7D6N Venice & Bologna Discovery

Transfer from Venice airport to hotel by private watertaxi and assistant. Overnight.

Breakfast in hotel. In the morning departure for a SIC walking excursion of Venice (entrance fees are not included - pay directly at counter). The first highlight of the walking tour is St. Mark’s square, with the description of the majestic St. Mark’s Basilica, the elegant Doge’s Palace, the Clock Tower and the Procuratie. Last but not least, head back to St. Mark’s and admire the Malibran Theatre, step through the famous Mercerie, once the pulsing heart of commercial life back in time,  nowadays Venice’s main shopping district between Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. At the end, you have a chance to embark on a Gondola Ride. 30 romantic minutes on a typical gondola in the narrow canal of this amazing city. Return to hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer on your own to the train station and departure to Bologna via highspeed train. Arrival in Bologna and check-in at hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Bologna.

Breakfast in hotel.  Departure to a SIC excursion of the city. When you join us for our Welcome to Bologna Tour, you'll be able to sample the best Italian flavors in the historic city centre and climb the tallest preserved medieval tower in Italy! We'll begin with an introduction to Bologna from Piazza Maggiore, the hearth of the city and you'll learn some interesting facts about its history. Then we'll climb the Asinelli Tower the best preserved tower from the Middle Ages from which we'll enjoy a breathtaking view over Bologna. Next we'll pop into Bologna traditional food market called Quadrialtero and enter an historical family-run deli-store to savor the city favorites: Parma ham, Parmesan cheese, salami, mortadella, balsamic vinegar, and more! Finally we'll visit an ancient "Drogheria", a family-run shop that's hidden in plain sight. Here we'll taste local wine, chocolate and a pastry. Return to hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Bologna.

Breakfast in hotel.  Discover the history of the iconic cars Made in Italy on a tour in the Lamborghini Museum, from the first models such as the Miura and the Countach, to the ultimate and exclusive ones like the Aventador SVJ. To follow, visit the Ferrari Museum in Maranello and enjoy a guided shuttle tour of the Cittadella Ferrari, in which the guide will share information about the factory, the history of the Fiorano racetrack and of all the Cittadella Ferrari, which still preserves the original factory entrance door. At the end of the tour, stop at a local restaurant for a tasty lunch with typical products. Return to Bologna. Overnight in Bologna.

Breakfast in hotel.  Departure to Venice via highspeed train. Arrival in Venice and check-in at hotel. Free time at leisure. Overnight in Venice.

Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Venice airport by private transfer. End of services. Arrivederci Italia !