, and a traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano.
Tour Details
Classic Fantastic 8 Days adds more breathing room to the classic Rome-to-Rome route, combining the signature art cities of central and northern Italy with time in Rome itself at the beginning and end of the journey. It links Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Tuscany’s wine country in a way that feels fuller and more balanced, while still keeping the ease and value of escorted larger-group touring.
The added Rome stay gives this itinerary a stronger sense of arrival and departure, while the inclusion of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel brings another major layer of cultural depth. This is a very good fit for travellers wanting Italy’s best-known highlights, classic food experiences, and a little more time to appreciate each stage of the route.
Across the journey, clients enjoy a thoughtful mix of guided sightseeing, regional lunches, local tasting moments, and practical inclusions that make the experience feel complete without overcomplicating the program.
Inclusions
- Arrival and departure airport transfers in Rome
- One-day Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus ticket in Rome
- Escorted larger-group touring through Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Tuscany
- Lunch in Assisi, Florence, and Montepulciano
- Bologna gastronomic experience with one drink included
- Venice spritz or prosecco with cicchetti
- Guided touring in Florence and Venice
- Skip-the-line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square tour
- Hotel breakfasts throughout the tour
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Rome
Meet your driver at the airport and enjoy your included transfer to the hotel. Use your one-day Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus ticket to discover Rome independently and orient yourself around the Eternal City.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 2: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence
Depart at approximately 7:15 AM by deluxe coach to Assisi. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis and enjoy lunch before continuing to Siena and then Florence through the Tuscan countryside.
Overnight in Florence.
Day 3: Florence
Explore Florence’s Renaissance treasures including the Duomo, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, and Santa Croce. Enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant.
Free afternoon or optional Pisa excursion. Overnight in Florence.
Day 4: Florence > Bologna > Venice
Travel to Bologna for a walking visit through the historic centre and a local gastronomic experience with one drink included. Continue to Venice and check in.
Overnight in Venice.
Day 5: Venice
Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour, including the Doge’s Palace from outside and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a spritz or prosecco with cicchetti.
Free afternoon and overnight in Venice.
Day 6: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region > Rome
Travel to Montepulciano in the heart of Tuscany. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch and time to stroll through the historic centre before returning to Rome.
Check in and overnight in Rome.
Day 7: Rome
Join the included skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Square. Discover the great papal collections and Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rome.
Day 8: Rome
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, take advantage of any last-minute time in Rome before your included transfer to the airport.
End of services.
Tour Highlights
Highlights
- Rome airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Hop-On Hop-Off panoramic bus ticket in Rome
- Visit Assisi, Siena, Bologna and Tuscany wine country
- Lunch in Assisi
- Guided tour in Florence and Venice
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florence
- Gastronomic experience in Bologna with one drink included
- Spritz and cicchetti experience in Venice
- Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano with one glass of wine included
- Skip-the-line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square tour
Accommodation
This itinerary uses practical 4-star bases that work well for a larger-group touring rhythm, balancing value, comfort, and efficient movement between destinations.
- Rome: Hotel St. Martin 4* or Hotel Diana Roof Garden 4*
- Florence: Hotel Raffaello 4* or Hotel Una Vittoria 4*
- Venice area: Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto area)
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
Moderate: regular walking in historic centres, museum touring, steps, and longer coach transfers across multiple regions.
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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