Best of Rome, Florence & Tuscany and Venice - Small Group Tour

Best of Rome, Florence & Tuscany and Venice - Small Group Tour

100 Views

Best of Rome, Florence & Tuscany and Venice - Small Group Tour

9 Days Starting in Rome and ending in Venice

Visiting: Rome, Vatican City, Vatican Museums, Saint Peter's Square, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Vecchio, Giotto's Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria, Cinque Terre, Venice, Gondola Rides

Tour operator:

Click Tours

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

11-99

Special diets catered:

Vegans

Tour operated in:
English
Private Available:

Request A Private Tour

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Experience the best Italy has to offer by taking a tour which encompasses three of the country’s most famous metropole. Perfect for first time visitors who want to get a taste of a variety of areas, start off in Rome to experience the Italian capital, and marvel at “the faithful city’s” ancient architecture and extensive history. Then head off to Italy’s art capital of Florence to see work by Italian masters, and finish up in Venice for a romantic gondola ride and even more breath-taking surroundings. As well as these cosmopolitan wonders, you’ll also get a chance to see some of the rural Tuscan countryside, of course tasting local delicacies and exquisite wines along the way. What more could you ask for?

Highlights

  • Visit the best sites of Rome, Florence & Tuscany and Venice with professional tour guide

  • Visit in Rome the Vatican Museum, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and more

  • Access the Vatican Museum easily with your skip the line tickets.

  • Savour local cheeses, breads and delicious Tuscan wine

  • Explore the remarkable Colosseum and Roman Forum

  • Explore the Tuscany Highlights and route stop in Siena

  • Visit in Florence the architecture sites, Piazza della Signoria, Duomo with Giotto's bell tower and more

  • In Siena, enjoy a wine & food experience in the heart of the old town.

  • Enjoy the ride by high-speed train to Venice

  • Bountiful Venice Historical Tour and Gondola tour

Places You'll See

Siena

Rome

Florence

Rome

Cinque Terre

Vatican City

Vatican City

Florence

Spanish Steps

Masks - Venice

Gondola Tour

Venice

Itinerary

Expand All

Day 1 : Friday - Welcome To Italy And Transfer To Your Hotel In Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Rome

Meals Included: Dinner

Welcome to Charming Italy!
Independent arrival at Rome hotel.
Late afternoon meeting with your Tour Host in the hotel. You will learn more about your tour and familiarize yourself with the travel companions. At the end, walk to the restaurant and enjoy a tasty welcome dinner.
Overnight in Rome.

Day 2 : Saturday - Vatican Museum / St. Peter’S Square / Pantheon / Spanish Steps

Location: Rome, Vatican City, Vatican Museums, Saint Peter's Square, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Rome.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Explore the historical sites of Rome. After delicious breakfast, you will enjoy a unique visit to Vatican Museum. Access the Museum easily with your skip the line tickets. Your visit will be memorable: our guides have drawn up a route to include all the major sights as well as some unexpected surprises. See the Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons, Raphael Rooms, the Galleries of the Candelabra, of the Maps and of the Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel and the Pinecone Courtyard. At the end, exit on the St. Peter’s Square and enjoy the magnificent view of the imposing Cathedral. You will return to your hotel to relax after a challenging morning.
Late afternoon meet your tour leader for a walking tour of the Baroque Town with Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, the Italian Parliament and the fascinating narrow streets of ancient Rome.
Return to hotel with your Tour Host or indulge in your exploration on your own.
Overnight in Rome.

Day 3 : Sunday - Day At Leisure In The Historical City Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Rome.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Free day at the Historical city Rome. This tour has been designed to offer the best of each city visited combined with some free time to customise your travel experience as well as take your time to relax.
There are many available experiences. Among these, we like to suggest to explore the Imperial Rome with Colosseum and Forum, to visit one of the most beautiful are collection in Europe at Palazzo Borghese or the near Tivoli with the astonishing Villa Hadriana, built by the Emperor Hadrian and Villa d’Este, masterpiece of Italian gardening. Alternatively, you may want visit Capri or Pompeii taking advantage of the new high speed train connecting Naples and Rome in just 1 hr or enjoy a wine tour in Viterbo area.
Overnight in Rome.

Day 4 : Monday - Highlights Of Tuscany / Florence / Siena - Wine & Food Experience

Location: Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Piazza del Campo

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight is Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our journey will take us to Tuscany. Be ready to meet your tour host at your hotel in Rome and motor to Florence, where you will arrive late afternoon following an en route stop in Siena. The ride itself is a magnificent opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Tuscan hills, the view of small enchanting villages as well as the vineyards and castles the pointed the region. In ancient times, Siena was the only city that competed against Florence for power, wealth and artistic beauties. Upon arrival in Siena, enjoy a wine & food experience in the heart of the old town. After you will have time to discover Piazza del Campo, the main central square where the famous Palio horse race takes place every year, as well as exploring quieter backstreets and learning everything about the Contrade, the 17 medieval city districts that compete against each other in the Palio. Continue to Florence and overnight in town.

Day 5 : Tuesday - Florence / San Lorenzo Market / Piazza Della Signoria / Food & Arts

Location: Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Giotto's Bell Tower, Piazza della Signoria

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Florence.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start your exploration of Florence from the unknown and most picturesque sides of the city: visit the market of San Lorenzo where it’s possible to see the food arriving from the Tuscan countryside. It’s a chance to taste lots of varieties of local cheeses, fruits, vegetable, and breads. If you're still hungry, there’s free time for lunch.
In the afternoon, meet your guide in the hotel and get ready to explore the heart of the town.
Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time; Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli who he commissioned to produce various works of art and architecture. We’ll visit Piazza della Signoria, walk by the Palazzo Vecchio, the Duomo with Giotto's bell tower (from outside), Ponte Vecchio. Our walk through Florence will end with a visit to the Accademia to admire, among the many masterpieces, the jewel of Michelangelo: the statue of David.

Overnight in Florence.

Day 6 : Wednesday - Free Day Florence To Explore City Or Cinque Terre Tour

Location: Cinque Terre, Florence

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Florence

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free at leisure. Why do not join a small group tour to Cinque Terre?
You will discover the most beautiful villages of Cinque Terre, enjoy a relaxed escapes from the crowds, through luxuriant panoramic seaside vineyards and Savour a delicious fresh Seafood typical lunch including Cinque Terre wine and experience an amazing boat trip to take the most beautiful pictures of Cinque Terre from the sea. Overnight in Florence.

Day 7 : Thursday - Florence - Enjoy The Ride By High-Speed Train To Venice

Location: Florence, Venice

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Florence train station. Board your train to Venice. 
Enjoy the ride by high-speed train to Venice.
 The city does not have roads and cars but only boats and canals. It is built on several small islands linked by hundreds of bridges.
 Arrival late morning and transfer to hotel in the Laguna. Free time to explore Venice on your own. Overnight in Venice.

Day 8 : Friday - Explore Venice / Gondola Tour / Gondola Ride / St. Marc’S Bascilica

Location: Venice, Gondola Rides

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight in Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Free morning to tour the city. In the afternoon, guided visit of Venice followed by a gondola tour.
Afternoon is the best moment to enjoy Venice, when most of the visitors leave the city, the cruise boats depart from the pier and the narrow streets became again fascinating and mysterious , a secret path to the Past.
Our guide will help you to visit the main sights of the city but also to discover the real soul of Venice spending some time outside of the main tourist areas, places that you can reach by yourself only if you get lost. The tour will end with a Gondola ride. In the evening, enjoy a Venetian Dinner.
 Overnight in Venice.

Day 9 : Saturday - Departure Day From Venice

Location: Venice

Meals Included: Breakfast

Check out of the hotel following breakfast.
Independent Transfer to Airport or Railways Station.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    8 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels Hotels list or Similar: Hotels in Rome: della Conciliazione / Londra & Cargill. Hotels in Florence: Executive / Cellai / Pierre. Hotels in Venice: Palazzo Selvadego / Gabrielli.

  • Fully Guided

    Professional tour guide. Expert Guide Included . Guided visit of Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel with skip the line reservation Guided Visit of the heart of Florence, including Accademia with Michelangelo’s David, including skip the line Guided visit of Venice + Gondola Tour. Tour Escort service.

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

    Daily Breakfast. Welcome dinner in Rome. Evening walking tour of Venice ending with a Farewell Dinner in Venice.

  • Train Tickets

    1st class seat reserved on high speed train from Florence to Venice

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

    Transfer from Rome to Florence via Siena by private luxury motor-coach Transfer from your hotel in Florence to Florence Station, including porterage 1st class seat reserved on high speed train from Florence to Venice Arrival transfer in Venice

  • Other included

    Welcome briefing. Walking along the heart of Rome. Wine & Food experience in Siena. Walking along the heart of Siena. Fresh market’s tour of Florence.

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

    International flights are not included

  • Insurance

    Insurance is not included

  • Drinks with Meals

    Drinks on meals not included

  • Local Taxes

    City Tax to be paid locally

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Arrive and departure transfer

Check out our Q&As

  • Do you accept children?

    No persons under 12 will be accepted on tours unless this is formally requested in writing. Minors (those under 18 years of age) are accepted on some group tours provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who accepts full responsibility for them.

  • Does Click Tours cater for those with medical conditions?

    If you have any medical condition, disability or special requirements which may affect your holiday, please tell us before you confirm your booking, as we are able to make enquiries of the supplier about the suitability of arrangements for you and provide replies prior to booking. You are responsible for assessing whether a tour is suitable for you.

  • Will I need to have travel insurance?

    Yes. All clients must be in possession of health and personal injury insurance, along with a valid passport, together with any necessary visas or required vaccinations. As the customer it is your responsibility to ensure you have the required items.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Michael  

Italy Tour

07-Mar-2020

This was an excellent tour. we had a wonderful time. The itinerary was well planned, allowing for some of the best possible sites. Accommodations were quite comfortable. All were close enough to get to the city centers without any problems. The meals were fantastic. Coach comfortable and a lovely group of people. Worth every cent!! Looking forward to another adventure in the near future.

Want a private tour?

  • Personalise your trip

    Make changes to the itinerary, accommodation, or transport method

  • Travel more exclusively

    Your tour guide can focus all their attention on your group

  • Travel for a special occasion

    Celebrate an important event by only travelling with your friends or family

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Click Tours requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of click tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Why book with tourhub?

Safe & Secure

Your money is protected in an external trust until you travel.

pts logo

100% Guaranteed Refunds if your trip is cancelled.


The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.

Guaranteed Best Value

Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.


No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.

(Operator terms may apply)

Expert Knowledge

Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.


Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.


Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.

Trusted Service

Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.


Don't just take our word for it...

"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."

Similar Tours

Travel Guru Features

Our Reviews