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The Marco Polo

4 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
50 peopleMaximum group size
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Itinerary

Experience Italy’s most iconic cities on 'The Marco Polo,' a 4-day guided art and architecture tour from Rome to Venice via Florence and Bologna. Witness Michelangelo’s David, stroll Florence’s cobbled alleys, and float along Venice’s dreamy canals. This easy-paced group tour welcomes families, seniors, and young adults, offering ample opportunities to explore monuments, churches, and charming shops. The standout feature is its immersive, whirlwind introduction to Italy’s artistic and architectural masterpieces, making it an ideal short escape for travelers eager to soak up the country’s timeless beauty.

day 1 - Rome > Assisi > Siena > Florence

Departure around 7:30 am from the Hotel St. Martin or similar for Assisi, a tiny town in Umbria surrounded by walls built in the Middle Ages, famous for the Basilica of St. Francis. After exploring Assisi at your own pace, board the bus for Siena, a Medieval town known for its Palio horse race around the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo. Continue to Florence, where you will check into your hotel before dinner. Meals: D

Note: Beginning in April 2026, the included dinner in Florence will be replaced with lunch in Assisi.

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

day 2 - Florence

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing drive to Florence, the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Giotto’s bell tower, and the Baptistery with its famous bronze doors. Admire Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce before spending an afternoon of leisure in Florence or opting for an excursion to Pisa for a tour of the Square of Miracles, home to the famed Leaning Tower. Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Raffaello, Florence, or similar

day 3 - Florence > Bologna > Venice

After a delightful breakfast in Florence, depart for the elegant Bologna. Upon arrival, explore the charming city center with its iconic porticos. Start your walking tour at Piazza Malpighi, leading to Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore. Marvel at the historic Palazzo Podestà and the Basilica of San Petronio, the world's largest Gothic brick church.

Discover why Bologna is hailed as Italy's gastronomic capital with a street food experience, exploring medieval streets lined with food stalls and markets offering traditional and contemporary treats. Enjoy a light lunch at a local eatery, sampling authentic flavors that define Bologna's culinary identity. In the afternoon, continue the journey to Venice . Meals: B, L

Accommodation at the Hotel Delfino Mestre, Venice, or similar

day 4 - Venice

The tour ends after breakfast. You may opt for an extension in Venice or in other locations such as Milan, Como, or the region of the Northern Lakes. Meals: B

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What's Included

Accommodation
Accommodation in standard-level hotels
Meals
Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
Transport
Transportation by deluxe motorcoachStretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travelers with the most comfortable trip
Guide
Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guidesHeadsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
Others
Visits to Assisi, Siena, Florence, and BolognaStreet food experience in BolognaComplimentary Wi-Fi on board to be in touch with family and friends

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