Experience Rome, Florence, Venice and Tuscany as art, history and rolling landscapes create the ultimate Italian journey.
Starting from $898 per person.
Mini Grand Tour Rome Florence Venice | Vacation Packages for 2025 – 2026
5 Days/4 Nights
Starting from
$898
per person*
Unforgettable Italian Journeys, Designed for You
Curated by passionate Italy experts, this sample itinerary is just the beginning of your Italian adventure. Every journey we design is unique, crafted around your interests, pace, and dreams so you can experience Italy’s beauty and culture like a true insider. Let us transform your vision into a one-of-a-kind travel experience, filled with authentic moments and lasting memories
Day 1
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Saintly Streets, Medieval Squares, Renaissance Arrival
- Pickup at an assigned meeting point in Rome’s historic center
- Travel by coach to Assisi with free time to explore the historic center
- Suggested visit to the Basilica of St. Francis and its Upper and Lower Churches with famous frescoes
- Lunch on your own in Assisi
- Continue through the scenic Tuscan hill country to Siena
- Stroll Siena’s medieval center and Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race
- Evening arrival in Florence, group dinner and overnight stay
Day 2
FLORENCE
Masterpieces, Markets, and Tuscan Appetite
- Breakfast at your hotel in Florence
- Morning guided walking tour of Florence’s historic center
- See the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery (“Gates of Paradise”)
- Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica (exterior as per program)
- Lunch on your own
- Afternoon at leisure: shopping or optional visits to Accademia Gallery (David) or Uffizi Gallery (skip-the-line on request, not included)
- Optional afternoon excursion to Pisa and the Leaning Tower (not included)
- Group dinner and second overnight stay in Florence
Day 3
FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE
From University Streets to Lagoon Lights
- Breakfast and check-out from your Florence hotel
- Travel by motor coach to Bologna, Italy’s “food capital” and city of porticoes
- Walking visit of Bologna’s historic center: Podestà Palace, Piazza del Nettuno, Basilica of San Petronio
- Lunch on your own in Bologna
- Continue to Padua and visit the Basilica of St. Anthony with its frescoes
- Arrival in Venice, city of canals and gondolas
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Venice
Day 4
VENICE
Gondola Dreams and Grand Canal Scenes
- Breakfast at your hotel in Venice
- Start the day in St. Mark’s Square
- Interior visit of St. Mark’s Basilica
- External visit of the Doge’s Palace and view of the Bridge of Sighs and former prison
- Free afternoon for shopping, museums, or an optional excursion to Murano (glass workshop visit)
- Suggested Bellini by the Grand Canal or gondola ride (optional, not included)
- Group dinner and overnight stay in Venice
Day 5
VENICE, TUSCANY, MONTEPULCIANO, ROME
A Day of Farewells, Flavors, and Final Views
- Breakfast at the hotel in Venice
- Travel by motor coach through the Tuscan countryside
- Stop in Montepulciano, a hilltop town rich in art, history, and wine traditions
- Free time to explore Montepulciano and visit local wineries to taste Vino Nobile / Montepulciano wines
- Continue by coach to Rome, arriving in the evening
- End of tour and services upon arrival in Rome
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Day 1
ROME, ASSISI, SIENA, FLORENCE
Saintly Streets, Medieval Squares, Renaissance Arrival
Your Italy sightseeing tour begins with pickup at a designated meeting point in the historic center of Rome. Travel by motor coach to Assisi, a charming hilltop town in Umbria. Enjoy free time to wander the medieval streets and, if you wish, visit the Basilica of St. Francis, where the Upper and Lower Churches are adorned with breathtaking frescoes. After lunch on your own, continue through the rolling Tuscan countryside to Siena, renowned for its rich medieval heritage and the Palio horse race held twice a year in Piazza del Campo. Stroll through Siena’s atmospheric historic center and capture beautiful photos of its Gothic architecture. Later in the afternoon, travel on to Florence, where you’ll enjoy dinner with the group and an overnight stay.
Day 2
FLORENCE
Masterpieces, Markets, and Tuscan Appetite
After breakfast, discover Florence—the “Cradle of the Renaissance”—on a guided walking tour of its historic center. Admire the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore crowned by Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and the Baptistery with its bronze doors so beautiful that Michelangelo called them the “Gates of Paradise.” Continue to Piazza della Signoria with Palazzo Vecchio and the Santa Croce Basilica, resting place of many illustrious Italians. Enjoy lunch on your own, then spend the afternoon as you prefer: browse boutiques and artisan shops, or visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David or the Uffizi Gallery to admire masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, and Raphael (optional, not included; skip-the-line reservations can be arranged on request). Alternatively, you may opt for an excursion to Pisa to see the Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli (optional, not included). In the evening, join the group for dinner and a final overnight stay in Florence.
Day 3
FLORENCE, BOLOGNA, PADUA, VENICE
From University Streets to Lagoon Lights
After breakfast and check-out, board the motor coach bound for Bologna, famous for its rich cuisine, medieval towers, and elegant porticoes. As you explore the historic center, you’ll see landmarks such as the Podestà Palace, Piazza del Nettuno with its Neptune Fountain, and the Basilica of San Petronio. After lunch on your own, continue to Padua, one of Italy’s oldest university cities, where you’ll visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, renowned for its architecture and beautiful frescoes. The journey then continues to Venice, a unique city built on water, known for its canals, bridges, and timeless charm. Enjoy dinner with the group and spend the night in Venice.
Day 4
VENICE
Gondola Dreams and Grand Canal Scenes
After breakfast, begin your Venice sightseeing in iconic St. Mark’s Square. Visit the interior of St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics and Byzantine splendor, and admire the exterior of the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of the Venetian Republic. See the Bridge of Sighs, which leads to the former prison where Casanova was once held. The afternoon is free for you to enjoy Venice at your own pace: shop for Murano glass and masks, visit additional museums, or take an optional excursion to Murano Island to watch master glassblowers at work. You might also choose to sip a classic Bellini along the Grand Canal or enjoy a gondola ride through the smaller canals (optional, not included). In the evening, have dinner with the group and spend another night in Venice.
Day 5
VENICE, TUSCANY, MONTEPULCIANO, ROME
A Day of Farewells, Flavors, and Final Views
After breakfast, leave Venice by motor coach and journey through the postcard-perfect landscapes of Tuscany, with rolling hills, vineyards, farmhouses, and ancient churches. Stop in Montepulciano, a medieval hilltop town renowned for its art, architecture, and prestigious red wines. Enjoy free time to wander the historic streets, visit local wine shops or cellars, and, if you wish, sample Montepulciano’s celebrated wines. In the afternoon, continue by coach to Rome, arriving in the evening. Your arrival in the Eternal City marks the end of your Italy escorted tour and our services.
This Package Includes:
– Transportation by Deluxe motor coach as per itinerary;
– Accommodation in Tourist Category with overnight stay in Venice Mestre or in First Category Hotels with overnight stay on Venice Island in double/twin rooms with private facilities;
– Daily Breakfast;
– 4 Dinners as per itinerary;
– English Tour-Escort; (Multi-ligual Tour-Escort During low Season);
– Panoramic Visits as per itinerary;
– Vat Taxes and service Charges.
This Package Does Not Include:
– All Land & Air prices: Additional U.S. & Foreign Departure Taxes and Surcharges Fee(s) assessed by the Airlines.
– Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. Where applicable it must be paid locally to the hotel.
– Beverages.
– Porterage service.
– Entrance Fees to Monuments or Museums, Tips, Extras.
– All which is not listed under PACKAGE INCLUDES.
Terms and Conditions:
Multi language escorted group tour during low season.
From April to October the Tour will be in ENGLISH ONLY.
All departures are Guaranteed.
Due to technical and logistic reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified.
(*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin bedded room with private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Childrens, triple room rates and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request. (Additional and different charges may apply).
CHILDREN POLICY :
– Children (0-3 Yrs Old) share double room with parents. Cot available upon request (Extra fees may apply).
– Children (0-3 Yrs Old) travel on parents laps. (Seat space available upon request, extra fees may apply).
– Beverages and Meals for Children are not included (To be paid locally upon consumption).