Fantastic Classic | 4 Day Escorted Tour 2027
Tour Essentials
Breakfast, two lunches and a Bologna food experience with one drink
Why we've chosen this tour
This short route is useful for travellers who want to move from Rome to Venice with meaningful stops rather than a direct train transfer. Assisi, Siena, Florence and Bologna give the journey cultural weight and regional variety.
Is this tour for you?
Best suited to travellers who want an efficient escorted short tour with larger-group touring, guided highlights and some included food experiences. It works well as a bridge between independent stays in Rome and Venice.
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Tour Details
This short escorted tour is designed for travellers who want to connect Rome and Venice while seeing some of central Italy’s most rewarding towns along the way. In just four days, the route moves from the spiritual heritage of Assisi to Siena’s medieval streets, Florence’s Renaissance landmarks and Bologna’s celebrated food culture.
The pacing works especially well as an add-on to a longer Italy holiday. It begins early in Rome, includes guided time in Florence and Venice, and finishes in Venice with the option to extend independently or continue towards Milan, Como or the northern lakes.
Food is woven through the journey in a practical, enjoyable way: lunch in Assisi, a traditional Tuscan restaurant lunch in Florence and a light Bologna gastronomic experience with a drink included.
Inclusions
- Three nights’ accommodation in selected hotels
- Breakfast as specified
- Lunch in Assisi
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant in Florence
- Bologna gastronomic experience with one drink included
- Deluxe coach transport
- Visits to Assisi, Siena and Bologna
- Guided tours in Florence and Venice
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 - Rome, Assisi, Siena And Florence
Depart Rome by deluxe coach at 7:15 am and travel to Assisi, a medieval town enclosed by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St Francis, known for frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, then 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 and check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Florence
Day 2 - Florence
Explore Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance, with visits around the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Santa Croce Basilica.
Enjoy lunch in a traditional Tuscan restaurant. The afternoon is free in Florence, or you may choose an optional visit to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli.
Overnight: Florence
Day 3 - Florence, Bologna And Venice
Travel to Bologna, a city celebrated for culture, porticoes and cuisine. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, seeing San Petronio Basilica and Palazzo del Podesta along the way.
Enjoy a light local food experience featuring regional specialities, then continue through the medieval streets, arcades and markets before travelling on to Venice. Check in and relax after arrival.
Overnight: Venice
Day 4 - Venice
After breakfast, the tour comes to an end in Venice. You may choose to extend your stay in the city or continue independently to Milan, Como or the northern lakes.
Tour Highlights
- Travel from Rome to Venice by escorted coach, with rewarding stops through Umbria, Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.
- Visit Assisi and the Basilica of St Francis, with frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue.
- Spend time in Siena, famous for Piazza del Campo and the Palio tradition.
- Explore Florence with a guided visit through its Renaissance centre.
- Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch in Florence.
- Discover Bologna’s arcades, markets, squares and food culture.
- Finish in Venice, with the option to extend your stay.
Accommodation
Accommodation is based on selected hotels in Florence and Venice, with properties chosen for practical access to the route and touring programme.
- Florence: Hotel Raffaello, UNAHOTELS Vittoria Firenze or similar
- Venice: B&B Hotel Venezia Laguna, Hampton by Hilton Venice Isola Nuova or similar, in the Tronchetto area
Hotels are subject to availability. If a change is required, accommodation of a similar standard will be provided.
Tour Notes
Physical Requirements
A moderate level of fitness is recommended. The itinerary includes guided walking in historic centres, churches, piazzas and market streets, with uneven surfaces and periods of standing.
Exclusions
- International flights
- Arrival and departure transfers unless separately arranged
- City taxes, payable locally at hotels
- Drinks unless included in the listed food experience
- Meals not specified as included
- Optional Pisa excursion
- Personal expenses
Important Information
All prices are per person. One child aged 1 to 6 may stay free when sharing the bed with parents, with a maximum of one child per room.
Selected departure dates also have a separate French-only tour available.
Cancellations
For information related to cancellations and any associated costs, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
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