Wines of Tuscany and Cinque Terre

5 days small group tour from Rome

Samll group tour starting from Rome and touching the main areas of Tuscany and Cinque Terre, focusing on the wines of the area with plenty of inclusions and 4* hotels

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Itinerary

Day 01: ROME
Transfer from the airport or train staion in Rome to the 4* hotel. Rest of the day at your leisure. Dinner not included.

Day 02: ROME – PISA – LUCCA – LA SPEZIA
Breakfast at the hotel and pick up at 8 am to join the small group tour. at 8:00 a.m. for Pisa. Visit of the city of the Leaning Tower, a totally unique work of architectural art situated in Piazza dei Miracoli. Proceed to Lucca, one of the most beautiful spots in Tuscany, also known as the “city of a hundred churches” due to the huge amount of places of worship in the old town centre. Departure for La Spezia and check-in at the hotel. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant and overnight stay.e

Day 03: LA SPEZIA- C INQUE TERRE – LA SPEZIA – SIENA AREA
Breakfast in the hotel and departure from the port of La Spezia to start the boat excursion to the Cinque Terre, one of the most unspoilt areas of Italy, a long stretch of rocky coastline filled with bays and beaches on a crystal sea, dotted with little villages, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. Arrival by boat at Porto Venere and proceed to Vernazza and Monterosso, the biggest and oldest Cinque Terre village, divided into two parts: the old town, and the new town. Return to La Spezia by train to board the bus to Siena area. Check-in at a hotel in Siena area. Dinner in the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 04: SIENA AREA – GAIOLE IN CHIANTI – RADDA IN CHIANTI – GREVE IN CHIANTI – SAN CASCIANO IN VAL DI PESA – SAN GIMIGNANO – SIENA AREA
Breakfast in the hotel and departure to discover the wonderful Chianti area, which has always been considered the heart of Tuscany, and which is famous all over the world for its renowned wines. Time at leisure in Giaole in Chianti, Radda in Chianti and Greve in Chianti. Proceed to San Gimignano, stop near San Casciano in Val di Pesa for a wine tasting in an enchanting local winery along the way. Upon arrival in San Gimignano, free visit to the old town centre of this medieval town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A second wine tasting will be the best way to end the day. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05: SIENA AREA – SIENA – MONTEPULCIANO – ROMA
Breakfast in the hotel and guided tour of the old town centre of Siena, a medieval city built around Piazza del Campo, famous all over the world for its architectural beauty and unique “shell” shape. Proceed to Montepulciano to taste ‘Nobile’ wine, one of the oldest and finest wines of Tuscany. Immediately afterwards, departure for Rome and arrival in the late afternoon (with drop-o guaranteed at Viale Washington, Viale Luigi Einaudi / Termini Area and Via Ludovisi).

Note: for clients wishing to book a post-tour hotel, they will be dropped at the hotel

Highlights and Technical Information

Technical Information

Small Groups tour of maximum 18 people.
Overnight stays are in select 4* hotels well-located.
Modern buses with air conditioning for total comfort during the journeys.
“Quality” and “local cuisine” are the key words that distinguish the meals included in the itineraries.

Payment : deposit of A$500 per person within 7 days of confirmation and balance 60 days before departing from Australia

Dates, Inclusions, Cost , Supplements

2020 – Price per person in AUD$ based on 4* Hotels:

Month	departure day	Cost
April	12; 26	A$1620
May	10; 24	A$1620
June	07; 21	A$1620
July	05; 19	A$1620
August	02; 16; 30	A$1620
September	13; 27	A$1620
October	11; 25	A$1620

What is included:

4 nights accommodation in 4* Hotels.
Arrival transfer from the FCO/CIA airports or TERMINI station to the hotel in Rome.
4 american breakfast, 3 dinners ( drinks not inclued) 3 wine tastingsd transportation by deluxe coach with air conditioning.
boat and train trip to the Cinque Terre (only by train in case of bad weather conditions)
guided tour of Siena
visit of Pisa, Lucca, the Chianti Area, San Gimignano and Montepulciano with tour leader
Multilingual tour English – Spanish.
Only one bag per person allowed plus one piece of hand luggage

Not included: