Tour of Tuscany and Veneto

Description

Tour Code: IMPERA-02

Milan - Portofino - Santa Margherita Ligure - Rapallo - La Spezia - Cinque Terre - Pisa - San-Gimignano - Florence - Assisi - Rome

Accommodation at 4-star hotels with breakfast included.
- A Granturismo bus except for the first and last days of the tour (the type of vehicle may vary on those days according to the number of participants).
- A multilingual tour guide from the afternoon of the arrival day until the evening of the day prior to the tour ending.
- A wine-tasting excursion in Montepulciano.
- One lunch (beverages not included) with a regional menu according to the program.
- Use of audio-receiver devices throughout the trip.
- Boat transfers to and from Venice.
- Guided tours with local guides in Siena and Venice.
- Entrance tickets to the Siena Cathedral and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

Transfers:

Transfers are available to take you to the first hotel and also from the last hotel to the airport or train station. Prices are per car per way.

Arrival

Rome Fiumicino or Ciampino Airport: car 1 to 3 pax $79; van 4 to 8 pax $109

Rome Termini Station: car 1 to 3 pax $59; van 4 to 8 pax $69

Departure

Venice Airport or Venice Train Station: car 1 to 3 pax $59; van 4 to 8 pax $79

Treviso Airport: car 1 to 3 pax $99; van 4 to 8 pax $119

Given the difficult international situation, in the event of further increases in fuel/energy prices, we reserve the right to charge a supplement to the above rates.

Tour Dates from the Rome(2024)

May 03 - $679

May 17 - $679

May 31 - $679

Jun 14 - $679

Jun 28 - $679

Jul 12 - $639

Jul 26 - $639

Aug 09 - $639

Aug 23 - $639

Sep 06 -$679

Sep 20-$679

Oct 04 - $679

Oct 18 - $679

Single Room Supplement:

May, June, Sep, Oct - $1019

Jul, Aug - $959

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4Nights

3Destinations

3Accommodation

Detailed Itinerary

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Rome

Siena

Mestre

Rome

Day 1, Friday: Rome

Arrive in Rome and check-in at the hotel (check-in starts at 4:00 pm). Then meet with your guide for a presentation of the tour. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 2, Saturday: Rome - Montepulciano - Pienza - Siena

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before starting our journey to Tuscany. The first stop of our tour will be Montepulciano, one of the most characteristic and well-preserved medieval villages in Italy, also known for its prestigious "Nobile" wine. There will be wine tasting accompanied by samples of typical food during the excursion. From there we will travel to Pienza, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Pienza is a quintessential Renaissance town known for its sheep

cheese where history is breathed into every corner of its Historic Center. Take in the beauty of the surrounding Val d'Orcia landscape and its breathtaking views. We end the day by checking in at a hotel in Siena.

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Day 3, Sunday: Siena - Chianti - Mestre

Have breakfast at the hotel and visit Siena, a city full of charm and considered one of the jewels of Italy. At the center is the famous Piazza del Campo with its unique shell shape. This is where the famous Palio, one of the most significant events of Italian folklore, is held every year. During our city tour with a local guide, we will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent Duomo of Siena, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that houses works signed

by great masters of the Italian Renaissance such as Donatello, Michelangelo and Pinturicchio. Lunch is included during the excursion. In the afternoon we will explore the Chianti region with its vineyards, cypresses, and Tuscan villages. At the end of the tour, we will continue to the Veneto region and stay at a hotel in the Padua/Mestre area.

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Day 4, Monday: Mestre - Venice - Mestre

We start with breakfast at the hotel. This is a day to discover the magnificence of Venice. In the morning you will begin your guided tour of the city discovering St. Mark's Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and all the main monuments and squares of the city. We will enjoy the sights of the city known as “La Serenissima” with a walk through streets, squares, and canals that intertwine creating a unique urban fabric. We will admire some of the more than 400 bridges as well as the ancient and colorful palaces and artisan workshops. In the afternoon, there will be free time for shopping and sightseeing on your own. As an alternative to the afternoon free time, you can participate in an ImperaExperience: purchase this optional excursion at point-of-booking to explore the Islands of Murano and Burano, or enjoy a gondola ride. Afterward, return to the hotel in the Padua/Mestre area. Overnight at the hotel.

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Day 5, Tuesday: Padua/Mestre

Breakfast at the hotel. This marks the end of our tour.

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Overview

Day 1: Rome

Day 2: Rome, Siena

Day 3: Siena, Mestre

Day 4: Mestre

Day 5: Mestre, Rome

Included

Accommodation at 4-star hotels with breakfast included.
- A Granturismo bus except for the first and last days of the tour (the type of vehicle may vary on those days according to the number of participants).
- A multilingual tour guide from the afternoon of the arrival day until the evening of the days prior to the tour ending.
- A wine-tasting excursion in Montepulciano.
- One lunch (beverages not included) with a regional menu according to the program.
- Use of audio-receiver devices throughout the trip.
- Boat transfers to and from Venice.
- Guided tours with local guides in Siena and Venice.
- Entrance tickets to the Siena Cathedral and St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.