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DAY 1 Arrive Rome On arrival you're met at Rome Fiumicino Airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in there's time to relax before a welcome drink withyour Tour Director. DAY 2 Rome sightseeing - Montecatini (6) Our morning sightseeing with a local guide, whose commentary will be crystal clear with the use of our audio system, includes a visit to St. Peter's in the Vatican and a stop at the Forum to admire views of the Colosseum. Finally, we see the Circus Maximus - famous for its 'Ben Hur' style chariot races in Roman times! Afterwards, enjoy some time on your own before a scenic drive takes us into the Tuscan Hills for our arrival at the spa resort of Montecatini. (BB D) DAY 3 Siena & San Gimignano Excursion After breakfast this morning, we begin our journey to the 'medieval Manhattan' of San Gimignano. Here there's time to explore this many-towered town with its squares and winding streets before we drive to Siena. On arrival, our Tour Director takes us to the famous Piazza del Campo, scene of the celebrated Palio horse race. Then we may also visit the stunning marble Cathedral before travelling through the Chianti Hills back to Montecatini. Tonight, we enjoy dinner in a specially selected restaurant. (BB) (HD) DAY 4 Montecatini at leisure After breakfast enjoy a full day at leisure to do as you please. You may wish to just relax, or simply stroll through the streets of this pleasant town. Maybe take an excursion to nearby Lucca to visit one of the many palaces? This evening, dinner is at a local restaurant. (BB) (HD) DAY 5 Florence Excursion It's a short drive to Renaissance Florence. On our arrival we enjoy a sightseeing tour on foot with a local guide, including an audio system, showing us the Duomo, Piazza Signoria and visits the Santa Croce Basilica. Then free time, perhaps to take an excursion to explore the museums, Uffizzi galleries or Pitti Palace. Or why not shop for leather goods and gold jewellery? Later, we'll enjoy dinner in a local Florentine restaurant before heading back to Montecatini for the night. (BB) (HD) DAY 6 Pisa - Torre del Lago Puccini & Forte dei Marmi Excursion This morning we're off to Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles. We also admire the finely sculpted marble Cathedral, and see the ornate Baptistry. From here we drive into the Tuscan countryside stopping in a pleasant olive grove to visit an olive mill. Here we will be told about olive oil production and also enjoy a tasting of the various varieties followed by a delicious lunch. Next we're off to the splendid Italian Riviera via Torre del Lago Puccini to see where the great 19th century composer wrote "La Boheme" and "Madame Butterfly". Finally, we arrive in the fashionable seaside resort of Forte dei Marmi. Here there is time to lie on the beaches and swim, or stroll along the promenade before returning to Montecatini for the night. Your evening is at leisure. (BB) (L) DAY 7 Montecatini at leisure A full day to relax by the pool. Or why not take an excursion to visit the marble quarries at Carrara, or the 'Pinocchio Park' at Collodi? For the 'culture vultures', perhaps return to Florence to further explore the museums and Art galleries. The possibilities are endless and the choices are all yours! (BB D) DAY 8 Montecatini - Assisi - Rome An early start as we take the 'autostrada' into Umbria and on to St. Francis' Assisi. Here there's time to visit the Basilica with its Giotto frescoes, and enjoy the views from its medieval ramparts. Then it's only a short drive into the Latium, and the Italian capital Rome, the 'Eternal City'. This evening, why not celebrate your final night with your fellow travelling companions in a Roman trattoria? (BB) DAY 9 Depart Rome 'Arrivedeci Roma' after breakfast, with time to bid a fond farewell to new-found friends before we transfer you to Rome's Fiumicino Airport for your return flight home. (BB) | ||
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