About this trip
Eight days across central and northern Italy by coach, starting and finishing in Rome. You move through Siena, Montepulciano, Florence, Bologna, Padua and Venice, taking in Renaissance cities and medieval hill towns along the way.
It's a well-rounded introduction to Italy's classics rather than a deep dive into any one place, with guided walks in the bigger cities and some free time to wander smaller towns like Montepulciano at your own pace.
The Vatican visit with skip-the-line access is a fixed highlight, alongside guided time in Florence and Venice.
What you'll do
- Skip-the-line visit to St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City
- Walk the medieval streets of Siena
- Relax in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano
- See the Renaissance architecture of Florence
- Stroll through Bologna and visit Padua
- Guided walking tour of Venice
- Coach tour with a new base most nights, so expect a fair amount of travel time between cities
- Covers a lot of ground in a week, suited to those who want a broad overview rather than slow travel
- Fully guided throughout, which suits families and first-time visitors to Italy
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,285, about 42% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Rome · 23 Jul – 24 Jul
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