Rome, Florence & the Cinque Terre

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from $2,099*

Departures from Jan. 2016 – Dec. 2016

Independent Tour: 8 Days/ 7 Nights

Rome, Vatican City, Siena, Chianti wine tasting, Florence and the Cinque Terre

YOUR INDEPENDENT ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arrival in Rome
Welcome to Italy!
Upon arrival in Rome’s Fiumicino 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.
Overnight in Rome.
DAY 2: Rome
After breakfast, meet your guide in Piazza Navona and visit the heart of Rome: Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo and the Baroque quarter. Local sightseeing is done with a small group. In the afternoon meet your guide at Saint Peter’s square and visit the Vatican Museums. 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, St Peter’s Basilica and more.
Overnight in Rome.
(Breakfast)
DAY 3: Rome
This day is at leisure to discover Rome on your own. You can visit Coliseum with the Forum, the most important archeological area in the city and once the center of public life during Roman times. Or you can choose to visit Villa Borghese and its splendid museum or spend the day in Campania and visit Pompeii, Capri and Naples. Optional tours are available.
Overnight in Rome.
(Breakfast)
DAY 4: Siena/Florence
After breakfast depart for Florence with your private driver/guide. En route a stop in Siena is a must. The drive itself is a magnificent path along the roads of Tuscany. Enjoy the view of the hills covered by vineyards, olive trees, small villages and original bell towers. Lunch will be served in a typical farmhouse, where some of the world’s best wines are produced. Continue on to Siena, and enjoy a guided walking tour of the town, probably the loveliest medieval place in Italy. In the heart of Siena is the Piazza del Campo, where the famous horse race, Il Palio, takes place twice a year. Time permitting, a stop in Monteriggioni, a medieval walled town is scheduled. Later a wine tasting in Chianti awaits you.
Overnight in Florence
(Breakfast, Lunch)
DAY 5: Florence
In the morning, enjoy a guided walking tour of the city with a small group. Lorenzo de Medici, in the 15th century, transformed Florence into the cradle of the Renaissance by attracting the best artists, architects and writers the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli to name a few. Visit Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio, Giotto’s bell tower, Ponte Vecchio, and Santa Croce. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Florence on your own, maybe taking the opportunity to visit the Uffizi Gallery or the Accademia to admire Michelangelo’s “David”. Later in the day, join us for an optional evening walk in the sunset followed by a dinner to taste the local Tuscan delights.
Overnight in Florence.
(Breakfast)
DAY 6: Cinqueterre
Meet your driver/guide early morning and transfer to Cinqueterre. Visit the splendid villages of Monterosso, Vernazza and Riomaggiore by boat, ending in cozy Santa Margerita Ligure*. Spend the day exploring this magnificent area of Liguria.
Overnight in Santa Margherita.
(Breakfast)
DAY 7: Santa Margerita Ligure
Today is free at leisure.
Overnight in Santa Margerita.
(Breakfast)
DAY 8: Departure
After breakfast transfer on your own to the airport or rail station for your return trip home or your continuation to another destination.
(Breakfast)

*tour can be modified by the driver guide according to weather conditions and may be operated by train.

Includes:

  • Hotel accommodations in 4* hotels for seven nights (3 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Santa Margherita) based on 2 persons sharing a room.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Welcome briefing with our local assistant.
  • Small Group Tour: Visit of Vatican with entrance fee included. Transfers to/from St. Peters not included.
  • Small Group Tour: Walking tour of Classic Rome (Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo, Pantheon and the heart of the city). Transfers not included.
  • Signature “Tuscany Countryside” transfer by private car from Rome to Florence with a professional driver/guide.
  • Stops in Siena & Monteriggioni (time permitting).
  • 1 Traditional lunch In Siena.
  • 1 Wine tasting in the Chianti area.
  • Private walking tour of Florence.
  • Signature “Cinque Terre” transfer by private car from Florence to Santa Margherita Ligure with Cinque Terre excursion by boat. The tour is conducted by one of our expert driver/guides
  • Hotel taxes and service charges.

Does not include:

  • Round-trip air transportation from USA or Canada to Italy.
  • Porterage at airports.
  • Round-trip airport to hotel transfers.
  • Transfers to walking tours.
  • Beverages and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tips and optional excursions.
  • Transit tax to be paid locally.
  • Travel Insurance.

 

Note — We urge you to purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of your entire vacation including any services you purchased from another agency.

Hotels:
Rome:
Hotel Ponte Sisto (4*) or similar
Via dei Pettinari, 64
00186 Rome
http://www.HotelPonteSisto.it/
Florence:
Hotel Pierre (4 *) or similar
Via De’ Lamberti, 5
50123 Florence
http://www.Hotel-Pierre-Florence.com/
Santa Margherita:
Excelsior Palace (4 *) or similar
Via San Michele di Pagana, 8
16035 Rapallo
http://www.ExcelsiorPalace.it/
2016 Rates Holidays Land Only Price Air & Land Price*
Jan./Feb. $2,099
March $2,179
April $2,619
May/June $2,749
July/August $2,699
September $2,799
October $2,679
Nov./Dec. $2,169
**Price is based on 2 persons sharing a Double room.Prices are subject to change as a result of fuel surcharge increases or currency fluctuations. No changes will be made once final payment is received. Rates may be higher during holidays, fairs and special events.
Single Supplement: upon request.
*Air Fare is not included but discounted rates are available upon request.
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For information on air fare, transfers or optional tours, please contact us: info@EuropeByChoice.com 212-400-7347

Please note that for operational reasons it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions.

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DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS:

We accept American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover credit cards as well as checks as forms of payment. A deposit of 25% of the total price of the land services, inclusive of taxes and fees or full payment (depending on departure date) is required to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Airline tickets must be paid in full prior to issuance regardless of departure date. Ticket prices cannot be guaranteed until paid in full and ticketed. For full Terms and Conditions please click here.

Cancellation Policy
61 days or more prior to departure: 5% of package price
60-46 days prior to departure: 10% of package price
45-31 days prior to departure: 20% of package price
30-15 days prior to departure: 40% of package price
14-8 days prior to departure: 50% of package price
7-0 days and no-shows: 100% of package price

Operated by Visit Italy Tours
TRAVEL TIPS:

Gratuities:
Tips to waiters, chambermaids, and to the Tour Directors, local guides, and drivers are not included. The following is a suggested guideline on tipping:
(a.) Euro 1.00 per person/per day for waiters and chambermaids
(b.) Euro 2.00 per person/per day for drivers and local guides
(c.) Euro 3.00 per person/per day for your Tour Director
Transfers:
Add transfers to your tour so you don’t have to worry about how to get to your hotel and back. Prices available upon request.
Transit Tax:
As of July 1, 2011 all visitors to Italy are required to pay an additional tourist tax for their hotel stay. The new tax has been created mainly to help re-build the ancient cities and is based on how many stars a hotel has. This tax may vary by city and can range from 1 to 6 Euro per person, per night, for a maximum of 10 consecutive nights. This must be paid by the visitor, in Euro, directly to the hotel at time of check-out. It will be presented as a separate charge from any other charges accrued at the hotel. (Children under the age of 10 are exempt from this tax.
Baggage:
Different airlines may have different policies. For information on specific airline policies, please check your carriers web site.
Air Transportation:
Air fares change often and vary by gateway city, season, day of week and seat availability. Our air fares will be quoted to you within two business days of your tour reservation and will include the air fare, fuel surcharges and government taxes as quoted by the airlines. You are under no obligation to accept our airfare quote and may elect to use your reward miles or your preferred airline. Typical airfares from New York to Rome varies from $1200 in March – May and September – October to $1500 in June – August but can change without prior notice. We highly recommend to reserve your seats early in order to obtain the best air fare.

 

 

 

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