Basilica and underground catacombs

Fantastic Group Tour 2025 - 8 Days / 7 Nights

Tour Details

Nave at the entrance of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome.Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence > Bologna > Venice > Tuscany Wine Region (Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano) > Rome

High Season 2025

  • March – 23rd, 30th
  • April – 6th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th
  • May – 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th
  • June – 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th
  • July – 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 27th
  • August – 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 29th, 31st
  • September – 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th, 28th
  • October – 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 26th

 Prices:

  • DBL / TPL $2999.00AUD per person
  • Sup SGL $999.00 extra

Hotels:

  • Florence Raffaello 4*
  • Venice (Mestre) Delfino 4*, Tritone 4* or B&B Tronchetto 3* (Venice Tronchetto)
  • Rome St Martin 4*, Hotel Diana Roof Garden 4* or Bettoja Hotels 4*

Inclusions:

  • +5 Meals
  • Transfer In/Out from Rome airport to the hotel
  • Traditional Tuscan Lunch in Montepulciano!
  • Visit also Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Tuscany Wine Region
  • Guided tour in Florence and Venice\
  • Street food experience in Bologna
  • Spritz & “Cicchetti” Experience in Venice ( Light Lunch)
  • Rome: Hop On Hop off panoramic Bus. Daily Ticket.
  • Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (with our exclusive “Skip the Line”)
  • Opportunity to stay in Venice Island by adding a supplement

Important Notes:

  • All prices are per person
  • Free accommodation for children up to 6 years old sharing the room with their parents
  • City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel
  • Drinks not included in meals

Welcome to Rome! After meet at the airport your driver, you will be transferred to your hotel (Transfer included!). Hop on hop off daily ticket at disposal. Visit Rome by riding one of the Open-top Hop on Hop off Gray Line buses (I Love Rome City Tour) and spot your favorite city landmarks from a different point of view!

Our open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy a spectacular view of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. All you have to do is jump on board and relax, listen to the audio commentary and get on and off at any of the eight stops available along the route. The bus ticket in­cluded in the deal will be valid for a day. The bus will make eight stops and will provide you with an on-board audio commentary in 12 languages.

Enjoy on your own the rest of the night. Return to the hotel on your own and overnight stay

Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included).

Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo.

Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest.

After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo.

On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce.

Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery.

Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence.

After a delightful breakfast in Florence, we depart for the elegant city of Bologna. Upon arrival, the charming city center, adorned with its iconic porticos, awaits your free-time exploration. Begin your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to the heart of the city at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore.

Here, you can marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà as well as the Basilica of San Petronio, the largest Gothic church in the world built with bricks. We will then show you why Bologna is often hailed as Italy’s gastronomic capital as you delve into its vibrant street food scene, which is as rich and diverse as its culinary heritage. Meandering through the city’s medieval streets, you will encounter a delightful array of food stalls and markets, each offering a mouthwatering selection of both traditional and contemporary treats.

As you explore the charming alleys and bustling piazzas, you will immerse yourself in a culinary adventure that goes beyond just a meal. With a street food light lunch experience at a local eatery offered by us, this is your chance to savor the authentic flavors and unique dishes that define Bologna’s renowned gastronomic identity.

Later in the afternoon, we continue our journey to Venice (Mestre). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a restful overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”.

After the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous “cicchetti,” a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch).

Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight.

After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also  offers stunning panoramic views and a rich cultural heritage. 

Lunch in a typical restaurant included!!! After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome, where the tour ends

Between 7:45 – 8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel.

After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Basilica where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square.

Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!

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