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Leisurely Tuscany and Rome with Sorrento Extension |
From $1640 US
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| Orvieto, Siena, San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti Valley, Pisa, Assisi, Sorrento | ||
15 Days Rome to Rome |
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INCLUDED 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 Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Rome if Cosmos issues the tickets. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. QUALITY 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 AIRPORT TRANSFERS Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements with Cosmos. Call us for more information. OPTIONALS Choice of optional excursions at reasonable prices to customize your own experience. Please find a detailed list in your travel documents. NOTE: YOUR HOTEL IN MONTECATINI: Hotel Minerva Palace. The attractive first-class (F) hotel Minerva Palace enjoys a good location in the center of a resort with all its cafés, bars, shops and restaurants. It is comfortable and friendly with a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere; an excellent base for exploring this charming spa town. ACCOMMODATION Twin-bedded rooms with private shower, w.c., air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe and hair dryer.
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Day 1: (Thu.) BOARD YOUR OVERNIGHT TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT.
Day 3: ROME. (Sat.) 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 café. (B) Day 4: ROME - PISA - MONTECATINI. (Sun.) 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) Day 6: MONTECATINI. EXCURSION TO FLORENCE. (Tue.) Enjoy a full-day excursion to the city known as the 'Cradle of the Renaissance'. Traffic is banned in part of the historic center, so visitors can wander at leisure and admire Florence's timeless beauty. The included is a walking tour with a local guide who will introduce you to the city's highlights. (B,D) Day 7: MONTECATINI. (Wed.) 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)
Day 9: ROME - SORRENTO. (Fri.) An easy drive from Rome to Sorrento for seven nights at the Hotel Gran Paradiso. (B,D) Day 10 - 15: AT LEISURE IN SORRENTO. (Sat. to Thu.) Make your stay even more enjoyable by taking advantage of a program of optional excursions which will include places such as the Amalfitan Coast, Pompeii and Capri. (B,D daily) Day 16: SORRENTO - ROME. (Fri.) Return to Rome for overnight. (B) Day 17: (Sat.) YOUR HOMEBOUND FLIGHT ARRIVES THE SAME DAY. (B) |
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ARRIVAL IN ROME, ITALY. (Fri.) Check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this ancient capital. Tonight meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers. 
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MONTECATINI. (Mon.) 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,D) 
Day 8: MONTECATINI - ASSISI - ROME. (Thu.) 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)