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An idyllic Italian retreat, bringing all your Tuscan dreams and Rome highlights to life. When you're not spending time with sisters Sandra and Antonella on their agriturismo overlooking vineyards, you'll get to delve into the life of Da Vinci and soak up the healing waters of Montecatini spa.
Ciao Roma! 'The Eternal City' opens its doors for an unforgettable At Leisure jaunt through Tuscany and two millennia of culture, history and fiery Italian verve. Spend the afternoon exploring the city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. Embark on an orientation drive past Rome's iconic and unexpected highlights, including views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus, once the site of exhilarating chariot races which attracted thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Our journey through Rome begins in the centre 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.
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Dinner, Wine and Music in the Tuscan Hills
Take a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to a delightful regional restaurant set among pines and cypress trees. Here a feast of gastronomic specialities awaits, accompanied by wines from nearby vineyards and wonderful music.
Adult Price: €64.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
Explore Renaissance Florence
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, consider visiting the Ponte Vecchio bridge, one of the city's most famous landmarks and lined with goldsmiths and jewellers. This is a legacy of the 16th-century decree which mandated that only jewellers and goldsmiths be allowed to ply their trade on the bridge. Later, learn about the quality and workmanship of two of this city's historic industries at demonstrations of Florentine leathercraft and 18-carat gold.
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We'll visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you'll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. This optional is subject to availability and involves reservations and entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 4
Montecatini Your Way
Relax in the soothing waters of Montecatini Thermal Spa on your day at leisure or join an Optional Experience to Cinque Terre, whose quaint pastel-hued villages cling to the rugged Ligurian cliffs.
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The Cinque Terre and Porto Venere
Today, with our Local Specialist, we’ll visit the Bay of Poets and the beautiful Porto Venere, gateway to the UNESCO-protected Cinque Terre. To this day, the villages have retained their charm and reputation for producing some of Italy's most exclusive wines. In inclement weather, Porto Venere cannot always be visited.
Adult Price: €63.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 5
Discover Pisa and Vinci
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 dinner at an exclusive Be My Guest experience surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.
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The Walled City Of Lucca
Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany.
Adult Price: €37.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 6
Off to Siena and San Gimignano
Saunter through the beautifully preserved medieval city of Siena to see the 13th-century marble Cathedral and the shell-shaped Piazza del Campo which hosts the biannual Palio horse race. 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 and cured meats can be found around every turn.
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Day 7
Tuscan Lifestyle Experience
Feast your eyes on the vibrant colours 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.
Departing Tuscany, we travel south to Rome. This evening, we Dive Into Culture and enjoy a Farewell Dinner, at the Vatican Museums, amidst the stunning Roman and Ancient Greek artistry. We'll have access to the museum before dinner and join a Local Specialist later for a guided evening tour of the Vatican Museums, including a visit to Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel when it is less crowded.
Today we bid a fond farewell to newfound friends and an epic At Leisure experience, departing Rome today. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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All optional experiences for this trip
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Available on day 2
Dinner, Wine and Music in the Tuscan Hills
Take a scenic drive through the beautiful Tuscan countryside to a delightful regional restaurant set among pines and cypress trees. Here a feast of gastronomic specialities awaits, accompanied by wines from nearby vineyards and wonderful music.
Adult Price: €64.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Michelangelo's 'David' & Accademia
Enjoy an insight into the world of Michelangelo and his masterpiece, David. We'll visit the Academy of Fine Arts and its Michelangelo collection, where you'll learn all about the life and works of this immortal Renaissance genius through the expert commentary of our Local Specialist. This optional is subject to availability and involves reservations and entrance prepayments. Should you decide to cancel this optional, a 50% cancellation fee will be incurred.
Adult Price: €47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 4
The Cinque Terre and Porto Venere
Today, with our Local Specialist, we’ll visit the Bay of Poets and the beautiful Porto Venere, gateway to the UNESCO-protected Cinque Terre. To this day, the villages have retained their charm and reputation for producing some of Italy's most exclusive wines. In inclement weather, Porto Venere cannot always be visited.
Adult Price: €63.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
The Walled City Of Lucca
Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany.
Adult Price: €37.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners (including Be My Guest)
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Included Highlights that will delight you
Connect with Locals
Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest dinner at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills. (Day 5)
Dive into Culture
Visit the museum dedicated to the life of Leonardo da Vinci in his Tuscan birthplace. (Day 5)
Dine amidst centuries of art and history in the Vatican Museums, enjoying after-hours access to the remarkable collections and the Sistine Chapel. (Day 8)
Sightseeing highlights
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VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums
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Explore Rome, Vinci, Florence and Pisa with a Local Specialist
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Discover Siena and San Gimignano
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View the ancient sites of Rome including the Colosseum, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence and the Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Rome and the Leonardiano Museum in Vinci
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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The Rome and Tuscan Highlights will introduce you to the best that Italy's beautiful Tuscany has to offer - art, culture, shopping, food and wine! Momma mia!
Italy has always been top of my Bucket List. On a whim, I decided to book the Rome and Tuscan Highlights a week before departure. Trafalgar made sure there was a sport for me and my adventure began! From the welcome reception, to accommodations, to fun and exciting excursions, to our last night together in Rome, I felt well looked after by Lino, our Tour Director, and Carlo, our driver. This tour introduced bella Italia to me, and I am in love! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!
I think staying in a hotel for 6 nights was great.However, the meal served for dinner at the hotel was poor. Food was tasteless. I am speaking about Hotel Columbia. The hotel room was a cement floor! Other hotels on the trip were fine.
All our hotels were clean, spacious and comfortable. Breakfasts were Great. Every day was full on, but we saw and experienced so much. The included tuscan lifestyle day out was a highlight. THANKS SO MUCH LINO.
Our TD, Lino, was Great! So knowledgable, with a great sense of humour. He made the trip flow ,every day was well planned ,we not a moment wasted. Carlo was our driver, always polite, and we were always Safe.
Special Rate Solo Rooming: Departures 23 July, 20 August 27 August 2021 include 20 - 100% discount on our standard single supplement. Please see trafalgar.com for pricing.
Drinking Water: Tap water is safe to drink in all of the destinations on this trip. Please remember to bring a water bottle.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
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