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Rome and Tuscan Highlights
9 Day Tuscany Tour of Rome, Florence, Pisa and Siena
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.
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Rome and Tuscan Highlights
9 Day Tuscany Tour of Rome, Florence, Pisa and Siena
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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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.
Marvel at the legacy of the Medici as you visit Palazzo Vecchio, the symbol of Florence's political power for over seven centuries. With our Local Specialist we'll visit the wonderful "Hall of the Five Hundred", dedicated to the Medici dynasty. We'll also visit rooms decorated with masterpieces by famous artists of the Renaissance like Michelangelo and Donatello.
Adult Price: €42.00*
* 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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Optional Experience
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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Optional Experience
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. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 3
Discover Palazzo Vecchio
Marvel at the legacy of the Medici as you visit Palazzo Vecchio, the symbol of Florence's political power for over seven centuries. With our Local Specialist we'll visit the wonderful "Hall of the Five Hundred", dedicated to the Medici dynasty. We'll also visit rooms decorated with masterpieces by famous artists of the Renaissance like Michelangelo and Donatello.
Adult Price: €42.00*
* 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.
We require anyone travelling with us through to December 31 2022 to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
About this trip
About this trip
What's included
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8 nights
Accommodation
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13 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner, 1 Lunch, 1 Welcome Reception, 8 Breakfasts
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The Trafalgar difference
Connect With Locals
Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest lunch at the Agriturismo Borgo Vigna Vecchia in the Tuscan hills.
Dive into Culture
Enjoy a private visit inside the Vatican where you will tour the Museo Gregoriano Profano featuring Roman and Ancient Greek antiquities before an exclusive private dinner.
Dive into Culture
Visit the museum dedicated to the life of Leonardo da Vinci in his Tuscan birthplace.
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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Visit St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel in Rome and the Leonardiano Museum in Vinci
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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
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Every day was better than the next! Incredible tour of Tuscany! Absolutely book the optional experiences! We are so glad we did and definitely will do it again!
Wonderful customer service and our tour director Lino was fantastic! He was so much fun and very informative! Hoping to do another Italy trip with Trafalgar in a couple years.
The itinerary was well planned and the local tour guides were very informative. The optional tours were well worth the cost as well. I would say that you should be in pretty good physical shape to enjoy the tour as there is a good amount of walking and climbing stairs.
Lino, our tour guide was wonderful. What a sense of humor, a font of information about Italy and the towns we visited, and just a lovely person. The hotels were nice and pretty comfortable (sans air conditioning). The tours were great and we were kept busy the entire day. I couldn't have asked for more.
Fourth tour with Trafalgar (and likely not the last!)
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This is my fourth tour with Trafalgar in Italy and was specifically selected for the region, locations visited and the scheduled pace. It delivered more than expected - yet again in my experience with Trafalgar - in that I was able to repeat favourite spots and yet add on some personalized time in the unscheduled portions of the trip so I could see more of what I wanted and at my own pace. This tour highlighted new parts of a familiar to me region and I can definitely see myself returning.
Having traveled with both Trafalgar and another travel company before, I am confident in saying that Trafalgar is highly organized and focused on delivering a top quality experience. Their tour directors and drivers are excellent, and the detail in planning a comprehensive itinerary to ensure everything is taken care of is second to none. I have also appreciated the balance of organized time to free time, as I have returned to the same regions on different tours with Trafalgar and have now been able to curate my own experiences, rather than repeat some of the same activities. This added flexibility, with the comfort of planned transportation and accommodations, has given me the opportunity to see even more than I could have on my own.
Gratuities: You have the option to pre-pay the gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver. Please speak with your travel agent.
Special Rate Solo Rooming: Departures 15 July, 12 August and 19 August 2022 will include 20 – 100% discount on our standard single supplement.
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.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA). Does not apply to trips operated by Inspiring Journeys & our Mini-stays.
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
