Rome and Tuscan Highlights
Rome and Tuscan Highlights
Rome and Tuscan Highlights
9 Days Starting and ending in Rome
Visiting: Rome, Montecatini Terme, Florence, Cinque Terre, Vinci, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Vatican
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Italy's heart with the "Rome and Tuscan Highlights" tour. This enchanting adventure begins in the historic streets of Rome, where you'll explore iconic sites like St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel with a Local Specialist. The journey continues through the rolling hills of Tuscany, visiting the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci in Vinci, and marveling at the architectural wonders of Florence and Pisa. Discover the medieval charm of Siena and San Gimignano, and indulge in the region's culinary delights with a Tuscan cooking experience. Enjoy luxury coach travel, cherry-picked hotels, and expert guidance throughout your trip, making for an unforgettable Italian escapade.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Rome
Location: Rome
Accommodation: Barceló Occidental Aurelia
Accommodation Name: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Ciao Roma! Italy opens its doors for an unforgettable jaunt through Rome, Tuscany, and two millennia of culture, history and fiery Italian verve. Spend the afternoon exploring the city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Embark on an orientation drive past some of Rome's icons and unexpected highlights, including the Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races which attracted thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Day 2: Journey To The Tuscan Hills
Location: Montecatini Terme, Rome
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our journey through Rome begins in the center of Christendom, where we join a Local Specialist on an included sightseeing tour to visit St. Peter's Basilica and Michelangelo's much-admired Pietà . This afternoon, we enjoy a leisurely drive through the scenic Tuscan hills to the thermal spa resort of Montecatini, the largest and most famous spa town in Italy and your home for the next six nights.
Day 3: Explore Renaissance Florence
Location: Montecatini Terme, Florence, Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Your Local Specialist will reveal the history of Renaissance Florence during your walking tour. View the magnificent Duomo and visit Piazza della Signoria. In your free time, perhaps take a walk across the beautiful Ponte Vecchio. In the 16th century, a decree mandated that the only businesses allowed to ply their trade on this bridge were goldsmiths and jewellers, and to this day, some of the most prestigious jewelery shops in the city can be found here.
Day 4: Montecatini Your Way
Location: Montecatini Terme, Cinque Terre, Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast
Relax in the spa atmosphere of Montecatini on your day at leisure or join an Optional Experience to Cinque Terre, whose quaint pastel-hued villages cling to the rugged Ligurian cliffs.
Day 5 : Discover Pisa And Vinci
Location: Montecatini Terme, Montecatini Terme, Vinci, Pisa
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey to Pisa where we join a Local Specialist to view the famous Leaning Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistery, said to be the largest in Italy. We continue through Tuscany, arriving in Vinci where we’ll Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist at Museo Leonardiano and gain a deeper understanding of the life of this talented master. Admire Leonardo da Vinci's machines and models, his sketches and handwritten notes, as well as interactive exhibits during your visit. Tonight, Connect With Locals at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
Day 6: Off To Siena And San Gimignano
Location: Montecatini Terme, Siena, Montecatini Terme, San Gimignano
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast
Saunter through the beautifully preserved medieval city of Siena to see the 13th century marble cathedral and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, home to the biannual Palio horse race. Visit one of the last remaining stained-glass workshop in Tuscany to learn about this disappearing art during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. We venture to the walled medieval town of San Gimignano, renowned for its towers. Enjoy some free time strolling through its narrow lanes and shopping for locally-produced delicacies and hand-painted Tuscan pottery - the alluring aromas of pecorino cheese and cured meats tempting you at every turn.
Day 7: Tuscan Lifestyle Experience
Location: Montecatini Terme
Accommodation: Columbia
Accommodation Name: Hotel Columbia Wellness and Spa Montecatini Terme
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Feast your eyes on the vibrant colors and busy stalls heaving with fresh produce at a local food market where you will join a Local Specialist professional chef for a tasty introduction to Tuscan cuisine. Learn how to cook like only an Italian mamma can, selecting your fresh produce from the market and preparing lunch which you will enjoy with a delicious glass of local wine. The tastes of Tuscany still lingering after an unforgettable lunch, we return to our hotel in the Tuscan hills for the night.
Day 8 : Onwards To Rome And The Vatican City
Location: Montecatini Terme, Rome, Vatican, Rome
Accommodation: Villa Pamphili
Accommodation Name: Midas Palace Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Departing Tuscany, we travel south to Rome. This afternoon, we Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist for a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, including a visit to Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. The evening brings a special treat, as we stay at the Vatican Museums for a Farewell Dinner set amidst the stunning Roman and Ancient Greek artworks.
Day 9: Journey Home
Location: Rome
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we bid a fond farewell to newfound friends and an epic experience, departing Rome.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
What's Not Included
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Airport transfers
Airport transfer service is available to purchase.
Conditions apply.
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Flights
International Air: Trafalgar guarantees to quote you the lowest possible airfare available to us on the day that you book.
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Accommodation
Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Check out our Q&As
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Low Deposit
Trafalgar requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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