Italian Expresso - 5 days

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COACH TOUR: Perfect for those short on time, this 5-day express tour takes in all the main highlights of Italy. Starting and ending in Rome, you will visit UNESCO-listed Siena and tour the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' in Florence. Enjoy a wander around Bologna, visit Padua, and take a guided sightseeing tour of Venice. Drive through Tuscany's beautiful wine re...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Siena - Visit this famous UNESCO-listed town, known for its narrow streets and picturesque town square
    • Florence - Explore the home of Michelangelo on a guided tour, taking in the Duomo, Palazzo Vecchio, Basilica of Santa Croce and more
    • Bologna - Take in the highlights of this classical Italian city independently, and find a local restaurant in which to enjoy lunch
    • Padua - See the Basilica of St Anthony, one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Christian world
    • Venice - Join a guided tour to highlights including St Mark's Square, sip a glass of prosecco and perhaps take a gondola ride independently
    • Tuscany - Drive through idyllic scenery and tuck into lunch in the medieval Tuscan town of Montepulciano - remember to try the wine!

What's this trip about?

    COACH TOUR: Perfect for those short on time, this 5-day express tour takes in all the main highlights of Italy. Starting and ending in Rome, you will visit UNESCO-listed Siena and tour the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' in Florence. Enjoy a wander around Bologna, visit Padua, and take a guided sightseeing tour of Venice. Drive through Tuscany's beautiful wine region, tuck into lunch in medieval Montepulciano, and then return to the Italian capital.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityTuscany

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 50

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner
    • 4 nights 4 star hotels
    • Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
    • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
    • Guided sightseeing in Florence and Venice
    • Cicchetti & Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice
    • Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day : 1 Rome

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. Welcome to Italy! It's an early start as we depart Rome at 07:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There's time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose. Then we continue to Siena...

Day : 2 Florence

Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio an...

Day : 3 Bologna

Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Stroll through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del N...

Day : 4 Venice

After breakfast, it's time to explore perhaps Italy's most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer's dream, and we'll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark's Square. It's the foc...

Day : 5 Tuscany

Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy's most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy's finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch,...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,145
Price per day$229
Last Updated: 5/23/2024

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Additional meals and drinks unless specified
    • Airport transfers
    • Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Accommodation

4-star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum age. Children under 6 travel free
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