8 Days Tour of Italy with Tabernacle Baptist Church Led by Pastor Debbie Kelsey

✈️ Important Information

This tour is land-only. Airfare is not included in the current package price.
Airline rates will be published at a later date and communicated to all participants once available.


Day 1, Tuesday

Arrival in Rome

Welcome to the Eternal City! Upon arrival at Rome Airport, meet your driver for a private transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy your included Hop On / Hop Off sightseeing bus ticket. Board an open-top double-decker bus and admire Rome’s most iconic monuments from a unique perspective, with panoramic views and audio commentary in 12 languages. Explore at your own pace and hop on or off at any of the eight stops.
Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Rome.


Day 2, Wednesday

Rome → Assisi → Siena → Florence (B, D)

Early morning departure (7:15 am) by deluxe coach to Assisi, a medieval gem surrounded by ancient walls. Stroll through the town at leisure and consider visiting the Basilica of St. Francis, adorned with masterpieces by Giotto and Cimabue.
Continue to Siena, famous for its Gothic architecture and the stunning Piazza del Campo, home of the Palio horse race.
Arrive in Florence, check into your hotel, and enjoy a welcome Tuscan dinner.
Overnight stay in Florence.


Day 3, Thursday

Florence (B, L)

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Florence, cradle of the Renaissance. Discover the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Brunelleschi’s Dome, Giotto’s Campanile, the Baptistery with its celebrated bronze doors, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, and the Basilica of Santa Croce. Lunch in a traditional Tuscan trattoria in Piazza Santa Croce. Afternoon free at leisure, with the option to join an excursion to Pisa, to admire the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower, Cathedral, and Baptistery (external visit).
Overnight stay in Florence.


Day 4, Friday

Florence → Pisa → Venice Mestre (B)

Depart Florence after breakfast and stop in Pisa for about 3 hours to explore its world-famous monuments. Continue to Venice Mestre in the afternoon.
Hotel check-in and overnight stay in Venice Mestre.


Day 5, Saturday

Venice (B, Food Experience)

Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to St. Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica (exterior), the Doge’s Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs, once connecting the palace to the old prisons of Venice.
Afterward, enjoy a traditional Venetian aperitivo with cicchetti (local tapas) paired with a spritz or prosecco. Afternoon free at leisure to explore the city’s canals and charming neighborhoods.
Overnight stay in Venice Mestre.


Day 6, Sunday

Venice → Montepulciano (Tuscan Region) → Rome (B, L)

After breakfast, depart Venice towards the rolling hills of Val di Chiana in Tuscany. Visit Montepulciano.  Savor a traditional Tuscan lunch and enjoy some free time to explore the town’s quaint streets and artisan shops.
Continue to Rome in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in Rome.


Day 7, Monday

Rome (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided morning tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (entrance included). Afternoon free at leisure to shop, explore, or simply relax.
Overnight stay in Rome.


Day 8, Tuesday

Departure from Rome (B)

After breakfast, check out and enjoy your included transfer to the airport.



End of services. Arrivederci!


 

Rate Includes

Accommodation in selected hotels (or similar):

  • 3 nights in Rome – Grand Hotel Fleming

  • 2 nights in Florence – Hotel Raffaello

  • 2 nights in Venice Mestre – Hotel Antony Mestre

Transfers & Transportation:

  • Arrival and departure transfers in Rome

  • Transportation and tour escort from Day 2 to Day 7

  • 1-day Hop On / Hop Off passI Love Rome bus

Guided Tours with Local Experts:

  • Rome – 4 hrs (Colosseum & Roman Forum)

  • Florence – 2.5 hrs

  • Venice – 2 hrs

Meals:

  • Daily buffet breakfast

  • Dinner on the first night in Florence

  • Dinner on the first night in Venice

Entrance Fees & Extras:

  • Colosseum & Roman Forum

  • Florence Cathedral

  • Headsets during guided tours


 

Rate Does Not Include

  • Airfare and departure taxes 

  • City taxes (to be paid directly at hotels)

  • Porterage

  • Tips & personal expenses

  • Meals or services not mentioned under “Rate Includes”