Duration: 8 nights/ 9 days

Capacity: 15 or more people

Italy is a country with a rich and diverse culture, dating back to the ancient Roman Empire. The country has produced some of the most famous artists, architects, musicians, and writers in history, and its cultural heritage is evident in its many museums, and galleries. Italy is a country that has something to offer everyone, and its culture is one of its greatest treasures.

Culture & Art Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Venice

Arrival at Venice Marco Polo airport. Meet and greet with your local Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel by GT motorboat. Check-in and time at leisure. Tonight you will start your Italian experience with a typical welcome dinner at a nice local restaurant.

Day 2 – Venice

This morning start of a guided walking tour to discover Venice secrets and famous sights such as St. Mark’s square with the Byzantine Basilica, Rialto Bridge and the Doge’s Palace with the Bridge of Sighs. Afternoon is at leisure. The Tour Manager will suggest optional experiences, such as excursion to Burano and Murano or a romantic Gondola ride. Evening on your own.

Day 3 – Venice/Pisa/Florence

Breakfast and check-out. Transfer by GT motorboat to Venice bus terminal and continue by coach to Pisa. Here you will see the beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli and the Leaning Tower. In the afternoon we will drive to Florence. Check in and free evening in the cradle of the Renaissance.

Day 4 – Florence

This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of Florence starting from the Gothic style Duomo. We will then continue with a visit to Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and the Holy Cross Church. The tour will end at the Galleria dell’Accademia, home to the famous David by Michelangelo. Afternoon is at leisure. You can keep exploring the town on your own or do some shopping at exclusive fashion boutiques as well as at typical street markets.

Day 5 – Florence/ Siena/Chianti/Assisi

Breakfast and check-out. After a nice drive through the Tuscan countryside we will arrive in Siena, where a local guide will show us the highlights of the city, which includes Piazza del Campo, home to a traditional and popular horse race, and the medieval Cathedral. After the guided tour we will visit a local wine estate to taste some delicious “Chianti Classico” wine with some local culinary delights. Late afternoon arrival in Assisi for an overnight stay.

Day 6 – Assisi/Rome

Breakfast and check-out. Guided tour of Assisi including St. Francis Basilica, Church of St. Claire and the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. In the early afternoon, transfer to Rome. After check-in at the hotel, your Tour Manager will suggest some nice restaurants and places to enjoy your first evening in Rome.

Day 7 – Rome

Meet your local guide for a full day of sightseeing. We will begin the exploration of the Eternal City from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. In the afternoon our tour will continue with the monumental stairway of the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Evening on your own.

Day 8 – Rome

This morning we will explore the Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel. Our guided tour will continue with St. Peter’s Basilica. In the afternoon keep wandering on your own through Rome’s quaint neighborhoods. We will meet again as a group for a farewell dinner including a live folk music entertainment.

Day 9 – Home flight

Breakfast at hotel and check-out. Transfer to Rome airport for your flight home. Tour ends. ARRIVEDERCI!!!

TRIP OVERVIEW

Tour features Buffet Breakfast and local city tax; Professional Tour Manager; Modern A/C private coach; Private motor boat transfers in Venice; Professional local guides; Admissions fees; Visit of a Tuscan winery including wine tasting; Welcome dinner in Venice; Farewell dinner in Rome.

Travel tips

More activities can be added or included on optional basis; Tour on half or full board basis; Cicchetti tour: explore Venice through its bars and taverns; Visit Lucca and Siena when in Tuscany; Visit the Uffizi Gallery in Florence; Enjoy a cooking class; More sightseeing in Rome; Day trips to Tivoli or Alban Hills when in Rome; Tour extension to include Sorrento, Capri and Pompeii; Tour in Summer or Winter to access low season rat