Escorted Tours
The Heart of Italy
6 NIGHTS
Escorted tour: explore Rome, Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti.
3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence
Pre and Post Mini tours available
Itinerary
Day 01: Friday Arrival
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. Transfer on your own to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the Eternal City. In the evening, meeting at the hotel with tour host which will provide information regarding the program and literature of the destination that are about to be visited. Overnight in Rome.
Day 02: Saturday Vatican [breakfast, dinner]
After breakfast, transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the Museum.
Vatican art and history have always left a profound impression on visitors to Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
After the tour ends, return to the hotel by private coach.
Afternoon available to explore the town. In the evening, enjoy a tasty dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 03: Sunday Rome [breakfast, dinner]
Morning Guided Visit of Hidden Treasures of Roma: the path of Caravaggio, the mystery of the Templar in Roma, the duel between Bernini and Borromini. Incredible themes to be investigated among Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Spanish steps.
Afternoon available to continue the exploration of the town.
Tonight you will enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Roman Trattoria, away from the touristic crowds and amongst the locals.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 04: Monday Siena and San Gimignano [breakfast, lunch]
In the morning, meeting with the driver and departure to the Siena.
The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany, where it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by vineyards, olives tree, small villages and original bell towers.
Upon arrival in Siena, meeting with your local guide in hotel and departure for a walking tour of Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square, where the famous horse race Il Palio, that takes place two times each summer. The town offer magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. Lunch will be served in a typical farm house outside the town, where it is possible to see the hills covered by vineyards and olive trees.
Continue to Florence and en route stop in San Gimignano. Free time in town. san Gimignano is listed as a World Heritage site and fascinates for its medieval look. Its high towers create a unique skyline.
Enjoy the village on your own.
Arrival in Florence late afternoon. Overnight in Florence.
Day 05: Tuesday Florence [breakfast, Dinner]
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the city with guide.
Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, visiting the Uffizi or the Accademia or taking the opportunity to visit Pisa or Lucca.
Dinner will be served in a local Tuscan restaurant. Overnight in Florence.
Day 06: Wednesday Chianti [breakfast, Dinner]
Breakfast
Full day visit of Chianti area with wine and cheese tasting along scenic roads. Farewell dinner will be served in a local restaurant in Florence. Overnight in Florence
Day 7: Thursday Departure [breakfast]
Breakfast
Independent Transfer to Airport or Railways Station in connection with your own flight/train
2012 departure dates and cost:
January 13 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
Febuary 10 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
March 23 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
April 20 Euro 1075 Single supplement Euro 995
May 4, 11, 18, 25 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
June 1, 8 , 15, 22, 29 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
July 13 Euro 1300 Single supplement Euro 1150
September 7, 14, 21, 28 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
October 5, 12, 19, 26 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
November 2, 9 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
Prices are per person in double room. Children 2 to 12 Euro 125 discount. Infants 0 to 2 Euro 220.
FEATURED PROPERTIES
Roma
Ponte Sisto****, Empire ****
Florence
Berchielli****, Brunelleschi****
Hotel may be substituted with similar category
What is included
Escorted tour: explore Rome, Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Chianti.
3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence
Pre and Post Mini tours available
Itinerary
Day 01: Friday Arrival
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport please proceed through the Passport Control and collect your luggage inside the customs area. Transfer on your own to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the Eternal City. In the evening, meeting at the hotel with tour host which will provide information regarding the program and literature of the destination that are about to be visited. Overnight in Rome.
Day 02: Saturday Vatican [breakfast, dinner]
After breakfast, transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the Museum.
Vatican art and history have always left a profound impression on visitors to Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica.
After the tour ends, return to the hotel by private coach.
Afternoon available to explore the town. In the evening, enjoy a tasty dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 03: Sunday Rome [breakfast, dinner]
Morning Guided Visit of Hidden Treasures of Roma: the path of Caravaggio, the mystery of the Templar in Roma, the duel between Bernini and Borromini. Incredible themes to be investigated among Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Spanish steps.
Afternoon available to continue the exploration of the town.
Tonight you will enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Roman Trattoria, away from the touristic crowds and amongst the locals.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 04: Monday Siena and San Gimignano [breakfast, lunch]
In the morning, meeting with the driver and departure to the Siena.
The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany, where it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by vineyards, olives tree, small villages and original bell towers.
Upon arrival in Siena, meeting with your local guide in hotel and departure for a walking tour of Siena, probably Italy's loveliest medieval city. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square, where the famous horse race Il Palio, that takes place two times each summer. The town offer magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. Lunch will be served in a typical farm house outside the town, where it is possible to see the hills covered by vineyards and olive trees.
Continue to Florence and en route stop in San Gimignano. Free time in town. san Gimignano is listed as a World Heritage site and fascinates for its medieval look. Its high towers create a unique skyline.
Enjoy the village on your own.
Arrival in Florence late afternoon. Overnight in Florence.
Day 05: Tuesday Florence [breakfast, Dinner]
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the city with guide.
Lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of the time such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, Santa Croce.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, visiting the Uffizi or the Accademia or taking the opportunity to visit Pisa or Lucca.
Dinner will be served in a local Tuscan restaurant. Overnight in Florence.
Day 06: Wednesday Chianti [breakfast, Dinner]
Breakfast
Full day visit of Chianti area with wine and cheese tasting along scenic roads. Farewell dinner will be served in a local restaurant in Florence. Overnight in Florence
Day 7: Thursday Departure [breakfast]
Breakfast
Independent Transfer to Airport or Railways Station in connection with your own flight/train
2012 departure dates and cost:
January 13 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
Febuary 10 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
March 23 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
April 20 Euro 1075 Single supplement Euro 995
May 4, 11, 18, 25 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
June 1, 8 , 15, 22, 29 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
July 13 Euro 1300 Single supplement Euro 1150
September 7, 14, 21, 28 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
October 5, 12, 19, 26 Euro 1370 Single supplement Euro 1225
November 2, 9 Euro 995 Single supplement Euro 950
Prices are per person in double room. Children 2 to 12 Euro 125 discount. Infants 0 to 2 Euro 220.
FEATURED PROPERTIES
Roma
Ponte Sisto****, Empire ****
Florence
Berchielli****, Brunelleschi****
Hotel may be substituted with similar category
What is included
- Bus as per itinerary
- Tour Escort/Host*
- welcome cocktail
- 3 nights in Roma
- 2 nights in Florence
- 1 lunch, wine included
- 4 dinners, wine included
- wine and olive oil tasting in Chianti
- Visit of Vatican, entrance fee included
- Walking tour of Hidden Treasures of Roma
- Visit of Siena and free time San Gimignano
- Walking tour of Florence
- Luggage handling at hotel
- Book Discover Italy
What is not included
- Porterage at airport
- Tips
- Beverages and meals not mentioned in the program
- City tax to be paid in hotel
- Travel Insurance
- Arrival Transfer
- Departure Transfer
- Optional Excursions
