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Etruscan Escape
Trip Length: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Departures: 01 April - 31 October 2012
Price from: $1389 (View Price List)
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Etruscan Escape

7 days / 6 nights
Daily arrivals in Florence
01 April - 31 October 2012
3 nights Florence, 3 nights Rome
Meals as indicated in the itinerary



Day 1: Florence Arrival

Upon arrival in Florence you will be greeted and transferred by private car to your select Florence hotel. The remainder of the day is to be spent at your leisure (Breakfast)

Day 2: Florence Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast this morning you will be picked up from your hotel and commence your scheduled sightseeing tour to Piazzale Michelangelo to admire the wonderful panoramic view of the city. You will then return to the old town for the walking tour of the historical centre. The tour will continue with a guided visit of the Duomo Complex: Giotto’s bell tower (external visit), the Baptistery with its bronze doors including the famous Porta del Paradiso, and the internal visit of the Cathedral* with the magnificent Cupola of Brunelleschi. Walking through the heart of Florence we will reach the Galleria Dell’Accademia** to admire David by Michelangelo and other works by the great artist. * Cannot be visited on Sundays, bank and public holidays. ** Closed on Monday. Replaced with the visit of the Bargello museum or the Medici Chapels. Afternoon is to be spent at your leisure or visiting the Ufizzi Gallery (additional charges apply for reservation). Overnight in Florence (Breakfast)

Day 3: Florence - San Gimignano - Siena Full Day Tour

Today provides you will an opportunity to visit two of the loveliest towns in Tuscany. The excursion will take you through the famous Chianti countryside, offering ever-changing scenery of vineyards and olive trees. Arrival in Siena and walking guided tour of the old city centre to admire the splendid palaces and the marvelous Cathedral where you will visit the interior including the Libreria Piccolomini and the adjacent Museo dell’Opera Metropolitana. The guided tour will continue to the Piazza del Campo, one of the most beautiful city squares in the world with the majestic Palazzo Comunale. Free time for lunch (not included). Departure for San Gimignano, a stunningly intact medieval fortress town famous for its towers and art treasures. Situated on a hilltop, the town offers a magnificent view of the valley. Time at leisure to discover this fascinating city and late afternoon return to Florence. Overnight in Florence (Breakfast)

Day 4: Florence - Rome

After breakfast you will be transferred to Firenze SMN train station where you will board your train for the approximate 2-hour trip to Roma Termini Station. Upon arrival in Rome you will be greeted and transferred to your select Rome hotel. Overnight in Rome at your leisure (Breakfast)

Day 5: Rome - Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Today you will embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of your choosing. Please refer to page 23 of this brochure to select which tour meets your own personal tastes. Afternoon to be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Rome (Breakfast)

Day 6: Rome - Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

Today you will embark on another half-day sightseeing tour of your choosing. Please refer to page 23 of this brochure for a description of OTI’s tour offerings in Rome and the Vatican. Afternoon is to be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Rome (Breakfast)

Day 7: Rome Departure

Private transfer to Fiumicino airport for your return flight home (Breakfast)
*Private transfer to/from the port of Civitavecchia is possible with supplement of CAD 70 per person per way



Accommodation Guide

  Standard Superior
Florence La Fortezza, Liberty Athenaeum, Adler Cavalieri
Rome Claridge, Impero Ambra Palace, Genova


This tour to Greece includes...
  • 6 nights accommodation at select hotels
  • Private transfers throughout
  • Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
  • First Class Florence - Rome train tickets
  • All hotel service charges and taxes
  • All entrance fees to sites and museums
This tour to Greece includes...


Pricelist
StandardSuperior
01 Apr - 30 Apr 12 1539 1899
01 May - 11 Jul 12 1539 1899
12 Jul - 31 Aug 12 1389 1529
01 Sep - 30 Sep 12 1539 1899
01 Oct - 31 Oct 12 1539 1899
Special Note: All prices are valid outside of trade and fair periods in Italy. Final price will be provided upon confirmation of your package

prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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