Transfer on your own to the railway station to catch your train to Florence. Upon arrival transfer on your own to hotel. Reach the meeting point. The first part of the tour is an enlightening walking with a local guide who will unveil you the Cradle of the Renaissance. You will discover the stunning Santa Croce Basilica (outside), one of the best achievements of Italian Gothic style and the final resting place of Italian artists as Michelangelo, Galileo Galilei and Niccolò Machiavelli. You will also see The Old Bridge, one of the symbols of Florence, then reach Signoria Square to admire the Palazzo Vecchio and the famous Loggia de' Lanzi, a real open hair museum. The tour finishes inside Uffizi Gallery, where you can admire the masterpieces of the great Italian artists, such as Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Leonardo's Annunciation, to name a few. You can remain in the Uffizi Gallery until closing time. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, at hotel. then reach the arranged meeting point for a whole day dedicated to the discovery of one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. Five (Cinque) villages, hanging between sea and land, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The visit begins in Riomaggiore: the village, dating back to the early XIII century, is famous for its historic character and local wine. Then you’ll reach Manarola, the tiny harbour has a boat ramp and picturesque buildings clinging to the ravine. Continuation to Monterosso, an ancient fishing village considered “The Pearl of the Cinque Terre”, where you will be awed by its enchanting beaches and the lush vegetation. Here you will have free time to plunge into the crystal sea and sunbathe, before heading to Vernazza, a seaside town surrounding a small natural port. Lunch is included. The tour will end in Florence (Railway station area).
After breakfast .Time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast Breakfast at hotel, then reach the meeting point. Today you’ll enjoy a full day regular tour of Chianti. Crossing the beautiful Chianti hills, you’ll arrive at the Medieval hilltop town of Monteriggioni. Continuation to Siena, famous for its splendid Gothic architecture and the traditional Palio horse race. Your guide will make you discover Piazza del Campo. Visit Piazza del Duomo and be impressed by the imposing Cathedral, one of the finest achievements of Italian Gothic. A light lunch will be served at a local restaurant where, together with genuine Tuscan products, you will savour traditional pastries. Next, you’ll drive to San Gimignano, famous its Vernaccia, world renowned white wine, and its skyscrapers, also declared a World heritage Site by UNESCO. The visit is free for independent sightseeing. At the end of the day you will move deeper into Chianti area, with its picture-postcard landscapes. You have the chance to taste the best Chianti red wine in a rustic wine estate along with home-made snacks and sampling of wines and oil. Return to Florence. The tour ends near Railway Station.Overnight stay
After breakfast Transfer on your own to Santa Maria Novella station and catch your train to Rome.
Inclusion
4 nights accommodation in downtown 4* Selected hotels
4 breakfast
Fast train tickets in coach class Rome-Florence R/T
Half-day tour of Florence with Uffizi Gallery (Monday closed)
Entrance fees: Uffizi Gallery
Cinque Terre full-day excursion with lunch
Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti region full-day excursion
Exclusion
International Flights and Airport Taxes
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Medical & Travel Insurance
Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff
Gratuity to tour driver/guide
All expenses of personal nature
Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in
the above itinerary
Early Check In & Late Check Out
hotel taxes must be paid on spot •
Anything not mentioned in “Price Includes”
Internal & Domestic Flights (priced separately
Drinks at meals
Hotel city taxes must be paid on spot
Note
Optionals on request at additional costs.
Child tarriff at an extra cost
During Pitti Fair in Florence and Downtown Hotel in Venice certain room tarriffs would be at an additional cost.
Vip baggage services at an additional cost
HOTELS OR SIMILAR
Florence Palazzo Ricasoli
