Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 days

Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 days

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Italy's most iconic cities with the "Rome, Florence & Venice" tour. Begin your adventure in Rome, exploring its historic landmarks like the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon via a Hop on Hop off bus. Discover the Renaissance treasures of Florence, including the Palazzo Vecchio, and enjoy a Tuscan lunch in Montepulciano. Wander through Bologna's elegant streets and marvel at Venice's St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, topped off with a prosecco experience. Delve into the Vatican City's awe-inspiring museums and the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line access. With guided sightseeing, luxurious 4-star accommodations, and seamless transfers, this small group tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and leisure in the heart of Italy. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Rome - Explore the historic city with highlights including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.

  • Florence - Discover the 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and visit the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio.

  • Bologna - Enjoy free time to explore the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region.

  • Venice - Visit St Mark's Square, Doge's Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, and enjoy a glass of prosecco.

  • Tuscany - Drive through the picturesque wine region and taste local wine in Montepulciano.

  • Vatican City - Visit St Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Italy! On arrival in Rome, there is an included transfer to our start hotel. Then head out to explore the capital on the Rome Hop on, Hop off bus, allowing you to see the city's main sights at your own pace. Our open-top panoramic buses allow you to enjoy a spectacular view of the most iconic monuments of the Eternal City. All you have to do is jump on board and relax, listen to the audio commentary and get on and off at any of the eight stops available along the route. The bus ticket included is valid for a day.

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Day 2: Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. It's an early start as we depart Rome at 7:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There's time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose.





Then we continue to Siena, a UNESCO-protected town known for its incredibly narrow streets, medieval brick buildings and fan-shaped main square: Piazza del Campo. After a short visit we continue to our hotel in Florence, where dinner is included.

Day 3: Florence

Location: Florence

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce, burial place for illustrious Italians including Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. We enjoy lunch in a typical Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce.





This afternoon you can continue exploring Florence independently. We recommend pre-booking a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or the Academia (home to the original David). Alternatively, you can book an optional excursion to nearby Pisa, home to the iconic Leaning Tower.

Day 4: Bologna

Location: Bologna

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Enjoy a walk through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore in the heart of the city, and see the Basilica of San Petronio. There's free time to find a good restaurant for lunch.





In the afternoon we pay a short visit to Padua, a riverside city west of Venice. We'll see the Basilica of Saint Anthony, which is one of the most visited churches by pilgrims in the Catholic world. Then it's on to Venice, where we check into our hotel for the next two nights.





Please note: For tours departing from March 2025 onwards, there will no longer be a stop in Padua. Instead, more time will be spent exploring Bologna, and you will enjoy an included street food experience with a light lunch included.

Day 5: Venice

Location: Venice

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast it's time to explore perhaps Italy's most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer's dream, and we'll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark's Square. It's the focal point of the city, dominated by St Mark's Basilica. We also see the Gothic Doge's Palace and the legendary Bridge of Sighs.





After our tour, we enjoy a glass of prosecco and some traditional cicchetti (Italian tapas) in our beautiful setting and there is free time for you to explore further - we strongly recommend a gondola ride on Venice's famous canals!

Day 6: Tuscany

Location: Tuscany

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy's most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy's finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch, where you can try a glass or two of the region's vino. Then we enjoy a short amount of free time to explore the town further, before returning to Rome for the evening.

Day 7: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we explore Vatican City, home to the Pope and technically an independent country - another one you can tick off your list!





Departing the hotel after breakfast, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican's museums and galleries with 'skip the line' tickets. Take in the Gallery of Tapestries, the beautifully decorated frescoes of Raphael's Rooms, and of course, the Sistine Chapel. We can also admire the stunning St Peter's Basilica from the outside. This iconic landmark dominates the Vatican and is one of the largest Christian churches in the world, as well as being the pinnacle of Renaissance architecture. It is allegedly where Saint Peter was buried and titans of Italian design including Donato Bramante and Michelangelo had a hand in its creation. The rest of today is at leisure in Rome.

Day 8: Rome

Location: Rome

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before our tour arrangements come to an end. There is an included departure transfer to the airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4-star hotels

  • 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 1 dinner

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner.

  • 7 nights 4 star hotels

    Accommodation for 7 nights in 4-star hotels is included.

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

    The tour is escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader, with specialist guides for some sightseeing.

  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 8

    Airport transfers are included on arrival on day 1 and departure on day 8.

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

    Transportation is provided by a deluxe coach equipped with Wi-Fi, audio headsets, and an onboard toilet.

  • Guided sightseeing in Vatican City, Florence and Venice

    Guided sightseeing tours are included in Vatican City, Florence, and Venice.

  • Rome Hop on Hop off bus ticket with 8 stops and audio commentary

    A Hop on Hop off bus ticket in Rome with 8 stops and audio commentary is included.

  • Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican

    Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican are included.

  • Prosecco or Spritz and cicchetti experience in Venice

    A Prosecco or Spritz and cicchetti experience in Venice is included.

  • Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups

    The tour is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travelers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour.

  • Additional meals and drinks unless specified

    Additional meals and drinks, unless specified, are not included.

  • Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions

    Entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions are not covered.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

  • City tax

    City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night, varying by city, is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out.

Age Policy

No minimum age. Children under 6 travel free

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with transportation by deluxe coach featuring Wi-Fi, audio headsets, and an onboard toilet, along with airport transfers on arrival and departure days.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in 4-star hotels, providing comfort and convenience throughout your journey in Italy's most iconic cities.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides transportation by deluxe coach equipped with Wi-Fi, audio headsets, and an onboard toilet.

  • Is there a tour guide accompanying the group?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader, and there are specialist guides for some sightseeing activities.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner.

  • What is the group size for this tour?

    The group size can vary from 20 to 40 persons, and the tour is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups.

  • Is there an airport transfer included in the tour?

    Yes, there is an airport arrival transfer on day 1 and an airport departure transfer on day 8.

  • Will there be any free time during the tour?

    Yes, there is free time allocated in various locations such as Bologna, Venice, and Rome for independent exploration.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour?

    Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican are included, but other entrance fees not mentioned in the inclusions are not covered.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in 4-star hotels.

  • Is there a minimum age requirement for this tour?

    There is no minimum age requirement, and children under 6 travel free.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

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

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola ...more ...less

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal. ...more ...less

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30-Nov-2023

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King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide. ...more ...less

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away. ...more ...less

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare ...more ...less

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27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure ...more ...less

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I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying. ...more ...less

Book with Confidence

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    On The Go Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform on the go tours, 60 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 500 GBP per person 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 on the go tours charges.

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

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Rome, Florence & Venice - 8 days

8 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy

Visiting: Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2510/ROFV

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

No Minimum Age. Children aged 0 - 5  travel free. Children aged 6+ pay adult priceMaximum Age: No maximum age but not suitable for pax with mobility issues

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

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