Italy: Toscana and Liguria

Tour start date(s):	16-09-2024
Duration:	9 Days/8 Nights
Location:	Rome, Florence, Siena, Forte-Dote-Marmirome, Florence, Siena, Forte-dei-Marmi-Pietrasanta Port La Spice-Santa Margarita-Portopino-Milanecatini Terme (4N)-Luca- Sienna- Florenst-CIN Queterre - Rapallo ( 2n) - Santa Margherita Ligure- Portofino - Genoa
Price (including tax):	DBL 1850 Euro, SNG 2600 Euro

Author's Tour "ALL THE STARS OF TUSCANY AND LIGURIA"

 September 16th - 24th, 2024 (9 days / 8 nights)

Highlights: During our 9-day stay in Italy, we will cross the country from south to north, from Rome to Milan, visiting the best cities of Tuscany and the Ligurian coast:

• EXCLUSIVE TO US, in one tour visiting TWO of Italy's most luxurious resorts, FORTE DEI MARMI and PORTOFINO!
• TWO BOAT TRIPS in one tour: through the Cinque Terre National Park (for a full day) and in Portofino,
• Visiting SIENA and SAN GIMIGNANO in beautiful Tuscany,
• Accommodation at a 4-star thermal resort in Tuscany (with evening spa and hotel pools),
• AN EVENING IN ROME LIT UP for an unforgettable stroll by the COLOSSEUM,
• TWO FULL DAYS in FLORENCE!!
• The tour includes guided visits and pre-booked tickets to Italy's best art gallery - the UFFIZI,
• We will have a whole day in MILAN for cultural visits and shopping before departure.

ITINERARY:

1st day. Rome.Arrival in Rome. Transfer to the hotel in Rome to relax after the flight. Evening tour of Rome. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.

2nd day. Florence- the cradle of the Renaissance. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Florence. We will have an exciting walking tour of Florence. Florence is the cradle of the Italian Renaissance, and every corner of this city breathes the magnificence of that era. We will stroll through the magnificent Piazza della Signoria, see the Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and the famous golden Gates of Paradise, with biblical characters that seem almost alive. We will walk the same streets where Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Dante, Catherine de' Medici walked... In the evening, transfer to a 4-star thermal resort hotel in Montecatini. Accommodation and overnight stay at a hotel in Montecatini.    

3rd day. Florence- Uffizi Gallery. Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Florence. Visit the UFFIZI GALLERY, which we will explore with a licensed guide and pre-booked tickets. The Uffizi offers one of the most impressive collections of Italian art, including works by Renaissance masters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli, Titian, and many others. It's a true treasure trove of art! Free time in the center of Florence or, for those interested, a visit to the Medici Chapels with a guide (to be arranged when booking the tour). In the evening, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at a hotel in Montecatini.

4th day. Siena.After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Siena. Have a sightseeing tour of Siena with a guide. We will visit the Cathedral and stroll through the main square of the city. The real gem of Siena is its atmosphere - narrow streets, restaurants, and cafes where you can enjoy delicious Tuscan cuisine and a glass of local wine. Siena is a place where every step becomes an adventure, and every corner reveals a new world of Italian culture and history. Free time in Siena. Return to the hotel in the evening. Arrival in San Gimignano - the medieval Manhattan. Traveling to San Gimignano is immersing yourself in the fairy tale of medieval Tuscany. When you first come to this amazing city, you are transported back in time, enveloped in the spirit of distant epochs and mystical legends. Narrow winding streets, weaving between stone houses and towers, create an amazing atmosphere full of mystery and intrigue... Overnight stay at a hotel in Montecatini.

5th day. Forte dei Marmi - Pietrasanta. Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. We head to the most fashionable resort in Italy - FORTE DEI MARMI, where we will learn all about the lives and habits of millionaires. After the luxury of Forte dei Marmi, we will move to the city of art, sculptors, and artists, the charming Pietrasanta. Overnight stay at a seaside resort on the Ligurian coast.

6th day. Boat trip to Cinque Terre.After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of La Spezia, from where we embark on a boat trip to the Cinque Terre National Park: a stunning combination of beautiful sea landscapes, picturesque villages, and cultural heritage. One of the most exciting ways to explore this paradise corner is by sea. The waterway offers a unique perspective on the amazing coastal villages of Cinque Terre, nestled in the cliffs and skillfully blending with the surrounding nature. From the sea, you can admire the colorful houses, terraced vineyards, and crystal-clear waters, creating an indescribable sense of solitude and harmony. Return by train (included in the tour price) to the port and departure by bus to the hotel. Overnight stay at a seaside resort on the Ligurian coast.

7th day. Santa Margheritaand boat trip to Portofino. After breakfast at the hotel, stroll around the resort of Santa Margherita and half-day boat trip to Portofino. We will immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of luxury and dolce vita, see the beautiful harbor of Portofino, stroll through the boutiques of famous Italian fashion designers. Overnight stay at a hotel on the Ligurian coast.

8th day.Milan. After breakfast at the hotel, you will have a sightseeing tour of Milan. Visit the center of Milan, have some free time in Milan for shopping. Overnight stay at a hotel in Milan.

9th day.Transfer to the airport. Transfer to Milan airport with group or individual transfer and departure from Italy.

The tour includes:

Accommodation in hotels based on double occupancy:

• 1 night in a hotel in Rome
• 3 nights at the thermal resort Montecatini
• 3 nights on the Ligurian coast
• 1 night in Milan
• Breakfasts
• Bus transportation as specified in the program
• Boat tour in the Cinque Terre National Park
•  Boat tour in Portofino – Rapallo
• Tour escort throughout the itinerary
•  Visits and excursions as specified in the program
•  Headphones
• Visit to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence
• Visit to the Cathedral in Siena

The tour does not include:

• City taxes in hotels (from 3 to 7.50 euros per person per day) - to be paid upon check-in at hotels
• Transfers if they do not coincide with group arrivals and departures
• Anything not specified in the itinerary.

Hotels:

Hotel Genio in Rome www.hotelgenioroma.it

or similar Hotel Michelangelo in Montecatini www.hotelmichelangelo.org

or similar Hotel Italia e Lido in Rapallo www.italiaelido.com/

or similar Hotel Ibis Milano Centro