The Marco Polo




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- Accommodation in standard-level hotels
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
- Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, and Bologna
- Street food experience in Bologna (from March 24, 2025)
- Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi on board to be in touch with family and friends
- Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
- Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travelers with the most comfortable trip
Itinerary
Departure around 7:30 am from the Hotel St. Martin or similar for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval ...
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spendi...
After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B
After a delightful breakfast in Florence, depart for elegant Bologna. Upon arrival, explore the charming city center with its iconic porticos. Start your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Marvel at the histori...
The tour ends after breakfast. You may opt for an extension in Venice or in other locations such as Milan, Como, or the region of the Northern Lakes. Meals: B
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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