Veloce Italia

Veloce Italia

5 Days Starting in Rome and ending in

Visiting: Rome, Venice

Tour operator:

ESKAPAS

Tour code:

766969

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

6-90

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $950

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This 5-day quick trip takes in all of Italy's top sites and is ideal for people with limited time. Beginning and finishing in Rome, you will go to UNESCO-listed Siena and the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' in Florence. Explore Bologna, pay a visit to Padua, and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Venice. Drive through Tuscany's magnificent wine region, stop for lunch in historic Montepulciano, and then return to Rome.

Highlights

  • This 5-day quick trip takes in all of Italy's top sites and is ideal for people with limited time

  • Beginning and finishing in Rome, you will go to UNESCO-listed Siena and the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' in Florence

  • Explore Bologna, pay a visit to Padua, and enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Venice

  • Drive through Tuscany's magnificent wine region, stop for lunch in historic Montepulciano, and then return to Rome

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Rome - Assisi - Siena – Florence (D)

Location: Rome

Benvenuto in Italia! We leave Rome at 07:15AM and go to the historic walled town of Assisi. If you choose, you may visit the magnificent Basilica of St Francis on your own. Then we travel to Siena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site noted for its exceedingly small alleyways, ancient brick structures, and fan-shaped main plaza, Piazza del Campo. After a brief stop, we return to our hotel in Florence, where supper is provided.

Please keep in mind: The tour begins from the Hotel St Martin in Rome at 07:15 on Day 1. Please arrive in Rome the day before your tour to avoid missing the coach.

Day 2 : Florence (B-L)

After breakfast, you will spend the day seeing lovely Florence, the "Cradle of Renaissance," where Italian art achieved its pinnacle with the aid of Michelangelo. Based on Etruscan-Roman beginnings, the city prospered as an autonomous "Comune" in the Middle Ages and was further re-fined during the Renaissance. The numerous monuments, cathedrals, and structures such as Santa Maria del Fiore, often known as the Duomo, will captivate you.

During your tour, you will be astounded by its beautiful dome, which was created by Filippo Brunelleschi. Cross a small square to see the "Campanile" tower (partly created by Giotto) and the Baptistery, with its bronze doors inspired by Michelangelo's "Gates of Paradise."

" The Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce are located in the heart of the city." Lunch at Piazza Santa Croce at a typical Tuscan restaurant. Spend the day exploring Florence's cobblestone alleyways on your own, or take a short drive to Pisa (optional tour), one of Italy's four important medieval Marine Republics. You will visit the Piazza dei Miracoli, which includes the Duomo, Pisa's icon "the Leaning Tower," and the Baptistery. Dinner at leisure, followed by an overnight stay in Florence.

Day 3 : Florence · Bologna · Padua · Venice (B-D)

Location: Venice

Breakfast and departure for Bologna. There, you will find the magnificent city center with its "porticos," retail lanes, and other attractions. From Piazza Malpighi, stroll to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore (the city's main squares), then to King Renzo's Palace, Palazzo Podestà, and the church of San Petronio, one of the largest in the world. Bologna is a gourmet paradise...Don't pass up a nice dinner at your leisure! Continue toward Padova in the afternoon, stopping at Sant'Antonio Basilica, one of the most visited churches by Catholic pilgrims worldwide. Arrival at Venice (Mestre) later in the day. Arrive at your hotel for supper and an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Venice (B)

Location: Venice

After breakfast, We will transfer you to Piazza San Marco and see the most famous sights of the "Floating City," including the Palazzo dei Dogi, a reminder of Venice's magnificent history, and the renowned "Bridge of Sighs." Let us give you a spritz or a prosecco after this walking tour to round off your visit to Venice attractions in the company of your tour leader.

Spend the day exploring Venice's canals at your leisure before returning to the hotel for the night.

Day 5 : Venice – Tuscany – Rome

After breakfast, we are leaving  from Piazzale Roma for Tuscany, renowned for its scenery, churches and castles, and delectable wines. You will continue to Val di Chiana, stopping in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in history and art. Montepulciano, known for its "Nobile" wine, which can be purchased at local wine shops, also organizes an annual Jazz and Wine Festival in July. Lunch is included in a authentic local restaurant!!! After lunch, a short free time will be given. You will arrive in Rome in the evening, where the tour will conclude.

Important Note: We recommend that you stay in Rome an additional night and book your onward flight the day after our tour ends.

What's Included

Accommodation: 4 nights 4-star hotels

  • Florence (2)  Raffaello 4*
  • Venice Mestre (2) Delfino 4*

Guide: 

Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing 

  • Guided sightseeing in Florence and Venice

Meals:

  • 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner

Transport:

  • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet

Other included:

  • Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice

What's Not Included

  • City tax not included: it shall be paid directly at the hotel
  • Drinks not included in meals
  • Optional tips for the driver and the guides

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes you can.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)

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  • Free Date Changes

    ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

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

    Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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