Fantastic | 5 Days Rome to Rome 2026
Tour Essentials
3 meals included plus 2 local food experiences; other meals are at leisure
Tour Details
Fantastic 5 Days / 4 Nights is a compact, escorted tour built for travellers who want to pack Italy’s headline cities and a taste of regional food culture into one efficient round trip from Rome. In five days you’ll move through Umbria and Tuscany into Emilia-Romagna and Veneto, combining guided city touring with well-placed free time.
The route starts with Assisi’s medieval atmosphere and Siena’s iconic Piazza del Campo, then settles into Florence for a full day exploring Renaissance masterpieces and landmark piazzas. From there you continue to Bologna for its historic centre and culinary traditions before arriving in Venice for guided highlights around St Mark’s and time to wander canals, artisan lanes and quieter neighbourhoods.
The final day brings a Tuscan wine-country stop in Montepulciano for a traditional lunch and a glass of local wine before returning to Rome.
Inclusions
- Deluxe coach touring and guided sightseeing as described
- Lunch in Assisi
- Florence guided touring and lunch in a traditional restaurant
- Bologna gastronomic/light local lunch experience
- Venice guided highlights plus spritz & cicchetti experience
- Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano (with a glass of wine)
- 4 nights accommodation (Florence + Venice area) with breakfasts as indicated in itinerary notes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence (L)
Depart at 7:15 a.m. by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue and enjoy a lunch in Assisi.
Continue to Siena, UNESCO-listed and famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race. Later, travel through Tuscany’s countryside to reach Florence.
Check in at your hotel.
Overnight stay.
Day 2: Florence (B, L)
Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica.
Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant. In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa, with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.
Dinner is at leisure.
Overnight stay in Florence.
Day 3: Florence > Bologna > Venice (B, Local Food Experience)
Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà. Delight in alight local lunch, savoring regional specialties. Stroll the medieval streets, arcades, and markets.
In the afternoon, continue to Venice.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay.
Day 4: Venice (B, Local Food Experience)
Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour. Visit the Doge’s Palace (outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs.
Afterward, enjoy a glass of spritz or prosecco with cicchetti, traditional Venetian snacks. Relax and soak in the atmosphere. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s canals, artisan shops, or quiet corners on your own.
Return to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Venice.
Day 5: Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) > Rome (B, L)
Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, paired with a glass of fine Tuscan wine.
After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome, where the tour ends.
Tour Highlights
- Assisi, Siena and the Tuscan countryside in one smooth route from Rome
- Florence guided sightseeing plus lunch in a traditional restaurant
- Bologna walk plus a light regional food experience
- Venice guided highlights plus spritz & cicchetti experience
- Montepulciano lunch with a glass of Tuscan wine
- Balanced mix of guided touring and independent time in Florence and Venice
Accommodation
Accommodation is arranged in two strategic bases to reduce hotel changes while keeping you close to the key sightseeing areas: Florence (to cover the Renaissance capital properly) and the Venice area (either Tronchetto or Mestre) for convenient access into the historic centre. Hotels are typically 4-star, chosen for comfort and practicality for a touring itinerary.
Hotel examples listed:
- Florence: Hotel Raffaello 4-star / Hotel Una Vittoria 4-star
- Venice area: Hotel B&B Venezia Laguna (Tronchetto) / Hotel Delfino 4-star (Mestre)
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
Moderate: early starts, full sightseeing days, frequent walking on cobblestones and bridges (Venice), and comfort with a touring pace that changes cities most days.
Exclusions
- City tax (payable directly at hotels)
- Drinks not included with meals (unless specifically noted)
- Any optional activities not included (e.g., optional Pisa visit from Florence)
- Personal expenses, tips/gratuities, travel insurance
General Notes
- This is not a small group tour and can include up to 40 guests per tour
- On marked departure dates, a separate French-only tour also operates in addition to the English-only tour
- One child aged 1–6 stays free sharing with parents (max one child per room)
- Option to stay on Venice Island with a supplement (recommended if budget allows)
Cancellations
For information related to cancellations and any associated costs, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
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