Italy's Great Cities
Italy's Great Cities
Italy's Great Cities
9 Days Starting and ending in Rome, Italy
Visiting: Rome, Assisi, Venice, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Europe
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LJ-2025
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Italy's most iconic cities with our "Italy's Great Cities" tour. Begin in Rome with guided sightseeing of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and more, before heading to Assisi for a wine tasting and visit to the Basilica of St. Francis. Experience the magic of Venice with a private boat ride and guided tour of St. Mark’s Square and Basilica. Marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa en route to Florence, where you'll see Michelangelo’s David and other historic sites. Enjoy an orientation walk in Siena and taste traditional sweets, then conclude with a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome. This tour offers scenic drives, private boat rides, and stays in luxurious accommodations, ensuring a comfortable and picturesque journey through Italy.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Rome,Italy
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Cicerone
Meals Included: Dinner
At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Rome,Assisi
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Valle Di Assisi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ROME–ASSISI Roman Holiday ROME Guided sightseeing includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Fontana di Trevi, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. *Take a scenic drive en route to Assisi.ASSISI Enjoy [LF] wine tasting at a local Cantina. (B,D) 124 mi / 200 km* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. LOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES For two generations, the same family has cared for hectares of fertile ground: an expanse of vines and olives, figs and fruit trees stretching through the valley to the foot of Assisi. Take in the scent of the excellent wine in this timeless cellar and experience a wine tasting in in this blissful vineyard in the Umbrian countryside.
Day 3: Assisi,Venice Island
Location: Assisi
Accommodation Name: Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast
ASSISI–VENICE ISLAND Medieval Marvels ASSISI See the Basilica of St. Francis before a scenic drive en route to Venice. (B) 280 mi / 450 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTICONIC FOOTSTEPS Walk in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi with a visit to the Basilica named after the deacon, friar, and mystic, who became one of the most venerated religious figures in Christianity. Revered for his love of the Eucharist and the Earth, Francis found communion with God through nature here in this Italian village where he lived and died. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes by Italian master Giotto that adorn the Basilica where the saint is buried.
Day 4: Venice Island
Location: Venice
Accommodation Name: Carlton on the Grand Canal
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND Benvenuti a Venezia VENICE ISLAND Take a private boat ride on the canals, followed by a guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHISTORIC SPOT Locals simply call Piazza San Marco “la piazza.” As paired with the smaller Piazzetta, it forms the social, religious, and political hub of Venice, which Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Basilica dominates the square, offering visitors a spectacular view of the great arches, marble embellishments, and the Romanesque carvings of its façade. Also gracing the square is Doge’s Palace – a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. The enclosed Bridge of Sighs, connecting the palace with the prison, is named for the prisoners breathing in their last view of the Rio di Palazzo on their walk to the prison’s interrogation rooms.
Day 5: Venice Island,Pisa,Florence
Location: Pisa
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included: Breakfast
VENICE ISLAND–PISA–FLORENCE The Tilted Tower PISA See the Leaning Tower en route to Florence. (B) 280 mi / 450 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE See architecture gone askew from the viewpoint of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa. Take the ultimate selfie in front of the Leaning Tower with a tilt of the head or other popular poses to commemorate your visit to the site of medieval art in this beautiful piazza.
Day 6: Florence
Location: Florence
Accommodation Name: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE Fine Art in Firenze FLORENCE Guided sightseeing includes Michelangelo’s masterpiece, David, at the Academy of Fine Arts, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistry’s heavy bronze “Gates of Paradise,” and Signoria Square. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTART & ARCHITECTURE Those lucky enough to visit the Tuscan capital are witness to some of the world’s most magnificent art. Home to a wealth of Rennaissance masterpieces, Florence is famous for Michelangelo’s Marble Masterpiece, David, standing ready for battle in the Academy of Fine Arts. Outside, the Piazza del Duomo and Signoria Square offer spectacular sights of Florentine Gothic and Renaissance art, architecture, and monuments.
Day 7: Florence,Siena,Rome
Location: Siena
Accommodation Name: Della Conciliazione
Meals Included: Breakfast
FLORENCE–SIENA–ROME Siena with Sugar on Top SIENA Your orientation walk includes Piazza del Campo. Taste the traditional sweets of [LF] panforte and ricciarelli before returning to Rome. (B) 199 mi / 320 kmLOCAL FAVORITE LOCAL TASTES A mouth-watering mix of almonds, egg white, honey, sugar, and the pleasing aroma of almond paste are baked into each bite of ricciarelli. Doused with sugar, these oval shaped biscuits are sold by the dozens throughout Siena. Why not make it a baker’s dozen of delight with a slice of panforte? This chewy flourless cake is rich with candied fruit and almonds with a hint of spices. What was once a medieval delicacy prepared for monks and nuns in The Lands of Siena, panforte (strong bread) is now a sweet staple served in virtually every pastry shop you’re lucky enough to pass.
Day 8: Rome. Excursion To Castel Gandolfo
Location: Rome
Accommodation Name: Della Conciliazione
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ROME. EXCURSION TO CASTEL GANDOLFO Arrivederci, Roma CASTEL GANDOLFO Take a guided visit of the Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens.ROME Join a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica to admire Michelangelo’s Pietà. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant this evening. * (B,D) 50 mi / 80 km* For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded. TOUR HIGHLIGHT ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Enjoy an extraordinary, guided visit to explore the Papal Palace and beautiful Barberini Gardens. Stroll the spectacular grounds of the grand papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, where Holy Fathers and world dignitaries walked and talked about faith and the world at large.
Day 9: Rome
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Rome, Assisi, Venice, and Florence at specified hotels.
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Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners.
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing in Rome, Assisi, Venice, Florence, and Castel Gandolfo.
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Wine Tasting
Wine tasting at a local Cantina in Assisi.
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Private Boat Ride
Private boat ride on the canals of Venice.
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Glassblowing Demonstration
Glassblowing demonstration in Venice.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Assisi, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Siena, Pisa, and Venice.
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Small Group Discoveries
Option for Small-Group Discoveries with an average of 24 guests per departure.
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Transport
Travel between cities includes scenic drives and private boat rides on Venice's canals, ensuring a comfortable and picturesque journey throughout Italy.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Visas and Entry Fees
Visas and entry fees to certain attractions are not included.
Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 3 three-course dinners
Small Group
Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select Europe dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus Europe escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized European tour—without the crowds.
UNESCO Sites
Assisi (the Basilica of San Francesco)|Historic Centre of Florence|Historic Centre of Rome - various properties Vatican City|Historic Centre of Siena|Piazza del Duomo Pisa|Vatican City|Venice and its Lagoon
Accommodation
Rome: Cicerone, Assisi: Valle Di Assisi, Venice Area: Carlton on the Grand Canal, Florence: Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, Rome: Della Conciliazione
Mode of Transport
Travel between cities includes scenic drives and private boat rides on Venice's canals, ensuring a comfortable and picturesque journey throughout Italy.
Notes
Rome - the 2025 Jubilee Year events may necessitate changes in the sequence of activities or the omission of certain events/places. Every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, but it may be subject to change. The Vatican Museums are wheelchair accessible, but the entrance and route differ from those of the included guided visit.For operational reasons, schedule changes for the Rome program cannot be excluded.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is included in the tour?
The tour includes scenic drives between cities and private boat rides on Venice's canals, ensuring a comfortable and picturesque journey throughout Italy.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes a full buffet breakfast daily and three three-course dinners.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
Accommodation is provided in Rome at the Cicerone and Della Conciliazione hotels, in Assisi at Valle Di Assisi, in Venice at Carlton on the Grand Canal, and in Florence at Grand Hotel Mediterraneo.
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Is there a wine tasting experience included in the tour?
Yes, there is a wine tasting at a local Cantina in Assisi included in the tour.
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Will there be any guided tours during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes guided sightseeing in Rome, Assisi, Venice, Florence, and Castel Gandolfo.
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Are there any UNESCO World Heritage Sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Assisi, Florence, Rome, Vatican City, Siena, Pisa, and Venice.
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Is there an option for a smaller group tour?
Yes, there is an option for Small-Group Discoveries with an average of 24 guests per departure.
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What activities are planned for the day in Venice?
In Venice, the tour includes a private boat ride on the canals, a guided walking tour to see St. Mark’s Square and Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, followed by a glassblowing demonstration. There is also free time in the afternoon and evening.
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What is the itinerary for the last day of the tour?
On the last day, the tour ends with breakfast in Rome.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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