Itinerary

1. Day 1 - Saturday: Arrival in Rome. Private transfer to a wonderful Monastery-Hotel. Check-in. Time at your disposal to enjoy the city. Welcome dinner in a typical restaurant and overnight in the Hotel.
   
   Day 2 - Sunday: Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, guided visit by bus with our art historians guides of the Eternal Rome: Departure from Piazza Esquilino (Bus Terminal) - Republic Square with the Fountain of the nymphs, a work of Mario Rutelli - Via Veneto - Spanish Steps, the most famous square in Rome with its 138 steps and the fountain of the Barcaccia (work of Bernini) (Visit) - Trevi Fountain a work of Nicola Salvi (Visit) - The Pantheon, a real architectonical wonder of the Ancient Rome, also admired and studied by Michelangelo, today it's the burial place of Raffaello and of some italian Kings (Visit) - Navona Square, a typical baroque square, was a stadium built by Caesar Domiziano in 92 A.C. Today it is known as the square of the artists and the "Four Rivers Fountain" (work of Bernini in 17th century) that dominates the square hosts on the top an original Egyptian obelisk (Visit). Tour ends at the beautiful St. Peter’s Square. Visit of the basilica on your own. Lunch on your own. Afternoon at your disposal or possibility to half day guided tour of Vatican and Vatican Museums. (OPTIONAL)Dinner on your own. Overnight
   
   Day 3 - Monday: Breakfast. Transfer to Termini railway station to catch the train to Florence. (Rail tickets included) On arrival – bus or taxi to your accommodation in the Monastery-Hotel. Time at leisure. This is a special night. Tonight you will learn how to cook a classic Tuscan dinner in Florence – and then eat it! Skilled chefs take you through each step, from starter to dessert, and at the end of your fun-filled Italian cooking lesson you can take the recipes away to try them at home. Your cooking lesson takes place in the fully equipped, typical Florentine kitchen of a well-regarded cooking school. Guided by friendly expert chefs, you will learn how to prepare a typical four-course Tuscan meal, and your will also learn how to match each dish with suitable wines.
   
   After working up a healthy appetite in the kitchen, it's on to the dining room where the prepared dishes will be served for dinner, accompanied by matching wines.
   
   Day 4 - Tuesday: Breakfast at hotel. Half day guided visit of Florence by bus, queen of the  Renaissance, with the possibility to discover its world wide famous art treasure: the Duomo complex with Giotto’s bell tower, the Baptistery, the Cathedral with the magnificent Cupola del Brunelleschi. A short walk through the historic streets of the heart of Florence brings you to the renowned Galleria dell’Accademia where you can admire the famous David by Michelangelo. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
   
   Day 5 - Wednesday: Breakfast at hotel. Free morning. In the afternoon a splendid excursion through the fertile and picturesque Tuscan countryside to the historic university city of Pisa, famous for its architectural beauty. Upon arrival in Pisa, guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, with the celebrated Leaning Tower (exterior), the Baptistery (exterior) and other important monuments. This is followed by a visit to the interior of the Cathedral, an unrivalled masterpiece of Romanesque art constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries. Free time at your disposal. Those who are interested can take a pleasant walk with our tour escort and reach Piazza dei Cavalieri, where you can admire the historic Scuola Normale, one of the most famous universities in the world. Back to Florence and dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
   
   Day 6 - Thursday: Breakfast at hotel and free time. In the afternoon you will enjoy the fantastic excursion to one of the most suggestive areas of Tuscany, known all over the world for its wine and its countryside of unrivalled charm, where woods alternate with vineyards and olive groves, in a landscape dotted with Romanesque churches, farmhouses, villas and castles of rare beauty. This tour includes a visit to a site of particular historic and artistic interest in an ancient hamlet and to one of the most famous wine-growing estates, complete with a snack and tasting of its prestigious wines. In the afternoon return to Florence. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.
   
   Day 7 - Friday: Breakfast. Afternoon departure to Rome by train. Check in in the Monastery-Hotel. Free time to go for shopping. Overnight in the Hotel.
   
   Day 8 - Saturday: Breakfast at hotel. Private transfer to FCO Airport. Departure. ARRIVEDERCI !!
   
   
   

Rates

Includes

Accommodations in our wonderful Villas-Hotels

• 3 nights in Rome in a wonderful Monastery-Hotel in Bed and Breakfast basis
• 4 nights in Florence in awonderful Monastery-Hotel in Bed and Breakfast basis

Regular sightseeings with Deluxe Motorcoach

• 01 half day guided tour of Rome (Eternal Rome)
• 01 half day guided tour of Florence
• 01 Excursion to Pisa
• 01 Excursion to the Chianti Area

Transfers

• 01 Trasfer from FCO to the Monastery-Hotel on the arrival day
• 01 Transfer from the Monastery – Hotel to FCO airport on the departure day
• 01 Rail tickets from Rome to Florence and return

Special Services

• 01 Welcome dinner in a typical restaurant (1/2 water and ¼ wine included)
• 01 Tuscan Cooking Class in Florence including dinner and drinks

Excludes

• Beverages and lunches
• Entrance fees - where applicable
• Extras, tips and everything not mentioned in "Includes"

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