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Rome to Venice Express - 4 Day Tour

Rome to Venice Express

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COACH TOUR: Travel from Rome to Venice on this 4-day express tour. Explore the medieval town of Assisi and UNESCO-listed Siena. Take in the highlights of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and enjoy free time to further explore at your own pace. In Bologna, see the historic sites and embark on a street food experience before arriving in the Canal City of Venice.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour Overview

Duration

4 days

Starts

Rome

Ends

Venice

Range

Handpicked

Tour Guide

Tour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max 40

Minimum age

No minimum age

Departs

Mondays

Hotel Rating

4-star hotels

Countries

Italy

Arrival Transfer

N/a

Departure Transfer

No

Meals included

Breakfast: 3, Lunch: 2, Dinner: 1
25 Nov
$1,995
$1,596
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NZD$1,596.00
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$3,990.00
NZD$3,192.00
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Final payment
NZD$1,000.00
$2,692.00
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Tour 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 and enjoy an included street food experience
Venice - End your express journey in the beautiful Canal City

Included

3 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinners (lunch on day 3 is not included on tours departing before 18 March 2025)
3 nights 4 star hotels
Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing
Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
Guided sightseeing in Florence
Street food experience in Bologna
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 - 40 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

Not Included

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!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Assisi, Siena & Florence

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, a UNESCO-protected town known for its incredibly narrow streets, medieval brick buildings and fan-shaped main square: Piazza del Campo. After a short visit, we continue to our hotel in Florence, where dinner is included.

Please note: The tour departs at 07:15 on Day 1 from the Hotel St Martin in Rome. Please arrive in Rome the day before your tour to ensure you don't miss the coach.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Dinner

Day 2 - Florence sightseeing

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 and the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place for illustrious Italians including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. We tuck into lunch at a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce, and the rest of the day is at leisure. We recommend pre-booking a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or the Academia (home to the original David). Alternatively, you can book an optional excursion to nearby Pisa. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery.

Overnight: Florence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 - Bologna, street food & Venice

Florence - Bologna - 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 Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, and see the Basilica of San Petronio.

You're in for a treat as we enjoy an included street food experience with a light lunch. Meandering through Bologna's medieval streets, you can sample delicacies from an array of food stalls, before we sit down for a light lunch at a local restaurant. We then make our way to Venice for the night.

Please note: Lunch is not included on tours departing before 18 March 2025.

Overnight: Venice
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 - Venice

Our tour comes to an end after breakfast and hotel check out.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Raffaello Hotel
Florence

The recently renovated Raffaello Hotel is located in an atmospheric residential area, just a 10-minute tram ride from the city centre. When in the hotel guests can relax in the Raffaello Garden with a drink, or tuck into delectable Tuscan cuisine at Restaurant La Fornarina. A buffet breakfast is included and served daily and there is free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms come with Sky television, minibar, safe and ensuite bathrooms and are tastefully decorated, as they should be in the city of the Renaissance!

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel
Hotel Delfino Venezia Mestre
Venice

Hotel Delfino Venezia Mestre is located in the lively Corso del Popolo in the heart of Mestre, the mainland section of Venice. The hotel is just 10 minutes by bus from Venice itself, with a stop across the road - reception can arrange bus tickets for guests if needed. Rooms at this 4-star hotel are well appointed and spacious, equipped with ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi and television. Buffet breakfast is served onsite and there is a bar and lounge area where guests can enjoy cocktails and apertifs.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
4 Star Hotel

Prices & Dates

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. Room sharing is not available on this tour.

2024
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25 Nov - 28 Nov
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$1,995$1,596
$2,545$2,036
2 Dec - 5 Dec
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9 Dec - 12 Dec
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16 Dec - 19 Dec
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30 Dec - 2 Jan
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2025
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13 Jan - 16 Jan
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$2,545$2,036
20 Jan - 23 Jan
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27 Jan - 30 Jan
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3 Feb - 6 Feb
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10 Feb - 13 Feb
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17 Feb - 20 Feb
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3 Mar - 6 Mar
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