Rome and Tuscan Highlights

Welcome to Italy the Land of the Mystique! On arrival in Rome, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Check-in and relax. Rome comes alive at night and you should not miss the opportunity to see its most beautiful monuments illuminated. In the evening we recommend you to enjoy this panoramic Rome Illuminations tour which starts at around 1900 hours. Overnight stay at hotel.

<ul class="blt"> <li>Today check-out from your hotel and walk to the nearby train station to take your train from Rome to Florence. Upon arrival at Florence, walk to your hotel and check-in.</li> <li>Later head out through the picturesque Tuscan countryside to the charming city of Pisa. Once we arrive in Pisa, your knowledgeable guide will lead you to the emblematic Piazza dei Miracoli where they will regale you with the wonders of the square. Your eyes will be drawn to the Leaning Tower that you can explore from the outside as well as the exterior of the Baptistery and other striking monuments before we make our way inside the Cathedral. Return back to your hotel by afternoon.</li> <li>Later this evening you are free to relax or explore Florence on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.</li> </ul>

Experience the magic of Cinque Terre: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza and Monterosso. Walking from village to village admiring the cultivated terraces and the pastel coloured villages hovering between the sky and the sea: this is the best and only way to experience the unique magic of the Cinque Terre. On this tour you will walk through the villages of the Cinque Terre in one day, admiring and exploring these picturesque small towns.The Cinque Terre is a beautiful stretch of rugged coast and the only unspoilt part left of the lovely Italian Riviera. It takes its name from the five picturesque fishing villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. Cinque Terre have been inaccessible from the land for centuries, isolated by steep mountains and valleys on one side and by the sea itself on the other. Thanks to its isolation, the unspoilt charm of the Cinque Terre is a protected World Heritage Site and a National Park. Led by our knowledgeable guides, you will discover the spectacular coastline. We first visit the Cinque Terre village of MANAROLA, at the beginning of the famous path “Via dell’Amore” – or lover’s Lane (if accessible to the public)*, a track winding along the cliff-tops, high above the sea. The visit continues with a short train ride to RIOMAGGIORE where you will have some free time before the lovely boat journey (weather permitting) which take us to MONTEROSSO, which is renowned for its beautiful beach and small craftsmen’s shops. We first visit the Cinque Terre village of MANAROLA, at the beginning of the famous path “Via dell’Amore” – or lover’s Lane (if accessible to the public)*, a track winding along the cliff-tops, high above the sea. The visit continues with a short train ride to RIOMAGGIORE where you will have some free time before the lovely boat journey (weather permitting) which take us to MONTEROSSO, which is renowned for its beautiful beach and small craftsmen’s shops. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean or popping into some of the picturesque shops. Lunch by your own (not included in the price). After lunch, we continue our itinerary by train to VERNAZZA one of the prettiest of all, where we will have free time to sit in one of the cheerful bars and cafés. From Vernazza a train ride takes us back to La Spezia concluding our Cinque Terre visit, before returning to Florence by coach.

Your day starts early in the morning with a free tour of Pisa, where you will have time to admire the magnificent Cathedral, the Baptistry, the Monumental Camposanto and you will have and of course the famous Tower of Pisa. Afterwards, we will move to a rustic winery in Chianti, on the slopes of San Gimignano, where we will expect a typical Tuscan lunch enriched by a tasting of good wine. After lunch you will discover one of the most beautiful medieval villages perched, San Gimignano, the Medieval Manahattan, where you can explore the labyrinth of cobblestone streets, small squares and many local artisan shops. We will then arrive in Siena, where our specialized guide will lead us from Piazza del Campo, up to the Cathedral, crossing the most beautiful Contrade that characterize this city. At the end of the tour, there will be free time to enjoy a coffee and some shopping in the typical local shops. Our return to Florence will set the scene for a magnificent sunset, a perfect conclusion to an unforgettable day spent in Tuscany.

<ul class="blt"> <li>Suspended between history and legend, myth and beauty, Rome keeps untouched its infinite charm and its wonders.</li> <li>Now you can visit those places that made it immortal, observing the city from a different point of view, from a new and original perspective, thanks to the open tour City SightSeeing® Rome and Big Bus Rome .</li> <li>By purchasing on our website you will have an integrated ticket valid for both City Sightseeing and Big Bus, on board the open double-decker red buses of both companies you'll have the possibility of visiting comfortably all the main sites of the eternal city, from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum, from Circo Massimo to Santa Maria Maggiore Square, listening to all the information and curiosities about the beauties encountered along the way, thanks to the audio guide in eight languages.</li> </ul>

Today check-out from your hotel. You will be transferred to the airport to catch your return flight back home. Your holiday ends with sweet memories.