 SIT Package Highlights include:• Bus as per itinerary; Tour Escort/Host
• Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels - 3 nights in Rome; 3 nights in Florence
• Welcome drink, 6 breakfasts; 4 dinners & 1 lunch with wine included
• Visit of Vatican, entrance fee included
• Walking tour of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome
• Visit of Siena and free time in San Gimignano
• Walking tour of Florence; Full Day visit of Chianti, wine and olive oil tasting
• Luggage handling at hotel; Book Discover Italy
The price does not include:• Porterage at airport; City tax to be paid in hotel; Tips; Beverages and meals
not mentioned in the program; Travel Insurance; Arrival & departure transfers;
Optional Excursions; Anything not specified in the 'Highlights include'
Prices per person in a double room fromJanuary 13th, February 10th, March 23rd
- Double $1302 DUS $2478
April 20th
- Double $1378 DUS $2617
May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th; September 7th,
14th, 21st, 28th; October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
- Double $1758 DUS $3341
July 13th
- Double $1662 DUS $3157
November 2nd, 9th
- Double $1302 DUS $2473
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A leisurely paced small group tour that explores the heart of Italy.
Captures the beauty and the essence of vibrant cities such as Rome
& Florence and medieval towns such as San Gimigniano and Siena.
Highlights includes visits to famous monuments, galleries and museums.
Drive through amazing landscape and stunning hillsides. Visit wineries
throughout Tuscany sampling local wine - you'll develop an appreciation
for what we call the 'heart' of Italy.
This tour is for small groups with a max of 16 pax.
Day 1 Friday: Arrival
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival at Rome airport please proceed
through the Passport Control and collect your
luggage inside the customs area. Transfer on
your own to the hotel. The rest of the day is at
leisure to explore the Eternal City.
In the evening, meeting at the hotel with tour host
which will provide information regarding the
program and literature of the destination that are
about to be visited.
Overnight in Rome.
Day 2 Saturday: Rome
after breakfast, transfer to the Vatican for a guided visit of the Museum.
Vatican art and history have always left a profound impression on
visitors to Rome: discover the masterpieces of Greek and Roman
ancient art, works of Raphael, Michelangelo and Caravaggio, the
Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. after the tour ends, return to
the hotel by private coach. afternoon available to explore the town. In
the evening, enjoy a tasty dinner in a local restaurant.
Overnight in Rome.
(B, D)
Day 3 Sunday: Rome
Morning at leisure to explore on your own the many squares of Rome
or just stroll around the city. Meet in the afternoon to live the history
of ancient Rome.this itinerary will give you the opportunity to learn
about the mythical origins, the thousands years of history and legendary
heroes who made Rome “Caput Mundi with a visit to the Colosseum.
Once inside, breathe the bloody past of the amphitheatre and
its atmosphere lead by passionate and expert guides.
tonight you will enjoy a great dinner served in a traditional Romantrattoria,
away from the touristic crowds and amongst the locals.
Overnight in Rome. (B, D)
Day 4 Monday: Siena, San Gimignano
 In the morning, meeting with the driver and departure to the Siena.
The Heart of Italy
Rome & Tuscany
6 nigths | 7 days
3 nights in Rome, 3 nights in Florence
Pre and Post Mini tours available
Florence
Rome
Siena
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San Gimignano
Italy DEPARTURES 2012 - 7
the drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of tuscany, where
it is possible to enjoy the view of hills covered by vineyards, olives tree,
small villages and original bell towers.
Upon arrival in Siena, meeting with your local guide in hotel and
departure for a walking tour of Siena, probably Italy's loveliest
medieval city. Siena's heart is Il Campo or Campo's square, where the
famous horse race Il Palio, that takes place two times each summer.
the town offer magnificent masterpieces and incredible views. lunch
will be served in a typical farm house outside the town, where it is
possible to see the hills covered by vineyards and olive trees.
Continue to Florence and en route stop in san Gimignano. Free time in
town. San Gimignano is listed as a World Heritage site and fascinates
for its medieval look. Its high towers create a unique skyline.
Enjoy the village on your own.
arrival in Florence late afternoon. Overnight in Florence.
(B, L)
Day 5 Tuesday: Florence
In the morning, enjoy a walking tour of the city with guide.
lorenzo de Medici transformed Florence into the cradle of the
Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers of
the time such as leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to
whom he commissioned various works. Visit Piazza della Signoria,
Palazzo Vecchio, the Dome with Giotto's bell tower, Ponte Vecchio,
Santa Croce.
Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own,
visiting the Uffizi or the accademia or taking the opportunity to visit
Pisa or lucca.
Dinner will be served in a local tuscan restaurant. Overnight in
Florence. (B, D)
Day 6 Wednesday: Chianti
 Breakfast
Full day visit of Chianti area with wine and cheese tasting along
scenic roads. Farewell dinner will be served in a local restaurant in
Florence. Overnight in Florence.
(B, D)
Day 7 Thursday: Departure
Breakfast
Independent transfer to airport or Railways Station in connection
with your own flight/train.
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