Fantasia Italiana – Until March 2025

Experience the best of Italy in just five days with our Italy Express Tour

Travelling from eternal Rome and up through the hazy hills of Tuscany, you’ll spend five days sampling the best of Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice, and Montepulciano. Catch the spirit of La Vita Bella as you explore elegant Florentine piazzas, rummage through handcrafted artisanal treasures, sip world-class wines, and float down intimate Venetian canals. Experience a taste of Italy with us!

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5 Days from $1259/person CAD

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Food & Wine

Guided

Honeymoon & Anniversary

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Refundable

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We take care of all of the planning for you! You can relax stress-free knowing that everything is organised for you including hotels, sightseeing and meals.

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Primary Location

Italy, Europe

Departures

Monday departures until April & Monday and Saturday departures from May to October

Included:

Accommodation in standard-level hotels
Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour-escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
Traditional Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano
Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and Tuscany Wine Region
Spritz and Cicchetti experience in Venice
Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip

Not Included:

International or domestic airfare
Gratuities to guides and drivers
Travel insurance
Porterage service
Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
Local city tax for overnight stays
Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

Pricing Details

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From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
Prices are subject to change

Optional Extras:

Airport Transfers
Pre and Post Accommodation in Rome and Venice
Feel free to book these optional tours directly with the tour leader: Pisa Excursion, Venice by Night, and Gondola Ride in Venice
For the Ancient Rome Tour, including visits to the Colosseum and museums in Florence (Accademia Gallery or Uffizi Gallery), we highly advise pre-booking. Please reach out to us to confirm availability and rates
All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability

Travel Privately

You can request to book this tour privately, travelling only with people you know.

Itinerary

DAY 1: ROME > ASSISI > SIENA > FLORENCE

Departure around 7:30 am from the Hotel St. Martin or similar for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue on to Florence, where you will check in to your hotel before dinner. Meals: D

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 2: FLORENCE

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza Della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

DAY 3: FLORENCE > BOLOGNA > PADUA > VENICE

After breakfast in Florence, depart to Bologna. In Bologna, wander through seemingly endless elegant porticos, visiting Piazza del Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, King Renzo Palace, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the biggest in the world. In the afternoon, continue to Padua and then Venice, renowned for its canals and gondola boats. Meals: B

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

DAY 4: VENICE

After breakfast, jump aboard a water taxi to the famous St. Mark’s Square, where you will visit the Doge’s Palace (exterior only), a symbol of the glory and authority of Venice. Nearby, see the legendary Bridge of Sighs before tasting a Venetian spritz or a prosecco with the company of your tour leader.

As you relax in comfort and savor your drink, you'll also have the chance to indulge in the renowned "cicchetti," a Venetian take on tapas, offering a delightful light lunch option. Enjoy the afternoon at your own pace, strolling along Venice's enchanting canals, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Your Tour Leader will provide you with all the essential information for your return journey to the hotel in Mestre, by water taxi and local bus services. Please note that tickets for public transportation are not included. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

DAY 5: VENICE > TUSCANY WINE REGION (MONTEPULCIANO) > ROME

After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, known for its romantic churches, castles, and wine. Proceed to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town known for its “Nobile” wine and the annual jazz festival. Enjoy an included lunch at a local restaurant. Spend the afternoon independently exploring Montepulciano before continuing to Rome. Meals: B, L