Leisurely Tuscany & Rome

Cosmos Tours

Date:

Departures April through October

Region:

Europe: Mediterranean (Italy, Spain, Greece etc)

Duration:

8 Days

Price:

From $1337

Sub Description:

Rome, Montecatini

Sub Description 2:

Was from $1437, Now from $1295!!

Discover Rome and Tuscany at a slower pace, while also experiencing some of the other interesting areas of Italy. Start with two overnights in Rome and included sightseeing with a Local Guide that visits the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Then, skirt the Tyrrhenian Sea with views of the Tuscan Maremma on your way to Pisa, where you can admire the Square of Miracles with its Leaning Tower. Your base in Tuscany is Montecatini, a famous spa town, where you spend 4 nights. Included excursions take you to the stunning and well-preserved medieval jewels of Siena and San Gimignano, and renaissance Florence with architectural highlights that include Piazza Santa Croce, Palazzo della Signoria, and Piazza del Duomo with the exquisite Campanile and the Baptistry. Leaving Montecatini, visit hilltop Assisi, home of St. Francis, and head across the gentle Apennines back to Rome.

Meals
Breakfast - 7
Lunch - 0
Dinner - 2

Features:

SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Montecatini, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi
GUIDES: Local Guides for city sightseeing in Rome and Florence. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B) and dinners (D) as detailed in the tour description
OPTIONALS: Choice of optional excursions available at reasonable prices to customise your own experience.+Content

Day by Day:

1	ROME, ITALY. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers.
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)
3	ROME - PISA - MONTECATINI. Journey northward for a stop in Pisa to visit the famous Square of Miracles with the Leaning Tower. Then continue to Montecatini, in the heart of Tuscany, where you'll spend the next four nights. It's ideally located to explore the best of Tuscany. (B,D)
4	MONTECATINI. 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)
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 centre, 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)
6	MONTECATINI. A day to do as you please or 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 man, Leonardo. (B,D)
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. 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)
8	ROME. The vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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