Rome Tuscany and Venice Self Drive Explorer

Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at Rome Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure to get acquainted with this magnificent city.

Today, consider taking a private or small group tour of Rome. Experience a unique walking tour in the romantic historic part of the city starting from the Spanish Steps and ending up at Venice Square. In the afternoon, you can either visit the Vatican City or the Colosseum.

In the morning, pick up your rental vehicle and begin your journey towards Tuscany. Enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Buonconvento, a historic town located south of Siena at the confluence of the Arbia and Ombrone Rivers. Upon arrival, unwind for an evening at your leisure.

Today's recommended drive will take you towards Siena, offering captivating views of the Chianti hills adorned with vineyards, olive trees, and iconic cypress trees. Along the way, consider a stop a the charming walled village of San Gimignano, renowned for its medieval architecture and towering structures that provide breathtaking vistas of the nearby valley. Upon reaching Siena, check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure in the Montespertoli area.

A total freedom tour to Western Tuscany to discover two amazing cities: Pisa - the city of the Leaning Tower - and Lucca, less famous but uniquely beautiful! Overnight in Florence.

Today, we highly recommend you to explore “The birthplace of Renaissance” on foot. Begin your self-guided touring with breathtakingly beautiful Medici Chapels, the final resting place of the famous and powerful Medici family. Continue with the Uffizi Gallery to admire priceless Renaissance art. Designed by Giorgio Vasari and constructed in the 16th century, Uffizi houses a wide selection of art pieces from 18th to the 20th centuries. Italian artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raffaello are all represented here. Bargello Museum is the Italy’s first national museum a must-see in Florence and quite remarkable with giant David sculpture by Donatello. You may wish to finish off the day on the Renaioli’s sunset boat rides for a romantic escape. Overnight in Florence.

In the morning, depart for Venice and visit Bologna en route. You will drive approximately 1-hour and 50-minutes to Bologna, a lively, foodie and historic capital in northern Italy. Explore medieval and Renaissance structures on foot, taste Bolognian-style gelato and world-famous Bolognese specialties and regional sparkling wine. You will drive another 1-hour and 45- minutes to Venice. Upon arrival, drop off your rental vehicle and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

This morning, join an optional private walking tour of Venice. First, delight in the palatial architecture of St. Mark’s Square, and enter the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica to admire its famous mosaics. Then seek out the Floating City’s most sought after sights on foot, including iconic landmarks the Rialto Bridge and the House of Marco Polo. Get a taste of local life at the Rialto Fish Market and explore historic neighbourhoods like Cannaregio. End the tour by soaking up the scenery on a memorable gondola ride. The afternoon is at leisure or consider joining a tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello.

In the morning, you will be transferred to Venice Airport to check-in for your onward flight.