Rome and Tuscan Highlights 10 days

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A leisurely paced tour of 10 days. Sightseeing in Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Pisa, Tuscan Countryside, Torre del Lago Puccine, Forte dei Marmi, and Assisi with scenic drives in Umbrian and Tuscan Hills, Chianti region, Italian Riviera and Arno Valley. Can purchase with or without airfare.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA -

 
Overnight flight to Rome.

Day 2 Arrive in Rome -

 
On arrival you're met at Fiumicino Airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax before a Welcome Drink with your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Jolly Leonardo da Vinci
Hotel

Jolly Leonardo da Vinci

1 night


Day 3 Rome Sightseeing-Tuscan Hills (Montecatini) -

 
Our morning sightseeing with a local guide includes a visit to St Peter's in the Vatican then we cross the Tiber River into ancient Rome where we overlook the Forum and the Colosseum. Finally, we see the Circus Maximus, famous for its 'Ben Hur' style chariot races in Roman times! Afterwards, a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (6 nights)
Croce di Malta
Hotel

Croce di Malta

6 nights


Day 4 Siena & Dan Gimignano Excursion -

 
Today, during our excursion, our Tour Director will share the secret of a Hidden Treasure which is to be found in one of the cities we visit. First we drive to San Gimignano, a medival Manhattan, with time to explore its winding streets. Then to Siena to see the Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race, and the stunning marble cathedral, before retuning to Montecatini.

Day 5 Montecatini at leisure -

 
After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. This evening, dinner is a at a local restaurant.

Day 6 Florence, Italy - Florence

 
Its a short drive to Renaissance Florence, where a walking tour with a local guide, using our audio system, shows us the Duomo, Piassa Signoria and visits the Santa Croce basilica. After lunch in a local restaurant perhaps take an excursion to explore the museums, Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace.

Day 7 Pisa-Torre del Lago Puccini & Forte dei Marmi excursion -

 
First to Pisa to see the famous Leanig Tower, the finely sculpted marble Cathedral and the ornate Baptistery. Then into the Tuscan countryside stopping in a pleasant olive grove to visit an olive mill. Here we will be told about olive oil production and also injoy a tasting of the vatious varieties followed by a delicious lunch. Next we're off to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly". Finally, we stop in the fashionable seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi with time to lie on the beach, swim, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Montecatini for the night.

Day 8 Montecatini at leisure. -

 
A full day to relax by the pool or do more sightseeing.

Day 9 Tuscan Hills (Montecatini)- Assisi - Rome -

 
We drive into Umbria and on the St. Franci' Assisi. Here there's time to visit the Basilica with its Giotto frescoes on our walking tour with a local guide using our effective audio system, and enjoy the views from its medieval ramparts. Finally back to the Eternal City. This evening we celebrate our final night together with a Farewell Dinner in a trattoria.
Sheraton Golf
Hotel

Sheraton Golf

1 night


Day 10 Rome - USA -

 
We transfer you to Fiumcino Airport for your return flight. 'Arrivedeci Roma'

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