TUSCANY & CINQUETERRE 4* - Independent
Description
Our package will introduce you to the wonders of Florence, the breathtaking Chianti with Siena and San Gimignano, the unique Cinqueterre and Milan.
Florence: Florence feels like an open-air museum in which you can touch the artefacts in the form of the architecture and preserved statues, its charm and splendid past have remained unaltered. With its museums, palaces and churches is home of the most important artistic treasures in the world. The birthplace of the Renaissance pulls some 10 million visitors each year for its frozen-in-time palaces and legendary attractions, to say nothing of its tourist-friendly Tuscan cuisine and gelato stands. The beating heart of Florence is Piazza del Duomo, with its monumental complex of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore surmounted by Brunelleschi's majestic dome; the San Giovanni or St. John’s Baptistry, a magnificent example of the Florentine Romanesque; and Giotto’s Campanile or Bell Tower, a Florentine Gothic architectural master work.
Behind the Duomo stands the Museo dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, with various works from the Cathedral on display; visitors can admire pieces intended for all the structures of the complex, from the Baptistry to the Bell Tower. Piazza della Signoria represents the historical hub of civil and political life, and hosts the 13th-Century Loggia dei Lanzi, the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo della Signoria or Palazzo Vecchio, one of the city’s most symbolic monuments. In front of the Palazzo, statues, including a copy of Michelangelo’s famous David, stand tall.
Next to the Piazza is the marvelous Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the most important museums in the entire world, hosting works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and numerous other master artists. A remarkable architectonic element of the Uffizi Gallery is the Vasari Corridor, realized by Giorgio Vasari himself around the mid-Fifteenth Century; the Corridor connects the Gallery to the Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.
Discover Florence through the beautiful streets of the old town. Walk to the Arno, on the romantic Ponte Vecchio and continue to Oltrarno, the newest part of Florence. Florence and its magnificent treasures await your visit!
Pisa: Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany and it is famous for its Leaning Tower. The beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli is among the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town’s most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century and this is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major communication route. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times intensifying trade in the Mediterranean. Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. An authorised city guide will accompany you in the visit of the interior of the Cathedral and the exterior of the Leaning Tower and Monumental Cemetery.
Rome: Rome, caput mundi (capital of the world), the eternal city, …. This city has been called in many ways. As a matter of fact Rome is the cradle of occidental civilization and Christian culture, a huge open air museum and a without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of tourists come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture. Rome is an enchanting city where you'll discover a romantic blend of culture and history spiced up with a vibrant street and nightlife. Add in to the mix delicious gastronomy and excellent Italian wines, the typical and warm Italian hospitality, the dolce vita style, unique corners like Colosseum, Trevi fountain or St Peter Basilica and you’ll get a dream destination impossible to miss. When you enter Rome's churches, cathedrals, museums, and galleries you'll find awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures that cover all the eras and great names of Western art. These range from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling to frescoes by Raphael and paintings that show the skill of Caravaggio to the glorious fountains of Bernini. A trip to Rome, though, encompasses much more than a stroll through art and architecture. Sipping a coffee or aperitif in street cafes, or enjoying a glass of beer while you take in the vistas from terraces and piazzas are just as much a part of the tourist experience in this most romantic of cities.
Milan: From the Last Supper to Michelangelo’s Pietà, Milano is a city to be discovered. The City is the pulse-quickening proof that Italy was not cryogenically frozen six centuries ago. After all, visitors flock here not only for La Scala opening nights or to visit the Duomo, but also for spring and fall fashion weeks, chic designer showrooms and modern art fairs. Milan is one of the top fashion cities in the world, the city of glamour, magnetic point for designers, artists, photographers and models. But there is much more to see in this trendy, urban metropolis – it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces: the Last Supper. Milano is also a top culinary destination: Milanese cooking is a product of a rich urban culture, which includes: cotoletta (burnished, buttery veal), saffron risotto and modern mixology with excellent and stylish cocktails.Milan is one of the top fashion cities in the world but there is much more to see in this trendy, urban metropolis – it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes one of Leonardo DaVinci’s greatest masterpieces: the Last Supper. Guarantee your visit to see one of the most famous works of art in the world, Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. Reservations to see this legendary painting are limited and sell out quickly, sometimes months in advance. Choose this best-selling tour and be guaranteed advance booking and “skip the line” tickets. Plus you'll take a half-day tour of the impressive city of Milan.
But there is plenty more to Milan than just Leonardo's masterpiece! Your half-day sightseeing tour of Milan also includes a walking tour, introducing you to Italy’s most stylish city.
Itinerary
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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL DAYDay 1 :
Arrival in Rome airport (or train station), meeting with your driver and transfer to your hotel by private transfer.
Rome, caput mundi (capital of the world), the eternal city, …. This city has been called in many ways. As a matter of fact Rome is the cradle of occidental civilization and Christian culture, a huge open air museum and a without doubt one the most beautiful cities in the world; every year millions of tourists come from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.
Rome is an enchanting city where you'll discover a romantic blend of culture and history spiced up with a vibrant street and nightlife. Add in to the mix delicious gastronomy and excellent Italian wines, the typical and warm Italian hospitality, the dolce vita style, unique corners like Colosseum, Trevi fountain or St Peter Basilica and you’ll get a dream destination impossible to miss. When you enter Rome's churches, cathedrals, museums, and galleries you'll find awe-inspiring paintings and sculptures that cover all the eras and great names of Western art. These range from Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling to frescoes by Raphael and paintings that show the skill of Caravaggio to the glorious fountains of Bernini. A trip to Rome, though, encompasses much more than a stroll through art and architecture. Sipping a coffee or aperitif in street cafes, or enjoying a glass of beer while you take in the vistas from terraces and piazzas are just as much a part of the tourist experience in this most romantic of cities.
Freetime at leisure to discover Rome and its wonders.
Overnight in Rome.
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DAY 2 - ROMEDay 2 :
Breakfast in hotel.
In the morning departure for a SIC excursion to Vatican Museums.
The tour begins by coach, passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Naiadi. We then follow the ancient Aurelian Walls, which once surrounded the ancient city. At Piazza del Popolo you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Finally, on arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums. There you visit the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps. Next, you arrive in the famous Sistine Chapel, with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. At the end of the tour, you will have time free to visit the St.Peter’s Basilica.
Our Roman stay includes also another SIC excursion to Colosseum and Imperial Rome departing in the afternoon just after lunchtime (approx. 3 hours). Departure from a very central meeting point at 13.15 and arrival by coach at Piazza Venezia you then continue on foot to the famous Piazza del Campidoglio designed by Michelangelo from where you will have a fantastic view of the Roman Forum. By coach we will then drive by the Circus Maximus and the Aventino Hill. Stop to admire the beautiful statue of Moses by Michelangelo located in the Church of St. Peter’s in Chains from where it will take us 5 minutes to reach the symbol of the eternal city: The Colosseum (visit inside, the entrance fee is included). Due to seasonal opening times the itinerary may be altered without notice.
Return to hotel.
Overnight.
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DAY 3 - ROME TO FLORENCEDay 3 :
Breakfast in hotel.
Transfer on your own to the train station and departure to Florence via highspeed train.
Arrival in Florence and check-in at hotel.
Florence feels like an open-air museum in which you can touch the artefacts in the form of the architecture and preserved statues, its charm and splendid past have remained unaltered. With its museums, palaces and churches is home of the most important artistic treasures in the world. The birthplace of the Renaissance pulls some 10 million visitors each year for its frozen-in-time palaces and legendary attractions, to say nothing of its tourist-friendly Tuscan cuisine and gelato stands. The beating heart of Florence is Piazza del Duomo, with its monumental complex of the Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore surmounted by Brunelleschi's majestic dome; the San Giovanni or St. John’s Baptistry, a magnificent example of the Florentine Romanesque; and Giotto’s Campanile or Bell Tower, a Florentine Gothic architectural master work.
Behind the Duomo stands the Museo dell’Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, with various works from the Cathedral on display; visitors can admire pieces intended for all the structures of the complex, from the Baptistry to the Bell Tower. Piazza della Signoria represents the historical hub of civil and political life, and hosts the 13th-Century Loggia dei Lanzi, the Fountain of Neptune and the Palazzo della Signoria or Palazzo Vecchio, one of the city’s most symbolic monuments. In front of the Palazzo, statues, including a copy of Michelangelo’s famous David, stand tall.
Next to the Piazza is the marvelous Uffizi Gallery, home to one of the most important museums in the entire world, hosting works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and numerous other master artists. A remarkable architectonic element of the Uffizi Gallery is the Vasari Corridor, realized by Giorgio Vasari himself around the mid-Fifteenth Century; the Corridor connects the Gallery to the Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.
Discover Florence through the beautiful streets of the old town. Walk to the Arno, on the romantic Ponte Vecchio and continue to Oltrarno, the newest part of Florence. Florence and its magnificent treasures await your visit!
Free time at leisure.
Overnight in Florence.
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DAY 4 - PISADay 4 :
Breakfast in hotel.
Departure to a SIC excursion to Pisa (entrance fees at Leaning Tower included).
Pisa is one of the most visited cities in Tuscany and it is famous for its Leaning Tower. The beautiful Piazza dei Miracoli is among the most beautiful monumental complexes in the world. The town’s most prosperous period was undoubtedly the 12th century and this is witnessed by the urban shape of the old town centre with many buildings, squares and alleyways that run along the river Arno, which was for centuries the major communication route. It has always been an estuary town and was already an important naval base in Roman times intensifying trade in the Mediterranean. Pisa is also famous for one of the most prestigious higher learning institutions of Europe: the Scuola Normale Superiore. An authorised city guide will accompany you in the visit of the interior of the Cathedral and the exterior of the Leaning Tower and Monumental Cemetery. At the end of the tour you will also have free time to wander in the square and take plenty of pictures.
Return and overnight in Florence.
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DAY 5 - FLORENCE Tuscany in a dayDay 5 :
Breakfast in hotel.
Free time at leisure.
Departure to a SIC excursion in the Tuscan Countryside: The excursion begins with a visit to Siena the city of the “Palio Horse Race”. Here you’ll get an guided walking tour to admire the main attractions of the historical center, highlighting important monuments, buildings but also traditions and anecdotes. You will visit Piazza del Campo (where the Palio di Siena horse race is held), and Piazza del Duomo, where you will see the exterior of the magnificent Cathedral. After you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own. Then the tour continues with the visit of a winery where you’ll have a wine tastings and a typical Tuscan lunch. After, the wonders continue with a visit to San Gimignano, the splendid Medieval town declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its amazing Towers, narrow roads and typical shops. Then, following the panoramic roads the group will reach Pisa and its stunning Piazza dei Miracoli, where you will admire the Baptistery, the Cathedral and, of course, the famous Leaning Tower. Take the iconic photos and after some free time you will be driven back to Florence where the tour will end.
Overnight in Florence.
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DAY 6 - FLORENCE TO CINQUETERREDay 6 :
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Cinqueterre area: by train from Florence to La Spezia and via private transfer till hotel.
Overnight in Cinqueterre/ La Spezia
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DAY 7 - CINQUETERREDay 7 :
Breakfast in hotel. Free day at leisure.
OPTIONAL:
Cinqueterre card: daily pass to visit the area by train.
Unlimited travel in both directions, on second class local trains, between the stations of La Spezia and Levanto.
Daily “Cinque Terre Card Treno” Adults – valid for travel at any time of the day of validation until midnight: € 16.00
Two Days “Cinque Terre Card Treno” Adults – valid for travel at any time until midnight of the day after validation: € 26.00
Overnight in Cinqueterre/La Spezia.
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DAY 8 - CINQUETERRE TO MILANDay 8 :
Breakfast in hotel.
Walking transfer to La Spezia train station and by departure by Intercity train till Milan.
Overnight in Milan.
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DAY 9 - MILANDay 9 :
From the Last Supper to Michelangelo’s Pietà, Milano is a city to be discovered.
The City is the pulse-quickening proof that Italy was not cryogenically frozen six centuries ago. After all, visitors flock here not only for La Scala opening nights or to visit the Duomo, but also for spring and fall fashion weeks, chic designer showrooms and modern art fairs. Milan is one of the top fashion cities in the world, the city of glamour, magnetic point for designers, artists, photographers and models. But there is much more to see in this trendy, urban metropolis – it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces: the Last Supper. Milano is also a top culinary destination: Milanese cooking is a product of a rich urban culture, which includes: cotoletta (burnished, buttery veal), saffron risotto and modern mixology with excellent and stylish cocktails.
Breakfast in hotel.
Departure to a SIC excursion of the city.
Milan is one of the top fashion cities in the world but there is much more to see in this trendy, urban metropolis – it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes one of Leonardo DaVinci’s greatest masterpieces: the Last Supper. Guarantee your visit to see one of the most famous works of art in the world, Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. Reservations to see this legendary painting are limited and sell out quickly, sometimes months in advance. Choose this best-selling tour and be guaranteed advance booking and “skip the line” tickets. Plus you'll take a half-day tour of the impressive city of Milan.
But there is plenty more to Milan than just Leonardo's masterpiece! Your half-day sightseeing tour of Milan also includes a walking tour, introducing you to Italy’s most stylish city.
Overnight in Milan.
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DAY 10Day 10 :
Breakfast in hotel.
Transfer to Milan International airport by private transfer.
End of services.
Arrivederci Italia !
What's Included
- 2 nights in BB arrangement in Rome
- 3 nights in BB arrangement in Florence
- 2 nights in BB arrangement in Cinqueterre/La Spezia
- 2 nights in BB arrangement in Milan
- Transfer on arrival from Rome airport to hotel
- Transfer on departure from hotel to Milan airport
- Rome > Florence by highspeed train 2nd class (standard)
- Florence > La Spezia by Intercity train 2nd class or Regionale
- La Spezia > Milan by Intercity train 2nd class
- SIC excursion to Colosseum, Imperial Rome and Vatican (entrance fees included)
- SIC excursion to Pisa (entrance fees included)
- SIC excursion to Tuscan countryside
- SIC excursion in Milan (entrance fees included)
What's Excluded
- City tax at hotels;
- Entrance fees at museums not mentioned in “included”;
- Optional excursions mentioned in itinerary
- Meals;
- All not expressively mentioned in “included in rates”.
Please Note
Hotel name will be communicated at time of reservation.
Transfers are operated by private car/van (according number of passengers)
Excursions are sit in coach tours
Language
English, Italian, Spanish
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.