Fantasia Essentials 11 Days / 10 Nights

Day 1:

Welcome to Rome! Welcome to Rome! Upon arrival at the airport, you can make your way to the hotel on your own, where you will check in and settle into your room to begin enjoying your stay. Accommodation in Rome.

Day 2:

Depart at 7:15 a.m. by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval town surrounded by ancient walls. Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, featuring frescoes by Giotto and Cimabue, and enjoy free time for lunch (lunch not included).. Continue to Siena, UNESCO-listed and famous for its shell-shaped Piazza del Campo and Palio horse race. Later, travel through Tuscany’s countryside to reach Florence. Check in at your hotel. Overnight stay. 

Day 3:

Explore Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Visit the Duomo, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Bell Tower, and Baptistery. See Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and Santa Croce Basilica. and enjoy free time for lunch (lunch not included). In the afternoon, choose between free time in the city or an optional visit to Pisa, with its Leaning Tower and Piazza dei Miracoli. Dinner is at leisure. Overnight stay in Florence. 

Day 4:

Travel to Bologna, a city rich in culture and culinary excellence. Walk from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza Maggiore, admiring San Petronio Basilica and the Palazzo del Podestà.  Free time. For lunch (not included), we recommend immersing yourself in the local flavors and enjoying the delicious typical street food of Bologna, an essential experience that will allow you to authentically discover Bolognese cuisine. In the afternoon, continue to Venice. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay. 

Day 5:

Transfer to Piazza San Marco and discover Venice’s highlights with a guided tour. Visit the Doge’s Palace (outside) and cross the Bridge of Sighs. After the visit, free time. Lunch not included. Return to your hotel. Overnight stay in Venice. 

Day 6:

Depart Venice and travel through Tuscany to Montepulciano, a hilltop town known for “Vino Nobile” and stunning views. Upon arrival in Montepulciano, you will have free time to stroll through the historic center. Lunch on your own. After lunch, take some free time before heading back to Rome, where the escorted tour ends. Check in at the hotel and overnight. 

Day 7:

After breakfast, begin your discovery of Rome at your own pace. Decide what you want to see in this magnificent city, full of monuments and with a historic center that will take your breath away. At every corner, you'll find something extraordinary that will make your experience unique. Overnight in Rome.. 

Day 8:

After breakfast, meet your tour leader and depart at 7:00 am for Pompeii by coach, crossing Lazio and Campania. Enjoy a lunch with authentic Neapolitan pizza before visiting the world-famous ruins of Pompeii. With Skip-the-Line access and a guided tour, explore homes, shops, frescoes, and mosaics of this ancient Roman city, buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD. After the tour, drive along the scenic Sorrentine Coast and arrive in Sorrento. Enjoy dinner at the hotel (jacket required for men) and overnight stay. 

Day 9:

Breakfast at the hotel and free day to enjoy the charm of Sorrento and its beautiful sea views. If you prefer, you can book an optional tour to the magical island of Capri or explore the spectacular Amalfi Coast. At the end of the day, enjoy a delicious dinner and accommodation at the selected hotel. 

Day 10:

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The morning is free to shop, taste local limoncello, or take an optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast (not included). In the afternoon, depart Sorrento around 4:00 pm for the return journey to Rome. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel. Overnight stay. 

Day 11:

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel. End of our services.