VISIT TUSCANY FROM ROME

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our journey to the heart of Tuscany. At 7:15 a.m., we will depart by coach towards Assisi, a medieval gem nestled among rolling hills.

Upon arrival, you will have free time to explore this spiritual walled city, famous for being the birthplace of Saint Francis. We recommend visiting the Basilica of Saint Francis, a sanctuary adorned with invaluable frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, beautifully depicting the life of the saint. Before continuing our journey, we will enjoy an included lunch in Assisi.

After lunch, we will continue along the highway that crosses Italy from north to south. Our next stop will be Siena, a city that seems frozen in time, protected by impressive walls. We will stroll through its charming streets until reaching Piazza del Campo, the heart of Sienese life and the stage of the famous “Palio delle Contrade.”

Finally, we will continue to Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. We will arrive in the afternoon to check in at the hotel, enjoy dinner on our own, and rest.

Greca Tip: In Siena, don’t miss trying “panforte,” a traditional sweet made with spices and dried fruits that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Morning rises over Florence like a canvas bathed in the golden light of the Renaissance. After a delightful breakfast, you’ll step into a city where Italian genius reveals itself in every stone.

The historic center welcomes you with a symphony of white, green, and pink marble. The majestic Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore, crowned by Brunelleschi’s awe-inspiring dome, stands as a symbol of Florence’s wealth and power in the 13th and 14th centuries. Beside it, the elegant Campanile designed by Giotto and the Baptistery, famous for its bronze doors—especially the so-called Gates of Paradise, as named by Michelangelo—complete this breathtaking ensemble.

In Piazza della Signoria, the city’s political heart still beats beneath the austere facade of the Palazzo Vecchio, while the Church of Santa Croce opens onto one of Florence’s oldest and most atmospheric squares. Here, you’ll enjoy a delicious Tuscan lunch in a traditional restaurant.

The afternoon is free. If you wish, you may join an optional excursion to Pisa, where the iconic Leaning Tower and the Field of Miracles whisper stories of a glorious maritime republic.

Greca Tip: Inside Santa Croce, look for the tombs of Michelangelo, Galileo, and Machiavelli. To walk among them is to walk in the company of giants.

After a delightful breakfast in Florence, the morning invites you to explore Bologna, a city where medieval charm meets the soul of Italian cuisine.

Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by its iconic porticoes—stretching over 40 kilometers—offering shade and beauty as you wander. Enjoy free time to stroll from Piazza Malpighi to the heart of the city at Piazza del Nettuno and Piazza Maggiore, where history lives in every stone. Here stands the majestic Basilica of San Petronio, the largest Gothic brick church in the world, its unfinished façade whispering stories of ambition and faith.

But Bologna isn’t just seen—it’s tasted. As you walk its medieval alleys, you'll discover a world of flavor in its bustling street food scene. With a specially selected light lunch, you’ll savor the authentic dishes that define Bologna’s culinary fame, in a city often hailed as Italy’s gastronomic capital.

In the afternoon, your journey continues to Venice (Mestre), where a warm welcome awaits you at your hotel for your overnight stay and a well-earned rest.

Greca Tip: While exploring Bologna, don’t forget to look up—its ancient towers still rise above the rooftops, silent sentinels of a noble and flavorful past.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, you will catch your transfer to Piazza San Marco which began to be built in the 9th century, acquiring its current form in the 12th century.  You will see St. Mark's Basilica (entrance not included) the finest blend of Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture and houses the mortal remains of St. Mark.

The Doge's Palace, built in Venetian gothic style and pink Vernon marble is considered a coherent hodgepodge of Byzantine and Gothic architecture, along with traces of Late Renaissance architecture.  It was the historic seat of the La Serenissima, the Venetian Republic, and sheathes secrets that have rarely left the walls of the Palace.

The palace boasts ornate furnishings, Venetian art pieces, lavish rooms, and house paintings by Titian, Tintoretto, and Bellini. It is a symbol of the glory and power of Venice and the Bridge of Sighs or Ponte dei Sospiri connected it with the prisons that were built across the canal.

Legend has it that this famous bridge took its name because prisoners who crossed the bridge on the way to their prison cells or the execution chamber would sigh as they caught their last glimpses of Venice through the tiny windows. 

You will have the afternoon free to enjoy this wonderful city and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Greca Tip: In the afternoon you can enjoy a gondola ride. You can add it at Step 1 of your reservation.

After a delicious breakfast, you will leave in our luxury bus to Montepulciano in the region of the Vallle di Chiana in Tuscany famous for its wonderful wines. You will pass through landscapes full of vineyards that will remain engraved on your retina. You will visit Montepulciano, a picturesque medieval town located on a hill in the center of Italian Tuscany protected by 16th century Etruscan walls, rich in medieval and Renaissance buildings, and famous for producing one of the oldest and best wines in Italy, the "Nobile di Montepulciano ". 

You will have lunch in a traditional restaurant and then have some free time to enjoy Montepulciano at your own pace. 

In the evening, you will return back to Rome where the tour will come to an end. 

Greca Tip: It is the perfect occasion to taste the famous "Nobile di Montepulciano" wine.