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Rome & Tuscany 
FALL | NOVEMBER 5 – 12, 2011
SPRING | MARCH 24 – MARCH 31, 2012
Italy one the most visited places in the world.
“Italy is inviting. It has style, history, art, personality. Italy is “Amore.”
Italians have passion in everything they do, their wines, their music, the art of Michelangelo, the Vatican, their piazzas ,… I just love Italy!”
~~ Cessy
Just for you!“Travel with Cessy” has put together this affordable, one-week package that will includes airfare and all ground travel, hotel accommodations, breakfasts, and two very special dinner parties, one to welcome you to Italy and one to say farewell. The trip has been designed to add to your most treasured travel moments.
Day 1 |
USA/Rome |
Day 2 |
Rome -- Welcome to Rome! Meet your English-speaking tour leader and transfer by motor coach to your hotel for check in. Before dinner enjoy a walk with your tour escort through Rome’s beautiful squares featuring the Spanish steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. (B,D) Welcome Dinner with wine and music at “Da Benito Restaurant”. |
Day 3 |
Rome -- Experience a very special guided tour of the priceless collection of art and treasures in the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums. You will be amazed by the beautiful wall frescoes created by Michelangelo, Perugino and Botticelli. The unique ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is surely one of Michelangelo's greatest achievements. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the Christian world, built over the tomb of St. Peter. Then proceed to the Piazza Venezia and the Roman Forum, with a stop at the Coliseum – a testament to the greatness of Rome's past. Continue your full day tour by viewing the Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus. Leisure evening in Rome. (B) |
Day 4 |
Rome/Assisi/Siena/Montaione -- Morning departure for Tuscany. En route, we will be a stop in Assisi to visit the Basilica that houses the crypt with the remains of St. Francis as well as masterpieces by Cimabue and Giotto. Enjoying the Umbrian countryside, passing by the shores of Lake Trasimeno we will approach Siena famous for 'Il Palio', the bareback horse race and the city of Saint Catherine. Late afternoon arrival at our hotel Mannaioni in the Tuscany countryside. (B)
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Day 5 |
Tuscany countryside/Pisa -- Breakfast at the hotel this morning at leisure to relax at your hotel enjoying the views and strolling through the alleyways of the village of Montaione where your hotel is located. In the afternoon a drive to the city of Pisa where we will have time to explore the Field of Miracles with the famous leaning tower, the Duomo and the Baptistery. Early afternoon return to your hotel. (B) |
Day 6 |
Tuscany countryside/San Gimignano/Winery/Outlet Mall/Florence --
In the morning, drive through the beautiful Tuscan hillsides, Chianti vineyards lined with cypress trees, olive groves and visit the medieval town of San Gimignano. Late morning we will continue for a chianti wine tasting and lunch in a mediaval castle in the heart of the countryside. In the afternoon we will visit The Barberino Outlet Mall (Gucci, Armani, Vuiton, Burberry, Valentino) Late afternoon arrival and check in at your hotel in Florence. (B,L). |
Day 7 |
Florence -- In the morning enjoy a guided walking tour of Florence and its higlights including the Accademia to see Michelangelo's original 'David' statue, Giotto's Bell Tower, the Baptistry with its 'Gates of Paradise' doors and Signoria Square. Rest of the day free to shop and experience Florence on your own. Farewell dinner tonight with wine at restaurant Il Latini. (B,D) |
Day 8 |
Florence/USA -- After breakfast transfer to Florence airport for your flight back to the US |
Trip includes:
- Round trip air fare by Alitalia or Lufthansa
- 2 nights at centrally located, superior Tourist class hotel in Rome ( Cecil, Miami or similar)
- 2 nights in the heart of Tuscany countryside (Palazzo Mannaione)
- 2 nights at centrally located, superior Tourist class hotel in Florence ( Cosimo dei Medici, San Giorgio or similar)
- 2 Half day tours of Rome with an English speaking local Guide
- Half day tour of Florence with an English speaking local Guide
- 1 Lunch at Castle/winery Olivetto with wine tasting
- Welcome Dinner at restaurant in Rome with Music and wine
- Breakfast daily
- All transfers and excursions as per day by day itinerary by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach
- English speaking Tour Leader for the entire trip
- Visit The Outlet Mall
- Farewell Dinner at restaurant in Florence il Latini with wine
- All taxes and charges
Not included in the price:
- *Air tax, aprox $350.00 (variable)
- Entrance fee Vatican EUR 11.00/UFIZZI EUR 11.00
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned.
TOTAL PER PERSON IN DBL...TOTAL PACKAGE $2169.00
LAND ONLY.......................................................................$1769.00
Minimum 20 paying passengers|
ADDITIONAL $380.00 FOR SINGLE ROOM /PER WHOLE WEEK
Terms: To secure your seat a deposit of $350.00 is due now.
Full balance including Air taxes is due August 13th
Credit Card surcharge 3.5%
Cancellation Policy
There is NO refund for any unused portion of the tour.
*This package is based on a group rate. |
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