Fantasia
8 Days
ITINERARY
Tour Overview:
In 8 Days, explore the three most iconic cities in Italy: Rome, Florence, and Venice. See the best of Rome including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, the Sistine Chapel and more. Travel to the Cradle of the Renaissance, Florence and learn about the rich legacy of the Medici family. See Michelangelo’s statue of David. Travel to the hills of Chianti to visit the cellars and dine on traditional Tuscan dishes paired with fine wines. Lastly, travel to legendary Venice with visits to St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
8 Days: Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice ,Tuscany wine region (traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano) ,Rome
Day 1 : Arrive in Rome
Welcome to Rome! After meet at the airport your driver, you will be transferred to your hotel (Transfer included!). At 07:45 pm p/up at the hotel and reach Via del Teatro Marcello. Our local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day – absolutely romantic at sunset. You will cross the characteristic area of the Jewish Ghetto, one of Rome’s most beautiful neighbourhoods, full with history and with a real Roman atmoshpere. As you know, one of Rome’s typical landmarks are its beautiful fountains, and one of the prettiest is the Turtle Fountain (Fontana delle Tartarughe) in Piazza Mattei. The Jewish Ghetto of Rome is the second most ancient after the one in Venice and it can be considered
the heart and soul of Roman cuisine! Then you will walk into Piazza Della Rotonda and enjoy the lit view of the Pantheon, the former temple of Marcus Agrippa later converted into a church: this is the only ancient Roman temple that remained untouched through the centuries and it’s stunning at night when the crowds are away. Next Stop… Close your eyes and throw a coin over your right shoulder mstraight into the Trevi Fountain: it’s said that those who do so, are granted to come back to Rome someday. Your walk continues towards Piazza di Spagna, one of the city’s most popular squares, known for its setting at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. Walk up these famous steps to enjoy a lovely view from the top! After this intense and gratifying walk, there is only one thing missing to end this experience: relax enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! The tour ends in Spanish Steps area. Enjoy on your own the rest of the night.
Day 2 : Rome – Assisi – Siena – Florence
Departing at 7:15 am from your hotel by a deluxe coach, you will arrive in Assisi, ready to explore, at your own leisure, this tiny town surrounded by walls, built in the Middle Ages. Take your time to visit the basilica of St. Francis, where you will see masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue and, then, have free time for lunch (not included). Board on the bus to reach Siena, a Unesco World Heritage Site, world-known for the Palio, the historical horse race around the shell-shaped town square: Piazza del Campo. Next, you will continue on to Florence, where you will check in at your hotel before enjoying dinner and a well-earned night of rest. B, D
Day 3 : Florence
After breakfast, you will spend the day venturing around beautiful Florence, the “Cradle of Renaissance”, where, with the help of Michelangelo, Italian art reached its pinnacle. Based on Etruscan-Roman origins, the city flourished in the Middle Ages as a free “Comune” and was further refined during the Renaissance. You will be fascinated by the uncountable monuments, churches and buildings as Santa Maria del Fiore, more commonly referred to as the Duomo. On your visit, you will be amazed by its magnificent dome built by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small piazza to see the “Campanile” tower (partly designed by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the “Gates of Paradise.” In the heart of the city, you will see Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon strolling the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own or take a short trip to Pisa (optional), one of the four main historical Marine Republics of Italy. There, you will tour the Piazza dei Miracoli with the Duomo, Pisa’s symbol “the Leaning Tower” and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, overnight stay in Florence. B,D
Day 4 : Florence – Bologna – Padua – Venice
After breakfast in Florence, departure to Bologna. There,you will discover the elegant city center with its “porticos”, it’s shopping streets and so on. From Piazza Malpighi you will walk to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (Neptune square and Major square) in the heart of the city, then King Renzo’s Palace; Palazzo Podestà and the basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. Bologna it’s a real gourmet’s heaven…don’t miss
a tasty meal at your own leisure! In the afternoon, continue toward Padova, with Sant’Antonio Basilica: one of the most visited churches by pilgrims of the catholic world. Later in the afternoon, arrival in Venice (Mestre). Check in at your hotel and overnight stay. B
Day 5 : Venice
After breakfast, enjoy your transfer to Piazza San Marco, and visit the most iconic places of the “Floating City”: the Palazzo dei Dogi, symbol of Venice’s glorious past, the legendary “Bridge of Sighs”. After the walking tour, allow us to treat you to a spritz or a prosecco, as a delightful conclusion to your visit to the highlights of Venice, in the company of your tour leader. While you sit comfortably and savor your drink, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of the famous “cicchetti,” a Venetian variation of tapas (light lunch).Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice’s canals at your leisure and then return to the hotel and overnight . B, L
Day 6 : Venice – Tuscany Wine Region (Montepulciano) · Rome
After breakfast, departure from Piazzale Roma heading to Tuscany, world-known for its landscapes, its churches and castles and its delicious wines. You will proceed to Valdi Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Known for its “Nobile” wine, on purchase in local wine houses, Montepulciano also hosts an annual Jazz and Wine Festival every July. Lunch in a typical restaurant included!!! After lunch, quick stop to spend some free time. In the evening, you will arrive in Rome to check in into your hotel. B,L
Day 7 : Rome
Between 7:45 – 8:00 am, after breakfast, departure from the hotel for the included tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square with our exclusive “Skip the Line” access! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums where you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world. Walk along the beautiful Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps before admiring Raphael’s Rooms and, then, the amazing Sistine Chapel. After this incredible masterpiece, the tour ends in St. Peter’s Square where you can admire the incredible masterpiece St. Peter’s Basilica: the biggest church in the world! The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square. Enjoy the rest of the day to explore the city at your own leisure or get any one of our selected tours for the afternoon or at night! Overnight stay. B
Day 8 : Depart Rome
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Arrivederci!
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DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS
2024 | ||
Guaranteed Departures | ||
Dates | Dbl Occ | Sgl Occ |
Mar 24 - Mar 31 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Mar 31 - Apr 07 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Apr 07 - Apr 14 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Apr 14 - Apr 21 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Apr 21 - Apr 28 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Apr 28 - May 05 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 03 - May 10 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 05 - May 12 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 10 - May 17 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 12 - May 19 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 17 - May 24 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 19 - May 26 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 24 - May 31 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 26 - Jun 02 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
May 31 - Jun 07 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 02- Jun 09 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 07 - Jun 14 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 09 - Jun 16 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 14 - Jun 21 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 16 - Jun 23 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 21 - Jun 28 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 23 - Jun 30 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 28 - Jul 05 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jun 30 - Jul 07 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 05 - Jul 12 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 07 - Jul 14 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 12 - Jul 19 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 14 - Jul 21 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 19 - Jul 26 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 21 - Jul 28 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 26 - Aug 02 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Jul 28 - Aug 04 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Aug 23 - Aug 30 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Aug 25 - Sep 01 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Aug 30 - Sep 06 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 01 - Sep 08 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 06 - Sep 13 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 08 - Sep 15 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 13 - Sep 20 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 15 - Sep 22 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 20 - Sep 27 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 22 - Sep 29 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 27 - Oct 04 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Sep 29 - Oct 06 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 04 - Oct 11 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 06 - Oct 13 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 11 - Oct 18 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 13 - Oct 20 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 18 - Oct 25 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 20 - Oct 27 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 25 - Nov 01 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Oct 27 - Nov 03 | CAD 3,025 | CAD 4,325 |
Hotels | ||
Florence | ||
Raffaello 4* | ||
Venice (Mestre) | ||
Delfino 4*, Tritone 4* or Antony 4* | ||
Rome | ||
San Martin 4* OR Diana Roof Garden 4* | ||
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INCLUSIONS
Inclusions:
- Transfer in/out from Rome airport to the hotel
- Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano!
- Visit also Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Padua, Tuscany wine region
- Guided tour in Florence and Venice
- Spritz & “Cicchetti” experience in Venice (light lunch)
- Discovering Rome by night (our regular sightseeing tour T8C)
- Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s square (with our exclusive “Skip the Line”)
- Venice island by adding a supplement
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