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TUSCANY & CINQUE TERRE, WITH ROME

6-Night Private-Escorted Tour
Day 01: Arrive Rome
On arrival in Rome, you have a private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at
leisure. Overnight in Rome.
Day 02: Rome to your Tuscan Villa
Enjoy a private transfer to the rail station, where you board a high-speed train to
Florence. Enjoy the scenery on this short journey. On arrival in Florence, you are met
by your private driver, who will whisk you off to your pre-booked Villa, which will be
your base for the next four nights. Dinner and overnight at the Villa. (B, D)
Day 03: Day at leisure and cooking class with Mamma Paola!
After breakfast, discover the lovely village of Figline Valdarno (Florence can also be
reached by a 30-minute city train). Late afternoon enjoy a wonderful cooking
experience at the Villa. During the 3-hour class, you will learn to prepare many
traditional and seasonal Tuscan dishes. Dinner to follow based on your efforts.
Overnight at the Villa.
Day 04: Cinque Terre
An exciting day is planned with a private full day excursion! Your private
English-speaking chauffeur will meet you at the Villa and lead you to Cinque Terre, a
land of sea and hills where the peasant culture entwines indissolubly with that of the
maritime, creating a unique landscape. You have free time for lunch and for an
independent visit to the village. Your English-speaking driver will give you all the
information you need about the best restaurants! Vernazza is the most charming
village of Cinque Terre. While enjoying a boat ride, you will see all the Cinque Terre
villages along the coast. Discover the narrow streets of the village and the ancient
Church of Santa Margherita dating back to 1318. The drive back to Florence from
Cinque Terre is approximately two hours, giving you enough time to take your last few
glimpses of the sun setting over the amazing coast. Return to Figline Valdarno for INCLUSIONS
overnight at the Villa.
Day 05: Chianti Experience • Six nights accommodations
After breakfast, your private chauffeur will meet you in your hotel lobby and lead you • Transfer from Rome Hotel to Rome station: high speed rail 2nd
out of the city to the lush green hills of Tuscany. Departure to Castellina in Chianti, class to Florence
which stands on the borderline between Florentine and Senese Chianti. Continue to • Private transfer from Florence rail station to the Villa
Greve in Chianti and stop at “Antica Macelleria Falorni” to visit this historic butcher Casagrande
and taste the original Tuscan Salami. Then, stop at the wonderful Castle of • Italian buffet breakfast, except on arrival day
Verrazzano for a visit to the amazing castle and the wine tasting. Guided visit to the • Welcome dinner at the Villa, including ¼ wine and ½ water
Castle’s gardens and historical aging cellars followed by a guided tasting of a • Cooking class at Villa ( from 4-7 pm )
selection of the best wines. Your Tuscany day trip ends back at the Villa for overnight. • Full day car at disposal for Cinque Terre tour with driver
• 1 one way ticket by motorboat to Cinque Terre and 1 Train
Day 06: Return to Rome Ticket: Vernazza – Santa Margherita Ligure
After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to the Florence rail station, where you will • Private car at disposal for Chianti tour with English –speaking
board your high speed train to return to Rome. On arrival, private transfer to your driver / escort
pre-booked hotel. Another day and evening to enjoy Rome and all its glory. • Wine tasting at Verrazzano Castle
Overnight in Rome. • Salami Tasting at Antica Macelleria Falorni in Chianti
• Departure transfer to Florence station from the Villa
Day 07: Rome - USA • High speed rail 2nd class to Rome
After breakfast, a private transfer takes you to the airport for your return flight home. • Private transfer from Rome station to Rome Hotel
HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Rome: Hotel Donna Laura (2 nights)
Figline Valdarno: Villa Casagrande (4 nights)

2019 TOUR DATES

Std Rm Sup Rm
at Villa at Villa
January 2 - April 12 $2319 $2419
April 13 - June 28 $2689 $2759
June 29 - August 23 $2589 $2749
August 24 - September 27 $2589 $2659
September 28 - December 12 $2429 $2659
*Pricing is per person, based on two passengers sharing a
double room (in Standard or Superior room at Villa). Single
supplement will apply*. Note, triple rms avail. standard cat. only.
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