Grand Tour of Italy – Venice to Rome

Day 1: UK - Venice

Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Day 2: Venice

Today, explore Venice on foot with a guided walking tour revealing many famous sights including Doge’s Palace, built in the Venetian Gothic style, and the legendary Bridge of Sighs.

Day 3: Venice

Today will be the day to put your research skills to the test and discover Venice for yourself as you spend the entire day at leisure.

Day 4: Bologna

After breakfast, leave Venice and drive to Bologna for a guided tour. Sights include the Piazza Maggiore, San Petronio - the world’s fifth-largest Basilica, Piazza del Nettuno, The Garisenda Tower, and Europe’s oldest University.

Day 5: Tuscan Countryside

After breakfast, explore rural Tuscany, stopping at Volterra, an imposing town with immense stone ramparts perched dramatically on a hill offering panoramic views. Then drive on through the countryside to San Gimignano, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages.

Day 6: Florence

This morning, drive to Florence where you’ll have a guided walking tour as well as some free time to explore.

Day 7: Siena

After breakfast, take a short drive to Siena for a guided tour. Once one of the finest medieval cities in the world, and during the 12th and 13th centuries, one of the richest!

Day 8: Perugia

Embark on a tour of the bustling university city of Perugia, which uses an escalator system to connect the lower town to the historical core above. Enjoy some free time to explore as well.

Day 9: Orvieto

Today explore Orvieto, whose ancient ruins lie in eerie underground caves.

Day 10: Rome

Take a sightseeing tour of ‘the Eternal City’ visiting the most famous and historic landmarks such as the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, and Piazza di Spagna.

Day 11: Rome

Enjoy a free day to explore Rome as you wish - and there’s lots to see!

Day 12: Rome - UK

After a memorable tour, return to the airport and make your journey home to the UK.