2012: LEISURELY TUSCANY & ROME W/ SORRENTO EXT (6203)
12 days from Rome to Rome, or 13 days incl. travel
This fascinating itinerary focuses on Italy's most celebrated treasures: the 'Eternal City' of Rome, home of the 'dolce vita,' and the verdant hilly landscape of Tuscany with its medieval and Renaissance heritage. Your vacation begins with two overnights in Rome and guided sightseeing that introduces you to the city's highlights. Traveling northward, your base in Tuscany is the spa town of Montecatini, where you'll spend four nights. It is ideally situated for discovering Florence with its Renaissance masterpieces, Pisa with its Leaning Tower, Siena and San Gimignano with their medieval castles and towers, and olive groves and vineyards from which celebrated olive oil and Chianti wines are produced. Returning south, stop at St. Francis' Assisi and Rome before arriving in beautiful coastal Sorrento, where you're free to explore the Amalfitan Coast, Pompeii, and Capri. Spend three unforgettable nights here, then return to Rome for a final overnight and the conclusion of your adventure.
HOTELS
ROME Princess (F), MONTECATINI Bellavista (F), ROME Cristoforo Colombo (F) or Pineta Palace (F), SORRENTO Hotel Eden (ST)
HOTELS
ROME Princess (F), MONTECATINI Bellavista (F), ROME Cristoforo Colombo (F) or Pineta Palace (F), SORRENTO Hotel Eden (ST)
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- Tour Operator
- Cosmos
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Rome | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. This afternoon, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. |
| Day 2 | Rome | The 'Eternal City' is steeped in history, vibrantly alive, exciting, and absolutely unique! Included sightseeing with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Time, too, for your own exploring, shopping, or just relaxing at a sidewalk cafe. (B) |
| Day 3 | ROME-PISA-MONTECATINI | Today, leave Rome, heading north through the famous Chianti vineyards. Stop in the village of Greve to visit the Vicchiomaggio wine cellars, where a renowned Chianti wine is made. Indulge in an included typical Tuscan lunch, before heading to Pisa to visit the famous Square of Miracles with the Leaning Tower. Continue to Montecatini, an idyllic spa town conveniently located to explore the best of Tuscany. You will be staying at the Grand Hotel Bellavista (F) for the next four nights. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 | Montecatini Excursion to Siena & San Gimignano | A day of leisure or an opportunity to join an included excursion to visit Siena and San Gimignano. Siena, without a doubt, is Tuscany's most beloved and inviting city. A walk through its narrow streets lined with medieval palaces into the Piazza del Campo, which is shaped like a fan, is truly a memorable experience. San Gimignano, a hilltop town with more towers than churches, is uniquely situated among vineyards, olive groves, and the delightful Tuscan countryside. (B) |
| Day 5 | MONTECATINI EXCURSION TO FLORENCE | Enjoy a full-day excursion to the city known as the 'Cradle of the Renaissance.' Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire Florence's timeless beauty. The included walking tour with a Local Guide will introduce you to the city's highlights. (B) |
| Day 6 | Montecatini | A day to do as you please or to join an optional half-day excursion to two of Tuscany's best-known cities. First to Lucca, renowned for its narrow streets, quaint shops, and magnificent palaces and churches. Next, to Vinci, the birthplace of that true Renaissance genious, Leonardo. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | MONTECATINI-ASSISI-ROME | Travel south today for a first stop in the walled city of Assisi, home of the mystical St. Francis. Marvel at the remarkable treasures of the magnificent basilica, then, leave this peaceful old town to head across the Apennines to Rome. Celebrate your last evening in Rome by joining the optional farewell dinner. (B) |
| Day 8 | ROME-SORRENTO | An easy drive from Rome to Sorrento for three nights at the Hotel Eden. (B,D) |
| Day 9 | Sorrento | Make your stay even more enjoyable by taking advantage of a program of optional excursions that will include places such as the Amalfitan Coast, Pompeii, and Capri. (B,D daily) |
| Day 10 | Sorrento | Make your stay even more enjoyable by taking advantage of a program of optional excursions that will include places such as the Amalfitan Coast, Pompeii, and Capri. (B,D daily) |
| Day 11 | SORRENTO-ROME | Return to Rome for an overnight. (B) |
| Day 12 | Rome | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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- US$ Price Details
Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.Prices based on double room occupancy.Single room supplement: $620; guaranteed shares not availableNo triple room reduction.
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