5-Day Italy In-Depth Tour from Rome with Tuscany: Assisi | Siena | Florence | Venice**Tourist Class Accommodations || UNESCO World Heritage**

Prepare yourself for a fantastic 5 day Italy tour to experience the rich culture, architecture, and cuisine of Italy! We'll pick you right up from Rome in our deluxe coach in the early morning and begin our journey, driving to the walled city of Assisi. Built in the Middle Ages, this historic city is filled with ancient wonders and unmatched architecture. We'll have free time for lunch (own expense) and to explore here. We highly suggest visiting the Basilica of St. Francis, home to masterpieces crafted by Giotto and Cimabue. Next, we'll head further north to Siena, one of the most popular cities in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From here we'll arrive at the stunning city of Florence.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast this morning before we begin our exploration of the Cradle of the Renaissance - and trust us, you'll need it. Today we'll dig deep into Florence's rich culture, amazing sites, and fascinating history. Also known as the Athens of the Middle Ages, Florence expanded rapidly as a free trade hub for Europe. This prosperity allowed patrons and artists to flourish during the Renaissance. You can see evidence of this prosperity in the enchanting monuments and architecture, such as the iconic Duomo. Our tour will lead us from this famous attraction to the Campanile tower and the Baptistery, home to the spectacular bronze doors where Michelangelo imagined the Gates of Paradise. Next, we'll travel into the heart of the city where we'll encounter Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo della Signoria (also known as Palazzo Vecchio), and the Basilica of Santa Croce. After a filling lunch in a local Tuscan restaurant in Piazza Santa Croce, you'll be free to explore the cobblestone streets of Florence on your own. Or join us for an optional excursion to Pisa (own expense), to see the UNESCO-listed Square of Miracles, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Today we'll have one final breakfast in Florence before saying farewell to this immaculate city and traveling to Bologna. You'll have the opportunity to explore the elegant lanes and plazas of Bolgna. We'll walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore through the heart of the city. From here our walking tour will lead us past King Renzo's Palace, Palazzo Podesta, and the Basilica of San Petronio, one of the largest of its kind in the world. By the afternoon we'll be on the road again, traveling to Padua. Here we'll visit the world famous Sant'Antonio Basilica, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world. By midday we'll arrive in Venice, one of the world's most romantic cities and undoubtedly the most beautiful city built by man!

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a private water-taxi transfer to Piazza San Marco, with Skip the Line tickets to the splendid St. Mark's Basilica. Afterward, be sure to check out the most iconic places of the Floating City: the Doge's Palace, a symbol of Venice's glorious past; as well as the legendary Bridge of Sighs. Spend the afternoon roaming along Venice's storied canals at your leisure, then return to the hotel for dinner and a good night's rest.

After breakfast, we'll depart from Venice and head to Tuscany, renowned for its landscapes, beautiful churches and castles, and its delicious wines. We'll make our way to to Val di Chiana with a stop in Montepulciano, a medieval town rich in art and history, also famous for its Nobile wine, available for purchase in local wine houses. Spend the afternoon discovering Montepulciano at your own pace, enjoying the free wine tastings, or perhaps partaking a bit of shopping. In the evening we will return to Rome, where the tour service ends.