Italy Tour Package: 6 Days

Italy Tour Package: 6 Days

Day 1: Assisi and Siena

We'll depart from Rome and head to Assisi. When we arrive you'll have free time to explore. The city is famous for its medieval wall and the St. Francis Basilica, where you'll find masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue. 

Next, we'll head to the medieval city of Siena. We'll visit the Piazza del Campo, considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and wander through its picturesque streets. Later, the tour will continue on to Florence where we'll settle into the hotel and enjoy a delicious meal.

Day 2: Florence

The second day will be dedicated to admiring the impressive Renaissance city of Florence. In the centre, you'll visit the cathedral, the baptistery and the bell tower. These three buildings make up an extraordinary ensemble of white and pink marble facades which demonstrate the transition from medieval Florentine art to the Renaissance.

We'll also visit the Piazza della Signoria, where you'll find the Palacio Vecchio. Our next stop will be the Santa Croce church, famous for hosting the remains of important figures such as Michelangelo and Galileo Galilei. We'll have lunch at a traditional Tuscan restaurant, then you'll have free time in the afternoon to continue discovering Florence or there is an optional tour to Pisa. 

Day 3: Bologna and Padua

After breakfast, we'll make our way to Bologna. The famous city boasts 40 kilometres of porticoes and arches. Here, we'll visit the Piazza Malpighi, the Piazza Nettuno and the Piazza Maggiore which lie in the epicentre of urban life. Did you know that the San Petronio Basilica in Bologna was originally going to be bigger than St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican?

In the afternoon we'll stop in the charming city of Padua. Then the tour will finish for the day arriving in Venice and settling into our hotel with an appetising dinner. 

Day 4: Venice

The fourth day will be dedicated to Venice. We'll take a guided tour of the centre during which we'll visit St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Square (entry included). You'll also admire the impressive Doge Palace, where Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned, and the Bridge of Sighs, one of the most symbolic spots around the canals.

In the afternoon you'll have free time to continue being enamoured by one of the most romantic cities in the world. You can make this tour even more special by taking a gondola ride.

Day 5: Verona, Lake Garda and Lake Como

Early in the morning, we'll head to Verona the city made famous by Romeo and Juliet. Here you'll wander around the beautiful streets while discovering its Roman and Renaissance past. Don't forget to write a letter to Juliet and leave it in her patio.

Later, we'll head to Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy and a source of inspiration for many poets and artists. One of the first stops will be Sirmione, one of the most beautiful villages in the area, whose castle stands strategically at the entrance to the peninsula. In the afternoon we'll go to Lake Como, where we can admire the impressive views from the shore and wander through the town centre.

On the way back to Verona, we'll replenish our energy with a delicious dinner. 

Day 6: Milan

After breakfast, we'll board the bus to Milan. On arrival in the Lombardy capital, you'll be taken to the train station where the tour will end.

Accommodation

On this 6 day tour, you'll stay in the following 4 star hotels:

• Day 1 and 2: Hotel Raffaello
• Days 3 and 4: Hotel Santa Chiara
• Day 5: Hotel Como

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The hotels may vary according to availability, but the alternative will be to the same standard.

Important Information

The price indicated is per person staying in a double or triple room. If you're travelling by yourself there is an additional supplement to pay.