A greatest-hits journey through Italy’s heart. Saints and frescoes in Assisi, Siena’s medieval drama, Florence’s Renaissance masterpieces, Venice’s lagoon magic, and a grand finale through Verona and the iconic lakes to stylish Milan.
Assisi Siena Florence Venice Verona Italian Lakes Tour
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Day 1
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Arrival in Renaissance Florence
- Meet your tour leader and group early morning at a designated meeting point in Rome
- Travel by motor coach into Umbria to visit Assisi, enclosed by historic walls
- Suggested highlight: Basilica of Saint Francis with renowned frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue
- Continue into Tuscany to Siena, famous for its heritage, scenery, and the Palio horse race tradition
- Free time in Siena’s medieval center to explore Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico, and the Tower of Mangia
- Afternoon arrival in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance
- Dinner with the group and overnight in Florence
Day 2
FLORENCE, PISA (Optional)
Duomo District and Masterpieces
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided sightseeing tour of Florence focusing on the city’s most iconic monuments
- Visit Piazza del Duomo and see the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Admire Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of St. John
- Free time to choose your perfect afternoon:
- Visit the Uffizi Gallery (optional, not included)
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David (optional, not included)
- Shop street markets or browse famous brand outlets
- Optional excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower (optional, not included)
Day 3
FLORENCE, PADUA, VENICE
Padua’s Saintly Basilica to Venice’s Canal-Laced Grandeur
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure toward Venice
- Stop in Padua for a brief visit to the Basilica of St. Anthony
- See beautiful frescoes and the Gattamelata statue by Donatello
- Continue to Venice, famed worldwide for its architecture and lively canals
- Check in at your island hotel surrounded by canals, bridges, and historic palaces
- Walking sightseeing tour of Venice including Piazza San Marco, Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and the Prisons
- Dinner with the group at the hotel and overnight in Venice
Day 4
VENICE, MURANO
Glass Artistry and a Dreamy Afternoon
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Boat crossing of the lagoon to Murano
- Visit a glass factory and watch artisans shape Murano glass by hand
- Return to Venice for free time at leisure
- Optional gondola ride (optional, not included)
- Relax at a café and enjoy an authentic Bellini by the Grand Canal
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Venice
Day 5
VENICE, VERONA, SIRMIONE, LAKE COMO, MILAN
Romance, Charm and Lake Views
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure toward Milan
- Stop in Verona for a brief visit in the hometown of Romeo and Juliet
- Continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda with free time for lunch
- Afternoon panoramic stop at Lake Como for scenic views
- Arrive in Milan for dinner and overnight at your hotel
Day 6
MILAN – TRANSFER TO ROME
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- Breakfast at the hotel
- Panoramic sightseeing tour of Milan and its historic center
- See the famous Duomo and the Sforza Castle
- Tour ends at Milan Central rail station (services end)
- Optional complimentary transfer to Rome, arriving in the evening
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Day 1
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Arrival in Renaissance Florence
Begin your journey with an early morning departure from Rome, traveling into the green heart of Umbria to discover Assisi. This hilltop town enchants with its fortified walls and spiritual atmosphere, crowned by the Basilica of Saint Francis, where masterful frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue bring sacred stories to life. Continue onward to Siena, a jewel of medieval Tuscany celebrated for the Palio and its beautifully preserved historic center. Enjoy free time to wander Siena’s atmospheric streets and admire Piazza del Campo, the Palazzo Pubblico, and the Tower of Mangia. By late afternoon, arrive in Florence—Italy’s Renaissance showpiece—where you’ll share dinner with the group and settle in for the night.
Day 2
FLORENCE, PISA (Optional)
Duomo District and Masterpieces
After breakfast, set out on a Florence sightseeing tour that brings you face-to-face with the city’s most celebrated symbols. Explore Piazza del Duomo and admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, alongside Giotto’s Bell Tower and the Baptistery of St. John—an unforgettable introduction to Florence’s artistic genius. The afternoon is yours to personalize: dive deeper into Renaissance art at the Uffizi or Accademia, enjoy shopping at markets or designer outlets, or opt for a quick trip to Pisa to see the world-famous Leaning Tower (optional, not included). Rejoin the group for dinner and another restful night in Florence.
Day 3
FLORENCE, PADUA, VENICE
Padua’s Saintly Basilica to Venice’s Canal-Laced Grandeur
Leave Florence behind after breakfast and travel toward the lagoon, stopping first in Padua to visit the Basilica of St. Anthony. Inside, discover a place of devotion and artistry, enhanced by remarkable frescoes and guarded outside by Donatello’s powerful Gattamelata statue. Then continue to Venice, where your hotel’s island location places you right in the heart of the canals and bridges. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the city’s most iconic sights—Piazza San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Prisons—before dinner with the group and an overnight surrounded by Venice’s timeless atmosphere.
Day 4
VENICE, MURANO
Glass Artistry and a Dreamy Afternoon
After breakfast, cross the lagoon by boat to Murano, the island synonymous with glassmaking excellence. Step inside a glass factory to watch skilled artisans transform molten glass into intricate pieces, shaped entirely by hand—an unforgettable look at one of Venice’s most famous traditions. Back in Venice, the afternoon is yours: glide through canals on an optional gondola ride, linger in a café, or sip a Bellini while watching life unfold along the Grand Canal. Enjoy dinner and another overnight in Venice.
Day 5
VENICE, VERONA, SIRMIONE, LAKE COMO, MILAN
Romance, Charm and Lake Views
Following breakfast, depart Venice and begin a beautifully varied travel day toward Milan, with memorable stops along the way. First, visit Verona—forever linked to the romance of Romeo and Juliet—before continuing to Sirmione, a charming lakeside town on Lake Garda where you’ll have free time for lunch and a stroll. Later, enjoy a panoramic stop at Lake Como, soaking in the scenery that has made this lake an icon of Northern Italy. Arrive in Milan in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 6
MILAN – TRANSFER TO ROME
Choose your Adventure!
Enjoy breakfast before a panoramic tour of Milan, Italy’s capital of style and a city rich in history. Take in the highlights of the historic center, including the magnificent Duomo and the formidable Sforza Castle. The tour concludes at Milan Central rail station, marking the end of services. If you’d like to continue your Italian adventure, you can opt for the complimentary transfer to Rome, arriving in the Eternal City in the evening.
