Leisurely Tuscany & Rome - NEW
A delightful combination of suave city life brimming with historic sights, and beautiful rolling hills, dotted with famous vineyards and pretty, rose-pink towns.
Siena
Trevi Fountain, Rome
Pisa
Assisi
Chianti Valley
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Your Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Rome.
Fly to Rome where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to get acquainted with this historic city.
DAY 2: Rome.
This morning enjoy an included city sightseeing tour with a local guide, taking in many of the ancient and wonderful sights this most famous of cities has to offer. Highlights include St Peter's Square, the Roman Forum and the instantly recognisable Colosseum. The afternoon is free for you to explore on your own, or we have a range of optional activities you might like to consider. (B)
DAY 3: Rome - Montecatini.
Today begins with a relaxing scenic drive through the beautiful Chianti Valley, dotted with enchanting villages, olive groves and rolling hills covered in vineyards. Stop at the well-known Vicchiomaggio estate, visit the wine cellars and enjoy an included lunch accompanied by wines from their own collection. Continue to Pisa and marvel at its famous leaning tower, before heading onto the spa town of Montecatini, where you will spend the next four nights. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Siena and San Gimignano.
Today's excursion takes in the exquisite, historic city of Siena, whose well-preserved medieval and gothic streets converge at the grand Piazza del Campo. Then, head to the town of San Gimignano, characterised by its distinctive towers, and set atop a hill affording panoramic views of the Tuscan countryside. (B)
DAY 5: Florence.
The jewel in the crown, Tuscany's capital is simply overflowing with wonderful Renaissance art and architecture. Traffic is partly banned which makes it easy to wander at leisure and admire its timeless beauty. Your full day excursion includes a guided tour taking in the sightseeing highlights such as Piazza Santa Croce, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Duomo. (B)
DAY 6: Montecatini. At leisure.
The day is yours to relax as you see fit. Alternatively, if you would like to see more of this lovely area, join our optional excursion to Lucca and Vinci. Historic Lucca is famous for its magnificent churches and medieval fortifications, and as the former home of composers Boccherini and Puccini, whilst Vinci's most famous son, is none other than Leonardo da Vinci. (B, D)
DAY 7: Assisi - Rome.
As your tour of Tuscany draws to a close today, travel to the region of Umbria for a visit to the splendid hillside town of Assisi, birthplace of St Francis. A delightful walled town, it is dominated by the Basillica, within which resides St Francis' tomb, and at its heart, a series of frescoes by Giotto, depicting scenes from the saints life. Later, return to Rome for the night. (B)
DAY 8: Rome - UK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight to the UK, or extend your stay in Sorrento. (B)
Accommodation on Tour
Rome: Princess or Parco Tirreno or similar (4*).
Your Holiday Map
Leisurely Tuscany & Rome - NEW
Hotel Bellavista Palace
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Bellavista Palace
Nestled between vineyards, Cypress trees and rolling hills, this recently renovated Art Nouveau-style hotel offers modern facilities in an exclusive setting. Here, you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing setting.
Location: Next to the Tettuccio spa and overlooking its beautiful park. Shops bars and restaurants are only a short walk away.
Facilities: Lounge bar; restaurant; outdoor swimming pool; winter garden; gym; health spa and wellness beauty centre with sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam (charge); internet access in public areas; minibar and safety deposit box in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with private facilities; air-conditioning; telephone; satellite TV; hairdryer.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 4 star.
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Siena
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Trevi Fountain, Rome
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Pisa
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Assisi
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Chianti Valley
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Optional Excursions
To help you plan and make the most of your holiday, below is a list of optional excursions available to you.
TREASURES OF ROME BN & DINNER
A night tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares: Piazza Barberini, Triton Fountain, Via Veneto, Villa Borghese, and Trevi Fountain. Finish the evening with a meal in a typical Roman restaurant with wine and music included.
€55 (Euro)
VATICAN MUS.& SISTINE CHAPEL
A tour around the Vatican museums to admire the beautiful tapestry gallery and the Sistine Chapel with masterpieces by Botticelli and Signorelli. See the "Genesis" and Michelangelo's "Last Judgement".
€55 (Euro)
CASTELLI ROMANI WITH DINNER
Drive through the ancient villages in the Alban Hills, a landscape of rare beauty, myths, legends and history. Take pictures of the Pope's summer residence, Castel Gandolfo. Then to Frascati where one of the famous local white wines is included with your dinner in a tavern.
€50 (Euro)
UFFIZI GALLERY
Admire the world's greatest collection of Italian and Florentine art. The gallery exhibits works by Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo.
€35 (Euro)
LUCCA & VINCI
First through the lush Tuscan countryside to Lucca for memorable images of pink bricked town ramparts, narrow streets with buildings of Pisan Romanesque architecture. Then to Vinci to visit the hometown of Leonardo da Vinci to feel the atmosphere of where some of the world's most important inventions and artistry were created.
€30 (Euro)
TUSCAN DINNER
A lovely evening in the Tuscan countryside at a restaurant situated in an old Villa that maintains all the original and warm atmosphere of the summer residence of the noble Pasquini family. You'll be served dinner with Tuscan specialities, wine, mineral water, coffee and a glass of sparkling Italian spumante.
€47 (Euro)
FAREWELL DINNER
Why not round off your Italian experience in the company of new found friends while enjoying dinner in a typical restaurant? Soak up "la dolce vita" of this romantic but pulsing capital to the sound of clinking glasses as you "saluti" your way through the evening. Before or after dinner you will have a tour including some of the city's fountains and majestic squares.
€50 (Euro)
Please note that optional excursions and prices are subject to change.
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| 18 Jun 2012 |
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| 18 Jun 2012 | Manchester |
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Leisurely Tuscany & Rome - NEW
Price from £779.00
What's Included
- Flights UK - Rome - UK
- Accommodation on tour in a twin room with private facilities
- Meals on tour - 7 breakfasts (B), 1 lunch (L) and 2 dinners (D)
- Services of a tour director
- Porterage (for one suitcase per person)
- Individual Audio System You will be given headphones and a receiver so you can clearly hear the tour director/local guide during your visits.
- Transfers between the overseas airports and hotels
- All local and airport taxes/service charges
- Rome City sightseeing with local guide (St Peter's Square, Roman Forum & Colosseum)
- Florence City sightseeing with local guide
- Chianti Valley Local winery visit & typical lunch
- Pisa Visit
- Siena Visit
- San Gimignano Visit
- Assisi Visit
Departures from
- Bristol
- Leeds/Bradford
- London Gatwick
- London Heathrow
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Departures between
04 Jun 2012 to 05 Nov 2012
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